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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
JOHN DORMAN
 IS ARRESTED

Late yesterday afternoon Con- stable o. l.. Honea arrested John Dorman, the negro who struck K. B. McCulloch in the head with a brick yesterday morning. Dorman was found i'll a field near Caney creek, about four miles south oi Conway. He was accompanied by his brother-iu-law and his son, and all were armed with shotguns, but it is not thought they intended to resist Dorman arrest with their weapons, as they readily dis armed themselves when ordered to do so by Constable Honea.
 Dorman claims that they had simplyl gone out hunting, and showed several rabbits which they had killed.
 Dorman was taken before Justice of the Peace w. B. Wilson, who fixed his bond at $500 and set his trial for Saturday. Dorman sue ceeded i'll making his bond.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
K|E OLDHAM
 TO RETURN

Little Rock, Feb. 25.-Special.- - From statements made yester- day afternoon by Governor Dona- ghey, it is now certain that Sena- tor Kie Oldham of Pulaski county will return from Arizona, where he has been for the past two months for his health, within three weeks and serve during the re- mainder of the term. Senator Oldham will add one to the Dona- ghey following in the senate, and will throw much strength to that faction, as he is an able speaker and aggressive man on the floor. It was known for some time Sena- tor Oldham was figuring on ten dering his resignation to Governor Donaghey, and the decision to re- turn is a recent one.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
 NATIONAL MILITARY SCHOOL.

This is an age of specialization, and West Point specializes with the rest of the world. It is emphatical!y a great military training school pure and simple. It may even be called a great military university As such it has followed the course of other American universities in steadily raising admission require nents. Less than a generation ago a boy who had a grammar school diploma might reasonably count on passing the entrance examination. To-day only those who have quali- fled themselves in studies ordinarily pursued in high schools are entitled to approach West Point with a like degree of confidence On the whole it seems to Us that the prospect of the military academy fulfilling the purpose of its creation is improved by the increasing stringency of re- quirements.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
PARKS RESOLUTION DEFEATED
Senate Votes Against Discharge
 of Architect Mann.
DeRossitt Bill, Providing for Retention of Caldwell & Drake, Under Con
 sideration.

Little Rock, Feb. 25.-Special - Alter a red hot argument, which lasted almost the entire day. the chief contention of the opponents being that an act of the legislature could not be set aside by a resolu- ton, the house yesterday afternoon voted I6 to I2 against the Parks concurrent resolution, and George R. Mann is consequently not dis charged as the architect of the state capitol. The resolution pass ed the house after several days of argument on the resolution, and its reconsideration.
 When the Resolution had been killed, the DeRossitt bill, which provided for the appropriation of S35o, ,ooo for the completion of the state capitol by Caldwell & Drake. the present architect and capitol commission, with the substition of Geo. B. Rose in the vacancy caus- ed by the death of w B. AleXand CT, was taken uP. The first section was adopted and the second amend ed so that Governor Donaghey will have the power to fill the vacancy on the state capitol commission. The senate then adjourned to take further action today.
 Lengthy discussions were also the rule in the house, the major portion of the time being given to the Parks bill for the creation of a commission of nine members to preserve tue old state house. It was finally decided to postpone action for three weeks in order to get rid of the state capitol matter in the meantime Heartsill of Sebas- tian led the opposition to the bill and the fight to get 1t postponed until March IQ.
 Dulaney of Little River under took to get a privileged resolution before the house to expunge the records of a resolution passed some weeks ago condemning pam phlet issued by Dr. William Thompson on the liquor question. Speaker Brown ruled hat 1t was not a privileged communication.
 Collins of Drew introduced H. B. No. 217 providing for the plac- ing of legislators on a salary of SIooo per annum, which was read twice. The Estes bill, making revenue license in dry territory sufficient evidence for prosecution of the liquor laws, was read a sec ond time.
 Vim of Pulaski introduced a bill against railroads pleading con tributory negligence ill accident.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
Justice Withholds Decision.

Greenbrier, Feb. 25.-Special. - After spending the entire day hearing the case of the state against Harry Snow and wife and Polk Houston, Justice of the Peace Drew Glover announced that he would withhold his decision in the case until Saturday. The case was tried before the court sitting as a jury. The defendants were charged with disturbing religious worship, the case having been re- ferred back to township court by Circuit Judge Lankford.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
TEACHERS OPPOSE NOISE.

Mrs. Isaac l.. Rice of New York is continuing her work in opposition to unnecessary noises in New York and has recently prepared petition to the board of aldermen which wa. signed by 6,O00 teachers within 2 hours. Mrs. LilIie Devereaux Blako asked Mrs Rice recently at a meet ing what women could do, as the, have no vote, to stop noises, and sho replied that they can complain. | was declared that every man an( woman in New York is suffering more or less from neurasthenia, al because of the horrible noises.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
ARRESTED IN
 MISSISSIPPI.

Columbus, Miss, Feb. A HI. B. Fisher or H. H. Glover, who came here several months ago with a wife and opened a hat cleaning establishment, was arrest ed today and charged with bigamy hn the complaint of woman liv- ing,at,Conway, Ark, who claims to be his first wife, and that he is H. H. Glover and not H. B. Fisher as he is known here.
 The mans arrest was brought about by his sending the woman in Arkansas a letter intended for the one here. She wrote Mayor Donnell about the matter and he ordered him arrested.
 A picture was taken of the man, who denies that he is the guilty party, but he will be held pending an identification of the picture by the woman claiming to be his wife in Conway.
 LlttlS lS kuoWn oI bloFSi III lulo city. He came here about two months ago and established hat renovating shop, leaving about two weeks ago. He occupied a residence on North Front street and neighbors state that bis wife said that he had deserted her and that she sent for some relatives near Greenbrier who came in and took her and several children out a few days after Glover left.
 Sheriff Brady received a tele- gram few days since in regard to the arrest of Glover, but was un- able to locate his wife.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
MAY
 VISIT NORMAL

It is likely that the joint com mittee of the general assembly ap- pointed to visit the State Normal School will spend tomorrow in this city. President Doyne re- ceived letter from the committee early in the week stating that they would endeavor to come this week and the president requested them to come on Friday, if possible. He has not yet, however, learned definitely of the date of their visit.
 The members of the co mmittee are Senators Patterson and Row land and Representatives Brawner, Simmons and Smith.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
CATHOLIC LENTEN SERVICES
Doctrinal Subjects to be Discussed by Rev
 Father P Zell

Every Sunday morning at 9:3o high mass there will be an English sermon on the following doctrinal points:
 February Salvation" For what purpose did God Almighty create us? What are our duties in lifeo Which are the means to reach the ends for which we have been created?
 March Sin as the only obstacle to reach our eternal desti- ny. What is a sin in the sight of God and mano
 March I4-"Death. ' It is the end of our pilgrimage here below; opens for us the gates of eternity in which we will spend heavenly bliss and happiness, or in eternal torment in hell. Therefore when the angel of death knocks at our door we must be ready to meet God our Creator and Judge to give strict account of our stewardship
 March Help. Is there a hell and what is it?
 March 28-"The Necessity of Conversion, or what direction we must give our life to reach heaven and avoid hell.
 April 4-'Judgment" Have we any excuses to bring forward on the day of our judgment?
 April 9-Good Friday. Sermon on the Passion of our Lord.
 Every Sunday afternoon at 2:3o series of catechetical sermons will be given in English on the following doctrinal points:
 February 2S-"The Sacrament of Penance. Did God institute such sacrament and why?
 March 6-"Is Confession as we have it in the Catholic church of human or divine institution"
 March I4-"What are then the conditions to make good comics sion9 What is meant by examina- ton of conscience?"
 March 2I-"What is contrition and firm purpose of amendment2"
 March 2S S-"What are the qual- ities of good confession; and what is meant by satisfaction?"
 April 4-"What is a general confession? When should we make a general confession?"
 The sermons which are given i'll English on Sunday mornings will be given in German every Friday morning after the 8 o'clock mass. A synopsis of the same sermons is given every Sunday at high mass for our French speaking friends, so that all can hear these truths i'll their mother tongce.
 REV. FATHER FELL.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
Methodist Services Sunday.

Rev. C. J. Greene will preach a special sermon to the Woman s Foreign Missionary society at the Methodist church Sunday morning and Sunday night there will be a special program by the Young Peoples Missionary society. The pastor, Rev. J. B. Stevenson, will preach sermon at Beryl Sunday morning, on the occasion of the close of the public school.
 Get your old papers for house cleaning and shelving from us.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
EARTHQUAKE PROOF BEDROOM

When residing in Japan Prof Milne had special earthquake bed room attached to his house. This building rested at each of its pillar, like foundations upon a layer of a quarter of an inch of east iron shot between two flat iron plates.
 By this means hc building re. m~.r.l 4t cst R. ;. ua, . heath it moved rapidly to and fro.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25

Mrs. w. R. Sturgiss entertain ed at donhnoes yesterday afternoon, in honor of Mrs. D. l.. Young of MuskogeeOkla. whoisvisitinghere. several games were played, and while no prizes were given the guests were presented with beauti- ful favors Miss Clara Myer pre- sided at the punch table and de
 lightful refreshments were served
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
TWO MINUTE TITLE TALKS
XVII. Buying Law Suit.

Did you know that placing your reliance upon warranty deed is simply bidding for law suit?
 In California this fact is so we'll understood that warranty deed is looked on with suspicion.
 It is for this reason:
 If the title is good 1t passes with the deed, end that is all there is to it-no need of a war ranty. If bad, the adding of a warranty does not make it good.
 A warranty is only a sort of bet-a wager that you will have no trouble; but if you do, and finally lose out, I'll pay your money back.
 A better plan is to require an abstract. Don't go to law. B AIN FER & COMPANY
 Abstracters Conway. Ark.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
Laymen's Conference Closes

The closing session of the lay mems conference at the Methodist church, which has been in session two days, was held last night. Addresses were delivered by Rev. J. H. O Bryant on "The Church s Opportunity" and Rev. M. N. Waldrip on ''The Missionary Mo- tive. "
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
First Game Today.

Hot Springs, Feb. 26.-Special -Thelfrst baseball game of the season will take place today at Wilmington park between the St. Louis and Brooklyn teams.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
5ETWE ZEN TIMES.

"Mrs. Pippcrs lives in town ir winter and keeps house in the coun- try in the summer"
 "Where does she live in the spring and fall?"
 "In the intelligence office. ."-The Bellman.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
Today's Marriage Licenses.

Andy Baker, 2I, and Miss | Myrtle Stc&ceuer iS, Mt, Vernon
 w. F. Clibourn, 35, and Miss Ada Liggett, 20, Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
Services Tonight.

Rev. R. H. Latham of Walnut Ridge will preach at the Presby- terian church tonight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
To Wed Tonight.

w. F.. Clibourn and Miss Ada Liggett will be married ill the par lors of the Hines hotel tonight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Feb. 25.-Tonight and Friday fair warmer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-02-25
Special Offer in Vacant: Lots!

We have at this time some ex- ceptional offers in vacant lots which it is our purpose to sell at once. Call at our office and al- low us to show you some desira- ble building sites at attractive prices.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
ASSESSORS TOLEVY
THE INCOME TAX
All Incomes Above $500 a Year viii
Be Assessed on The
Excess.

Guthrie, Okla, Mar, 1S.-The tax
assessors this year, for the first time
in the history of Oklahoma, are look
ing for the man whose gross income
exceeds $500 a year. Such individ-
uals, although they may be paying
ad yalorem taxes on every dollars
worth of property they possess, have
not yet discharged their debt to the
commonwealth, but they must dig up
in addition a gross income tax.
When the tax assessor visits an Ok
lahoman this spring, even though he
lives in a tent and wears 90-cent jeans
the assessor propounds this question
to him: Was your gross income from
salaries, fees, trade, profession and
property upon which gross receipt
or excise tax has not been paid. any
and all of them, for the year ending
June 80 last preceding, in excess OF
$S, 5oO?'
If the taxpayer answers yes, ther
he must certify under oath just how
much in excess of $500 year his
gross income really is. This certified
statement is forwarded by the assess
or to the state auditor who returns il
to the county clerk Of the county ii
which the person SO assessed resides
and the tax due on the amount Is
placed on the tax roll to be collected
as other taxes are collected.
This law was passed by the frs
legislature but did not become effect
i've until May 26, 1908, too late to be
come assessment and collection Of th'
1908 operative in connection with thu
taxes. 1t is therefore being levied 70
] the first time this year.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
COMING
TO OKLAHOMA
Men of the North and East Recognize
Advantages Offered by the
New State.

Special trains on all roads enter
ing the new state especially from
the north and east are daily landing
sturdy farmers of the better class in
Oklahoma Especially at this time
of Eastern Oklahoma, where many
acres of the finest farming lands are
just beginning to be thrown on the
market. Up to nine months ago it
was almost impossible for prospective
purchasers to acquire title to land in
that portion of the state formerly en-
braced in the Indian Territory, ow-
ing to the peculiar conditions under
which it was held, but since congress
made it possible for the Indians and
freedmen to dispose of their surplus
holding many transfers have been
made to bona fide settlers, who are
attracted by the alluring induce
ments held out by the great southwest
in general and the new state of Okla
homa in particular, While a major
ity of those who take advantage Of
cheap tourists rates to see the coun-
try do not come prepared to stay
they usually make definite arrange
ments for homes and then return as
soon as they are able to settle their
affairs at the old home Every day
sees car load after car load Of stock
household goods and farming imple-
ments unloaded at stations along the
Frisco and NJ. X. 4 r. roads in East
ern Oklahoma intended for newly nur
chased or rented farms,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
DISTRICT TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION TO MEET

The vinita district teachers associa-
tion of Craig county oklahoma, will
be held in vinita at high school build
ing. Saturday, March 20. at $3.50 a. m.
Program.
/. Song
,. Roll call-Teachers respond by
quotations from Ruskin.
3. Pedagogy-H. w. c. shelton
T. Model class demonstration. geo
graphy ~ Miss Margaret Shanahan
and Miss Bertha Baily.
5. Oklahoma history-Miss Belle
Gregory.
Afternoon Session l:15.
i. Physiology. lecture on method
Miss Annie Johnson.
Model class demonstration-Warren
Z. Darner
,. Civil Government lecture on
method-Miss Artie Cobb
Glass Demonstration. NJ. Tresler.
3. Physical culture - Miss Maude
Ward
4. History. method and demonstra-
tion-Prof. J. R. Cassingham.
5. Round table-supt. W. G. Mas
terson.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
PROPOSED SCHOOL
BONDS ARE SOLD
Kansas City Company viii Take En-
tire 100000 Issue at Premium
of $4,000.

The school board held call session
last night and sold the 100000 propos-
ed school bonds to Ulen, Sutherlin &
Company of Kansas City. The bonds
are, of couse, to be voted at the city
election to be held April q.
They are to be 20 year five per cent
bonds, without option. The price
agreed on is $1.O5 and accrued inter
est, which means premium of $4,000
The bond company is to furnish the
blank bonds and pay the expenses in
cidentai to the issue outside of the
election expenses.
The sale is considered a very good
one and again shows the credit Of the
town is good
The bond company was represented
by Mr. w p Bullock,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18

Sir II. Hesketh Bell, the Governor of
Uganda, to Mr.. Churchill, in reply to
a query on the subject, that, even
though the negroes showed inability
to grasp the theory of the transmits
sion of disease by the agency 'of in
sects, the undeniable deadliness of the
countries bordering on the lake shore
would have induced them to flee from
the stricken land an to have sought
in the healthier districts inland a re-
fuge from the pestilence that was slay-
ing them by thousands. An extra
ordinary fatalism, however, seems to
have paralyzed the natives, and while
deplOring the sadness of Their fate,
they appear no have accepted death
almost with apathy .
But the helplessness of the native
has given place to the knowledge of
the white man. before which the tse-
tse-hy has fallen back. and the sleep
ing sickness. If not conquerored, is
less to be feared than few years
ago. Miles of brush, fertile breeding
places Of disease. have been cut away
and in it's place is growing the vigor-
GUS citronella grass.
But it will be some time before the
party reaches Uganda and for the first
six months headquarters will be at
Nairobi. from which point numberless
excursions will be made. Nairobi is
the capital of the East Africa Protec-
torate. and is 327 miles from Mombasa
by rail. 1t is built on lowland, and is
not particularly healthful, and of its
$4,000 residents less than 600 are
white. There are ten thousand ma
tives and the rest are Indians. Here
rs stationed a brigade of the King s
African Rifles, and the town is the
headquarters of the administration
and the central Office of the Uganda
railroad. Before Nairobi is reached,
the Roosevelt party will have an inter
esting railroad journey, which will be
accomplished with less discomfort
than one might imagine would be pos
sible over a road the locomotives of
CONTINUED on Page A.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
STATE PAYS FOR FEMALE
SEMINARY At TAHLEQUAH

Guthrie, Okla, Mar 1S.-State Au-
ditor NJ b. Trapp today issued war
rant for $4,000 to the secretary Of
the interior for the benefit of the
Cherokee nation, the amount being
the purchase price of the Cherokee
female seminary at Tahlequah. The
school is to be used by the state for
the new Northwestern State Normal
created by an act of the recent legis-
lature
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
PRESIDENT TAFT TO SPEAK
At CLEVELAND MEMORIAL

Washington, d. c., Mar. lS.-Presi-
dent Taft and party. including Mrs.
Taft and Mabel Boardman, left Wash
ington this morning for New York,
Where the president, Chief Justice Full
Ter and other well known public men
speak this afternoon at the memorial
services in honor of the late Grover
Cleveland.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
HARTMAN SAYS HE HAS NO
INTENTION OF RETIRING
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Los Angles, Calf, Mar. Estate
ments attributed to Hartman last
night regarding the condition Of his
health and the possibility OF his re-
tirement from active life seem to have
been at variance with the magnate's
intended meaning. In an interview to-
day Mr.. Hartman declared, There is
absolutely no foundation for the as
sertion that / intend to retire.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
AMERICAN CONSUL BISHOP
THREATENED BY THE MAFIA
BY Associated Press,

Palermo, Sicily, Mar. lS.-American
Consul Bishop, who yesterday receiv-
ed letters threatening him with death
because of his activity in seeking to
bring to justice the slayer of Lieut..
Petrasino, to day received further er-
idence of the power of the Malta in
this district when the agent of ship.
ping company, whom he had engaged
to transport the body of the murdered
policeman home, threw up his agree
ment, declaring he had been threat
ened with death if he mixed in the
matter in any way.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
Famous Polish Actress H.

by Associated Press
Los Angles, Calif Mar lS.-Mad-
anne Helena Majeska, the famous Pol
ish-American actress, is seriously III
at her home near here. She is suf.
feripg from chronic kidney trouble
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
RICHARD c. KERENS GIVEN
CONSULAR APPOINTMENT
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, ILL.,, Mar. 1S.-A special
cable to the Daily News from Vienna
says the new American ambassador
to Austria will be Richard c. Kerns,
of st. Louis. In answer to an inquiry
from Washington the Austrian govern
ment has replied that Kerns would
be acceptable.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
COMMITTEE SENDS TARIFF
BILL BACK I'd THE HOUSE
BY Associated Press.

BY AssOciated Press.
Washington. d. G., Mar 1S.-By a
vote of lS to 6, Representative
Branssard, voting with the republ-
cans, the house committee on ways
and means agreed today after the first
meeting to report to the Payne tariff
bill back to the house without amend
ments, The democrats were given
until next Tuesday to prepare a min
ority report
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
FIRE IN PRISON LAUNDRY
NEARLY CAUSES A PANIC
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Pittsburg, Pa Mar. 1S- r. Panic
among thirteen hundred prisoners was
narrowly averted today when fire at
tackled the laundry building of the
penitentiary here. No attempts to es-
cape were made. The laundry and
contents were greatly damaged.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-18
MANY NOTABLES HONOR
THE MEMORY OF CLEVELAND

BY Associated Press.
New York, Mar 1s--Mayor McClel-
Ian presided at the memorial exer-
cises here in honor of Grover Cleve-
land, held in Carnegie hall here today.
President Taft and Chief Justice Full
ler were among the speakers and
Richard Watson read an original
poem.