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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-20
W. c. I. U. OFFICERS
ARRIVE FOR CONVENTION

BY Associated Press.
Omaha. Neb., Oct. 20-National Of
ficers and headquarters Of the working
force of the National Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, arrived here
this morning to take up the final work
of preparation for the national con
vention. which opens here Friday. Il
is estimated that more than two
thousand delegates, each representing
five hundred members of the organiza
ton will be in attendance.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-20
PEARY SUBMITS HIS
POLAR TRIP PROOFS
National Geographical Society viii
Pass on Records-University Of
Copenhagen Refuses Request
By Associated Press.


Washington, D. c., Oct. 2O.-Com-
mander Robert E. Peary's proof re-
cords and observations showing he
reached the north pole April 26, 1908
today were submitted to the National
Geographical Society. The board OF
managers Of that body referred them
for examination and report to a sub
committee of experts.
An even dozen members OF world
wide standing constitute the research
committee Of the National Geographic
cal Society, which is to pass on the
merits Of the north pole controversy.
The chairman is Henry Gannett, chief
geographer of the United States geo
graphical survey and vice president of
the society
Copenhagen, Oct. 20.-The Univer-
sity of Copenhagen has declined to
forego it's privilege to first examine
the north polar records of DR.. Cook
AS requested by the National Geo
graphical Society, at Washington.
Lawrence, Kans., Oct. 2O.-Dr. Frank
V. Strong, chancellor of the University
of Kansas, today, sent telegram to
DR.. Cook, rendering in the name of the
university, the services of Prof L.
L. Dyche on an expendition TO scale
Mount Mckinley, to recover the re-
cords the explorer declares he left
there in 1906.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-20
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT IN
NO HURRY FOR FUNDS

Guthrie, Okla, Oct. 2O.-The state
school land department. which had
S192, 900 deposited in the defunct Co
lumbia Bank and Trust company at the
time of its failure in Oklahoma City,
has decided not to press the surety
companies for $4,000 given by the
companies for safety of the deposits
in the bank. The object of this de-
cision by the board is to ward off a
probable suit against the bank by the
surety companies in case the latter
were required to pay the $4,000. Such
suit might tie up indefinitely the
affairs of the bank
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-20
POLICE BELIEVE THEY HAVE
MUCH WANTED ITALIANS

Easton, Pa, Oct. 20-The local po-
lice last night arrested two Italians
wanted in different parts of the coun-
try for murder and highway robbery
and "black hand connections. The
prisoners are Servien Arrigo, aged 81
said to have number of aliases, and
Micheal Fiorinovo. aged 23.
Arrigo is suspected of having mur-
dered and robbed Joseph Siciliano, at
Pittsburg, Kans., March last.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-20

Joplin. No. Oct 20.-As a result Of
a controversy between union barber
and a proprietor Of the various shops
arising from a demand by the latter
that the work day be increased from
IN to Y hours. a general walkout has
been declared and Joplin faces tam
inc in shaves this morning when the
decision viii become effective. Efforts
to compromise the matter have failed
although several conferences have
been held.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-20
NORTHERN LUzoN SWEPT
BY SEVERE TYPHooN
Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Manila, P.I., Oct. 2O.-A typhoon OF
unusual severity struck northern Lu
zon, Sunday night and heavy loss OF
life is feared The wires were down
and communication has not yet been
re-established with the stricken dis
trict.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-20
viii Play Damon And Pythias.' ?

" IT ~ -17II'7'7 - T
The vinita lodge of the Knights of
Pythias are preparing to stage a home
talent production of the great drama,
Damon and Pythias." It viii take
several weeks to prepare for the play
and it will be produced in about two
months. The proceeds are to go to
the lodge building fund.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-20
COMMISSION FORM
WINS At SAPULPA

Sapulpa, Okla. Oct. 2O.-As a re-
suit of an election held here yester-
day the commission form of govern
ment was adopted by a decisive ma
jority and three hundred and fifteen
thousand dollars bonds voted to in
crease the water and fire protection
and sewer system.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-20
THREW HIMSELF UNDER
MnAIIAlG cTnE

BY Associated Press
Kansas City. Mo, Oct 20.-Freder
ick Riske, horse trader, Of Independ
ence, Mo, committed suicide in the
down town shopping district here, to-
day by throwing himself under a
street car.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-20
DIPLOMATS DEATH CAME
FROM NATURAL CAUSE

BY Associated Press.
London, England, Oct. 20.-A yer
dict of the inquest into the death OF
william j Buchanan, the American
diplomat, whose body was found in
the street here, Saturday night, was
returned today and is to the effect
that death was due to a natural
cause"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

Gus the work of the firemen and toss
cd burning embers in the air.
Streams of water turned into the
scething mass of flames were absolute
J.; futile and very little effort was
made in that direction. The firenen,
numbering over $780, and bringing with
them nearly half the apparatus in the
city fought the flames from every van
tagc point and for a time were I'M
hampered by any crowd. so early in
the morning was it.
The hardest fight which the firemen
had was to keep the flames from ex-
tending into the business blocks on
Columbus avenue, and fully one-half
the entire available force was center
"a on that side of the fire area. The
rest of the firemen rushed bravely in
to the great train shed, the roof Of
which was burning fiercely and there
he flames were fought until they were
stopped by the great brick wall at the
upper end of the shed.
The fire practically cleaned out all
the buildings of the Park Square Ter
ninal station, left when the railroads
gave up the site, with the exception
of the main portion of the railroad
station. This property has long been tho
source of considerable discussion dur
ing the past eight years ana the prop
erty owners in the vicinity of Park
square have already criticized the au-
thorities for allowing so valuable a
site to remain with active business oc-
cupants. The garage building itself
was worth only a few thousand dollars
and the train shed had long outlived
i,s usefulness, save as a shelter for a
vast space for exhibition purposes. and
the bicycle track.
The real estate men Of the city to-
day were inclined to regard the fire
as a blessing in disguise and a chance
for immediate Improvement of the To-
cality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
He TOOK CHANCES.
Shifter Co||ides With Pas
senger Train, Portland.
Several Train1nen and Passen-
gers Shaken Up and Cut.
Shifter's Engineer Said to Have
Taken Chances In Crossing.

Portland, Me, Jan. 17.-At 125S this
noon a shifting engine of the Maine
Central Railroad Co, in running wild
through the yards, crossed from a sid
ing onto the main line just as a Bos-
ton & Maine passenger train was haul
ing slowly into the depot. The result
was collision but no one was severe
" injured, although several of the train
hands were more or less injured and
several OF the passengers We're badly
shaken up and some OF them received
cuts ana bruises.
The passenger train was in charge
of Conductor T.. A. Littlefield of Bos
ton and he was injured about the head
and shoulders ana one of his fingers
was cut. II. l.. Sterling, brakeman
residing in Boston. had his head cut
and j. A. Judkins, another Boston
brakeman. received injuries to his leg
and c. l.. Channel. the fireman, re-
ceivel a cut on the cheek.
G. F.. Thompson. the engineer OF the
Maine Central engine. received a cut
on the head and George A. Bucklin, a
fireman, IN jumping was badly shaken
up.
Mrs Walter Shackley of Boston, j.
p. Johnson and two sons of Camden,
n. j.. j. A. Isaacson of Boston, G. w.
Paul of Medford, Mass, and Eugene
Mather of Brockton. Mass, received
slight injuries by being thrown to the
floor of the cars in which they were
travelling.
The shifting engine was derailed and
badly damaged and the passenger en-
CINE was quite badly damaged The
damage to the engines will be about
$4,000. 1t is understood that the accident
was . result Of carclessness on the part
of the engineer of the shifting engine
in taking chances to cross the main
line in front of a moving train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
GAS ExPlOoES.
Brockton Man Perishes by Taking Lam
tern Into His Gas Plant.

Onset. Mass, Jan. 1.-THE act Of
Martin Thayer, a retired business man
of Brockton, il carrying q lighted
lantern into a private gas plant con-
nected with his house here, resulted
in his death today, an explosion being
caused by escaping gas meeting the
fame of the lantern. The explosion
wrecked the front of the house. blowing
the entire wall out, and starting fire
which required the efforts of the local
fire department before it was put out.
The property loss was small
Mrs Thayer, who has been confined
to her bed for some time and was IN
very weak condition, is now seriously
i'll and may die as a result of the jar
caused by the explosion. The shock
was felt for several miles around, win
dows being shattered and bric-a -brac
shaken down. Mr. Thayer was about
G5 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
UNCLE SAM WILL SUE
FOR CRIMINAL LIBEL.
Six Newspaper Correspondents Served
With SubpoenaS in Panama Purchase
Matter Case Causes Great Interest.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE latest and
most interesting suggestion regarding
the sensational developments of yeSter-
Gay involving the service of subpocnas
upon q number of newspaper men in
this city and elsewhere, IS that an in
diviGua, ana not the United States
case. 1t is true that the subpoenas
served here read "lhe United states
vs.. the Press Publishing Co" But. If
the proposed action is climiual in
character, as is generally assumed to
tie the ease, that would be the form of
Il Subpoena even where an individual
is the complainant. according to the
pratice in the District of Columbia.
The identity of the individual or in
dividuas. for there may be more than
one OF Them. is purely Il matter Of
speculation. for the public will have 10
await the promised statement Of At
torncv General Ronapart. In the course
Ui Z dag or two, to haVcsaqy accurate
understanding OF this remarkable case.
Possibly President Roosevelt himself
il the complainant, or it MAY be that
the action was begun by William Mel
son Cromwell or by Douglas Robinson,
~ any of the persons named in the
Ga iginal newspaper publications in an
it,vidious way. y significant fact is
that Mr.. Cromwell was in Washington
" hen the subpoenas were served
though he left duins the night for
New York.
Local lawyers are discussing the ease
With interest and already sharp dill
fercnccs of opinion appear as to the
right cf the United States government
To ,roset a criminal libel proceeding
against either an Individual or news
larcr. which is after all the honafide
crntCntioii. for there can be no qu=:-
ton of the right IT an Individual to
Ming slril an action.
1t is pointed "iit that the supreme
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
Stock Market Men Don't
Know Where TheyAreat.
Many Conflicting Elements
Cause Decided Uncertainty.
Unusual Conditions Make Situation
Hard to Size Up.

New York. ian. 1.-THE speculative
hesitation in the attempted appraisment
of the factors going to shape the future.
The true reading of the opinions seek
ing expression through the medium of the
stock market operations was obscured by
the complications of the technical situa-
ton of the market. in which a consider
able short interest had been built up in
the course of the previous weeks reac-
ton. This interest was uneasy and anX-
ious to take profits by buying to cover.
Occasional periods of strength when
shown were attributed largely to this
factor of the uncovered short interest
and the demand lacked the appearance of
aggressiveness. An element of misgiving
over the future course of values evidently
remained in force in the speculation, but
spection stocks were strong on the
strength of individual factors and proved
a sustaining influence on the whole list
Reports of general conditions showed
enough mixture of the good and the UNI
favorable to account fairly for the mixed
and uncertain tone of the Specula ton.
The progress of the expansion In trade
and industry was regarded, on the whole.
as disappointing. This feeling radiated
primarily from the great steel industries
and the railroads, the backwardness in
the one case being traceable to that in
the other. The railroads feel the effect
of the early movement of the great sta
pie agricultural crops, which gave the
early appearance of quick revival to the
traffic but which leaves the later volume
of traffic without it's customary proper
ton of this business to maintain the
showing.
Except in special lines of finished mate
rial. the demand for steel is called dis
appointing.
The subject of regulation and restric-
ton of corporations has come into re-
newed consideration by those financially
interested, and there has been a revision
of earlier opinions as to the extent to
which corporations are to enjoy eXemp-
ton from such measures in the future.
Doubts have since arisen whether the
commodities clause of the Hepburn law
NAV not also find sanction in the supreme
court and thus necessitate the partition
of the railroad and coal properties now
combined in the anthracite business.
There has heen an extensive speculation
based on the assumption that this law
was certain to be declared unconstitu-
tional.
J The far-reaching project in the railroad
(Continued on Page Ten.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
THE FISHERIES QUESTION:.
NEWFOUNDLAND Attorney General Leaves
for Conference at Washington.

st. Johns. n. T.. Jan. 17.-Sir Robert
Bond. premier Of New Foundland, has
abandoned his proposed visit to Wash
ington for conference with the Brit
ish ambassador. Right Hon. James
Bryce, and Secretary Of State Elihu
Root, on the fisheries question. but he
will be represented at the conference
by Attorney General Kent. The latter
left here tonight for Washington.
While the reason for THE change of
plans it not explained, 1t Is surrnised
that the attorney generals presence Is
thought to be particularly desirable
at the conference because Of the legal
points involved in the issue. Tho at
torney generals stay in Washington
is not eyuected to exceed a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
Burned for Second Time in Three YearS...No One
Injured.--LoSS $4,000. Boston Loses $50 Au.
toS in Six Garages, With About 100000 Loss.
LIFE LOST At BOSTON.

Boston, Jan. 17--John D. Weld. aged
GO years. a wealthy retired merchant.
who formerly lived in Savannah. Ca.
lost his life in fire which wrecked
the furnishings of his room on the 9th
floor Of the Hotel Lenox in the Back
Bay at an early hour this morning.
A still alarm called the fire depart
ment to the hotel, where the room was
found filled with flames. The body Of
Weld was lying just outside the door.
his hands and - neck covered with
burns. Death was ascribed to syncope.
due to fright caused by the fire.
The exact cause of the fire is un-
known. The damage to the hotel prop
erty was small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
Benson Is Sentenced for
Shooting Stella Moore.
Charles A. Monaghan Must
Serve 60 Days in Jail.
January Term Of Supreme judicial
Court Closes Busy Session.

Belfast, Me, Jan. 17.-(SpeciaD. The
January term of the supreme judicial
court came to q close at p. NJ Sat
urGay after one of the hardest terms
and attended by the largest crowds iii
wears. TWO of the most interesting
cases heard in this county for many
VIVA Tourtilottc, in which the re-
spondent was found not guilty. and
STATE VS. George Benson, in which the
respondent was found guilty OF as
sault with intent to Kill. Many other
eases of less importance and yet cases
Of impol taucc. were also tried before
juries and several important hearings
and cases were heard before Tastice
Armo ". King of ellsworth.
Saturday morning the case of State
vs. Charles A. Monaghan was put on.
consuming all the forenoon and going
l., the Jury ut 1920 Several witnesses
were examined bys the state. including
Sheriff Carleton and several deputirs.
James Kelley, a member Of the clul,
etc The State re Sted ut II O'Clock and
the respondents counsel offered no
testimony in defence. Arthur Ritchie,
counsel for the defence made an able
plea, speaking about half an hour. He
offered in defence the original cory Of
the rules and bylaws of the 1905 club,
OF which the respondent was tie stew
ard when indicted. The club, he said
was Il social one. organized Aug. H.,
1898 The RESPONDENT said MI Richie
was not the proprietor OF the cllio but
a servant. looking after the rooms,
serving them with refreshments lii
either crlibes or liquid ~ they Inight
continued on Page Fnur.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
Schooner Swallow Wreck
ed OnRoCkS atbIue Point.
Wreckage Comes Ashore, But
No Sign Of Vessels Grew.
all Hands Aboard St. Johns Craft
Believed to Have Been Lost.

New York. Jan. lin the biting. driV-
ing snowstorm early this morning oil the
Long Island shore, another vessel, the
schooner Swallow of st. Johns. n. T.. and
her GREY paid the toll the sea so often
demands of those who ply their trade
there. The story of the wreck, or as
much as is known of it, was told by the
sea itself for 1t strewed the beach east
of Fire island for several miles with
wreckase from the ship and from her
cargo. on some of this tiotsam appeared
the name Swallow. St. Johns, n. T..
and this told the beach patrols WHO
fo,,nd the wreckase what vessel it was
that pounded herself to pieces IN ie"
short hours in the bowling gale Oh the
crew. probably five or six men, outgoing
from the schooner's size, there was no
trace. But from the wildly tossing seas
and the thick snow with ITS attending
hitter cold, the beach patrols knew the
mems fate. No human power could nave
aided them.
IT was at o'clock this morning. While
n patrol from the Blue Point life saving
station. a few miles east of Fire lslanos
was toiling through the storm he SIT"
some black objects bobbnG about IN the
,rp,b,inr surf. close to the shore. lie
h,,,ed some of them in and, finding IL
,vos new wreckage, hurried back to MS
station to repor. and to get aid. othei
,ifesavers were soon on the scene, haui-
ING in the wreckage and making STUDY
of IT There were timhers. new Iuhipei'
frozen herring and fishing tackle, ana
finally a sign-board or two Which ,oi'
tho unfortunate vessels name.
The lifesavers stood by ana pa'ioiieu
+ba beach all day in the hope that thes
might find some trace of the crew. out
;ah+f.u came and their quest had been
vain.
r. ;s sunposed that the Swallow, pre-
s,unablv Il fishing boat. was pouho nun
Newfoundland to New York With Il car -
of frozen herring and that she caliie''
. deokload of lumber to help make 'lie
t,;n nav In the storm the skipper PROV
,,I, lost his bearings ana ms Neaso'
,.,,.,,o,, on one of the many sand bars d
,,. ~ ca off shore near the Blue folht
station. There the wlnd anu wy
soon smashed the boat to DIS anu INV
mon aboard were speedily lost IN 'lle SCI"
rho swallow, according to the MAJ I.ie
p.oister was a schooner of Is IONS on.
.., h,i,t 20 wears ago at Moses river anu
- 80, IN, John Dawson of ST. johns
ca 1obns N. F.. Jan. 1.-THE swallow,
ar+aa wrecked off the Long lsiano
,c,+,nued on Page Ten.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. 11.-For Monday
and Tuesday: The storm which has
been causing extensive precipitation N
the Eastern states. is now off the New
England coast. The heavy snow in
Northeastern states is now giving way
to clearing weather. The temperature
is somewhat warmer in the north Al
lantic coast states Generally fair
weather is probable Monday in the
greater portion of the country east OF
the Rockies. No decided change in
temperature is indicated for the East
ern states. The winds along the New
England coast will be brisk northwest;
middle Atlantic coast, moderate north
west
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
T0DAY'S JOURNAL CONTENTS
Page One.

Page One.
,TELEGRAPH-TrulI Hospital at Eidde-
Mo,@9 Biaze.,one Life Lost in Boston
ID. Correspondents for criminal Libel
Schooner swallow Wrecked on Blue
Point Shttcr Collides with Passenger
Train at Portland-Benson Sentenced to
Seven Years in Prison-Stock Review.
Page Two.
DISQUALIFICATION Takes Steps
for Recognition of the fine Arts-Fisht
to Finish Between Hat Manufacturers
and mployes-Pittsfeld and Gardiner
News-Tholnton Hams Discusses Recent
Murder Trial.
Page Three.
LOCAL-Gardiner, IIaloWell. Water
vile. Fairfield and Oakland Local News.
Page Four.
Observation-Disclosures Results Satur-
day-Bowdoin Men out for Relay Team
Baseball Gossip-BoXing Results Satur-
day-Other Sports-FinanciaL
Page Five.
CLASSIFIED ADS--W anted-To Let
For Sale--Lost Real Estate-Ilotels-
Railroads Business Cards.
Page Six.
EDITORIAL--Thc Fight Against Con-
sumpton-kern Loses Again Maine Cos
Committee Notices and Hearings
Page Seven.
LOCAL-Petiton for Pardon of John A.
Notwithstanding Tuberculosis Ex-
, hibit Hung in Corrdors-Long List of
Corporations File Ceftihcatcs-Bo wdoin
College Notes--Belfast Items.
Page Eight.
LOCATl-Revival Meetings. at the Green
St Methodist Church superior Court
Local AmusementS-Social Meetings
Briefs.
Page Nine.
LOCAI.-$6o00 Blaze in Darby Block
Early Sunday Mornng-State Superlntcn-
dent OF Unversaist Churches at WIN.
throp st. Church Sunday Funeral OF
Late Mary G. Jacobs tiouldMerrill We'd
ding-Iutchins Farm Saes-Briefs.
Page Ten.
TELEGRAPII--Kuo County Still Ilolds
Record for Dvorces-Portland X. X. 60.
Loses Damage Suit: Verdict for Sl3io-
Indictments in Cumberland-$O.oo" sun
in Bangor Today-An Early Trial 70 De
termine the Sanity or Insanity of IhaW-
300 Houses to BE Built for Quake Nlctims
by Uncle Sam-Dog Awakens Lewiston
Man, Whose Store Is Burning-Cutlel
Post Will Initiate Several Candidates al
National Home-Other Home NoteS-2oth
Anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Towie
at Whit hrop-Large Party Gathers Fri
day Evening in winthrop Town Hail
The Paper and Pulp Situation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
$4,000 Fire at Maiden, Mass,

Maiden Mass, Jan. 17.--Fire Of I'M
known origin today destroyed the
knights of Columbus building on
Pleasant street, causing loss esti-
mated at $4,000. No one was in the
structure, which was an old wooden
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
THE WEATHER.
FAIR AND COLDER.

Washington Jan. 17.-Forecast for
New England: Generally fair Monday
ard probably Tuesday, colder Monday;
brisk northwest winds. becoming vari-
able.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Jan 11.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity Monday fair and
somewhat colder: fresh northwest
winds: Tuesday fair, rising Temporal
tUre during the day.