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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
TO PERMIT BETTING
AT NEW YORK RACES
Attorney Declares It Is Not Illegal
to Write Down Odds-Price
Boards Are Still
Barred

NEW YORK, May 22.-Bettors were
greatly cheered last night by the state
ment issued from an office of an attor-
ney for the Jockey club, in which 1t
was declared that under the new anti
betting laws it is not illegal to write
down odds. 1t is expected this state
ment will lead to more open and gen.
eral betting at the race tracks. The
statement follows:
TT is not illegal to offer odds and
make wagers orally in an audible tone.
and persons who visit the tracks should
know it. Anybody can write the odds
down as a means of keeping track of
the market, but nobody who accepts
oral wagers can hold UP list of prices
to attract speculation"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
MAROONS WIN
FROM PURDUE
CHICAG0'S STAR CAPTURES
TWENTY-ONE POINTS
TRACK AND FIELD MEET WELL
CONTESTED
CrawIey Of Windy City Bunch An
nexes Two Hurdle Events and
Shot Put, and Ties in
Two Others

MARSHALL FIELD. Chicago, May
22-Chicaeo defeated Purdue by the
score of ~ to ga in well contested
track meet today. Crawley of Chicago
was the star of the afternoon, scoring
81 points. He was first in the 100 hur-
dies. 220 low hurdles and the shot put,
and tied for first in the high jump and
tied for second in the pole vault.
In the high jump he was tied with
two others and secured three points
from that event and two points In the
pole vault.
Purdue won the 22O-yard dash, discus
throw, one mile run, 4OO-yard run and
100-yard dash.
Chicago won the 80O-yard run. two
mile run, shot put and the 100
yard high hurdles events.
Chicago won the pole vault and the
220-yard low hurdles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
PROSPECTS GOOD
AT OCCIDENTAL
STUDENTS HOPE FOR WINNING
FOOTBALL SQUAD
LOSSES BY GRADUATION WILL
BE HEAVY
Collins, Left HaIfback of Last Years
Team, Will Captain New Organ
ization-PIan American
Game

Occidental college, although 1t will
lose several of its star football play
ers, has good prospects for fast
squad next season. Those who viii
be absent through graduation are
Henry Thomson, guard; Conrad, the
premier center of the south; Thomas,
quarter and several players in the
substitute line. The largest registra-
ton of the year is assured for next
year at the college and it is expected
that several gridiron candidates will
be among those present to fill the
places made vacant by the former
athletes.
Received Poor Support
The team lost much last season
through a late start and poor support
from the student body. The team this
year viii be captained by Collins, left
halfbacl1 on the eleven last year.
Smart. guard, said to be one Of the
best men at that position in the south,
will be back prepared to play the
game of his life. Patterson and Ink"
Wieman, the two tacklers, will hold
their same positions next year, as will
Fred Thomson, who has another year
in college.
Oxy will play the American game
next year. If the Highland college
campus is moved this summer there
will be plenty of room and games viii
be played at the Highland Park coll
lege. Manager Goodsell already has
enlarged the schedule according to
Coach Gorton's plans, and more than
twice the number of games will be
played next season. date is under
tentative consideration with the Olym-
pic club of San Francisco and Gorton
has hopes of arranging a game with
the st. Vincents college squad later
in the season.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
INDIANS WILL GUIDE AUTOS
IN RACE ACROSS CONTINENT
Blue Hawk Jim and Long Feather
Pete Will Serve as
Chauffeurs

NEW YORK, May 22.-For the long
transcontinental automobile race from
this city to Seattle for the Guggenheim
cup, which starts June l, l., H. Perl
man has engaged two Indians to guide
the Welch car across the far western
states.
Mr.. Perlman announced that Col.
VIM. F. Cody has recommended the
Indians. and he has engaged Blue
Hawk Jim" and Long Feather Pete"
to act as guides. Mr.. Perlman is now
instructilg Long Feather Pete" how
to handle the, car.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE
GAMES POSTPONED
Either Rain, Cold or Wet Grounds In
terfere with Schedule of
Eastern Baseball
Teams

NEW YORK, May 22.-Every game
in the National league was postponed
today. either on account of rain or wet
grounds.
Remarkable conditions prevailed
sold, dreary weather, which came with
and stayed in the wake of storm,
making it appear more like early spring
or fall than mid-May.
Pittsburg was unable to play in New
York because of wet grounds and cold
weather Similar conditions checked
Cincinnati at Brooklyn, while rain pre-
vented the Chicago game at Boston.
Even worse conditions necessitated
the postponement of the StLouis-Phila-
delphia contest at Philadelphia.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
UMPIRE'S DECISION
UPHELD BY EWING
President of Pacific Coast League Re-
fuses to Question Opinion
of the Indicator
Handler

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-J. Cal
Ewing, president of the Pacific Coast
Baseball league, denied today the pro-
test of the Oakland club against the
game won by Portland at the latter
clubs home city in the series which be-
gan April 81. The protest filed by
Hogan charged that the umpire would
not permit TruesCale to take third
base when he was hit by slow pitched
hall 1t is denied by President Ewing
because it questions the decision of
the umpire on the ground that he was
not correct in his conclusion as to
whether the batsman did or did not
attempt to get out of the way of the
pitched ball.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
BADMINTON TENNIS CLUB
HOLDS FIRST DAYS PLAY

SANTA MONICA, May 22.-The
newly formed Badminton Tennis club
held its first play today on the Third
street courts The club is the offshoot
of the Badminton club, which held
sway last season, and includes some
of the best racquet wielders of South
ern California.
Among those who will be seen on
the club courts this season are Mrs.
G. T., Warning, the Misses Archer,
Miss Ryan, Miss Marshall, Miss Bower,
Miss Nettleship and Mrs. Bruce
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
PROFESSOR KNOCKED DOWN
AT FIELD MEET BY HAMMER
Heavy Iron Ball Strikes Judge in the
Abdomen at Lafayette,
Indiana

LAFAYETTE, Ind, May 22.-In the
hammer throw of the state high school
meet here today Conwell of Van Blu
rem threw a hammer which struck
Professor b. M. Hoax of Purdue. one of
the judges, in the abdomen. He was
knocked down and is in a serious con-
dition.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
RAIN PREVENTS BIG CARD
OF SPORTS AT ANNAPOLIS
Field and Track Games and Baseball
Contest Are POST
poned

ANNAPOLIS, May 22.-Weather in
dications in Annapolis today were all
against good sports at the Naval acad-
envy. The big card on the calendar
was the Syracuse-Navy boat race, clos
ing the aquatic schedule at Annapolis.
Later in the day it was announced
that the field and track games and
the baseball games were postponed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
SOUTH AFRICAN SPLINTER
ARRIVES AT SOUTHAMPTON

SOUTHAMPTON. May PR. e.
Walker, the Splinter, arrived here to-
day from South Africa. He will COM
pete in a number of summer meetings
in the United Kingdom and will leave
in August for the United States. His
first race is at Abergavenny next week
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
HOLDS ANNUAL FOX HUNT

SANTA ANA, May 22.-The annual
meet of the Santiago Fox club was held
last night at Orange County park in
Santiago canyon. and was attended
by nearly a hundred members and
guests. barbecue and dancing in
the pavilion were features of last
evenings entertainment, and this
morning twenty-five riders turned out
at daybreak for run with the hounds.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
RAIN PREVENTS PENNsY MEET

PHILADELPHIA, May %. The
Pennsylvania track meet scheduled for
today was declared off on account Of
rain.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
TO PLAY pousLE-HEApER

The Eastern Quitting company
baseball team will play a double header
at the ST. Vincents diamond. The
first game will be with the Inglewood
and the second contest with the Hust' $
Brothers baseball clubs.
ADDITIONAL SPORTS PAGE II
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
BELOW IS
RECORDED HERE
Heaviest Snow in Recent Years Fol-
lowed by EXTREMITY Cold Weather
Heavy Loss In Stock

The heavy snow chat fell in this vicin-
ity yesterday was followed by extremely
cold weather, the temperature falling
to fifteen degrees below zero. This
is the coIdest weather experienced in vi
nita since February 1908. when the Their
mometer registered twenty-seven below
The snow fall was eight inches, which
is the heaviest known here since a record
Of the weather has been kept. From the
reports Of the Associated Press. Vinita
seems to have been about in the center Of
the cold wave. The weather forecast to.
day is encouraging, as it predicts a mod.
Grafton.
The heavy snow win prove great boon
to wheat and to other crops, but was not
welcomed by stockmen, Several reports
Of heavy losses in cattle have been cur
rent on the streets, hut none have been
confirmed. One rumor has il that j. +.
Gunter and Sam Legorce have lost about
700 head Of cattle recently imported from
Texas Both Of these gentleman are at
theis ranch and no information as TO their
loss could be obtained
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
NATIONAL BANK RESERVE
AGENTS ARE APPROVED

Washington. D. C, Jan l2-Rcserve
agents for national banks in Oklahoma
have heen approved by the comptroller Of
the currency as follows
Southwest National Bank Of Kansas
City. Mo. for the First National bank Of
Clinton and the First National bank Of
Okmulgee Bankers National bank Of
Chicago for the First National bank Of
Muskogee. National bank Of the Republic.
Kansas City. FOR the First National bank
Of Walter
The National Bank Of Commerce and
the Southwest National bank both Of
Kansas City FOR the Muskogee National
bank: the Central National Of 81 Louis,
for the First National Of Miami; The
National bank Of Kansas City for the
National Bank Of Commerce Of Guthrie
and the First National Of Enid
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

The suffering and loss Of live stock in
this section during the present storm calls
attention.to.the fact that very few farms
have sufficient protection for the stock
kept on them. The fine. open winters
that generally prevail have made stock
owners careless as to providing shelter,
and when these severe blizzards come the
loss is heavy. When men in the stock
business arrange shelter and feed to meet
such an emergency the losses will be mini
mized Not only are good stock barns
scarce in this new country. but the
character Of the farm dwellings are
exceedingly poor as rule With the
general advancement Of the country will
come better improvements and more Of
the comforts to both man and beast
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
COLD WAVE GENERAL
OVER ALL SOUTHWEST

Kansas City Mo. Jan. i2-After d
heavy fall Of snow covering Missouri,
Kansas and three fourths Of Oklahoma.
the temperature in the southwest this
morning was the lowest in years The
cold wave extended as far south as Gal
vestan Tex.
AZ Topeka. Kansas il was ten below,
Vinita fifteen below, Fl Smith, Ark three
below, Norfork, Nebr., fifteen below, ST.
Paul, Mimi, twenty below, Butte Mont,
sixteen below, Telegraph and telephone
service has been seriously interrupted Al
Abilene, Kansas the thermometer register
ed eighteen below and al Clay Center
Kans.. fifteen below.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
VINITA PARTY RETURNS
FROM MEXICAN TOUR

w. Farley, Heber Skinner J. H. Rid
er, George Nidiffer and Frank Little re-.
turned last night from a two weeks trip
into Old Mexico, They report most en-
ioyable trip. The Mexican Herald at
Mexico City, last Fridey had this 10 say
Of these tourists;
"A party of 0klahomans arrived at the
New Porters last night en- route TO the
isthmus, where they will look over some
lands which II purchased will be used in
establishing a large plantation. w. p
Farley, II. skinner 6 Nidiffer J. II. Rider
and Frank Little. all Of viniia oklahoma
constitute the party"
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

From the Sunnower state comes the
suggestion that equipment for the Roose
welt African hunting expedition should
be augmented by the addition Of a mounted
howitzer-that is a small cannon mounted
on the back Of mule. Ii is suggested
that the big game that fails TO be killed
by the cannon might be kicked to death
by the mule 0kIahoman.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
BRANDS PRESIDENTS
ACTION AS REVOLVING
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
Washington, D. c., Jan. I2.-In a speech
in the senate today Senator Foraker Of
Ohio declared that the diversion Of public
funds by President Roosevelt and William
II. Taft, while the latter was secretary Of
war, to pay for the investigation by pri-
vate detectives into the Brownsville affair
was Illegal He characterized the gov
ernnments use Of private detectives as
"atrocious, shocking and revolving
Senator Foraker declared the detectives
in gaining evidence at the presidents be-
hest used fraud, impersonation, lying, de-
ceit, treachery liquor, intoxication and
promise Of immunity
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
URGES PASSAGE OF
AGUARANTEEL LAW
Stubbs in First Message to Kansas
Legislature Declares Present Pas
senger Rate Law to be Humbug
By AssoeIated press

By Associated Press
Topeka, Kan, jan l2-Governor Smbhs
delivered his first message TO the Kansas
legislature that convened here today. lie
earnestly recommended the enactment Of
public utilities law, and praised the op-
Grafton Of the commission plan Of govern
ment. The new governor stamped the
primary election law as a triumph for the
preservation OF popular government. Tie
also urges the careful consideration Of
some safe bank guarantee plan and de-
manded the passage Of fiat two cent
passenger rate law declaring the present
law to be ahumbug, and said an anti-pass
statute should be passed.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

4 like 10 see a man proud Of the place
In which he lives. like to see a man
who lives in II so that his place win be
proud Of him. Be honest. but hate no
one: overturn a mans wrong g-doing, but do
not overturn him unless Il must be done
in overturning the wrong. Stand with
anybody that stands right. Stand with
him while be Is right, and part with him
when he goes wrone.-Abraham Lincoln.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
SHALL WE BUILD RoADS1

Among the many important and diff
cult problems now confronting the people
Of the infant community Of this great
republic few are Of greater importance
to the public welfare than that of public
roads. TIE eastern part Of the state is
commonwealth practically without
roads. 1t is true that the organic law
provides that the section lines shall be
public roads; but in many places they are
impassable and can be made so only by
the expenditure Of thousands Of dollars.
and in other places they are not opened
yet.
Ins places engineering difficulties are
found with which the road superintendent,
or overseer, is unable to contend success
fully ard If he were, he has neither the
means..n the mechanical appliances
necessary,
Thesfrst work in constructing the roads
should be done right No money, and no
work, should be expended in way that
il win have TO be done over, or in slip
shod or inefficient manner The county
surveyor. should be the county road engin-
eer, with the power to appoint deputies in
townships where necessary. The work Of
the overseers should be done under the
direction of the engineer. The money
necessary might be raised by general
tax on the county property; assessed
against. the contiguous property as in
cities, or bonds be issued secured by a tax
on the adjoining property. The latter
would probably be the better plan, as the
bonds. ISSUED. for long time, would sell
readily and the public could have the use
Of the roads while paying for them. All
Of thessmaller bridges should be stone or
concrete arches. which would last for a
dozen generations and cost little. il any,
more than steel
The question Of economy is one that
win always lprcsent itself 40 the voter in
considering the vast outlay necessary to
carry out the plan outlined above In re-
ply to this question it may uuthfully be
said that il will double the capacity of
every team used on the roads, both in
speed and hauling power 1t will allow
the use Of automobiles and traction en-
gines to a degree that has not generally
been considered Il win quadnlple the
life. or period of wear Of every vehicle
used
To sum up Il will be equal to adding
as many horses snd mules as the state
already as,.and.equaI to adding three to
each Of the vehicles and saving half the
time on the road. If It does all this. and
No man can successfully dispute it, can
We afford not to build the roads,
Not
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

The lawyer that stood up and asked the
Savior who is my neiehborY" did not
live In this good age Of the worlds history
OF he would have known the answer be-
fore asking the question. Bright and
shining above al the tragedy Of the Italian
earthquake Is the universal, worldwide
and instant response 70 the needs of the
surviving sufferers. The human heart is
by nature kind, and IS sure to be reached
efTectualIy by the SIGHT Or knowledge Of
suffering. The arms Of human love and
sympathy encircle the world and men Of
every race and tongue and Kindred are
oar ueiahhors.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
COMMISSIONER LOVE
SPRINGS 4 SENSATION

Guthrie. Okla. Jan. 19-corporation
Commissioner Jack Love created some
thing Of a sensation yesterday BY issuing
an order requiring The representatives Of
the five express companies who are en-
aaged In the hearing before the commits
sion to remain IN Guthrie until they are
able to present 70 the commission figures
showing the actual cost Of Transporting
express between points IN the state,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

1t is earnestly hoped the citizens Of
Vinita will take the pains to look into the
charges Of graft mace in certain quarters
against the city council The CHARGES are
only insinuations, but ought to be followed
up and Investigated. If there is the least
cause for such charges let the whole truth
come out: If there is no truth in them let
the slanderers shut up
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

February. 1909, saw the birth Of large
number of really great men. 1t is doubt
full II any year in any century Of the
woslds history brought forth an equal
number Of famous people. Abraham Lin
coIn, Darwin, Poe. Holmes. Tennyson and
others, making a long list who were born
one hundred years ago next month.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
MOTHER LOST LIFE
| IN DISASTROUS FIRE
BE- AssnIaled Press

By Associated Press
New Haven Conn. Jan. i3-In a fire
resulting from an overheated furnace, that
destroyed the residence Of fSamuel Higgins.
general manager Of the New York New
Haven esHartford railroad here early to
day, his mother lost her life. and his
mother-in-law. Mrs. Garbin. was fatally
hurt and his wife's daughter Isabel his
young son and Higgins himself barely
escaped death BY jumping from the second
story window
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
KANSANS WANT BILL
TO PROHIBIT LOBBYING

By Associated Press
Topeka, kansa Jan i3-The morning
session Of both bctses Of the legislature
was devoted entirely 70 the introduction
Of bills, the most important Of which was
by Representative Davis. democratfrom
Bourbon county whose bill asked that a
joint committee Of FIVE members from the
house and three from the senate. be
named to prepare an anti-lobby bill This
bin Immediately passed the house and It
is expected II viii pass IL the senate
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

In justice to the city council it may be
truthfully said that it has never held a
secret session. An its meetings are open
70 the public, and whatever is done is in
the open. Before criticisine attend few
sessions and get information first hand,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

II is not likely the present session Of
the legislature will attempt to sell or in
any way tamper with the school lands Of
Oklahoma The people spoke at the cleo
ton in November in no uncertain tones
anent the sale Of those lands.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
WAR CORRESPONDENTS
DREAM FADES INTO OBLIVION
By Associated Press

COnstantinopIe, Jan l2.-The Turkish
government accepts the Austria-Husgs-
rian offer Of ten million. eight hundred
thousand dollars indemnity for the annex
alton Of Bosnia and herzegovina thus
removing every possibility Of war
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
KANE NAY SUCCEED
CHIEF JUSTICE WILLIAMS

Guthrie. Okla. Jan i3-Robert l. viii
lams, chief Justice Of the supreme court.
announced last night that he is not a
candidate for recollection TO that position.
and n. J. Kane. Of kinefisher. win prob
ably be elected Al the session today.
Justice Damn Is another strong candidate,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

Those who oppose the purchase Of the
Auditorium can hardly lay claim TO the
fear Of ultimate loss TO the city in the
event the purchase is made. The title
win never be attacked, and the city win
possess an exceedingly valuable asset at
a nominal expense.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
EXPLOSION KILLS MORE
THAN FIFTY MINERS
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
Blueheld, Va. Jan. PAS a result Of
an explosion back In a branch mine
twenty miles from here between fifty and
one hundred miners we're killed this
morning The one hundred miners we're
at work at the time and Il Is not ye
known how many Of them escaped
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
TWENTY MEN ARE STILL
ABOARD WRECKED SCHOONER
By Associated PreM

Il4 ftaoVNIdttu IItNh
Surf, Calf, Jan l3--The steam schooner,
Sybil Marston, loaded with timber, for
Redondo, was driven ashore of Surf last
night and two Of the crew drowned.
Twenty Of the crew are still on board.
There are practically no facilities here
with which to aid the men in landing, but
the people are doing all that is possible
in the way Of assistance.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

The opposition to the purchase Of the
Auditorium is being located and the bunch
taat is fighting the proposition are not
town builders, but town knockers Progress
or reeress is the war cry
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

Better gas service is one Of the things
that 1909 win see. The present cold snap
with the low Gas pressure has been a
source Of annoyance and Of grave forebod-
ind
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15

Is il rebuke to the first Legislature for
the second to be eternally talking about
sane legislation. Has there been at any
time other than sane legislation.