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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
Oklahoma Bond and Trust Company Will Take
Entire Issue at Par---BOnds to Run 20
Years and Bear S Per Cent Interest
Purchasers Will Pay All Ex-
penses in Strengthening
Legal TangIe and of
Printing Bonds

City Treasurer Mahoney submitted
his report, which was received and
filed.
The committee appointed to have a
test made of brick intended for use
in paving by Overley & Co, made
its report and the brick were rejected.
The test was made at Joplin and City
Engineer Gooch also advised that they
be rejected
W. y Evans was appointed city in
spector of sidewalks.
The designations of Henry Raines
and Elmer Torbett from the paid fire
department was accepted and Winifred
Chamberlin and Charles Carmichael
were appointed by the mayor to fill the
vacancies.
The usual number of claims against
the citys exchequer were presented
and allowed
In the matter OF the proposed storm
sewer for the southwest part of the
city, the question was referred to the
improvement committee.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
DEPUTY SHERIFF KILLED
BY NEGRO OUTLAW

Muskogee, Okla, June 16.-Deputy
Sheriff Lon Pierson, of Mcintosh
county, was shot and killed by ne
gro at Hoffman, Okla. while attempt
ing to arrest the latter. The murder
er attempted to make his escape, but
was captured.
The dead officer was well known
in Muskogee. For number of years
he attended Kendall college and won
considerable renown as an athlete.
After leaving here he attended Wash
burn college at Topeka, Kans., and
made national reputation as foot
ball player. His brother, Henry, re-
sides at Checotah.
The name of the negro who did
the killing was Winton Irwin, He
was shot five times by the brother
of the dead officer when over taken
by a posse one hour after the killing
of Deputy Pierson. The negro will
die from his wounds.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16

City council met last night in regu-
lar session, with all members present
except Councilman Houk. who was
absent from the city on business. I'M
mediately after the opening of the
session for business and the reading
of the minutes of the provisions damit
of the minutes of the previous meeting
it was announced that a representa-
tive OF the Oklahoma Bond & Trust
company of Guthrie, was present and
wished to submit bid from that con-
cern for the purchase of the $4,000
bond issue voted at a special election
held early in the year for the pur-
pose of buying the Auditorium build
ing and converting it into a city hall.
After much discussion during which
the entire question was gone over and
thoroughly discussed, it was decided
by the mayor and councilmen to ac-
pany, which are that the bond com
pany is to take the entire issue at par
the same to draw interest at the rate
of 5 per cent per annum and run for
twenty years. The bond company fur
ther agrees to pay the expenses that
may be incurred in Strengthening out
the legal tangle that has so long de-
layed the selling of these bonds and
transfer of the Auditorium property
to the city, and also bear the expense
of printing and preparing the bonds.
In order that every thing may appear
straight and regular it will be neces-
sary for the mayor to call another cleo
tion for the purpose Of re-submitting
the question to the voters of the town
and it is presumed this will be done
in the near future.
The regular routine Of business con
sumed much time and it was nearing
midnight when the councitl adjourn
ed
A number of improvement ordin-
ances covering work on streets, al
leys and sidewalks, were passed.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
TAFT IN FAVOR OF
THE AMENDMENT
Progressive Republicans to Follow
Lead to Submit Matters to States
Amending Constitution.

Washington, June 16. - President
Taft tomorrow will send to congress
a message upging the passage of an
amendment to the tariff bill imposing
a tax of 2 per cent upon the undistri-
buted net earnings of corporations,
and the adoption of a resolution sub
hitting to the several states an amend
ment to the constitution giving con-
gress the power to impose direct tax
on incomes. This understanding was
reached at a session of the cabinet
today and was approved by republi-
can leaders of the senate, who con-
ferred with the president.
In order that there shall be no ques-
ton that the two propositions to be
recommended have the support of the
administration, Attorney General
Wickersham will draft both the amend
ment and the resolution. 1t is under
stood that the corporation tax resolu-
ton will be referred to the committee
on finance and the resolution SUBMIT
ing the question of amending the con-
sritution will go to the committee on
judiciary.
1t is hoped that all of the questions
involved may be disposed of on Fri
day when the pending income tax
x4yin ba talxan ,tp
In view of the emphatic stand taken
by President Taft, number of pro
gressive republicans have signified
their intention of following his recon-
mendations. But some of the progress
sive republicans are not satisfied with
this administrative program and will
probably protest. Democratic sena-
tors are also expected to denounce the
tax on corporations as substitute
for direct tax on incomes.
Not only is the president favorable
to an amendment providing for tax
upon the net earnings of corporations
because of the added revenue it would
produce but much more so because
he believes it would cause healthy
degree of publicity relative to the af-
fairs of corporations. The president
is said to be convinced that the sug
gested amendment would give govern
ment officials access to the books of
all corporations and thus publicity
would be assured and would prevent
what is considered to be one of the
evils of the day, namely, concealed
equities.
In the language of one of the presi-
dents advisers it would do away
with corporation melon cutting" and
would insure the responsibility for
corporation management to the stock
holders
1t is believed the president will rec
ommend that the tax should be un-
limited as to time, as this is consider
ed essential to the success of the pro
posed law.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
BUD LEDBETTER
DEF|ES THE COURT
Fearless officer Refuses to Return
Liquor Captured in Raid And
Is Threatened With Jail.

Muskogee, Okla, June 16. - City
Marshal Ledbetter is threatened by
Justice of the Peace Wolfenberger
with a sentence in the county Jail for
contempt of court A few days ago
the marshal raided the residences of
Arch Wright and w. B. McMasters
and confscated a choice lot of liquor.
Wright and McMasters employed
Baily & Wyand to represent them and
the justice, after deciding the seizures
were illegal, ordered the marshal to
return the liquor to the owners. The
marshal has so far refused to obey
the order, hence the threatened pro-
ceedings in contempt. The justice has
given the officer "a hours in which
to comply with the order
Bailey & Wyand also threaten to
bring suit against the officer and his
bondsmen to recover the value of the
liquor
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
STATE WILL MAKE
TESTS OF MINERALS

The secretary of the Commercial
club is in receipt of a letter from the
state geological survey in which, Di-
rector Charles NJ Gould states that
if the people of this locality wish tests
made of any minerals, clays, shales etc
that they be sent at once to the secre-
tary. AS stated some time ago the
state has arranged to have these tests
made free of charge by a chemist at
Pittsburg, Pa. This is being done in
an effort to develope the mineral re-
sources of the state and should have
the hearty cooperation of all citizens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
WAS GOVERNOR BUT
DIDN'T KNOW IT
Senator Clint Graham Missed Oppor
tunity of His Life to Turn
Loose Fireworks.

Hon. Clint Graham, of Marietta, was
in the city Saturday and Sunday last
and sat around talking to friends pass
ing the time of day and attending to
business matters and at the same time
was governor of oklahoma
But the honorable Clint didn't know
anything about it, or it's ten to one he
would have been found up at Guthrie
turning loose the fireworks, calling
an extra session of the legislature, de-
claring Marietta the capital of the
state. or some other thing. But Clint
overlooked a bet and lost the oppor-
tunity of his life.
1t happened this way:
Gov. Haskell was attending the Con-
federate reunion in Memphis, and
Lieut., Gov. Bellamy was in San An
tonic. each absent without the others
knowledge. By terms of the constitu-
ton the president pro tempore of the
senate, in this instance Senator Gra-
ham, is governor of the state in the
event of the absence or incapacity of
the other two. Not having notice of
their departure the senator lost an
opportunity to act as governor. Lieut..
Gov. Bellamy returned to Guthrie
Tuesday
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
RECEIVES
SPECIAL MESSAGE
Following Cabinet Conference Presi-
dent Submits Special Tariff Doc
ument to Legislators.
BY Associated Press.


Washington, D. c., June 16.-A mes
sage from the president recommend
ing an amendment to the tariff bill
imposing an excise tax of two per
cent on the net income of corpora
tions, joint stock companies, except
national banks, savings banks and
building and loan associations. was
received by congress today. The pres
ident also recommends that both
houses, by a two thirds vote, shall
propose an amendment to the consti-
tuition, comforting power to levy an
income tax 0 nthe national govern
ment without apportionment among
the states in proportion to their popu-
lation.
Washington, D. c., June 16.-Presi-
dent Taft today held a special cabinet
meeting. Senator Root also being pres
ent. It is inferred the meeting was
called to obtain the views of the cab
met as to the presidents proposed
message to congress. today regarding
a tax on the net earnings of the cor
porations.
A protracted session gave rise to a
report that the message might not be
sent to congress till tomorrow. but
when the meeting adjourned nothing
was made public
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16

Miss Bess Jeans has returned from
3 visit at Welch and Kennison.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
THREE HUNDRED ATTEND
RECEPTION GIVEN TEACHERS

The reception and musical given by
the Commercial club last evening to
the Tri-County Normal, at the Metho-
dist church, was most enjoyable af-
fair. The address of welcome was
given by F. S. E. Amos and was re-
sponded to by B. H. Hester. The
numbers given by the Vinita Quartette
were we'll received and the piano
duet by Mrs. Ewing Halsell and Miss
Graper was also greatly enjoyed.
Punch was served curing the evening.
About three hundred were present and
all seemed to enjoy the occasion.
Mrs. J. S. Mitchell of Pryor Creek
was a visitor here today.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
NEEDS MONEY MORE FOR
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Kansas City, Mo-, June 16.-Gover-
nor Hadley at the temporary head
quarters here today vetoed a bill ap.
propriating three thousand dollars for
retitting and furnishing the chambers
of the court of appeals in st. Louis,
declaring the state needs money more
for the education of its children and
for the poor.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
STEAMER AGROUND IN
AMBROSE CHANNEL
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
New York, June 16. The White
star Line steamer, Teutonic, which
left the pier today for European ports,
ran aground in Ambrose Channel, OPP
posite Sandy Hook Her position is
an easy one, and sne will likely be
fioated at the next high tide,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-06-16
MRS. GouLD's CONDUCT
is RESPONSIBLE.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
New York, June l6.-Evidence to
show the conduct of Mrs. Katherine
Gould justified the action of her hus-
band in declining to live with her was
resumed today in the hearing of Mrs.
Gould's suit for separation and ali
mony. a
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
A NEW INDUSTRY FOR THE FARMER

Our government has undertaken teach the
farmer how he may derive additional profit from
the by-products Of his farm. and this Is TO be
brought about by tho converting into denatured
alcohol of all refuse vegetable matter. Frozen
potatoes, rotten apples, stale watermelons. corn
stalks and cobs-in fact any vegetable that is un-
ht for consumption Is yet good enough to yield
alcohol.
The Department OF Agriculture has erected
model still and has opened school In Washington
for instruction In the method OF manufacture and
in the OF denatured alcohol. The distiling
plant Is the smallest practical outnt which can be
operated profitnbly and 1t has daily capacity OF
twenty-five bushels OF which produce seventy
five gallons OF alcohol 95 per cent pure Such
plant would at least S2.5O0-too great an in
vestment for the ordinary farmer. but easily made
DnssiIie and profitable II erected Jointly by
bcr OF farmers living in one community.
inspect the model still at Washington, but the Ag
ricult,ral Depa rtment has planned 10 offset this
disadvantage. The experimental stations in each
state will send experts to this alcohol school 10
become thoroughly acquainted with the plant itself
and 20 take course Of lectures the subject.
When these men return TO their respective states
they will fully qualified to teach the local
ers the best methods for producing denatured al
coho
seven Thousand farmers who operate distleries for
there is why the agriculturists in this
country should not turn their attention this
profitable business Many OF farmers gas
olene for running pumps, shelters
other machinery. and there would be great saw
ing were alcohol manufa ctured from the vegetable
refuse which ordinarily is wasted substituted for
the expensive oiL-Harper's Weekly.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
ORMONp BEACH.

Ormond Beach. Fla, March 27.-The golf tourna-
ment was by L. A Hamilton, Of New York.
and James Scudder, of st. Louis, was the runner
UP. Mr.. Kimball. of Providence, the qualifca-
ton trophy. and Mr.. Adriance, Of Poughkeepsie,
the handicap and consolation prizes. MIR.
Hamilton gave dinner to celebrate his victory.
his guests being Mr.. and Mrs. a. w. Strong. Of
Minneapolis; Miss Sullivan, Miss Phillips, Mr..
Adriance and DR.. Parks. Mrs. George !. Vail and
q party of five from Geneva. \. Y. who have been
motoring all over the South and CuDa. were here
this week and left with the expectation of motor
ing all the way to New York
Mrs. George u. SlaGe, of New York city; General
Jocelyn, L s. A, Mrs. Jocelyn, Miss Jocelyn AMI
Miss Dorothy Joceyn. Major Charles Holmes,
L. S. A, Mr.. and Mrs Miller Wilson. of Fort
George: Ex-Governor Douglas of Massachusetts.
and Mrs. Newberry, OF Detroit, mother of the
Secretary of the Navy, among the weeks
visitors.
Philip Livingston, OF New York came down from
st. Augustine by canal traversing the Matanzus
and the Halifax rivers New Workers here this
week are F. A. Newbarer. Y Cesto. c. f. Bomith.
Mr.. and Mrs H. Wangcnlen. W. T. Carleton. Mr..
and Mrs L. S Chadwick Miss ". c. Hawley. MIR.
and Mrs. James Presbrey. Miss c. Presbrey Miss
Aline Presbrey, Miss Dorothy Mckinley and Mr.
and Mrs ". P Newman.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28

over the mouth greatly lessons the danger Of in
fury to the lungs death from the carbonic acid
gas In the smoke.
Most fires start In the nrst floor or basement OF
a building and burn a hole up through the roof
In a house the flames travel by the stairways; IN
a big hotel they go quickly up the elevator
shaft After reaching the top the IRE spreads ana
slowly goes down
II working in big store or factory sees
IRE starting he should turn IN the alarm IL tnere
ia box In the building try TO put Il out with
water In any pail near by; then use chemical ex
tinguisher II there IS one.
II a person IS IN burning building with no nre
escapes and the stair below IS burning or the hail
is filed with smoke, should shut the door and
transom to keep out the deadly gases. Then he
should throw open the window 10 get cool air and
70 let the nreinen and neighbors see where he Is
50 that they may bring ladder to the window
II unable to escape by his own efforts one shouio
wait at the window for help until he Is scorched or
choking BY that time the iremen may be holding
a bg hoop covered with In which TO catch
him II no one is near. he should throw out MS
bedding tick and all, and jump on that II Is
sater to Jump into the top Of q tree than to the
ground.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28

Unusual preparations being made for the
Easter celebration at the Lakewood Hotel. The golf
grounds, which open for patrons, have been
put IN excellent shape for the coming tournament
Among the recent arrivals from New York who
have taken apartments here for the season are Mr..
and Mrs Robert H. Minturn.
DR.. and Mrs d. b. Deavan. Of New York.
occupying apartments here.
Mr., and Mrs. Reginald Barclay, of New York, are
visitors here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Tilford have returned to
Lakewood for extended stay.
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel J. KIey of Brooklyn,
here for several weeks as is Mrs. W. H. Nichols
OF Brooklyn
Mr. and Mrs. John @. NIilburn. OF Buffalo. O.
iourning the Lakewood Hotel with Mr. and Mrs
Lewis Cass. Ledyard
April will be the most popular month in Lake
wood this year. At the Lakewood Hotel apart
ments have been taken by scores of families while
the cottages and the inns will also be filled
Mrs Henry McKim and lie Roy MckIm are here
for an extended sojourn.
Bishop p A Ludden. of Syracuse, is at the Lake
wood Hotel
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stanley staying the
Lakewood Country Club. where Mr. Shanley spends
much tina the golf links.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28

fortnight or longer. George H Penniman' with ms
daughter Mrs H. T. Lewis, has gone on crulse
TO the west coast The Iris, with George r Fea-
body and a party. Joined the cruising nee"
The Whtm-Wham went out with Mr.. and MIS-
Henry Lewis sade aboard. and Will be gone
FOR week The Novia. OF Mr. and Mrs. George
H Van Week, who have spent the winter In BIS
cayne Bay, was among the departures. The Iani-
wha with Harry B. Anderson, Of New YORK. anu
party. arrived in port Thursday. Another late
arrival was the Haida, with MI and Mrs. Max u
Flc,schraan and E A Hart abcard-
Before starting or their cruise, Mr. and Mrs
Harry Sanford gave farewell tea aboard the
sayalo Among those invited were Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Quentin Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. Nc
vtckar Miss Hart. Mrs. B. D. Spilman Miss Spill
man Rear Admiral Tryon Joseph P. Greaves and
Mrs George H. Van Week.
Mrs SpilInan gave a tea on Saturday afternoon
aboard the Barracouta- The party cruised about
the bay fshed some and returned to the Royal
Palm pier at sundown.
Arrivals from New York include Mr.. and Mrs
D. Van Blarcom, Mt. and Mrs. s. H. Gray. H. B.
Anderson, Kathleen Barnes. Mr.. and Mrs. j. j.
OuiEey Mr.. and Mrs J. r. Melcher c. L. Cum
ningharn, il, Francis Cunningham NJ. de L. Gun
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28

the greater part OF the week at the -baKe"ooQ
Hotel where Mr. Straus entertained extehsiVely'
They are expected to return for the Easter hoh-
days.
Governor George L. Liley OF Connecticut was q
weekend guest at Lakewood, and VIII return next
week with his family. who are expected 10 stay
for several days.
H NJ. Hanna, Of Cleveland, was among the ar
rivals on Tuesday who will spend the remainder
Of the season here.
Mrs Harry L. Dangler and her mother, OF 81
Nicholas avenue New York, are at Lakewood fof
the month.
Mrs John I. Raynor and Mrs. William J. Fair
man. of Brooklyn, are at Oak Court for an e1-
tended stay.
Count A 1. Fritzkie, of Holland, is at Lakewood
for the holidays.
Mrs Eleanor A. Sneden, who has been staying at
The Wrtsev Hotel. entertained Mrs W. F. kirkham
and a number Of friends over the weekend
Firm, T. Johnson, who is one Of the most enthusi-
as,ic sportsnen in Lakewood. entertained hunting
Marty in his cabin on Barnegat Bay.
Miss Madeline Horn was the hostess at drag
hunt party given at her home on Lake Drive after
the members Of the hunt had ridden to the hounds
on Tuesday afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
THE FLORIDA RESORTS.
Visitors Linger at st. augustine for
Late Season.

St Augustine Fla, March 27.-Not in many years
have many people fingered at St Augustine,
where the season promises 10 extend well over the
Ponce de Leon celebration. which occurs March 81
10 April inclusive. All the small hotels will keep
open well into April and until May including
the Magnolia and Florida houses St Augustine's
climate delightful and cool enough to make ath
lstic sports thoroughly enjoyable. The annual
narneut Of the ST Augustine Golf Club takes place
this week and handsome loving cups offered as
prizes.
Mrs. c. NJ Fletcher of the Ponce &c Leon. gave
q dinner Saturday evening complimentary TO
Captain and Mrs Joel H Lyman. who departed for
Boston and New York Sunday
r H Laimbeer and Mrs. Laimbeer. who have
been season guests at the Ponce de Leon. departed
for New York on Friday. and Mrs. and Miss Utz.
also Of New York. have started North.
New York arrivals at the Hotel Alcazar include
w Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Talcott Val
valiant W B. White. Mrs n. Higgins John H
Jones, W ". Barbour. Mr. and Mrs A. S. Under
hnl Miss Margaret Underhill. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Cunningham, C. X seden. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles q.
Street A "A Asher. Mr. and Mrs. D. ". Lorng,
Miss Koch. Sidney J. Joyner. Mr.. and Mrs. r J.
Cross. Miss Kobbe and Miss Redmond. Mrs R. S.
Brayton Mr.. and Mrs. A ". Middleton. Miss NJ.
Middleton. Mr. and Mrs. John Cloughen, W. B.
White A F GarCner Mr.. and Mrs. A L. LangdOn,
Mrs c. E. Dalrymple. Miss c. L. Noe. Mr. and Mrs.
w A Marble, MIR. and Mrs. John Markle and John
Il Hayes.
AT the Ponce de Leon are Miss A T Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. 2. y. Goddard. Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Bauer Mr.. and Mrs. F. H Leonard, John c. Huy-
ler, John g Huyler tr-, DR.. Richard Ellis. B. F. D.
Klyn. Edward Hubbard Litchfeld, H G Turner,
Ar. and Mrs. Newbold Edgar, Miss Edgar. Miss
Nevins. Mrs r. H Williams. J. B. Roberts Miss
Mary Clark. Miss A II. Clark. Miss H L. Thomas.
William L Findley, MIR. and Mrs. James NJ Ide,
Nr. and Mrs Z. A Coffin Miss Roberts, Mr.. and
hrs W Il. Harrison, Mrs Walter Cutting, Miss
Cutting and Miss Smith, Ernest g. Woerz, Miss D.
C. Hoffman, Miss c. 3. Wins:ow, Mrs. l. a
Cushrnan. Mrs. NJ Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
A Hull. Mrs. w. T. Merrill. Miss NJ. Z. Bum, Mr..
end Mrs. c. F. Small. Mr- and Mrs. William R.
Beal Ny end Mrs 3. Beinecke, Mr.. and Mrs c.
r. Parks c c. Dickinson. A. L. D. Judson Miss
Pauline Meyers, Carl r. Schultz. Mr. and Mrs J.
T. Nslcher. Mrs. George H Taylor. Mrs William
Il Isrerts, Mrs. Blair S. Williams and Master
John Williams Miss Elise Crane. Mr.. and Mrs e
RafFiaw. Mr. and Mrs. 7. B. Ackerson, Miss Susan
Ackerson. c. T. Ackerson. Mrs. c. NJ. Schott r P
6chott DR. Walter f. silleck Mr.. and Mrs Walter
P Eilleck, Il z. Haynes. Miss Edna Ridgeway
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin II. Mplford and Miss Mulford
Mr.. s-d Mrs NJ Negburger, Miss Marjorie Kings
bury. Mrs. Arthur c James. Mrs. E. Hayward
Terry, Miss Terry, Nj and Mrs. Robert Crabb
NJ and Mrs Warren E. Dennis, Miss Dennis and
Edward De p. Livingston