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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-27
POSTMASTER AT FT. SCOTT
DIES FROM PARALYSIS,
,v Associated Pres.

BY Associated Press.
Fort Scott. Kans.. May 20. A.
Cheney. post master Of Fort Scott.
and one of the best known lawyers in
Kansas. died here today. following
stroke of paralysis last night
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-05-27
REFUSED TO STRIKE OUT
DUTCH STANDARD TEST

BY Associated Press.
Washington. D. c., May 27-The
senate refused by a vote Of thirty-six
to forty-seven to strike the Dutch
Standard test out of the sugar sche
dnle as proposed by Bristow Of Kan
sas.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
PROGRAM OF EXERCISES
SERVICE FOR
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Council to Attend St. Patrick S
Church in Body

OAKLAND. Oct. Oakland council
No 7S4. Knights of Columbus. viii re-
eeive communion in a body at St. Pat
ricl5's church. West Oakland, tomorrow
morning at 9 O'Clock. The custom is an
annual one with the members of the
councils and each year they receive
in a different church.
Rev Father j. b. McNalIy. pastor OF
st Patrick's. is a member of the
Knights OF Columbus and ne has in
vited the knights and their families
and friends to be his guests tomorrow
at his ranch near Redwood peak, back
OF Leona heights.
Following the mass, at which the
knights of Columbus will receive com
Qunion. breakfast will be served
them by the ladies of St. Patrick's par
ish. After the repast the knights and
their families and friends viii be taken
In special electric cars 10 LeOna
heights. from where the ascent will
be made to the priests summer villa
on Redwood peak.
The committee in charge Of the out
ing consists of Rev. Father J. B. Nc
NalIy NJ. r. Bronner. John Rigney,
Michael Coakley, T. ]. MCCLELLAN. John
Cox D. ]. Ahern and J. h Sheehan-
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
PRETTY WIFE TOLD
LOVED DIED AT ALTAR
Young Woman Has to Seek Sue
cor From Parents

OAKLAND. Oct. e.-Ten Gays after
their marriage Elmer T Cox. al adver-
tising solicitor. told his pretty wife
Lillian @. Cox. that his love for her
died al the altar before which they
stood for the ceremony, shattering her
drears OF lcve and leading her into The
divorce court today.
The marriage was sOlemnized July 1G
Of shis year, and before the first fort
night had passed, all was over
Mrs. Cox was notified that she would
do well 10 change her apartments at
night as he might be moved to kill
her while She slept. and. cruelty scared,
she said she complied. The breach
when he gave her full liberty to seek
company where she pleased as ne
would do the same. and told 'her that
she had no kick coming" II he sup
ported her. so she said. Cox was not
slow in putting some OF his ideas into
practice. but the poor girl had TO seek
the refuge Of her parents home for
something to eat.
Publicity attendant upon the filing of
stirring complaint for divorce by
Mrs Grace NJ. Church cost Martin A
Church lis job as = telegraph operator
with the Pacific Mail company, as ne
represented before Justice Of the Peace
Quinn today. She sought a warrant
for his arrest on the ground of non
support. and Church said that her ac-
cusations made il impossible for him
to keep a Job. His wife said he had
OF Gridley and gave all his money TO
her. Justice Quinn refused a warrant
and advised them to patch up their
troubles outside.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
BERKELEY WOMAN DIES
IN HER 9STH YEAR
Mrs. Rosalie Sites Succumbs to
Advancing Age

BERKELEY, Oct. 9.-With scarcely
more than year until her one hun
dredth birthday, Mrs. Rosalie Sites.
mother of o. F. Sites. vice president
and manager of the Palace hardware
company of San Francisco died in the
Kings Daughters home in Oakland
yesterday and was buried this after
noon from an Oakland undertaking
parTor She was probably the oldest
woman in Berkeley.
Born January Il, 1911 in Saxony.
Germany. Mrs. Sites was a member OF
the Heinke family of Germany, noted
for their longevity. Her father was
governmental preacher. which office
was held in the family for several
generations.
Mrs. Sites was married to the late
DR.. oscar Sites in 1894 and came to
the United States in the same year.
She made her home in New York city
for several years and then removed to
the New England states. residing there
until 1898 when she came west with
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace P. Miller and
made her home in Napa. Upon the
death of the Millers she removed to
this city to make her home with her
son, the well known San Francisco
businessman.
Until six years ago, when she was in
her ninety-second year. Mrs. Sites en-
joyed perfect health and was not men
tally or physically impaired. Then old
age crept upon her. and for the last
six years she has been confined TO
the Kings Daughters home in College
avenue. Oakland, where she died
She was the mother of u children OF
whom two survive, o. F. Sites of 1926
Oxford street and Mrs. Minna Severn
of New York city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
Suburban Brevities

HEIR 10 E5TATE-AIameda Oct a-Findlev
cummings of 1910 Stanton street has received
notice that he is heir TO mart of an a.
late left By an uncle who died recently in
Massachusetts, "
ELECTRIC SUPERINTENDENT uI-AIameda.
oct Superintendent Joseph B. Kahn OF the
fnnnieIpal electric light and power plant Was
operated upon last night for appendicitis The
condiion OF the patient was reported today as
encouraging.
COAL THIEF SENTENCED Oct. o
Alexander Tubmsn, 3 young man was sen
fenced 10 80 days in jail today with the al
tentative or $50 fine, By Police Judge Sam
iieis, for participating in the theft OF half a
ton OF coal from Harry g. Williams a local
dealer, several nights ago.
BREAK GROUND FOR NEW HALL-Fruityale
Oct e.-Work has been started on the foun-
astion OF the $4,000 pressed brick lodge hall
70 be erected by the local aerie OF Eagles in
East Fourteenth street. The cornerstone Is
To be laid in three weeks and the aerfe expects
10 occupy the structure in December
WILL SING IN GREEK THEATER-Berkeley.
Oct. a-Miss Helen Shields. contraito of
Los Angeles. will render the program OF the
half hour of music In the Greek theater To-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock with Frederick
Msurer JF aceompanist She will sing
German and English songs and one OF Han
del's arlas.
TAILOR KILLED BY TRAIN-Crockett. Oct. 0.
y. Ii. Harris. tailor. was struck by west
bound train this afternoon and instantly killed
lie was walking along the track at the time
and is believed to have become confused bv
the blowing OF the engines whistle. He was
6J years OF age and had known relatives
except brother in Vallejo, who is also a
tailor
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
GRAVE CONDITIONS
AT COUNTY HOSPITAL
tuberculosis Patients Found
Huddled in Rude Tent. by
Grand Jury

OAKLAND. Oct: 9-SubmItting a
100000 bond issue to the voters of
Alameda county to insure the recon
struction of the county infirmary
building. is a measure which will
probably be advocated by the grand
jury in partial report to be filed
within a short time. The decision TO
make the recommendation was reached
after the premises were inspected
Thursday.
count revealed more than 80
separate structures and shacks and
conditions convinced the members that
little hope for economy existed with
the equipment at hand The policv OF
maintaining the place as a hospital and
lnfirmary rather than a poor farm was
indorsed
DR.. E. A Majors reported last night
10 the Alameda County Society for the
prevention of tuberculosis that 81
patients suffering with the disease at
the infirmary were quartered in a
ia gged tent with inadequate shelter and
ilVlng facilities. He said that a
woman patient was assigned as nurse
10 seven patients, though her own
condition was very grave.
lie ADVISED the erection of sanitary
cottages for tubercular patients and a
mass meating may De called to urge
an appropriation for this Improvement
by the board of supervisors
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
PLANS PREPARED
FOR LAKE CASINO
City Authorities Carrying Out
Intention to Make Pleasure
Ground at Lake

OAKLAND. oct s.-Plans. for the
casino that is contemplated in connec-
tion with the Improvement of Lake
Merritt by the city OF Oakland were
submitted today TO Mayor Mott by Ed
ward Payson Whitman. the architect
who was asked 70 prepare them The
plans are merely tentative, intended 10
give the municipal authorities some
bssis 10 work on in preparing for the
erection OF the casino. and while they
embody the general ideas of the con-
templated ornament to the lake they
do not represent necessarily the build
ing as IL viii finally stand.
According 10 the wishes of Mayor
Mott, the casino was designed for the
northern side OF Twelfth street. on the
dam across Lake Merritt II Will be as
far back from the water as is per-
missibIe, because OF the less money
needed for d foundation structure II
the building is erected on firm land.
The plans provide for cafe and res
taurant dance hall. grand lobby.
loggia where the fresh air may be
enjoyed. billiard rooms and a bowling
alley. a promenade and a band stand
and accommodation for private and
public boats.
The cost Of the building has not vet
been estimated. In fact, other plans
are expected before the final one is
chosen and the order TO go ahead with
the work IS given. The plan 10 build
the casino and thus beautiful Lake Mer-
ritt and make the whole a splendid
playground and park is one that is
strongly advocated by Mayor Mott.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
WILL GIVE SERMONS
IN HEALTH SERIES
Rev. Charles R. Brown to Talk
on Emmanuel Movement in
Sunday Discourse

OAKLAND. Oct. 9.-Rev Charles R.
tional church. will give a discourse
Sunday evening on The Emmanuel
Movement" the fifth sermon in a series
on religion and health
The fifth of the series of violin re-
citals being given by Alexander Stew
art, assisted by Miss Virginie de Frem-
cry, organist, at the close of the sun
day evening services at the church. will
following program:
Andante from concerto in A minor
(Bach); Romance" (Svendsen): "Ber-
ceuse' Gabriel Faure).
The mems meeting at the Young
Mems Christian association headquar-
ters, Maple haIl, Fourteenth and Web
ster streets, will be addressed Sunday Y
afternoon at $50 o'clock by Rev. VIII
liam c. Poole, assistant pastor of the
First Methodist church. Philip Hall,
tenor. will sing.
Rev. George ". White, pastor OF the
First Methodist church, and Rev. will
liam c. Poole. assistant pastor were
guests at reception which was given
at the church parlors. Charles H. Vic
tor, Walter ]. Burpee and Mrs. c. Z.
Bowers expressed the satisfaction and
high esteem of the church for their
pastors.
Rev. Frank l. Goodspeed, pastor Of
the First Presbyterian church, will
preach Sunday morning on Enlarge
ment.' The evening discourse Will be
on The Appeal to Caesar. Services
preparatory TO communion will be held
Wednesday evening. Mrs. E. NJ. A.
Campbell will sing
DR.. F. NJ. Archer. pastor OF Melrose
Baptist church, viii preach Sunday
morning on In Memoriam' Social
Purity VIII be the subject for Sunday
evening.
What is the Matter With the
Churches" will be discussed Sunday
evening by Rev. George W. White at
the First Methodist church.
Rev H. h Sanborne. pastor of Brook
lyn Presbyterian church. and Rev l.. L.
Loofbourow, pastor of the Eighth ave-
nue. Methodist church. will exchange
pulpits tomorrow evening
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
RAILWAY SETTLES CLAIM
TO PREVENT AUCTION
Sale Advertised by Sheriff to
Satisfy Judgment

SAN RAFAEL. Oct. 9.-The sale of
the franchises and property of the
North Pacific Coast railroad company,
now the Northwestern Pacific, which
was advertised by Sheriff W. p Taylor
for October IS. will not take place.
owing to a settlement which was made
with Hugh A. Boyle. who, as admins
traitor OF his mothers will. had
judgment against the company for
s420S.
The judgment was issued by Su-
perior Judge Lennon here September
s, 1908, for damages for an injury
which Mrs CarmeIita n. BOYLE sus-
tanned some time before her death in
Mill Valley.
The company alleged that 1t had
rendered Hugh Boyle the amount of
the dana ges. but the controversy con-
tinued until the threatened sheriff
sale brought about settlement a few
days ago.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
FAMILY INFLUENCE
CAUSE OF ARREST
DR.. E. w. Scott Says Sweet
heart Was Urged by Relatives
TO Have Him Jailed

BERKELEY. oct s.-Declaring that
his sweetheart. Miss Minnie Broden-
stein. a comeIy u year old South Ber-
kelley girl. was unduly Influenced by
relatives TO break of their engage
ment. Dr. Ethan w scott. young
dentist OF 3lO4 shattuck avenue
pleaded not guilty Of disturbing the
peace Of his hancee and asked for a
iury trial which was set for October
20. Miss Brodenstein was not present
al the arraignment Of Doctor Scott to-
day
According to the dentist, influence
amounting almost 10 hypnotism, had
been used ia attempting to bring about
p separation Of the young couple. who
had been engaged for year Doctor
scott declared that a rival for Miss
Brodenstein's affections had purposely
been placed in the field against him
by some Of her relatives who do not
favor his suit.
That she is not a party 10 the oppo-
, ~-rfon. be SAYS. is shown 10y the fact
that 1hey had a tacit understanding
10 meet on the Key Route train sew
eraI days a week when they went to
rre city bur once in San Francisco
where Miss BrOdenstein assists her
brother. Doctor Scott is not supposed
10 acknowledge her acquaintance.
Under these trying conditions Doctor
Ecotr pursued his courtship. he said,
unru Miss BrOdenstein was infiu-
euced To secure his arrest for ad-
dressing her AT trysting place
few DAYS ago. lie declared
thar The testimony OF his sweet
heart and her mother would vindicate
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
AKLAND BERKELEY ALAMEDA HAYWARD AND sANLEANDRO
INQUIRY INTO DEATH
OF DEPUTY SHERIFF
Los Angeles Authorities Suggest
Foul Play

OAKLAND. Oct s.-Sherin Barnet be-
gan an inquiry today. acting on re
quest from the authorities az Los An
seies. into the death Of Deputy sheriff
F. G. Woods OF Los Angeles county.
who died last sunday, az the Hotel ST..
Mark. Woods brought prisoner to
Oakland and lodged him at the hotel
on his way 20 San Quentin.
The prisoner CscaUed. bat WIS recna-
tured Woods died rew oavs later.
presumably of alcoholism. but accord
ing 10 the Los Angeles authorities.
when H1ey received his body they founI
that his head showed signs of infurv.
The Oakland police say that Woods
died OF alcoholism and that he was
intoxicated all the time he was in oak
land His prisooer got away afta.
having been taken on n trip through
the tenderiCin. Chief OF Police Wilson
investigated The case az the time.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
WOMAN BEATS MEN
IN HUNTING DUCKS
Mrs. II. j. Platts Secures Limit
Bags With Ease on the
Alameda Marshes


ALAMEDA, Oct. 9.-Mrs. H. ]. Platts
of 324s Encinal avenue. who took out
a hunting license last week to permit
her to go duck shooting, secured the
limit bag on her first day on the Alva-
rado marshes She went to the re-
serves in her yacht Maybe sailed by
Claude Hichens.
Twenty-Five ducks fell the first day
before the certain aim of the sports
woman. and the success of Mrs Platts
was the envy of more than one male
hunter who failed after a days effort
to drop the number of birds allowed
by the law. Each day while she re-
mained on ehe hunting grounds Mrs.
Platts bagged the limit
In addition to being a clever hunter
Mrs. Platts is an expert amateur sailor
and spends much of her spare time
on her yacht
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
ADMITS FIRST BLOW
IN ROW WITH HUSBAND
Woman Takes Blame After
Arrest of Spouse

OAKLAND. Oct Stalking pitv
upon her slender husband, Mrs. Har-
riett Anderson of Fifth street. West
Berkeley, squared her shoulders in JUS
tiee of the Peace Quinn's court TODAY
and took entire responsibility for a
serious family disturbance
He was bending over tying his
shoe when l smacked him in the face.
your honor" said Mrs. Anderson. but
before that we had words. plenty of
them"
She had caused her husbands ar
rest on a battery charge and at
tempted to- follow fl up with allega-
ton of neglect to provide Anderson
showed that he had mortgaged his
home TO secure her return from a
visit in Pennsylvania, and allowed her
$50 daily for household expenses. He
said he had had several narrow es-
capes from rolling pin in her hands.
They went away together when An
derson was discharged
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
WINS FIGHT FOR LAND
Judge Decides Against SausaIito
Bay Land Company
[Special Dispoich 10 The Call

SAN RAFAEL Oct s.-In a suit
which has been pending here for some
time between the SausaHto bay land
company and the Sausalito improve
ment company over a transaction in
volving $4,000. Judge Lennon decided
IN favor of the improvement company
by allowing II six months in which TO
pay up delayed installments and in
terest in order 10 secure deed to prop
erty which the other company said had
been acquired through misrepresenta-
tion.
Attorneys 4. J. Treat and Andrew J.
Mcguire appeared for the plaintiff. and
Bishop. Hoeffler & Cook for the i'm
provement company. The case was a
complicated one. relating TO facts of
many years ago. when the Sausalito
bay land company sold water front
property and water rights to a new
company which had the same stock
holders as It's own.
Judge Lennon found that there had
been No Misrepresentation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
TEN HORSES ROASTED
WHEN STABLE BURNS
Fire of Unknown Origin Breaks
Out in PleaSanton

PLEASANTON. Oct. 9.-Ten horses
were burned to death early this morn
iRg when fire broke out in the Pleas
anton livery company's barn. Chief
Lee Wells OF the fire department was
injured while driving in a hurry to
the scene OF the blaze. The stable
belonged to Philip Klob and was un-
insured The cause of the fire is un-
known. owing to the infiammable ma
ture of the stable and its contents
nothing could be done to save 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

Would you like TO eat all you want TO- and
what you want 10. when you want TO- without
chance for troubles in your stomach.
Wonld you like 10 say farewell for the rest of
your life TO Dyspepsia. Indigestion Sour Stom-
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and Constipationi
Then send me 10 cents 10 cover cost of packing
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wonderful Stomach Drafts. They regulate the
bowels, relieve soreness, strengthen every nerve
and muscle OF your stomach. relieve you at once
and make you feel like new or woman So
write TODAY inelosing 10 cents for the postage
etc. and get Of these wonderful Stomach
Drafts that celebrated because they cure
where medicines fail. Write Dr. g. G. Young
80 National Bank Bldg, Jackson, Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10
DISCOVERY Days
PROGRAM READY
Scene of Landing of Columbus
Will Be Enacted on
Lake

OAKLAND, Oct. s.-Appropriate ex-
ereises have been prepared FOR the
celebration of Discovery day in Oak
land. the committee that has been in
charge of the arrangements giving OUT
spectacular features of the day VIII be
the landing of Columbus. cOmmeorat- =
ing the discoverer's stepping ashore
on the little island in the West Indies
that was the first spot OF the western
world to be discovered Lodges OF
Red Men in large numbers have agreed
to act as the Indians on the island
The celebration viii take place on
the shores of Lake Merritt. The stand
that was erected for the reception OF
President Taft win be again utilized
Nearly all the fraternal bodies OF Oak
land have agreed to send representa-
tives. The exercises will begin AT l-3o
o'clock n the afternoon Spesches Will
be made by Congressman Joseph. r
Knowland and other distinguished
spea kers.
COMMITTEES ~ CHARGE
The following committees are In
charge of the celebration:
Genersl committee OF arrangements-Aiay yoS
chairman: II. ]. Leonard, secretary John =
RefPDrlOn
T. r. Harrington DR.. J. l.. Milton NJ j. Keller
]. W. ststsOn. J. E Henderson. Da1lei crowley
J. T. Moran z. y. Hanrshan, A Jonas l. y
Clay, W. d. Sage1Orn.
Finance cOmmittee-JOhn F Mullins. ehair-
man: c. +. Corrigan, f NJ Corini. e. 0hlsIlerl'
IiterarY committee-Judge J. ". Stetson,
chairman: George z. X. CLARK George W Frlck
NJ Book W. :. Maekay. James Milne, J. j.
Dignon. Ed Laymance- -
Publicity cOmmittee-Janes P Montgomery
chairman. Lyman B. Hail. w T. Gibson. v \.
DOdd. George Planer. W W Dewson Anonlas
Rove. A. G. Taft. N. E. Bruner. John Cox W
II. WOllard. secretary.
Pageant committee-Charles F. Brady chair
man; J. Stewart. Walter FaweeJt- j. w Nc
Niece G.. GhigIleri. r. A. Rice, R. C. Nose, J.
CronsIona T. VI. Kendall
Games committee-LeO Mccarthy chairman,
Walter Faweett
chairman: Hugh Gallagher. Manuel Slive, A
D. Gervas C. l.. Hendricks T. G. Lamping.
PROGRAM OF EXERCISES
The following is the program of ex-
ercises;
Vocal solo MY Own United states =. james
Finney accompanied by Mrs Mabel Hin Red
field. Grafton Congressman Joseph K. knoyTiand,
music; vocal solo. ''COiumbia. Miss f. kiGN eli.
tiOn District Attorney W f. Donahues music;
poem Columbus composed by joaquin Miller.
read bv George R 2. Clark; vocal solo IT he
Star SpanzIed Banner Miss T.. WidweH- at,-
comnanied nv Mrs Mabel Hill Reddeld music;
address Couacilman A. H. Elliot: closing
America by band. in which the audience VIII
be requested TO join
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

Miss olive Moody has chosen Friday
- the coming week IS her wedding
cav with Harold Maclfse Taggart, the
"a, -ernony 10 take place Tt the resi-
dence OF the brides parents IN SAINTS
clara avenue. only the closest friends
~ the young couple are included IN
the invitation for the marriage, which
viii. be one Of the interesting events
of mid October.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

Miss Irene Hambln. whose betrothal
10 Roy Miller was announced several
snonths ago. has chosen Tuesday even
iAg. December :. for her wedding The
marriage viii be celebrated at one Of
the important church services of the
winter.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

Nr. and Mrs. Frederick Brand have
sent out cards for prettily planned
affair the evening Of Friday October
Is. making Mr. and Mrs. William Luke
the inspiration for the occasion. Mr.
ard Mrs Luke formerly Miss Hazel
Knapp. are spending little time with
the brides parents in Berkeley after
-fe honevuoon. Mr. and Mrs. Brand
are entertaining at their home in san
FRA ncfeco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

Among the notable weddings Of the
week viii be that Of DR.. Albert Cosao
and Miss Lillian Penberthy, which =
planned Tor Tuesday evening at the
Penberthy residence in Piedmont or
the same evening in Christ church in
Alameda viii take place one Of the
brilliant ceremonies of the month
when Walter John BrendoD claims as
MS brfoe Miss Maude Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10

 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Mems S23 to S28 Suits For

 n n sold
  n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
Mems SIS and .S20 Suits For

n s in
  s25 good style feature desirable shade and models
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-20
One of Fathers Ways.
Youths Companion.

Youths Companion.
Mr.. jefferson had not been alto
gether an exemplary husband and
father, but he possessed certain en-
gaging qualities which secured him
many friends and made his death the
cause of sincere mourning to his wild
ow. "Mis' Jeff son, she's done broke
ND over Eb b'nezer's being took Oh
firm de pneumony,' said one OF the
neighbors.
"She suit 'nly is,'' said another
tsMournin' round de house all DE-
time, she goes. Why, day befo' yls-
t'day, I was thar helpin' her, an she
only stop cryin' once, an dat was tc
spank little Eben for takin' N lassei
out N de jug right into his mout,
when her back was turned.
"When she'd spanked him gooc
an set him down, she say to me, 'He
makes me ink OBJ his pa so much
cyant bear it, and bus, right out cry
in agin.''