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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
TWO WOMEN CLAIM TITLE
TO WEALTH MANS ESTATE

Muskogee, Okla, Dec. 1.-Two wo-
men, each alleging that they are legal
wives of Amos Harmer of Porum, are
contesting in thereourts here for pos
session of his estate valued at 10000.
Mrs. Della Harmer of Pornm was Har-
mer's last wife, Mrs, Margaret E.
Hafmer of Syracuse, Neb., says that
Harmer never obtained a divorce from
her and that therefore his last mar
riage was not legal The second wife
has forced the Nebraska woman to
admit that she lived with Harmer two
years as his common law wife, but that
later she and Harmer were legally
married after each had obtained a di-
vorce. 1t also was shown that Harmer
has had at various times two other
wives. This multiplicity of wives and
children has developed one of the most
complicated viii eases ever brought
in the courts here. Before moving to
Oklahoma. Harmer was clerk of the
district court of Norton county, Kan
sas.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
Putnam Interests Submit Bond for 1910, OOO--.
Proposition 1000 Acres and Promise of Free
Building---Ma Serue to Prevent Deadlock
Many Senator's Will Oppose Putnam
Site Euen With Bond on Account of
of Distance.

site for the senate or no capital legis-
lation.
Another prominent senator declared
that there is practically no sentiment
in the senate for the Putnam site, even
with the 100000 guarantee which S.
|. M. Putnam now offers to put behind
his proposition to insure the state
$1,700,000 for free capitol building.
We must have site that is close in
and accessible to the people or none
at all" said he.
El Reno made proposition to both
houses yesterday to furnish 800 acres
in the heart Of the city, 200 acres adj
joining the city, twenty acre tract
as capitol site and 100000 cash
bonus, and to put up bond of $780,,
600 that the land donated will yield
the state sl,5O0,O00 within two years.
The following joint committee was
named to prepare for the Inauguration
of Governor-Elect Lee Cruce: Senate,
Goulding, Thomas, Williams, Nc
Mechan, Newell, Colville and Potter;
house, Barnett, Miller of Muskogee,
Edwards, Rexroat, Shearer and Camp
bell
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
REMARKABLE EXHIBITION
IN vINITA FRIDAY NIGHT

On Friday night of this week, the
Auditorium will give Vinita an enter
tainment of a rare nature in this coun.
try. Captain Bell, who was for twenty
years in the German army and who
is one of the most remarkable phrenol-
ogists of the country, will give an ex-
hibition of fencing and character read
ing. He challenges any six men>to go
on the stage and disarm him of his
sword. Fencing is an art little known
and from the recommendation carried
by Captain Bell that feature of his
performance will be well worth the
price of admission.
The amusing as well as instructive
part of Captain Bells program however
will be his character readings. Cap
tain Bell claims to be able to correct
ly read and tell the health conditions
of any person, and claims he can de-
tect any criminal at distance of sixty
PAGES.
Last evening he gave an exhibition
of his skill in that line at this Office
and his work convinced those present
that his show Friday night will be one
that no one should miss.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
Mrs. Browns Death Reported.

Claremore, Okla, Dec. 14.-Judge
Poe in the district court of Rogers
county, in night session Monday night,
adjourned court until December 19
and dismissed the grand jury until De.
cember 26. This was occasioned by
the absence of Judge Brown, who was
called to Kansas City Sunday night by
the serious illness of his wife The
death of Mrs. Brown has been reported
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
HERBERT DECKS FRIENDS
TREATED TO A SURPRISE

Friends of Herbert Deck, in this city
have just learned of his marriage to
Miss Millie Challice, in Oklahoma City,
on Monday, December 12. Both of the
young people formerly lived here. A
few months ago Mr.. Deck went to
Mangum to take charge of the agency
for the Waters-Pierce Oil company, at
that place. His bride went to Okla
homa City Sunday night and they were
married Monday and went to Mangum
to make their home. The groom is
the son of w. H. Deck, secretary of the
Vinita Commercial Club.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
RENEWED ACTIVITY
AMONG RAILROADS
Rumored That Wichita Falls G. North.
western is to Be Absorbed BY Katy
Build to Oklahoma City.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 14.-Work on
the Denver & Gulf, which was aban-
doned last summer, viii be re-
the ultimate intention being tc i
southeast from Denver across olo-
RADIO, Oklahoma and Texas to Dallas.
The company was chartered in the
three states named, last year, with
H. C. Ulmstead as president. 1t is
understood now that Uamstead has sold
all his interests in the project to a
syndicate that will push the construc-
ton. The route from Denver south
ward to Texahoma, Okla., in the Pan
handle country was completed last
spring and some construction was ac-
complished all along the line The
citizens of Lamar, Col, gave bonus
of 100000 to secure the line.
In connection with the announced
intention of the Fort Smith & West
ern Railway company to seek an en-
trance into Oklahoma City over either
the Frisco or Katy tracks, it is said
a line will be built from Piedmont, in
Canadian county, to Oklahoma City,
thus giving the Fort Smith & West.
ern direct connection with that city
over its own lines. Piedmont is half
way between Guthrie and Ell Reno.
It has been the intention of the Fort
Smith & Western, for two years, to
build southwest from Ell Reno to an
Orient connection in western Okla
homa
The Wichita Falls G. Northwestern,
now building westward into the Texas
Panhandle country from Altus and
Hollis, Okla, is contemplating an ex-
tension also northeast to Oklahoma
City. The company now has a direct
line of $50 miles west from Wichita
Falls, Texas, across Oklahoma and into
the Panhandle country
The survey has been completed from
Coalton into Okmulgee of the proposed
extension of the Missouri. Oklahoma
& Gulf, and the city council of Okmul-
gee has authorized an issue of $25, 900
in bonds for creek improvements that
win be OF material value to the COM
pany in building its line.
The Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf be-
gan regular train service, during the
past week, between Muskogee and
Denison, Texas, only recently COM
pleting the. southern terminus in the
later city. The distance is 212 miles.
A mixed train between Muskogee, Cal
vim and Denison is also being arrang-
ed.
Is the Wichita Falls & Northwest
ern to become portion of the Katy
system? This question arises from
tour of inspection, made over the
former company's lines during the past
week by Col. R. H. Baker, president of
the Texas Central, and A. e. Allen,
president and general manager of the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas.
The state corporation commission
yesterday denied the application of the
citizens of Bennington to compel the
Frisco company to move its depot at
that place.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
New Box Ball ParIors Open.

In less than two weeks after his en-.
tire outfit was destroyed by fire, w E.
Beard is again in business on South
Wilson street. His new box ball alleys
arrived yesterday and the work of
setting them in place was completed
today. The new parlors will be open
ed to the public tonight The con-
fidence shown in the town, by Mr..
Beard is certainly of the kind to be
admired.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
HATTIE lie BLANCE
ACQUITTED OF MURDER
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 14.-Hattie
Leblanc was acquitted today of the
charge of numbering Lawrence E
Glover on November 20, 1910. Con
tinuing his charge to the jury this
morning, Judge Bond said: you will
be safer to err in acquitting than tc
err in convicting."
When the charge ended the clerk cl
the court turned to the diminutivs
prisoner and said: Hattie yoa nov
have an opportunity to say anything
you DESIRE"
Pale and frightened, the girl arose
crossed her arms on her breast ant
said in fant tremulous voice, the
jury could scarcely hear, Il did no
do it; want to go home with father.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14

States at The Hague tribunal Presi-
dent Taft has consented to be honary
president. In the formal trust deeds,
presented to the trustees. Carnegie
says; q have transferred to you ten
million dollars. the revenue of which
is to be administered toward the aboli-
tion of international war, the foulest
blot on our civilization. Although we
no longer eat our fellow men nor sach
cities, killing their inhabitants We still
kill each other in war lige barbarians.
Only wild beasts are excusable for do
ing this in the twentieth century of
the Christian era"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
DETECTIVES DECLARE THEY
Will YET FIND MURDERER
BY Associated Press.


Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. IA. = Sam
Bailey, Ike Whitsett and John Feagle
who were arrested in connection with
the Bernhardt murders, were question
ed this morning by the police and all
denied any connection with the crime.
Whitsett was released.
Another arrest is expected within
twenty four hours. I'VE haven't the
right man yet" said Inspector Boyle
of the Kansas City detective depart,
ment, today. Il believe the murderer
was man who left the employe OF
the Bernhard farm about November
1st. We have strong evidence and ar,
| on his trail
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
May Settle Strike.
BY Associated Press.

st. Louis. Mo. Dec. l4.-James
o'Connell, president of the Machinists'
Union, arrived today to participate in
the conference with the Missouri Pa
cific officials. late this afternoon, look
ing to settlement of the strike on the
company's lines.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
CARNEGIE TRANSFERS TEN
MILLION TO PEACE FUND
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Washington, D. c., Dec 14-Andrew
Carnegie today transferred to the
board of trustees, ten million dollars,
in five per cent first mortgage bonds,
the revenue of which is to be used to
hasten the abolition of international
war and establish lasting world peace.
The trustees organized by choosing as
president, Senator Elihu Root and per-
manent representative of the United
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Oklahoma. City, Okla, Dec. a.
Senator Roddie introduced a resolu-
ton this morning in the senate pro-
viding that the capitol building be To-
Gated on the site offered by l. NJ. Put
nam, who submitted a bond of $780,.
900. By this proposition the state is
offered sixteen hundred acres with a
promise of building to cost $l,500, ,000
to be erected free of cost to the state
This proposition was sent to the cap,
itol committee with instructions that
they report this afternoon
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14
Twenty-six Miners Entombed.

Bluefield, w. Va, Dec 14.-An ex-
plosion of gas in the mine of the Bond
Coal company. in Wise county, vir-
ginia, today, entombed twenty-six
miners.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14

Mrs. G. w. Daniel, who has been
visiting her brother. E. N. Rateliff left
for Fort Worth last night.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-14

S. G. Wollums, of Kellerton, Ia, was
here today looking over the land sit
uation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-25
A PROGRESSIVE RTY.

Through the choice of such able and
progressive men as A. J. SchmitZ for
Governor and Burt Williams for .. S.
Senator the Democrats of Wisconsin
may come to their own. The Demo
cratic party has met many defeats, but
the recuperative powers of Democracy
are truly wonderful. The party will
never die so long as it is true to it's Old
time declaration of equal right for all
and special privileges for none.
The Republican party is divided
against itself because the Tory wing
of that party stands for special priv
leges for the few, regardless of the
rights of the many.
1t is no reproach to the Progressives
of the Republican party to say that
they are advocating principles and
measures vainly contended for by
Democrats in the past. There were
Tories within the Democratic party
then, as there are Tories in both
parties today, else the victory for the
many would not have been so long
delayed.
Progressive Republicans are now
engaged in hopeless fight with those
Of their own party who stand for
special interests, and we believe that
they will yet turn to the Democratic
party as the only hope for the triumph
of the principles for which they are
contending.
Democracy's opportunity is at hand.
Let wisdom be learned from the les
sons of the past. Let none but those
who stand for true Democracy be put
on guard. The party that is to gain
independent voters must be truly pro-
gressive, with an eye single for princi-
piles and measures which make for good
government. If the Democratic party
governs itself accordingly it will draw
Progressives Of all party unto it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-25
A Solomon like Decision.

A Rhode Island justice was called
upon to determine the ownership Of a
brood Of turkeys. The flock, consist
ing Of fifteen young ones, was moth
cred by two hens, white one and a
bronze, and had been running for
quite a time over two adjoining farms.
The owner of the white hen declared
that the turkeys were his, while the
man who owned the bronze hen assert
ed just as positively that they belong
ed to him. The justice was puzzled. At
last witness came forward who swore
that he had seen a dog chase the
flock; that at the dogs approach the
young birds few up into a tree and
the bronze hen took to the woods,
but the white hen turned and gave
battle to the dog. The justice there
upon decided that the owner of the
white hen was also the rightful own
er of the brood Of young turkeys
New York Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-25
The Primaries.

Democrats who desire the preserva-
ton of their party must exhibit genu-
inc interest at the primaries September
6. Party candidates must receive 20
per cent. of the vote cast for governor
at the last general election or the organ
ization practically becomes non est. Of
course a democrat may run independent
ly even in the absence of the percentage
requirement, but he cannot derive the
important advantage incident to the ap-
pearance of his name in the column
designated democratic. 1t has been well
said that the "good of the common
wealth demands a strong minority party
in this state or any state. Good citizen
ship, as we'll as party loyalty, demands
that democrats stay in their own prim-
aries on September 9Th. Madison
Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-25
Imaoinary Pains.

Don't laugh at hysterical people with
their imaginary pains, says a physi-
clan. A "delusion" is reality to the
sufferer When one believes one has a
pain one has the pain. ALI pain is In
the brain, and to believe one has it is
to have it. 1t matters not a whit
whether the message is sent by ones
toe that some kind friend is treading
on or whether it is sent from one part
Of the brain to another-New York
Tribune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-25
JONESDALE.

Miss Laura Reeves of Grand Rapids,
this state, arrived here Thursday for a
visit at VIM. Reeves.
James Crossen left here Tuesday for
Oregon, Wis, for a visit with his
brother.
Mary and Madge Burns visited at
Dodgeville over Sunday.
Rose and Jane Laverty called on
friends here Monday.
Mrs. VIM. F. Kramer of Linden is
visiting with relatives here.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Nick. Scherer,
Wednesday, Aug. II, daughter.
John, Mary, Elizabeth and Josephine
Dellas and Mary and Frank Weier spent
Sunday at John Legs.
Henrietta and Hildia Gratz, who have
been visiting here, left for a visit with
relatives at Blanchardville, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Magraham and daugh-
ter Norma of Yellowstone visited at
Olaf Wilburg's over Sunday.
Frank Van Matre and Erwin Shackley
are putting in an acetelyne light plant
at Ridgeway this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Matre of Freeport
visited their son Frank here a few DAYS
last week.
Pardy Reyes spent Sunday with his
parents at Ridgeway.
Mrs. James E. Harris and daughter
Lucille visited at Richard Jackson's on
Thursday and Friday
Mrs. Gust Larson and son Emmett
left here Wednesday for Madison.
Mrs. Frank Burke and son Francis
returned to their home in Dogeville,
Saturday.
Henrietta and Hildia Gratz and Nor
ma Magraham were entertained by
Mary and Elizabeth Ley ON Saturday
evening.
Olaf Wilburg was a Blanchardville
caller Thursday.
A large crowd from here attended the
First and Best Fair at Mineral Point
last week
Dan Jones had horse struck by
lightning Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Smith died very suddenly
Sunday afternoon at the home of her
daughter Mrs. D. F. Murphy of stroke
of apoplexy. The remains will be tax
en- to Calumet, Michigan, for burial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-25
Vote Right.


The Daily Independent, of Chippewa
Falls, makes bulls eye now and then,
and it certainly hits the mark when it
says:
The Democratic ticket is now made
up, and the men who have filed their
nomination papers are all true Dem
ocrats of excellent standing at home.
But this will not place their names
upon the ballot. They must receive 20
per cent. of the votes cast by their
party at the previous election or their
names cannot 60 on the ballot in No
vember. This is new law and hun
dreds of voters are not aware OF it.
1t, therefore, beehooves democrats
everywhere to spread information as
far as possible regarding this law and
to hustle like beavers to get the vote at
the primaries. Democrats must not
vote for anyone on the republican
ticket if they expect to vote for anyone
on their own. There is no splitting of
ballots in the primaries. There ought
not to be. Democratic principles are
coming to the front everywhere. Their
adherents are the standard bearers in
the progressive march. Any other
factions holding the same views are
converts. We want their support but
not their leadership.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-25
Daniel Benson

died in the town of Willow Springs,
Thursday, August IS, 1910; aged seven
ty two years and six months.
He was buried Sunday the 21st, when
the remains were taken from his late
residence to Mineral Point and services
held at the Episcopal church, Rev. M.
Chase officiating; after which the body
was laid to rest in beautiful Graceland
cemetery.
The decedent leaves wife and five
sons and two daughters, namely:
William, Charles, Daniel, Richard,
Alvin, Lucy and Eta, all of whom live
near the old home, with the exception
of Charles who on account of his health
has to reside in the west and could not
be present. The funeral was one of the
largest ever seen in Willow Springs,
showing the respect and esteem in
which he was held by his many friends
and neighbors in the community in
which he lived. Dan, as he was famil-
iarly known, was one of the most gen
ial and whole soul men. It had been
known for some time that his general
good health had been failing and every
care that a loving wife and family
could give was done for him, there be-
ing no wish left ungratifed, and he pa
tiently waited the call to that home on
high where sickness or sorrow never
enter. May he rest in peace and may
the merciful God comfort the bereaved
wife in her affection. May she put her
trust in Him who doeth all things we'll
and patiently wait the Masters's call
till she too shall be summoned home to
join the loved one gone before. May
she comfort the children who have lost
kind father, and may their lives be
such that they may be ready at any
time when the master calls them to
join the loved one gone before.
CARD OF THANKS.
Mrs. Kate Benson and family wish
to return thanks to their many friends
and neighbQs who were so kind to them
in their recent bereavement, and for
the many beautiful floral offerings.
May their SORROWS be few and pleasures
many is our wish.
MRS. KATE BENSON AND FAMILY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-25
WALDWICK.

Mrs. Crawford from Iowa and Miss
Mary Burgess spent few days at Geo.
Godfrey's last week.
Cora Freeman, who has been visiting
here all summer, returned to her home
at Chicago, Friday.
A large crowd from here attended the
Mineral Point fair.
Thomas Kinsman of Platteville visited
here few days with relatives.
VIM. Buckingham, who has been
working at Blanchardville returned
home Wednesday.
Miss Nina Reynolds, who has had an
extended visit with her sister at Free
port, returned home last Monday accom-
panied by her little niece Catherine
Babcock.
John Harker left Tuesday for visit
in Iowa, Nebraska and Dakota.
Miss Florence erase is staying with
Mrs. Harker during Mr.. Harker's alb
sence.
Chad Harker went to Chicago with a
car load of stock Tuesday.
Miss Mamie Skews and VIM. Skews
spent Thursday and Friday at Mineral
Point.
Remember the field day at Waldwick,
August 80. Dinner will be served on
the ground.
A large number from here attended
the picnic at Fayette Friday.
Delos Kinsman of Whitewater is Wis
iting here few days.
Misses Margie Cockings and Lula
Buckingham and Carl Cockiugs and
Willie Harris attended the party al
MsIlhattan's Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Tom Jackson from Iowa is visit
ing here with friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-25
AN ASTOR DEAL.
The Only limo That Old John Jacob
Sold Real Estate.

The Only limo That Old John Jacob
Sold Real Estate.
zone Of the most stringent real es-
tate rules of the Astor family Is never
SELL and only one sale is recorded in
the entire life of old John Jacob AS
tor" said Niles F. Watkins, real es-
tate broker of New York. 'In 1880
Aston tore down his house in Broad
way, cleared the whole block from
Vesey to Barclay street and built the
huge Quincy granite hotel known as
the Astor House. which was one Of
the first notable landmarks in New
York and also one Of the best paying
pieces Of property.
"a few days after it was finished the
old gentleman and his eldest son, VIII
liam, were walking through City Hall
park, where the postoffice now stands,
and stopped moment to admire the
building, the finest hotel in America at
that time.
"'Pop. that's mighty fine building
said William. 4 wish to gracious it
was mine
"'SoT answered the father. Well,
Billy, give me 81 and you can have It.
"Out came the dollar-a big silver
dollar that is cherished by the family
to this day-and within an hour the
deed Of the property was made out and
recorded. This was old Mr.. Astor's
only sale Of real estate in his ife."-
Washington Herald.