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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-22
so SAY G0MPERs, MITCHELL AND
MORRISON M REMARKABLE
LETTER
Labor Leaders State That They VIII
Bear Without Asking Clemsncy,
the Sentence Imposed by Judge.
Wright TO Do Otherwise, They
Say, Would Render Useless Trials
Labor Men Have Endured.

~ 81 II
have not asked, and win not ask Tor
.clemency, and we hope our friends
will not urge us to pursue such 81
course. Loving liberty aa free men
do-as we do IT cannot Be dificuIt
to appreciate what incarceration In
9 prison would mean to Us. 10 ask
pardon would render useless all tlls,:.
trial and sacrifice which our men of
labor and our friends In all waiks
lof life have endured, that the rights
and liberties Of our people might be-
restored. Such q pardon would only,
leave the whole case III confusion and
It would have to sbe fought over
again from the beginning Y
This is some Of the language used
In a remarkable statement sig igned "
Messrs. Gompers, Mitchell and Morri-
son. In the current number of the
American Federationiat, Id formal
protests against tho action Sof Justice
Wright In sentencing them to impris-
4onment for contempt of court iii the
f,ucks Stove and Range case on De-
cember 23.
Samuel Gompers heads his stats
ment Judge Wright,s denial of tree
speech ald free press I, sis4i ss..i
sclares I'VE will not bate q single
word nor take q letter back 4 Mr..
Gompers refers to the .intemperate5
and vindictive spirit displayed by
1.-The Justice, and to this TRADE Of
judicial abuse and misrepresenta-
tion, = In a separate statement, but;
he joins with lMessrs. Mitchell and
Morrison in declaring that they would
not ENTER into competit ition with the
honorable court IN the use Of invec-
|stives, rancor or scathing denuncia-
|.tion, and that they should protest
against the courts unprecedented
and unwarranted Hagellation Of the
cause and Of the people we have the
honor to represent. Z
That the trio of labor leaders fully
understand tho responsibility they
assumed in making their statements
is shown ciaration that ev--..
en- though they may be held in addis.
tional contempt, I'VE are willing to
accept the consequences It may be-
necessary to the preservation Of the
liberties Of the people that q Judge
should be disobeyed. Judges some-
times usurp power and become tyr
ants. Disobedience to tyrant Il
obedience to law,
Here is another statement;
When a judge issues an injunc-
tion like that in the Bucks Stove
and Range company, it is the Judge
who defies the law and not the citi-
zens who refuse obedience to mis- In
junction mandate, which would de-
prive men Of their constitutional
rights
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-22
HOW CRAWFORD WAS ELECTED
Complete Report Of Joint Session
Naming Him Senator

Pierre, S. D., Jan. 20.-The legis-
lature met in joint session at noon to-
day as the constitution directs to
canvassthe vote taken yesterday, de-
clared the result and ordered that
the election of Honorable Coe l. Craw-
ford as United States senator be duly
certified up to the governor.
The house convened at 10 o'clock
a. m. and the senate at II a. m. At
E11:55 the house notified the senate
that it was ready for the joint ses-
sion and the senate repaired in a body.
to the hall of the house OF repre-
sentatives. Lieutenant Governor
Shober called the joint session to
order. The secretary OF. the senate
called. the roll of the senate, and the
chief clerk of the house called the
roll of the house, and both announced
the presence OF a quorum. On mos
tion of Senator Tobin the joint ses-
sion proceeded to canvass the vote
for senator. The secretary Of the
senate read that portion of the jour
ma of yesterday relating to vote for
u. s.. senator. The chief clerk of
the house read that portion Of the
journal of the house Of yesterday re-
lating to the vote for senator taken
in the house.
The presiding officer announced
3 that: ~
'nsIt appearing from the journals
that Coe l. Crawford, citizen Of
Huron, Beadle county. S. D., has re-
ceived a majority Of all the votes
cast for U. S. senator, the same being
the votes of a majority of all the
members elected, is duly elected a
senator Of the u. S. for the full term
of six years commencing on the first
day Of March, 1909. 5
On motion of Senator Tobin it was
ordered that the secretary Of state be
I instructed to prepare certificate
certifying to the governor the cleo
tlon Of Coe i. Crawford to be a senator
of the u. s., the president of the SEN
ate and the speaker Of the house be
ing instructed to sign said certificate,
and the secretary Of the senate and
the chief clerk fthe house be in
structed to attest the same.
On motion Of Senator Byrne the
president of the joint session ap-
pointed Senator Byrne and Represen.
tatiyes Morris and Taylor commit
tee to inform Senator Crawford Of his
Continued on Pags 4
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-22
ROOT AND KNOX TO
TESTIFY IN LIBEL SUIT

Washington, D. G.. Jan. 21 Sec
retary Of State Elihu Root, Senator
Philander G. Knox Of Pennsylvania,
and Assistant Attoreny General Char
les W. Russell, Of the department Of
justice, were served today with sub
poenas to appear tomorrow before
he federal grand jury now investiga-
ting in this city the publication Of
alleged libelous articles in the New
York World and the Indianapolis
News. 3.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-22
LANDsLIDEs IN WASHINGTON.

Seattle. Wash, Jan. q. Destruc-
tive landslides, carrying hundreds Of
tons Of earth, along the line Of the
Great Northern between Ballard and
Edmons, last night, carried away the
telegraph and telephone lines. delay
ing the movement Of trains and work
ing much Inconvenience.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-22

Gettysburg. s. D.. Jan. 81. On
Jan. rs the authorities will open for
the purchase Of bonds in the sum OF
$50, 900, which the voters of the coun
ty atsthe election last November au-
thorized to be issued for the construc-
tion Of new courthouse and Jail.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-22
VENEZUELA AND HOLLAND
\ ARE GETTING TOGETHER

The Hague, Jan. 81 lose J. Paul,
the Venezuelan envoy, had lengthy
conference this afternoon with NJ.
.vanswinderen, the foreign minister,
and an agreement was reached on
the principal points at. issue between
sveenzuela and TIE Netherlands. This
will enable tire com rletion Of pro-
tocol during TIE ccring week, restor-
tar dfnlc- aft re'ations.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-22
STORM CUTS OFF SPOKANE

Portland, Ore, Jan. 21.Isolation
OF Spokane from both Portland and
Puget Sound is complete as the re-
suit Of the storm. All railroad COM
'munication with that city was cut
off whe nslides and washouts on the
Great Northern between Spokane and
iLeayenworth blocked that road.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-01-22

President Russell Of the Citizens
Trust and Savings bank has returned
nome after a few days out of town
on business. IF
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
TO AMEND BANK
GUARANTY LAW
Senator Roddie Introduces Bill to
Change Law So as to Regulate
Number Of Banks

Guthrie. Ok, Jan. "a reconstruction
Of the state banking law in It's relation to
the guaranty deposit system is contem-
plated in a bin introduced in the legisla-
mre yesterday by Senator Robbie. II gives
the state bank commissioner authority TO
regulate the number Of state banks that
may be established IN town. In towns
having a population of 1900 the capital
stock shall be not less than $4,000; with
a population of not more than 5000,
$4,000; Of 10000, $4,000. and over
10000 100000,
A levy Of more than 2 per cent on a
banks deposits for the guaranty fund
shall not be made in any one year. Levies
shall continue until the fund amounts Of
S per cent of the deposits of the banks,
after which none shall be made until the
fund is decreased. In case one fund
should be exhausted before It's obligations
are covered, certificates bearing 9 per
cent interest shall be issued for the diff
ference by the banking board
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
PUSH LEGISLATION
FOR BETTER ROADS
Association of Township Trustees
Open Headquarters at Guthrie
Propose a Poll Tax

Guthrie, OKLA, Jan. li---lt is highly
probable that much time win be devoted
by the present state legislature 10 good
roads legislation. Interest in the improve
ment of public highways has grown since.
following the governors recommendation
for legislation looking to that end. several
organizations Of a non-political nature,
have sent representatives TO Guthrie to
present recommendations
One Of the most aggressive organiza-
tons TO open headquarters in Guthrie is
the Township Trustees, Association, Presi-
dent D. T. Witt of Vinita. is here with
resolutions adopted at a meeting Of town
ship officers at oklahoma City last No
vember The recommendations he Is
pushing ask for a law assessing a two
dollar poll tax for all able-bodied men
under fifty years OF age. For the cutting
of Weeds Grass and brush from highways
twice each year; placing a salary Of road
overseers at SO. per day the employment
Of all prisoners on roads. when sentenced
to more thaa ten days in Jail: for two
roads crossing the counties near the
county-seats; the assessment Of dogs for
good road revenue,
The Oklahoma Good Roads Association.
branch Of the Nstional organization is
also interested in the proposed legislation.
II plans Of the state administration for
the control Of state convicts are perpetual
ted, Oklahoma will, in few years have
the most elaborate system Of public roads
in the entire southwest Already con
vict labor on roaa work is being tested
by R. W. Dick Of the state penitentiary
Mr. Dick. who is an expert in construction
work. has prepared himself for this speci
al branch Of duty. Under bis direction 4
road viii first be built between the cits
Of McAlester and the state penitentiaFy
which is something more than mile
from the city limits.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
CANNOT DISTURB
$4,000 PAYMENT
Decision of Court Of Claims is Inter
esting Echo Of Long Struggle
of Eastern CherOkees

Washington. Jan 9-The decision Of
the court of claims that il has not the
power TO distribute the payment Of fee
Of $i50,000 out Of the funds OF the Eastern
Cherokees, TO attorneys who tried to get
the money for the Cherokee nation instead
OF the Eastern Cherokees. Is aninterestine
echo Of the long struggle Of the Eastern
Cherokees to recover nearly five million
dollars from the government. and a pay
ment Of which is now being arranged.
This fee was paid to Chas Nagle. Of 81
Louis. Edgar Smith. of Muskoeee. and
Judge Mckinney Of Washington These
attorneys represented the Cherokee nation
which contendcd that the money recover.
ed belonged to the Cherokee nation instead
Of exclusively 10 Eastern Cherokecs and
their descendants. The money paid by
the government was a claim dating back
TO 1886 when the government agreed 70
pay the Eastern Cherokeea about million
dollars for their holdings in the eastern
states, and the expenses of moving TO
their new home in Indian Territory This
claim remained unpaid for years and
when a judgment was finally secured By
Senator Owen and other attorneys, the
original sum. with interest, amounted 70
nearly five million dollars. Senator Owen
and associates received fee Of a quarter
OF million dollars 70 this case. II took
them many years to get the judgment
While the Cherokee nation had helped
secure the judgment in the case, no sooDe
had II been secured than the Cherokee
nation GOT into a contest with the Eastern
Cherokces over a division Of the spoiIs
Their attorneys fought the case through
the courts and lost, the court holding that
the money went to the Eastern Cherokees.
Notwithstanding this. former secretary Of
the interior. Mr.. F. a. Hitchcock, paid ont
to the attorneys for the Cherokee nation
the Sl50.000 The validity Of this action
was attacked, and the court held that Il
could not disturb the payment Two Of
the five judges dissented from the opinion
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
runan~-- naa wnal
EMMETT DALlON
NEARLY DROWNED
Scene in Moving Picture Poses Not
on The Programme Narrow
ly Escapes Death

Bartlesville, Okla. Jan, S-Emmett
Dalton, who, as one OF the Survivors Of
the famous Coffeyville bank robbery
twenty years ago has been posing in a
series Of moving pictures in which the
great bank scene is re-enacted. narrowly
escaped death by drowning in Caney river
Wednesday while participating in one Of
the poses. Ii was a scene where the ban
didts are shown as sleeping on their sad
dies, with their horses picketed close by.
Dalton awoke them and they started on
their journey in the early morning, They
started to ford the river. and when half
way across Dalton's horse stepped into a
deep hole, and both horse and rider dis
appeared from view. Il was some seconds
before either showed above the water.
Dalton was rescued in an exhausted con-
dition by his companions, and the horse
swan out A valuable Winchester rifle.
Dalton was earring was lost. Although
the picture machine took the whole scene,
the latter part Of it was not down on the
programme
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
4 MEAT DEALERS
ADMIT THEIR GUILT
First Conviction in State Under Pure
Food Law for Selling En-
balmed Oysters

Guthrie. Jan. 1.-THE first conviction
under the Oklahoma Pure Food Law Sat
nrday in the district court Of Pottawa-
tonne county. when four meat dealers in
Shawnee entered pleas Of guilty to the
charge Of selling embalmed oysters. They
were fined $25 and costs each.
The prosecution was brought about by
health commissioner J c. Mahr He was
assisted by County Attorney Virgil Big
gers. OF Pottawatomie county The SEN
sational disclosures reeardine the sale Of
embalmed oysters within the past few
weeks we're followed by thorough inyes-
tigation by the board Of health and sam
pie Of oysters taken from stores have been
examined and sealed in bottles pending
legal proceedings. 4 few days ago sew
eral Of these samples exploded, scattering
glass in all directions and entirely de-
stroying the oysters. thus confirming the
report Of the State Chemist On the preser-
vatives used BY shippers and dealers
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
HASKELL WILL REFUSE
TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION

Guthrie, Okla Jan, 9--In an audience
Thursday night with fifteen prohibition
preachers, Governor c. N. Haskell decided
to refuse the resignation Of F, S, Caldwell,
state enforcement attorney Caldwell
rendered his resignation on Wednesday
aiter violent quarrel with Governor Has
kell as to the propriety and policy of seiz-
ing FIVE barrels of beer as il was being
unloaded into the lone hotel here for use
at an entertainment given to the legisla-
nre and state officials.
Governor HASKELL had refused aninvita-
ton to banquet Of the legislature because
Of his dislike 10 number of Guthrie
people arranging the affair He was ac-
cusod also Of trying to break up the affair
by s.izing the drinkables. This made the
governor angry and he called Caldwell to
task because Of the seizure which had
been at CaldweIl's direction.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
OKLAHOMA CORN
GROWERS TO MEET
Object of New Organization is to Get
Better Seed Corn. Farmers
Invited to Short Course.
saltwater, Okla. Jan. II, 1909.
Erarmnr's of Oklahoma

10 the ENFNlCF vi OAAaltVAhd.
The Oklahoma State Corn Growers Asso-
citation will meet at the A, and NJ college
January i9 and 20. in connection with
the Farmers Short Course offered by the
csllate, and this is to invite you to attend
the meeting for the specil purpose Of
joining in a movement to organize the
Oklahoma College Corn Club. in co-opera-
ton with the State Corn Growers Associa-
ton. Every county should have one or
more representatives.
The general plan on which this club will
be organized is to select the best seed
corn obtainable. planting not less than
twelve acres OF this corn on each farm
owned by a member Of the club. cultivate
the crop in the best possible manner, and
select seed during the fall Of 1903, accord
ing TO the best approved scientific methods
Of seed selection The college stands
teady 70 cooperate in a practical way
whenever desired. If fifty, one hundred
or two hundred members Of this club con-
tinue TO select plant, cultivate and save
seed according to these plass for a period
Of five years. we are firmly convinced that
only seed corn of the best Quality win be
planted in Oklahoma. and that the yield
per acre will be increased fully 20 or 25
per cent for the average, and as much as
SO to 100 per cent in the cases OF the
more intelligent and progressive farmers.
Oklahoma farmers win, of necessity, grow
corn during the next five years. Why not
grow the best corn in the most profitable
mannerg
Come to the Farmers Short Course
and participate in the exercises. We de-
sire you to attend especially on Tuesday
and Wednesday Of short Course" week.
Bring the wife and daughter with you
There is special work for them.
Earnestly yours,
j. II. CoNNELL President
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
SENATOR OWEN WOULD
PROVIDE FOR INDIAN SCHOOL

Washington. D. C.. Jan. s--Senator
Oven has introduceda bill into the senate
providing for the establishment Of an
Indian Home IN Oklahoma 70 accommodate
1000 citizens Of Indian blood The bill
provides for the purchase Of two sections
Of land as grounds for the institution The
bin provides an annual appropriation Of
$4,000 for the maintenance Of the in
stitution and provides that a majority Of
the trustees Of theinstitution be Of indian
blood
Owen has also introduced a resolution
providing for the transfer TO the court Of
claims for adjudication the claims Of the
Wichita Inuian 70 lands lying between
the Canadian and Red rivers.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
He WILL ENFORCE
SUNDAY CLOSING
Herbert S. Hadley, First Republican
Governor Of Missouri Since
1872 Inaugurated
Ry AasocIatesl Preas

by Associated Press
Jefferson. City. Mo. Jan, 1.-THE first
republican governor of Missouri since
1871 was inaugurated today.
In his address the new Governor. Herbert
S. Hadley. declared he would enforce the
Sunday closing laws he condemned
state vide prohibition and the residential
rather than the wide open plan as was
recommended. The neu executive Dc
clared that the senatorial primary law
violates both the state and federal con
stitntions. and was enacted for political
advantages" and should be amended
lie asks for the passage el an anti-paas
law and declared. n IS the right Of The
state 10 regulate the charges and conduct
Of any business which IS impressed IN
public use by virtue Of being O monopoly
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
NIGHT RIDERS GET
DEATH SENTENCE
Attorneys for Defense File Notice of
Appeal to Supreme Court Two
Others Get Twenty Years.


BY Associated Press
Union City, Tenn. Jan 9.--Judge Jones
today imposed the death penalty ON Gar
rett Johnson. Ted Burton. Bob Ransom,
Fred Pincon. Arthur Gloar and Sam APP
pIewhite. night riders found guilty Of the
murder Of Captain Rankin. and sentenced
Bud Morris and Bob Huffman, two other
defendants.to twenty years Imprisonment,
The attorneys for the defense immedi-
ately gave notice Of appearto the supreme
court. If this tribunal does not interfere
the first named six men will be hanged
February 49,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
HARRY THAW IS TAKEN
FROM MATTEAWAN HOSP ITAL
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
Fish Hill, Landing Jan 9--Harry X.
Thaw was taken from the Matteawan hos
pital today, to Negack, to be present at
hearing before Justice Tompkins on the
application Of his mother. Mrs William
Thaw, for a jury trial to determine wheth-
er Harry is insane, and whether or not he
ought to be liberated
Harry X. Thaw is entitled to a trial on
the question Of whether or not he has re-
covered his sanity according to Justice
Tompkins, who today heard the arguments
on the writ Of habeas corpus, obtained by
Mrs Mary c. Thaw his mother. Thaw
was remanded to the asylum to await a
decision as to where the trial will be held
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
JOHN CARMICHAEL
COMMITS SUICIDE
In Letter to Sheriff He Says He
Killed Browning While Under
Hypnotic Influence
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Chartage. H., Jan. il--Rev. John Havi-
land Carmichael committed suieideIhere
today. cutting his own throat with razor.
He left a letter to the sheriff at Port
Huron, near which the murder Of
Gideon Browning was perpetrated asking
him to come for the body.
The attempt was made At Che home Of
the minister's sister He lived but short
time and died al noon today In the let
ter Carmichael declared that he had killed
Browning and cut up the body while uu-
der the hypnotic influence Of his wife
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
Reynolds Seen IN Mexico

Alton Okla. Jan. 1.-THE report ii
current here tia, message from Frank
Conner ID Old Mexico says thar Tom
Reynolds former cashier of the Bank Of
Alton who disappeared several months
ago with a shortage IN the bank d about
$4,000 had been seen IL Old Mexico
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
IN CONTACT WITH
ELECTRIC CURRENT
All Of Victims Of Sundays Mine
Explosion at Zeigler Have Been
Accounted for
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Duquoin. Ill., Jan. ii--With the recovery
Of several additional bodies during The
night il IS thought all Of The victims Of
Sundays explosion At the Letter eoalmine
in Zeigler. have been accounted for.
-Four Of the victims are negroes, four are
Americans and fifteen are foreigners. The
most widely accepted theory, regarding
the explosion. regardsit as a result Of fire
damp coming IN contact with spark
from the electric trolley.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
REPORTS Of CALIFORNIA;
LAW CREATE INTEREST

Guthrie. OKLA. Jan ll-pfess reports
that the state Of California he'd adopted
The Oklahoma Bank Guarantee law were
received with such interest here hecause
Il was an Ohlahoman who Introduced ths
Oklahoma idea in California dnrina ths
last campaign.
Under the auspices 0f thc Demaesaiie
National COMMITTEES, hon p. r Mafnm
q Woodward. OKLA. slanped Califosnis
fof thirty days. speakina almost entgsly
on the 0kiahoma Bank Guarantee Law lIe
practically covered The aol1en state and
was accorded mora than nssiairecofnition
by voters and the press
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
HEAVIEST SNOW STORM
OF RECENT YEARS FALLING

Vinita is experiencing the heaviest
snow storm Of the last four years. The
show began falling yesterday morning
and continued all Of today and Is con-
tinuing unabated. The temperature be-
Gan falling early Sunday morning and
dropped to ten degrees above zero this
morning. Reports received from Kansas
and other states indicate that the storm
Is general throughout the middle west.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-01-15
YOUNG WOMAN KILLED IN
FIGHT BETWEEN FAMILIES
BY Associated Press

By Associated Press
WILLIAMSON. KY, Jan. 9--Miss TT he
Ransom, twenty-five years old was shot
and killed and five other persons were in
lured, two probably fatally as a result Of
a street fight here early today, between
members Of the Lantern and Ransom
families. The parties met at dance at
the home Of a neighbor Trouble was
avoided here. but meeting afterwards in
the street the men began shooting
Sidney Ransom. and Charles Clark win
probably die. Grover and George Lantern
were arrested