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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
HEARING ARGUMENTS IN
FAMOUS INDIAN SUITS

ST, Louis. Mo-, Dec THE argu-
ments were continued today in the
United States circuit court Of appeals,
in the suit by which the government
seeks to cancel the deeds and leases
made by Indians ip Oklahoma, on
lands allotted to them by the govern
ment. The government is represented
by Assistant Attorney General c. w
Russell and H. S. Ridgely, and main
tains that it still has an interest in the
lands. The defense is trying to sub
stantiate the decision in its favor by
Judge Campbell, in the United States
circuit court Of oklahoma United
States Senator Robert L. Owen and
fifteen other attorneys are represent
ing the Indians
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
CLOTHING CAUGHT
FIRE FROM STOVE
Unfortunate Child at Tulsa Dies From
Agony Caused by Severe
Burns.

Tulsa Okla, Dec. 7. Running
screaming from a neighbor's home,
where her clothing had caught fire,
Velma, the fouryear-old child Of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Rutledge Of No 2O9
East Brady street, had practically all
the clothing burned from her body be-
fore help could reach her side, yes
terday
The unfortunate little girl was burn
ed to a crisp about the face and arms,
and almost the entire body was either
badly blistered or scared, Medical
attention was given in but few min
utes by physicians. but she had been
too severely burned and her intense
suffering ended at 4:30 o'clock yester-
day afternoon.
Shortly before the incident, the lit
tie miss had gone to the Contree
home two doors east and was playing
with two other small children. Near
by where they were playing was a
small gas stove The little victim Of
the flames approached too near and
her clothing became ignited
Her first impulse was to reach
home, and she ran screaming to the
street, causing the flames to burn
more fiercely. Mrs. Contree at the
time had just stepped out at the rear
door Hearing the agonizing cries
she FASTENED to the child's side
Hastily tearing the few shoulder
ing strips of underclothing from the
girl she carried her home. Two ply
sicians we're Immediately called and
applied soothing lotions to the burns
which temporarily relieved the intense
pain until permanently banished by
Heath.
The father Of the child is an en-
oloye of the city at the water plant,
and both he and his wife are almost
,razed with grief at the loss Of their
child and the horrible manner in
which death came.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
DEFENSE CONFERS
WITH ATTORNEYS
Improbable That Trial Of Muskogee
Town Lot Gases viii Be Heard
at January Term.

Muskogee, Okla, Dec. IA confer
ence was held last night in Muskogee
between Governor Haskell, Attorneys
Orville T. Smith, Henry Ash, Of Guth-
rie, Stilwell Russell, of Ardmore, &.
L. Kistler and s Morton Rutherford,
of Muskogee and others to determine
what action to pursue to obtain the
records in the Muskogee townsite
cases from 1901 to the present date.
1t is stated these records are neces-
sary in preparing defense in the con
spiracy cases of the governor and
five Muskogee citizens who are under
Indictment on the charge of conspir-
acy to defraud the government in con-
nection with Muskogee town lots. At
torneys for the defense at one time
asked for these records, showing the
various opinions Of the department,
the scheduling Of lots and the various
lTdnSdCLlOuS Vi llG 5OACAhtllCitN
townsite commission, and the request
was denied by Thomas Ryan, asking
the attorney to specify just which re-
cords were wanted.
It is stated that another attempt will
be made and if it is unsuccessful
Judge Marshal will be asked for a
court order Judge Marshal, at Chick
asha, stated that the defendants
should have acess to the papers neces-
sary for them to make defense.
United States Attorney Gregg stated
that the government is ready for trial
any time. 1t is improbable that the
trial win be set for the Muskogee
term Of court in January as the term
will be taken up by Judge Campbell,
Nothing that would indicate when the
trial will be held has developed
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
GIRL MURDERED
FOR INSURANCE
Coroner in Pittsburo Case Not Salts
fled With Stories Told BY
Girls Family

Pittsburg, Kans Dec Goldie
Engberg, who died last Saturday, soon
after being found groanng on the
front porch Of her parents home here,
was murdered by persons, who desir-
ed TO collect insurance on her life.
This was the partial conclusion the
coroner's jury reached today. Cor
oner Dudley said he was not satisfied
with the story given by certain friends
Of Miss Engberg and members OF her
family They will be given an oppor-
tunity to testify at another session Of
the jury on Thursday Then If they
refuse to tell what they know, they
will be arrested. the coroner said
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
FIRST REAL COLD
WAVE OF SEASON
Wherever Men congregated Vinlta
Gas Company is Topic Of Warm
Discussion.

Why is gas company Got any
gas? And thousand other similar
questions We're hurled at the Chieftain
reporters this morning as they made
the usual haunts In search Of news
The first touch Of real winter struck
vinita Saturday night and eliminated
last night with light snow storm.
followed BY drop Of several degrees
in temperature Those who were am
bilious enough to rise at an early hour
this morning say four o'clock may
have had plenty OF gas. but those who
rose at the usual time found the pres
sure very low, In the down town dis
trict the gas has been insufficient and
in Offices and stores could be found
groups huddled around blaze strug
Cling for existence on the weak flow Of
gas. The International Bank & Trust
company was probably the most effect
ed by the cold wave The whole
north end of the bank building has
been torn out for the purpose Of re-
modelling, the rough boxing was not
much OF a barrier to the cold. One Of
the employees in this "airdomep said
the only way they kept warm was 70
think of The gas company
The cold wave caught many homes
without heating stoves Of any kind and
the hardware stores are today busy
supplying the needs Some are buy
ing coal stoves while others choose
the gas stove and chance for sufII-
cient fuel, to the old coal Or wood
stoves
petition was circulated on the
streets today asking the city council
to revoke the franchise Of the Vinita
Gas company The matter will prob
ably be taken up at the meeting Of
the council tonight
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
MANY REDUCTIONS NOTED
IN TREAsURERS ESTIMATES

Numerous reductions are noted in
the treasury department estimates for
the Indian budget for the fiscal year
1901 Estimates for work in Okla
homa are no exception. The Five Civ
ilized Tribes commission which re-
quired more than 100000 annually
is reduced to $65,O0O Other reduc-
tions are: Removal of intruders, $17,-
600 to 10000; leasing mineral lands,
$50. 900 to $19,S00 appraisal sale Of
restricted lands $25.OO to $4,000. New
items are, recommendation that the
million dollar Sac and Fox fund now
in the treasury draw five per cent in
terest and $4,000 for investigation of
fraudulent leases. Contrary to ex-
pectations, funds are requested for the
of Chilocco school. also
federal schools on east side now in
charge Of Superintendent Benedict for
which $l5O,000 is asked
Fifteen thousand dollars is asked
for work on the Enid federal build
ing during the year. and 100000 for
the completion of the Oklahoma City
and $500 for Platt national
park at Sulphur
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
WATERWAYS BILL
TOPIC OF MEETING
Expected That Appropriation Will
Amount to s5o,oOO,ooo- o-other
Meetings to Be Held

Washington, Dec. 7.-Work is well
under way with the preparation of a
river and harbor bill to be presented
at this session. A meeting Of the
river and harbor committee has been
called for today by Chairman Alexan-
der to consider some projects and
other meetings will be held at frequent
intervals until the bill is made up.
It is expected that the appropriations
carried will amount to about $50,000,-
900. Chairman Alexander today de-
clined to predict the size of the bill.
but said it would necessarily have to
be Of liberal proportions.
we have not gone far enough as
yet to say how much the bill will
carry" said the chairman, but it is
my idea that it should be a good-sized
one. We are considering the various
projects and the claims they have
to appropriations This summer
have spent my time since the adjourn
ment Of congress. inspecting the big
propositions such as the lakes-to-the-
gulf, the Atlantic waterway, and the
Ohio river and also have looked over
great works in Europe. have not
had time to confer with the other
members of the committee. Our first
meeting win be held tomorrow
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
MOST SEVERE COLD WAVE
SWEEPS OVER SOUTHWEST
Temperature Drops Sharply After Cessation Of
SnOw Storm Ranges from -Four Above at
Oklahoma City to Ten BelOw Zero in Ne
braska--- Railroad Traffic Hndered BY
Heavy SnOwfall is SlOwly Improving
Clear Weather PreUails

fell sharply. Snow continues to fall
however in southwestern and central
Missouri.
Railroad and telegraph service IS
gradually improving except in central
Missouri, where the storm continues
The following temperature Is report
ed Topeka, Kans., ] above zero;
Amarillo, Tex 8 above zero; Kansas
City, Mo, above zero; ST. Joseph.
Mo, s above zero; Norfolk. Neb. 10
below zero Omaha, Neb., below
zero; Lincoln, Neb, 6 below. zero;
Denver. Colo. 10 below zero
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
PRESIDENT TAFT SENDS
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS

Washington, D. O., Dec. Through
his message which today, was sent
to both houses Of congress. President
Taft made known to the world his
wishes, regarding legislation and his
opinion respecting the many questions
OF public interest. The message was
favorably commented upon in both
houses Of congress.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
TEXAS JURY ACQUITs
HENRY CLAY PIERCE
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Austin Tex, Dee 7-H Clay
Pierce. who is charged with false
swearing, was acquitted by the jury
here today. Judge Calhoun, in a spe-
cial charge to the jury sustained the
contention Of Pierce's counsel, that
he was immune from trial under the
laws OF Texas, as the counsel for the
state sought to use testimony given
by Pierce on the witness stand in
Missouri, with the intention, If possible
OF securing his conviction
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07

A mission or a series of sermons
viii begin at the Catholic church to-
morrow evening at 1880. All Catholics
are earnestly requested to be present
at the beginning of the mission All
others are cordially invited and viii
be treated courteousIy There viii be
services also tomorrow morning Al
1890 Father Raymond win arrive
from Louisville. Ky. this evening on
the p. m. train
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07

~ Ao9VNAtNNu AC9S'
Kansas City. Mo, Dec. 7,-This por-
tion Of the southwest is today, in the
grip Of the most severe cold wave Of
the season, with temperature rang
ing from eight above at Oklahoma
City to four below at Concordia and
Dodge City, Ksns. Clear weather pre-
vailed over all Kansas. Oklahoma and
southern Nebraska, northwestern
Missouri and the Texas Panhandle.
following the heavy snow storm of yes
terday and last night but with the
cessation OF the storm temperature
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07

fhe bids for the construction Of
Heber SINNERS new residence were
opened late yesterday and the contract
awarded to w E. Corlett. Four bids
for this contract were received by
Architect Church. and were As fol-
lows: w E. corlett, s4266; c. f.
Stiers, s4,450 Tarrant Company.
SALTS; Dickson & Martin, s5.445
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
CORONER BEGINS HEARING
EVIDENCE IN ERDER CASE
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
St Louis. Mo, Dec a. Eighteen
witnesses We're summoned to appear
before the coroner's jury. which today,
listened to testimony, bearing on the
death, last July, of w J. Erder. Mrs.
l.. d. Doxey. who is accused Of poison
ing Erder, was not in court, it being
thought best not to subject her to the
cold weather
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
GRAND JURY INVESTIGATING
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
By Associated Press,

By Associated Press.
New York, Dec. THE grand jury
today, began investigating the busi-
ness of the Phoenix Life Insurance
company, of Brooklyn of which George
c. Sheldon. was yesterday dcposed as
president A number of men, who
have held office in the state insurance
department viii be called as witnesses,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
TRAINS KILLS TWO MEN
IN BINDING SNOW STORM.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago. H., Dec. 7-As result Of
the heavy binding snow in this city.
two men were run down by trains and
killed Another man was frozen to
death The storm extends over south
ern Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana
and the railroads are seriously hamp-
cred.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07

The pupils in three grades at the
city schools were dismissed today on
account Of the low pressure OF gas
The rooms could not be made com
Portable
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07

George C. Finley has arrived in Vim
ita with his household goods. He goes
to Topeka, Kans.. tomorrow after his
family
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07

Miss Ella Thompson of Welch is
here taking the county teachers ex-
animation
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07

Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Smith Of
Hoopeston. H., are here looking over
the country for land
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07

oOl Scars OnethiTd UndeTpeed silk and Wool Scas in al
ard coors bought at l-3 off and sale at the same saving
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07

Millinery OnethiFd off, We offer all trimmed hats now
THIRD OFF REGULAR PRICES.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07

All odds and cloth worth
each Bearskn coats worth $780, all
coats worth s. So all eoIon and sizes. s24s
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
10 per cent off Blankets and Comforts

cotton Blankets 45c to $3.50 Wool Blankets s448 10
rts CSC to 3.5o--all at SONE-TENTH OFF THIS WEEK
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-07
All Stock in Infants Wear 20 Der ct. off

Capes 25c 81 49, Goats 9sc $500 Knit Fannete
s4s-an on sale this week at ONE-FlFTH OFF
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-06-10

Chris. having scented the law :
agent. he again struck the trail.
Had he come back and promised to
be good no one would have bothered
him.
Perch in Mermaid creek. south Of
town. are biting these days. Sunday
afternoon several Of the natives
were strung along the stream feed
ing the fishes bits Of fat pork when
that damp breath came out Of the
east, and the way they broke into a
gallop for cover was worth the price
Of oil the perch in the creek. The
printer happened to be a mara
thoning" witness.
Deputy Sheriff Shepard was called
to Bismarck Monday by Sheriff
Beck. Of Mclean county. to identify
Billy Nichols. alias Montgomery,
who is being held on circumstantiaI
evidence for stealing horses recent
ly. About four years ago Montgom-
cry rode into Braddock one evening
and put his horse up at the livery
barn. The next day he traded his
mount. which was a rather valuable
animal. to F. H. Cotton. for a black
gelding. receiving some boot y
money in exchange. Then he rode
out to watch the sun set. In due
time Ralph Ward, of Bismarck. APP
peared and identified the horse Cot.
ton had traded for as one that had
been stolen from his ranch. A deter
mined effort made at the time to
connect with Montgomery" or
Nichols, was without success. How
ever. Mr.. Beck. who was then
president of a stock-growers associ-
alton. has since been elected sheriff
of Mclean county. He has kept his
off optic on the horse thief, and now
thinks he has his man. Shepard
could not positively identify the
man as the one who traded horses
with Cotton in 1906. and il is prob.
able that other witnesses will be
called from this city for that pur-
pose.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-06-10
BRADDOCk BREYITIEs.
lBraddock News. June %. |

lBfaddOck News. June "a.
John Ryan moved into his neat,
new office on Mitchell street, yester-
day.
The heavy rains have left the prai-
RE sod in splendid condition for
breaking. and as q consequence the
flax acreage in the Braddock district
will be greatly increased this season.
There is talk Of changing the time
for the running Of 500 trains on this
line both trains to reach Braddock
in the forenoon. However. Agent
Barton said to the News yesterday
that he had not been notified of any
change.
The Emmons County State Bank.
of this city, received its new vault
doors and time-lock safe Thursday
last, and the same have been placed
in position, although the building is
still topsy-turvy while workmen ar
range other bank fixtures.
Farmers who live about the
numerous lakes and creeks in this
section report that numerous ducks
are nesting this spring more than
for many years past. The anti
spring-shooting law is supposed to
be responsible for this condition.
Mrs. R. C. Campbell. wife Of DR.
Campbell. of this city. arrived Sun
day from her homestead in Ward
county. having come by rail to
Steele. where she was Joined by the
doctor. who drove across. Mrs.
Campbell will return tomorrow and
remain till October. when she makes
final proof on her homestead.
Mrs. Chris. Kuck. accompanied by
her small son and Mrs. Kohl. jour
neyed to Bismarck Tuesday. ostensi-
bly, to meet Chris. who is supposed
to have robbed Doerschlag's store.
in this city. something more than q
year ago. But Chris me had
went" The sheriff's deputy had
gone to Bismarck on the day before
to try to identify an alleged horse
thief: and. the trained ameller Of
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-06-10
the near future. There are SOo. 1000
acres Of the land to be thrown open.
all level and 1T for cultivation.

the near future. There are 800, COZ
acres Of the land to be thrown open
all level and At FOR cultivation.
The McClusky Gazette Condemn.
the lazy methods Of farming adopt.
ed by some Of the farmers in that
vicinity. Sowing grain on burnt of
stubble-not even disking it first
is especially censured.
1t is reported that PROT. Ladd. Of
the North Dakota Agricultural Col.
lege. is to receive a government ap.
pointment Of prominence. The gair
will be that Of the whole country
although North Dakota will find il
hard to replace him.
Dean E. s. Keane, of the agricult.
ural college. had an interesting arti
Gle in the Fargo Forum. recently
on q process Of briquetting Ignite
1t is now claimed that the prob.
lem has been solved and the chear
and successful manufacture of the
briquettee assured.
The price Of oil in the state will
be reduced after July LIST, it is re
ported; but the amount Of the re-
duction ID not stated. Kansas oil
will be admitted to the state unde,
the new oil-inspection law. and it i.
said this is responsible for the re-
duction in the price.
It isn't very often that the sheriff,
has the honor Of being arrested, bu,
that's just what's happened "a
Sheriff McGillis. of Burleigh coun.
ty. The complaint. sworn out BY
Attorney General Miller. charges
him with owning q building in
which intoxicating liquor was per.
mitted to be sold.
Charley Sunby. who tried to kill
himself by shooting through the
head with q revolver, has almost en-
tirely recovered from the shooting
but is totally blind and will be so.
Sunby was q HilIsboro restaurant
man, and the bullet with which he
sought to take his life merely de.
stroyed both optic nerves.
Herman Stein, of Jamestown,
has freak calf. recently born. that
has three hind legs or rather, four
legs; but one Of the front leRs il
jointed. the same as one Of the hind
legs. The calf is very lively and
gets about rapidly. but peculiarly;
the action of the freak front leg
being the opposite of its mate. Its
neck is also little out Of the ordi-
nary.
II only some Of the reports con-
corning the wide-open condition Of
DEVILS Lake are true. says the Ban
try Advocate. Gov. Burke has the
opportunity of manifesting his law
enforcement activity in his home
town as we'll as in Mandan and
other places. 1t is quite evident
that the city government Of DEVILS
Lake follows the winking policy in
reference to the drink habit.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-06-10
nAZELTON HAPPENINGS.

lFsom Republican, June 4thl
Miss Anna Cell has been seriously
i'll this week.
The poles for the rural telephone
line are being hauled out this week
and construction work will soon be-
gin.
The p0stoffice at Livona was trans
ferred from Wesley Bakers place ia
the H. w. Reyes farm. two and a
half miles north, Tuesday.
There was a heavy hail-storm
north Of here. last Saturday, COM
ing to within about four miles Of
this place.
j. /. Roop is putting a substantial
woven-wire fence around the ceme-
terry, west Of town, and also intends
to set out q number Of trees and
otherwise beautify the grounds.
At the school election held Tues
day in Burr Oak district Or. w. /.
Anderson was chosen director for a
term of three years, and Mrs. Ma
mic Lawry to fill the one-year term.
Crops are growing splendidly
these days. and. while it is too early
to commence talking Of bumper
crops" il the season remains favor
able there will be something doing
here next fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rohrer. who have
been visiting their daughter. Mrs.
X. /. Beale, left for visit with Min
neapolis friends Monday morning.
They expect to return in about
ten days for a fishing trip on the
Missouri.
Lightning struck the prairie north
west Of town. last Saturday after
noon, tearing good-sized hole in
the ground fnd setting fire to the
grass. The fire was put out before
much ground was burned over; but
several loads Of hay prospective
went up in smoke.
All persons should remember that
to throw broken glassware, ETC.. on
public street or highway is a vio-
latioh Of q state law passed by the
last legislature. Hereafter. picnic
parties returning from a fishing trip
should be careful to throw the emp
ty bait-bottles and jugs clear of the
roadway.
1t is rumored that there is soon to
be another ferry across the Nilsson
ri, located at a point somewhere
near the new postoffice Of Livona.
No definite information in regard
to the matter can be obtained at
present; but it is understood that
the railroad company will put it in
and charge a minimum price to
those crossing.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-06-10

Wanted To Rent From Novem-
Der. 1909. to November, 1910. a
farm: good buildings. we'll water.
hay, pasture. and from 100 to l50
acres that can be placed in crop. Ad-
dress or call on B. c. A. Denholm.
Linton.