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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
Preacher Surprised.
From Tuesdays Daily

IOn L 1ueSudy DAILY
Rev. w. O. Davis and his wife re-
turned home last evening from the
church, where the Vinita quartette
had been practicing and found their
house had been made the scene of a
benevolent burglary. NJ Davis grasp.
ed hand in the darkness when he
opened the door. He stood his ground
bravely, though prepared to die for
the protection of his domicile, but it
wasn't necessary. The burglars prov
ed to be party of the young people
Oh the church, who brought their re-
freshments with them, and left behind
them, when they departed several
hours later, the memory of a very
pleasant evening.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
wasern Miners Ask Charter.

n Associated Press.
EtSt. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 29.-Applica-
zon of the Western Federation of
1ainers for a charter from the Amer
s,4n Federation of Labor was the spe-
Isl order of business at the opening
d'ssion of the convention today. The
Asstern miners are seeking affiliation
Sler the same conditions accorded to
IAe United Mine Workers. The mine
Sprkers and machinists will oppose
issuing a charter to the metal work
=
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
Mrs. Schenck Pleads, Not Guilty.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Wheeling, W. Va, Nov. 23.-Decll--
ing that Mrs. Laura Farnsworth
Schenk, who is accused of attempting
to murder her husband, is illegally de-
prived of her liberty, and that the
special grand jury which indicted her
was illegal, made up the tenor of six
special pleas which Mrs. Schenk's at
torneys entered before Judge Jordan
this afternoon. In addition, Mrs.
Schenk entered a formal plea of not
guilty to the indictments.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
BY Associated Press.


London. England, Nov. 23.-HawIey
Harvey Crippen today paid the penalty
FOR the murder Of his wife, Belle Ell
more, the actress within a few minutes
of nine o'clock, the hour officially fix
ed for the execution, being hanged in
Pertonville prison, where he has been
confined since his return here follow
ing the arrest in Canada. The con-
demned man who had until Monday
maintained an imperturable calmness,
presented a pitiable appearance as he
was led through the short corridor
from the cell to the scaffold. Since
Monday his mental anguish has been
too great to be covered by bravado. 1t
was a broken man the wardens were
Obliged to assist up the steps to the
scaffold, and when this was once
reached the shrinking figure nearly
collapsed.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
CRIPPEN HANGED
THIS MORNING
When Request For Reprieve Was Re-
fused by Home Secretary Churchill
The Last Hope Faded.

London, England, Nov. 29.-(Bulle-
tin)-Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen
was hanged at 9:O2 o'clock this morn.
ing in the yard of the Pentonville
prison.
The execution of DR.. Hawley H.
Crippen in London today completed
the criminal records of one Of the
most sensational of recent murder
cases. The brutality of the crime
committed by a man who had been
known as of a gentle and kindly ma
ture, the murderer's spectacular fight
to his native land, and the fact that
the case against the doctor was pure
ly circumstantial combined to make
the tragedy of absorbing interest not
only in England, where the murder
was committed, but as well in Amer
lea, where both crippen IS wife
were born.
Crippen, slight in figure, was just
past so years old. He was born in
Michigan, and after studying medicine
practiced in the BRited States and
Canada. In 1906 he married Cora
Mackamotski of Brooklyn, a vaude-
vile actress whose stage name was
Belle Elmore. They removed to Lon
don, where the doctor engaged in den-
tai manufacture.
Soon there was domestic infelicity,
due, Crippen alleged, to the attentions
his wife received from other men. Then
Ethel Clara lie Neye, prepossessing
woman, q years old, entered Grip
pens employ as typist. She sym
pathized with the doctor and the two
fell in love. Meantime Crippen and
his wife were estranged
Nearly year ago, Miss lie Neve,
feeling the position keenly, became
impatient with the situation. About
the same time the doctor was In need
of money. Mrs. Crippen disappeared
suddenly last February. Her husband
inserted death notice in the papers,
saying she had succumbed to an i'll
ness while visiting in California
Actress friends of Mrs. Crippen per-
suaded Scotland Yard to make an in
vestigation and the police officials in
terviewed Crippen on July IL. He
threw the police off the scent, but on
the following day fed from London in
company with Miss lie Neve, who was
disguised as boy.
Subsequently their presence on
the steamer Montrose was made
known to Scotland Yard through wire
less messages, and as the Montrose
was approaching Quebec, Crippen and
Miss LIE Neye were arrested. This
was on July 81. In the meantime the
police had visited the Crippen home
in Hilldrop Crescent, and in the cellar
unearthed parts of woman's body
The medical experts who examined
these were never able anatomically to
prove that they were from the body
of Belle Elmore. Nevertheless, the
jury that heard the Crippen case were
satisfied that they were.
Crippen was indicted and convicted
of the murder of his wife, the evidence
including testimony that he had
bought and administered poison, after
which he dismembered the body He
was sentenced to be hanged on Novem-
ber 8, but secured a stay of execution
until today. An appeal on his behalf
was denied by the criminal court Of
appeals and a petition for a reprieve
was rejected by Home Secretary
Churchill.
Miss lie Neve was indicted and
charged as an accessory after the fact.
but was acquitted
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
El Paso, Tex, Nov. 23.-Passengers
arriving here on trains this morning
and members of the train crew deny
that Torreon has ever fallen into the
hands of the revolutionists. An at
tack was made on the town, they say,
in which the assailants used one or
two pieces of artillery captured at
Gomez Palacio, but Torreon was not
taken
Heavy fighting began early this
morning at Santa Isabella, Chihuahua.
At Torreon, large force of cavalry
has been sent in pursuit of the revolu-
tionists, who withdrew towards San
Pedro, where decisive battle is ex-
Ipected today.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
cIowry Out of Western Union.
By Associated Press.

New York, Nov. 23.-Robert Clowry
president of the Western Union Tele
graph company, today, rendered his
resignation to the board of directors
A. N. Vail, president of the American
Telephone and Telegraph company
which controls the Western Union was
appointed to fill the vacancy.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
BY Associated Press.

" 4Ao1NNItAttN T Noos
New York, Nov. 23.-The Mexican
government has the situation well in
hand and everything is quiet, is the
information obtained in a telegram
from President Brown of the National
Railways of Mexico to Vice President
D. p Bennett, who has offices here.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
Democrats viii Have 227.

z Associated Press.
Washington, D. c., Nov 22.-The
raocratic representation in the next
use will be 227 against 163 republi-
IS and one socialist, according to
! roster of the mouse published to-
u The democrats have a majority
xty-three, and a plurality of sixty
Il
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
New York Gains Eight Congressman.
Pu Accnniatnd Procc

BY ASS0clated Press.
Washington. D. c., Nov, 23.-The
population of the state of New York
is 9,113,279, according to statistics
made public today. This an increase
of 1,SS4,3S5 or 25.4 per cent over
7,26S.S94 in 1900 On the present
basis of apportionment New York
state gains eight or nine representa-
tives in the lower house of congress.
The population of the state of Ohio
is 4,767, 121 according to the statistics.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25

Ciudao, Mex, Nov. 23-Francisco l.
Madero yesterday proclaimed himself
president of the provisional govern
ment of Mexico" and admonished his
followers not to commit overt acts
against Americans nor damage the
property of foreigners. Madero's proc
lamation is being generally circulated
today throughout the northern part of
Mexico.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
Taft Passes Virginia capes.

= ssociated Press.
lorfolk, Va, Nov. President
:, on the cruiser Tennessee passed
Virginia Capes this morning.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
Many Sensational Reports Emanate from tn
Southern Iiepubic---E Every Street in Juarez
is Patroled by Rurales---Entire State of
Chihuahua in Hands of Peuolutionists
---Americans are Fleeing in Train
Loads - Government Places no
Reliance in Troops---Americqn
Smelter Town is Captured
BY Associated Press.

! BY Associated Press.
Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. 22.-According
to advices from San Antonio, San And
res, Torreon Ranch, Minaca, Encinilas,
Guerrero and surrounding country in
the state of Chihuahua were taken by
the revolutionists last night. They
confisicated the stores of military
equipment and surrounded all cattle
and horses. Chihuahua is under mar
tial law. Two trains of federal troops
reached Chihuahua this morning. Pas
sengers arriving here report skir-
mishes around Chihuahua and a num-
ber killed and wounded. Parral is
cut off from communication with the
outside world Rumors emanating
from Jiminez indicate that the situa-
ton is desperate, similar with the con-
dition prevailing in Durango and Par
raj.
Every street in Juarez is being pa
trolled by rurales this morning. Double
guards are on duty at every municipal
prison, federal armory banks and Gus
toms house. Last night the Associated
Press correspondent was stopped and
questioned at every block, when enter
ing the city this morning.
1t is reported the revolutionists at
tackled the town of Parral in the state
Of Chihuaua at four o'clock this morn
ing and were repulsed, losing fifteen
men. Three rurales are said to be bad
ly wounded.
Passengers arriving this morning
from Mexico report terrible conditions
in that country. Train loads of Amer
ican refugees are leaving the country
as fast as possible. The refugees re-
port Parral in the state of chihuahua
in the hands of the revolutionists, with
all wires cut The mayor and chief of
police are dead. The troops sent from
chihuahua to Parral left the train at
Jiminez Junction and refused to go
further. Jiminez was captured by the
rebels Monday after a fight in which
fifteen of their number and seven
rurales were killed.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25

Laredo, Tex, Nov. 22.-For the first
time in fifteen years of operation the
leased wire Of the Associated Press
from Laredo to Monterey and Mexico
City was commanded by the Mexican
government on the plea of military
need, and the federal circuit manager
in Nuevo Laredo was ordered to cut
off the Laredo Office of the Associated
Press to prevent information being
CLEANED from messages moving over
the wire. These instructions emanat-
ed from the headquarters of the fed
eral telegraphs in Mexico City, where
1T was explained the government would
require the full capacity of all its tele-
graph facilities throughout the night.
Coming as it does after what was
officially reported to have been a per-
fectly tranquil Sunday throughout the
greater part Of the republic, broken
only by few almost insignificant dis
orders in the smaller places, this ac-
tion on the part of the government
would appear to lend substance to the
rumors of bloody riots at Zacatecas,
Gomez Palacio and Torreon, the au-
thenticity of which had been in doubt.
These three important cities are sit
uated in region which has been dis
affected for years. Gomez Palacio and
Torreon are cities of about $4,000 and
$4,000 inhabitants, respectively, and
are four miles apart in the Laguna dis
trict of the state of Coahuila.
This territory was the scene of the
insurrection in 1908, which was quick
ly quelled by the federal government,
and which is supposed to have eventu-
ated in sending General Bernardo
Reyes out of Mexico. General Reyes
at that time was governor of the con-
tiguous state of Nuevo Leon. and had
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
Taken From Train And Lynched.
By Associated Press.

Pensacola. Fla, Nov. %. - In the
presence of the passengers and crew
of the train. Bob Matthews, a negro,
charged with assault on a white wo-
man, was taken from the train at Gull
Point, by masked men, this morning,
and lynched by the side of the track.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25

Mexico City, Nov. 22.-The govern
ment of President Diaz is face to face
with a serious revolutionary move
ment. Francisco Madero, the reputed
leader of the rebellion, is believed to
be near his home in Costula. Yester.
day three bodies of the reyolutionists
attacked the military barracks at
Orizba and liberated and armed the
prisoners.
The Mexican officials permitted
Americans to retain arms to protect
themselves. The Mexican government
is placing little reliance on the army,
as half of it is made up of petty Grim
inals and convicts, sentenced to terms
in the army instead of prison Most
of these are known to be in sympathy
with the revolutionary movement.
Many of the officers have been offered
promotion by Francisco Madero and
are suspected of being ready to join
him.
Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. 22.-Americans
arriving from Torreon declare that
the mayor and two Americans were
killed there Sunday by the revolution
lists.
1t is reported that in Pachuca the
Americans are fleeing. Cards read
ing, Death to Yankees" and Down
with the Gringos," have been posted
over the town. Many of the cards
read, Kill Diaz and Yankee friends" I"
Forty revolutionists are reported to
have been executed last night at
Puebla
Guadalajara, Mex; Nov. 22.-Carlos
B. Carothers, the American real es-
tate dealer who shot two men, one
fatally, during the riots, was released
today, the authorities declaring him
justified in defending his home
Eagle Pass, Tex, Nov. 22.-Villar-
dena, one of the biggest mining camps
in Mexico, where the smelter of the
American Smelling and Refining COM
pany is located, is iii possession of the
revolutionists. 1t is said the smelling
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25
plant was damaged and many Ameri
cans roughly treated.

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 22.-Troop
X of the third United States cavalry,
Capt. Arthur Thayer in command, de-
parted last night on a special train
for Del Rio. The troop was equip
ped for stay of month in the field.
1t is understood that other troops will
be sent from Fort Sam Houston with
in day of two to do duty along the
Mexican border.
Later troop L was loaded on the
train for Eagle Pass and departed
about midnight
The departure of the American
troops for the border is taken to mean
a serious condition in Mexico, although
the army officers here and at Washing
ton insist that it is merely a precau-
tionary measure to insure the protec-
tion of American interests and to pre-
serve neutrality.
For the first time, in the fifteen years
OF its operation, the leased wire of the
Associated Press from Laredo to Mont
Ierey and Mexico City was commanded
by the Mexican government. The plea
Iof military need was advanced to the
federal circuit manager at Nuevo and
Laredo was instructed to cut off the
Associated Press offices at Laredo to
prevent information from being CLEAN
ed from the messages going over the
wire. This action is explained in Mex
leo City as due to the press of govern
Iment business which required the use
of all wires.
Despite these assurances the action
lends substance to the rumors of
bloody riots Sunday in different por-
ton of Mexico which at first were dis
credited.
Governor Campbell of Texas is re-
ported to have ordered the entire
force of the Texas Rangers to Rio
.Grande. The commanding officer at
Fort Mcintosh has placed double
guard over the gun racks at the bar
racks as precaution against theft or
seizure by the Mexican revolutionists.
While it is difficult to get accurate
news of the Mexican situation. it would
appear that conditions are such as to
cause the greatest concern.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25

Laredo, Tex, Nov. 29-It is said on
the best of authority that an army of
two hundred revolutionists is encamp-
ed about thirty miles from here, on
the American side of the river and
awaiting an opportunity to cross the
border into Mexico, on the Mexican
side a body of troops, fully armed is
awaiting an attempt to invade Mexico.
The revolutionists are well aware that
the Mexican troops are guarding the
crossing and may await night fall to
make the attempt to enter Mexico.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-11-25

Mexico City, Nov. 23.--There is no
foundation for the rumor that harm
had come to President Diaz through
the activities of the revolutionists.
The nations executive is in good
health.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-12
HAMON DENIES The CHARGE
Says He Did Not Attempt to Bribe
Senator Gore.

Muskogee, Okla. Aug. 6.-Jake L..
Hamon, accused by Senator T. P. Gore
with having offered him a $4,000
bride to influence legislation in con-
gress for the sale of Oklahoma Indian
lands, took the stand before the con-
gressional Investigating committee.
He denied that he at any time had
been closeted with Senator Gore in
the senator's office at Washington to
urge the approval of the contracts.
He denied he had ever mentioned
Vice President Sherman, Senator
Charles Curtis Of Kansas or Congress-
man B. S. Mcclure of Oklahoma as
being "interested' in the contracts, as
charged by Senator Gore
He denied he had ever spoken Of a
bribe to anybody about the legislation
or that he ever was interested in the
McMurray contracts.
He denied that at the time the con-
tracts were being discussed be called
up Congressman Creager on the tele-
phone at Washington, asking for an
appointment, but said Mr.. Creager had
called him up; Mr.. Creager previously
had testified that Hamon asked an
appointment, at which the interest
in the contracts was spoken Of
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-12
SOLDIERS NOT NEEDED
Forest Fires in Montana Ap.
parent|y Checked

Missoula, Mont. Aug. s.-After re
ceiving the dispatch announcing that
President Taft had authorized the use
OF the army in the fight against forest
fires. Assistant District Forester Sill
COX made the following statement:
1T doesn't seem now that it will be
necessary to call upon the troops IN.
less it is for the purpose OF estab"
fishing a permanent control until the
fires are all out. We will take up the
matter with the officers at Fort Mis-
soula and also at Fort Harrison and
reach some understanding at once.
1T Is fairly quiet all along the fire
lines and we are sending in no more
men. Unless an emergency arises it
will not be necessary to call on the
army"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-12
IN BRIBERY PROBE
Vice President Sherman Men,
toned by Senator Gore
SEVERAL OTHERS IMPLICATED
Curtis Of Kansas and Mcclure Of Ok
iahoma Alleged to Be Interested
in Indian Land Deal.

Muskogee, Okla, Aug. 5.-Carrying
out his purpose to disclose all he
knew concerning an alleged offer of a
bride of $4,000 for which, he said, he
was asked to promote $30,000,000 In
dian land deal, United States Senator
T. P. Gore told the special Investigate
ing committee of the house Of repre-
sentatives the time and place at which
the alleged bride was offered.
Senator Gore charged Jacob Ha.
mon, former national Republican com.
mitteeman from Oklahoma, with of.
fering the bride at Washington on
May 6.
Senator Gore declared that when he
frowned on the proffer Hamon said
the amount would be raised to $780,
900. "Hamon also told me that Sen
ator Charles Curtis of Kansas and
Congressman B. S. Mcclure of Okla
bona were interested in the McMur-
ray contracts" testified Senator Gore,
and, while am about it, I may as
we'll tell that he said an official high
er up in the government was also in
terested in the deal"
Vice President Sherman was named
by Senator Gore as the man quoted
higher up in connection with the Nc.
Murray contracts.
Cara
when he named persons higher up
I held up my hands in establishment
and said, is it possible that a person
so high in the United States govern.
ment could lay himself open to such
an imputation?'
WELL" replied Hamon, that is q
lot of money. you see'"
The bribery offer, said Senator Gore,
followed his opposition to the approval
by congress of what are known as the
McMurray contracts, which affect the
ChoctaW and Chickasaw tribes Of In.
dians
BY these contracts, be said. ]. F. Nc
Murray, an attorney, and associates
were to receive 10 per cent of the
profits on the sale of 100000 acres Of
coal and asphalt lands belonging to
the Indians. AS New York syndi-
cate stood ready to pay 100000 for
the lands the 10 per cent to the Nc
Murray interests for "attorneys' fees"
would realize 100000, said the seua-
tor
Senator Gore appeared before the
special Investigating committee, which
convened here as direct result Of
charges made by him in the senate on
June "a.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-12
Girl Saves Would Be Suicide.

New York. Aug. 9.-Peter Harvey, a
young army private at Fort Slocum,
on Long Island sound, lies strapped to
a cot in a cell at the fort, raving in
delirium. He owes his life to the
pluck of Ann Moran, girl Of twenty.
who struggled with him in the waters
of Long Island sound. when he at
tempted to commit suicide by drown
ing In order to escape punishment for
desertion.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-12
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Aug. 8.-Cattle-Beeves,
$4.90@S.35; Texas steers, $3.50@565;
Western steers, $400@6.75; stockers
and feeders, $4.00@6.25; cows and
heifers, $2.70@6.65; calves, $650@8.-
80. Hogs-Light, $S.40@9.0O; mixed,
7.80@8.S0; heavy, $7.45@8.35; rough,
$7.45@765; good to choice heavy ST.
$685.; pigs, $S.40@905. Sheep
Native, $2.60@6.60; yearlings, $4.50@
SIS; lambs, $4.50@715.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-12
HEAD OF OUmA IN PRISON
Russian Statesman Begins Term OF
Four Weeks for DueIing.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 5.-Alexander
Guchkoff, who temporarily resigned
his functions as president of the i'm
perial duma in order to serve SEN
tence of four weeks for fighting a
duel with Count Uvaroff, rival lead
err in parliament began his term in
the fortress of Peter and Paul.
In a duel, which was fought Nov
80, NJ. Guchkoff, then private men,
Der of the duma, wounded Count
UyarOff slightly in the shoulder.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-12
OPPOSITION IS WITHDRAWN
Duke Of the Abruzzi Will Wed Miss
Elkjns.

Paris, Aug. ga special from Rome
to the Petite Republique says the hos
tility of the royal family to the mar
rage of the Duke of the Abruzzi and
Miss Katherine Elkins has been with
drawn, and the official announcement
of their engagement will be made
shortly.
Miss Elkins and her mother have
been in Europe for several months
Lately they have been staying at Tob
ZACH, Austria, and recent reports have
had it the duke. who is now director
general of the arsenal at Venice, has
made many motor trips from his head
quarters to the Austrian retreat OF
Miss Elkins.