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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
New York, Sept. 2S.-The historical
pageant Of commemorative floats, with
which the celebration committee has
attempted to illustrate the period Of
American history, made famous by the
achievements OF Henry Hudson and
Robert Fulton, was the magnet that
drew millions Of people to the streets
today. The aeroplane flights were
postponed till tomorrow
New York. Sept. 2S.-American his
tory in visible form passed in review
today before the eyes of more than
million spectators that lined the
route Of the first Hudson-Fulton land
pageant from the upper end Of Cen
trail Park to Washington Square.
Thousands of dollars and months Of
effort were spent to make this parade
OF 81 floats an accurate reproduction
OF the life in New York state from
Legendary Indian times that preceded
the first settlement, to the first voy-
age of the Clermont in 1907.
The line of parade had to be select
ed with great care because of the
great size of the floats. which are
said to be the largest and most elab
crate ever exhibited. They vary in
dimensions from 20 to 40 feet high,
80 feet long and fourteen feet wide.
They could not pass under the ele-
waited railroad, and even the electric
decorations OF the court Of honor and
reviewing stands on Fifth Avenue,
opposite the new public library, had
to be changed at the last moment 70
accommodate them
The four main divisions summarize
ed the history OF the country. First
came the Indian period, with floats
depicting the Five Nations with their
totems. the legend of Hiawatha, the
first Sachem of the IroQuois. clothed
in kissing snakes, and then a sue
cession Of the alleogories.
The Dutch period followed with
floats representing the discovery Of
the Hudson rived; the fate Of Henry
Hudson who was set adrift by his
mutinous crew in Hudson's Bay in
1911, and never recovered; the re-
ception Of Peter Stuyvesant, most
famous Of the Dutch governors gen
eral; the first ship built on Manhat-
tan Island, and other matters Of like
typical significance. All impersona-
tions in this division are by the
United Holland societies.
The third division. colonial, was
treated with greater amplitude than
any of the others. Twenty-one floats,
depicted as many scenes and legends,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28
HISTORY IN VISIBLE FORM
WITNESSED BY MILLIONS
Thousands of Dollars and Months of Effort Re-
quired to Make Parade of 81 Floats an Ac-
curGte Reproduction Of Early New York
Lie--HistOry of Country Summarized
in Four Main Divisions.

from the reception Of Schuyler's In
dams to the pursuit of Ichabad Crane
by the headless horseman of Sleepy
Hollow Impersonations and escorts
we're by the English societies, repre-
senting British rule, at the front; the
Society of the Colonial Wars; the
Junior Order of American Mechanics;
the Patriotic Order Of Spns Of Amer
lea: the United Irish Societies; the
Sons Of the Revolution; the American
ContInentals; lineal descendants of
PauIing and Van Wart, the captors
Of Andre; the Order Of the Cincinnati.
and host OF lesser organizations.
Last came the modern period. led
by the title car United States; but
ayen here the general tone was re,
prospective. A float representing the
first Erie Canal boat, reproduction
OF hand engine in use before the I'M
PRODUCTION of croton water and an
others of an old Broadway sleigh, be-
fore the days Of subways, trolleys,
elevated, or even horse cars, We're
typical
Tho historical parade will be rel
peated in Brooklyn on Friday; 0c-
tober J.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28
AGED NEGRO HEIR
TO SMALL FORTUNE.
Petition Filed For Letters OF Admin
lstratIon to Settle Estate Of
coIored Union Soldier.

A petition for letters Of administra
ton was filed in the county court here
Saturday, by John L. Sherman, pray
ing that he be made administrator OF
the affairs OF Juno Martin, an aged
negro woman. living near Chaffee,
whom the petition recites is the solp
heir to the estate Of william Gunther,
alias Wyatt Ross, deceased, to which
estate the government now owes SO,
4140S.
According to the petition on file.
William Gunther alias Wyatt Ross.
was a member Of colored regiment
in the Union army. in Arkansas, AZ
the time Of his death, in 1853. AT the
time Of his death the government ow
ed him as bounty and back pay s9O8
This claim was never paid and now
with the interest at six per cent
amounts to s3,414oS. The petition
also asserts that the only living heir
TO this estate, which represented all
of the property Of William Gnnther,
is Juno Martin, who II is said 10 now
one hundred years OF age and ls unable
to transact any business for herself,
and that the government refuses 70
pay over the claim until some suitable
person is appointed as administrator
of her affairs
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28
MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL
COMES NEXT FRIDAY
First Football Game Of she Season
wiu Give Line on vinita's Cham
pionship Prospects.

The first football game Of the sea
son in vlnita will be next Friday when
the Miami high school team comes for
a contest with the local high school
team.
From the reports emenating from
the camp Of the Miami squad, that
team is very strong this season and
will make the local championship as
pirffs play the game from the time
tho Referees whistle puts the ball in
play till the end, to defeat them. The
Miami team has been putting in some
good stif practice and is said to be in
fine shape.
The local team is practicing diligent-
" with the hope Of piling up a big
score against the visitors on next Fri
day. Prof. Fitch has brought the
team out wonderfully in the last few
days and they will be able to put a
good strong game. The contest Fri
day viii give the local enthusiasts a
line on the prospects Of the local high
school team for the state champion
ship. The game viii be played on
the public school grounds and viii be
called about $3.50 p. m.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28
SIX KILLED WHEN
TRAINS COLLIDE
Without a Moments Warning Passen-
ger Train Dashed Around Curve
Into the caboose.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 2S. - Six men
killed and a dozen others seriously in
jured early today, when an outbound
Panhandle passenger train crashed in
to the rear end of a Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st. Paul. stock train in this
city, The victims we're stock men,
who were sleeping in the caboose Of
the stock train and members Of the
stock train crew No persons on the
passenger train we're injured
The dead are:
H. PATTER, Dixon Lake, N. d.
w. J. STEVENSON, Livingston,
Mont
JACOB MATz, Cullen, N, D.
FRED KOCH, Dickson. N. D.
JOHN POSTLE. Winona, N. d.
The sleeping stockmen had no
chance to escape. The passenger
train dashed around curve and
into the caboose without a
moments warning.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28
CHAPMAN LEAVES
THE Commission

Oklahoma City, Sept. 2S.-W. L,
Chapman at Guthrie yesterday resign
ed as secretary of the state corpora
tion commission and will be succeed
ed by E. L. Potter, acting secretary
since the dismissal Of Chapman by J.
&. Love, chairman of the commission
July "a.
Chapman is charged with taking
money from railroads for furnishing
copies of commission orders.
He claimed this had been done with
the knowledge and approval of other
members of the board.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

Seymour Riddle left last night for
Chicago to take dispositions, and win
go from there to Indiana, for visit
with his mother.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

Superintendent II. w. c. Shelton,
this morning awarded Mrs. Eugene
Hawkins Miss Edith Wilkinson) a
fne gold medal for merited services
as teacher.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

Miss Edna May Stinaon. Of Fyeder
icl, was here this morning en- route
to Nevada, Mo-. where she will enter
college.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

Judge L. F. Parker returned this
morning from Parsons, having ac-
companied the automobile party that
far on their trip to Kansas City,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

George f. Childs Of Anthony. Kans.,
has purchased the vinita bakery Of
Otto R. Harder. and viii conduct that
business
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28
RECOMMENDS FINDING
STUDDLEFIELO GUILTY
By AssoeIated Press.

by AsoUCIIItu TICoHi
Coffeyville, Kans,, Sept. 2S.-Com-
missioner w. D. Atkinson. today. made
public his findings in the states case
against Elmer e. stubblefeld, treas
urer Of Montgomery county, In which
be recommends that Stubblefield be
found guilty Of acquiring over four
thousand dollars, corruptly and un-
lawfully converted to his own use,
money belonging to the county.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

The ladies Of the Civic club desire
TO thank the hank boys for their as
sistance in the entertainment at South
Park, Friday evening.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

j. w. Swarts. the well known attorr
ney Of Chelsea, was here on business
this morning.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

DR.. e. T. Mccarthy returned last
night from a visit at his old home in
Wisconsin. =
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

David Cohn was in the city this
morning from Chelsea,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

Prof. olsen, Of the Parsons Busi-
ness college was in Vinita today. on
business for this school.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28

lis on display in the big east window
we never saw so many cunning little
STYLES. They're the product Of an exclu-
sive childrens house in New York and come in
a wide variety Of he prettiest fall shapes. See
them in the window.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-28
Expert Fitting

Unless your suit fits perfectly there's no satis-
faction in wearing it. No suit Or dress leaves
the Sanders-Wrieh store until IL fits and hangs
perfectly We realize that in order to gain your
future Ready-t0-wear business we muss please
you now. You will find that our alteration de-
partment is second to none.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
TAFT'S FIRST MESSAGE.

message William H. to Congress one
fully worthy of the head of nation body which
and Of the American people Calm, broad and judicial pro-
greve and orceful forms and stable basis which
be erected legislation valuable and necessary
The striking thing first reading of the message u.s. of
the difference tone between aud the which
habit reading for the years
Taft judge rather a reforme and his message
All his recommendations thoroughly sound and conservative and
nothing this frghen
The message perhaps
mendaon of Practical suggestions for reducing the
pendures Of the given and followed will produce
reform greatly needed large
years. We can only hope they will be followed
Next importance the recommendation for the reforms
promised the Republican PLATFORM and during the campaign
Mr. Taft demands postal savings bank ship subsidy campaign
publicity laws similar legislation, showing bis
OF carrying out fully the election promises and pledges of the
party.
OF Importance also three recommendations
covered by such pledges improvement the diplomatic
asked prosecution of the graters promised and
mended that the monthly magazines and other periodicals which
large deficit the postal service should be made pay
their fare share of the cost of handling their matter
All these recommendations progressive, and give in
dcaon that Mr. Taft intends be- has been fully expected
good and useful president paying full attention the details of his
duties and watching carefully after the interests of the people
proves that he will be good executive.
But the American people have to demand of their pres
dents than careful executive work The struggle between
gang wealth and the general good has been recently coming
and thanks to the Roosevelt policies has reached
point where lasting compromise possible The conto OF great
corporations the reform of the system and the saving of
public property the from the enteprng expoters
who in it to private wealth at the expense OF the rest
OF usthee things have be burning And not
able that on these issues the message is silent.
All these subjects specifically by the President reserved
for future discussion And by his stand these questions that
Mr. Ta place history and in the hearts of the American people
will eventually be determined He postpones taking that
place Washington letters the
American people with holding judgment Pres Taft waiting
do something solution the problems And
until he does do something will his place be established
There will be those who will declare that by taking
stand Pres Taft playing the hands of he interest" We do
not believe it, and do believe that when the time for him to
declare himself he will be found the right place There moth
ing to be gained by hurry this time and much to be lost Pres
Taft waiting and the people willing that he should wait
They have confidence both his intentions and his udg
will support him steadily assured that when the time
rir" he will fully vindicate their trust in him.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
FEATURES THIS WEEK

This week, of course, the great
piece of news is the Presidents mes
sage. We are glad to be able to pre-
sent To our readers very good sum-
mary OF President Taf-'s recommended
tions to Congress, and would be glad
to give a great deal more Of it, If H.
were not impossible to print the
whole sixteen columns, and If we did
not think that the average reader
would find this summary plenty long
enough. But we hope every one will
read this summary for it is a very
important message which the president
sends, and one which will have an
influence thru the whole four years
of his term.
We would also suggest that the
Washington letter be read with care
this week. 1t deals with conditions
there as they affect probable laws,
and the future of Mr.. Taft, and will
prove valuable to every one that wants
to keep up with current affairs.
Mr. Scale says that his problem this
week is a "scorcher." We have not
tried to work it, but his word is pref
ty good, and every one that thinks
he has a knack at hard problems
ought to try it.
Next week, the Washington letter
will deal with the reception of the
Presidents message, and the situa-
tion developed by the opening of Con-
gress. There will be another good
problem, and plenty of good reading
matter. Our next serial will begin
in two or three weeks-be ready for
1t, and see that your subscription is
paid well in advance, so you will not
miss any installments of the story.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
LETTER FROM PRES. FROST.
Brighton. England,

MOuudgs NV 80 ioVos
Dear Readers Of The Citizen:
IL is impossible to write to each
or even any of my friends individu-
ally, but | must send few words to
you all through the paper.
After our stormy voyage we landed
at Southampton, birthplace OF Isaac
Watts the writer Of so many of our
best hymns. The old town has re-
lies of the palace of Canute, one of
the earliest OF English kings, and some
Of the gates OF the ancient stone walls
which could keep off enemies before
the invention of gunpowder.
Thence we came TO Brighton, fifty
miles south of London, on the sea-
coast, and the most famous health
resort In England. We had not sup
posed we could afford to stay here,
but happened to find lady just go
ing away for the winter, who lets us
have a furnished house at very low
price so we shall be settled here for
some months.
The first Sunday we found a fine
Union Church to attend, and the
children are in Sabbath School. The
congregation sang a hymn by our
American poet, Whittier. which is No.
SO in our Berea hymn-book.
The great thing here is to keep
warm. The weather is very mild. grass
and even flowers out of doors, and
some leaves on the trees still unfal-
len. But no one has furnaces or
steam heat, and we are not yet used
to 1t. But our hearts are warmed
by the thoughts of our dear friends
across the sea.
Faithfully yours,
VIM. Goodell Frost.
p. S. We shall join you in heart on
Thanksgiving Day.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
IN OUR OWN STATE
Hargis Must Serve Term, Appeal
Refused-Craft May Be Re-appoint-
ed--WhiskY Steamer Sinks-Black-
burn Resigns from Canal Office.

HARGIS DECISION AFFIRMED
On Dee. Isl, the Court of Appeals
handed down an opinion sustaining
the Estill Circuit Court in the Beech
Hargis case in which the boy patricide
was given a life sentence. The opinion
was not unanimous however, as two
Of the judges dissented, believing
Judge Adams should have vacated the
bench. Beech has been confined in the
Estill County Jail since his last trial
and is in good health.
HAS CRAFT woN:-Internal Re
venue Collector Craft of Louisville
has been called on to renew his bond,
and this has given rise to the be-
lief that he will win in his fight for
re-appointment. Senator Bradley hotly
denies this, and says the appointment
will not be settled till he gets TO
Washington, and maybe not then.
TO SUCCEED CLAY:-The reported
appointment of Judge Holt of Louis
vile to succeed Brutus J. Clay Of
Richmond as American Minister to
Switzerland, has not been confirmed,
and it is now said that for some rea-
son Pres. Taft does not want to ap-
point Mr.. Holt. Altogether II looks
as If the Kentucky appointments were
in a serious state of chaos.
MRS. WILSON BACK:-Mrs. A. e.
Wilson, wife of the governor return
ed from Atlantic City, where she has
been recovering from an operation to
cure the arm which was injured in a
Runaway accident last Spring. She
is much better but still suffers
good DEAL
WHISKEY STEAMER SINKS
The steamer Park City, running be-
tween Louisville and Valley View,
sank on Monday near Glen Mary, TAX
ing to the bottom with her about 200
barrels and 700 cases of whiskey.
BLACKBURN FINALLY RESIGNS:
After playing hot and cold with his
job for nearly a year Joe Blackburn
has finally resigned as Governor Of
the Panama Canal Zone 1t is not
likely that another Kentuckian will
' be appointed to fill his place.
SOMERSET GOES wET:-After
one of the hottest local campaigns
that was ever waged in Somerset,
, in which both sides fought bitterely
until the last moment, Somerset vot-
ed wet by a majority of 81. The bust
ness panic and tho removal OF tho
railroad division to Danville was made
the basis of the argument for the re-
turn of the saloons.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
CORN SHOW

The first annual exhibit of the Ken
lucky Blue Grass Corn Show will
occur at Lexington, KY, December, 10,
IL and 10. The show will be held at
Jackson Hall, which is a large hall
situated near the Union Station and
admirably suited for displaying the
corn and also the machinery and othe
articles which have been offered as
prizes
The purpose of the Blue Grass Corn
Show, as conceived by its originators
and promoters, is to create and en-
courage an intelligent interest in corn
growing as to cultivation and selection
to the end that tho yield of corn may
be increased and greater success and
prominence givel to the growth of
this great crop.
Statistics show that the yield per
acre of CORE III Kentucky is from five
to ten bushels loss than that in the
neighboring GtatoS of Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois and others. while the POSSIBLE
tiles of our climate and soil are not
CORRESPONDENCE less. A great deal
of interest has been created by the
holding of a number of local Corn
Shows in the State recently, l. e.
those at Paris and Versailles, and
the School CEildron's contests insti
tuted by Commissioner Rankin and
tho indications are that this show,
being held in the central part of the
State, win be very successful and but
the beginning Of larger shows In the
future.
Glasses are open to Fayette County,
to the State and tho country at large
and adviccs have already been receiv-
ed from several professional growers
who will exhibit here as well as many
local growers. Attractive premium list
have been issued and may be had by
applying to the Secretary of the Ken
lucky Blue Grass Corn Show, Lex
ington. These premium lists include
over $500 worth OF premiums, in
cash, machinery and merchandise, and
liberal prizes are offered for the diff
ferent classes. The show will con-
tinue through three days, the last
day being Monday. December 10, whe
all the exhibits will be sold at auc-
ton. This will afford an opportunity
for farmers. by buying the prize win
ming samples, to secure some excel
lent seed corn.
For all information address the
Secretary, A. H. Gilbert, Kentucky
Blue Grass Corn Show, Lexington, Ky
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
MADISON MARKET

Monday was the liveliest market
day Richmond has experienced in
some time. There was large crowd
present and lots of stock on the mar
ket but not enough to supply the
demand and every thing sold out at
ready prices.
There were about 1000 cattle on
the market, mostly 400 and 600 pound
heifers and steers, which were readily
taken at 2ls to 5 cents. Plug horses
sold from $50 to sos and plug mules
from $50 to SIS. Good mules 500 to
$3.50. Tie demand for low grade horses
and mules could not be supplied
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
DepeW In Form.

Senator Depew, at tariff dinner in
Washington, was in superb form.
His definition of memory set the table
In roar
Memory" said Senator Depew, "is
the feeling that steals over us when
we listen to our friends original sto-
ries."
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
SPELLING BEE

There winsbe 4 Spelling Bee at
Glades Church, Saturday evening. Dec.
II, beginning at $3.50 O'Clock. All ere
invited to como. There will be lots
of fun and refreshments.
An admission fee OF ten cents will
be charged at the door for the bene-
fit of the Glades Christmas Tree.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
Sins Of Commission.

"His were sins of omission"
mo, not at all. His sins were
those of the broker who goes wrong"
81 see your point. You mean sins
Of commission"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09

- - Man different from animals in just hugs-he has a SOU
and the power think The who does his brains
giving half his manhood Food for thought
real and it from where outsdereadng of
kind The newspaper the best agency discovered modern
progress to give this right along 5*%
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
Faithfully yours,

p. S. We shall join you in heart or
Thanksgiving Day.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Situation Critical as Congress Meets
Pres. Taft's Place in Peoples
Hearts Not Settled-Session Will
Tell the TaIe-Congress May Balk.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
Not Really an Aeronaut.

"Pa, have you been up much in air
ships?"
"No neverl WHIP do you ask?"
81 heard ma tell auntie you were
once quite a high flyer"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
reaob chIIdren "a Swim

Last year more than $4,000 children
were taught to swim at the London
public schools.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-09
NEWS OF THE WEEK

Zelaya Nearing End of His Rope
Sugar Fraud Trap Closing In
Morgan Buys Equitable - Cook
Seems to be Losing Ground-Bry-
an Plan Failing.