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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08
Bishop srooks,s Visitation.
wATsILA

Bishop Brooke preached an inter
esting and instructive sermon last
night At St Johns His subject was
Christ our Passover Two persons
were confirmed Miss Bernetta j.
Younger and Mr.. Frederick Henry
Herbst Announcement was made 81
the early transfer OF the priest in
charge, Father Reedy, to a western
field His work was heartily com
mended as vas also that OF Mr. S. Fl.
Glassmire and The bishop expressed
his sense Of loss In the going away Of
the priest
Services VIII continue as at present.
until further notice. Mr. Glassmire
next Sunday, and Father Reedy Che
Sunday following
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08
WASHINGTON NOTES.
RspubIIean EaetIons pIvIas

The Mcclure faction Is making pre-
paratlons 20 support the state chair.
man, Jim Harris for governor. The
other most prominent faction, the
Flynn-Cade faction, Is concentrating
its support and influence 70 John
Fields, Of Oklahoma City. These two
factions are about equal IN strength
and there promises to be a good horse
race for the republican nomination FOR
governor.
Senator Gore Gets Favorable Report
Senator Gore has succeeded In get.
ting a favorable report on his bin FOR
tho division Of the state into court
districts This viii be Of lnestimable
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

There should be no good reason why
Craig county will not elect the demo-
cratic ticket again this year. With a
clear majority OF several hundred and
a good record of past achievements
there should be little difficulty in car
rying It. But a thorough organlza-
tion must be effected and maintain
ed In short the party must be
democracy.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

The lax business methods that al
ways prevail In cities governed by
politicians is no exception IN Vinlta.
The only relief seems 10 be In adopt.
ing the commission form of govern.
ment. This form has proved success.
ful in Enid and Tulsa and would prove
equally successful In Vinita for It is
only reasonable to believe that a
commissioners who has nothing 10 do
but look after the affairs of a par
ucular department Of the city govern.
ment can better manage that depart.
ment than man who has other bust.
ness Of more Importance to him. and
who feels that he must take no chances
that might lnjure him politically. The
agitation for commission form Is on
IN Vinita aud viii be continued until
a charter is adopted.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

After one year OF rather spectacular
rule the republican party in vinita
finds itself discredited and repudiated.
Politics entered into the mlnutest de.
tails Of the administration and a
quietus was put upon nearly every
form OF public improvement and the
impetus given the growth of the city
by the former administration was sad
" hindered. Mayor Riders handy
casting vote Will no longer count for
as much as it has since his incum.
bency In Office The democrats are
once more IN undisputed control and
are willing to assume the responsible.
ity
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08
A HUGE FARCE.

Prohibition in Oklahoma Is the
rankest farce that ever cursed a state
and the most stupendous piece OF
legislative folly that ever found It's
vsy inside the covers OF the statute
books OF a commonwealth Prohibit
tion! When there are thousands of
bootleggers travelling up and down
the country; prohibition. when the
streets Of every town In the state
smell Of whiskey; prohibition. when
the costs Of enforcement is beggaring
the counties and the state; prohibition
when drunkards reel from door
door and taint the atmosphere with
their whiskey.alcoholic breath.
And this is what the Bnlups booze
law amounts TO in this state. A sump.
tuary law, mixed with the most ques-
tlonable politics; a police regulation
that Is the laughing stock OF the
state; a mixture of demagogic dog.
matte and pious puerilities, a eombin-
alton OF political piracy and religious
a mixture OF all that
IS doubtful In sumptuary restraint and
lll that is fantioal In religious feryor.
L Is Belial smirking at virture and
virtue flirting with the devil Il IS
he ne plus ultra Of hidden hellish- I
less and the climax OF public diabol.
SIN, Prohibition in Oklahoma. Ye
iods. what a farce,-Gulicks Review
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

One of the prime reasons why Vim.
ita has steady substantial growth
these days may be found in the fact
that the country is rapidly developing
There was a time when most Okla
homa towns were far ahead Of the
country in the way OF development.
but now the tide has evidently turned
and we may confidently look for a
steady substantial growth both In
town and country A we'll developed
farming community Is indispensable to
the growth of towns.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08
unIvsrsIly RIae Team oraanI1sd.


4 university Of Oklahoma rife team
has been organized and viii eudeayor
TO affiliate with the intercollegiate
rife teams Of the United States some
OF the members Of the organization
were on the state rife team Lleuten-
ant NJ p. Riley is president OF the
team. 4 model range has been es.
tablished one mile south Of the uni
versity Il affords all the firing points
up to one thousand yards. The team
has al Of the latest regulation targets.
the latest model 30 saliber Springfield
rifle and all other necessary equip
nent for a first class rife range.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08
H. J. swARTs

! hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for reelection to the Off, OF
sheriff OF Craig County, Oklahoma,
for the term Of 1912 Subject TO the
action Of the Democratic Primary to
be held August 1910. Thankful for
the support received heretofore, hope
By conscientious effort to merit the
same again II e. RIDENHOUR.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

There Is a world Of difference in
the movement OF the man who is going
some where and the one who is
just lettering See the smart step Of
the man or woman on the street who
Is going to do something-going some
where on business. There IS a ser.
mon In this thought II properly de-
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

hereby announce that / am can.
dldate for the nomination. on the
avmocrauc ticket, to the Office Of
ssvnty Judge OF Craig county. to sue.
0eed myself, subject to the action Of
the democratic primary election and
ark the support OF all who are salts.
hed With my past record In said oflee.
THE0 ID, b FREAR.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

What the progressive people OF Vim.
tia want and are going to have Is de.
cent government without the stamp Of
partisanship.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

John Swain has been elected can
noneer when the Spanish gun is re-
ceiyed. John will furnish the noise
for all Fourth OF July celebrations
and other occasions and we will vouch
for Il being well done.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Herewith beg TO announce myself
ss candidate for the ONCE OF Regis
W Of Deeds Of Craig County. Okla.
Aema. Subject to the action Of the
p~nsocratic Primary 20 be held
AVEsst 1910 f. N. WILLIAMSON.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

There is certainly great need for
an election law for this state that is
not so complicated and unwieldy as
TO practically nullify itself. There
are comparatively few persons entire.
ly familiar with our present election
laws.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Any political party that tries to stop
or even check the progress Of vinita
will get II in the neck. The working
men Of Vlnita have spoken.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

There is a large amount of street
work that needs TO be done in this
city without delay. Such work can.
not be left undone for lack Of funds
or for any other reason without de.ri.
ment to the best interests OF the peo-
pie.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08
Aprn lat 10f0.

ApFH IHt. IHIU.
beg to announce that / am a can
didate FOR the Office Of County Judge
of Craig County. Oklahoma, subject
to the action Of the Democratic Pr.
mary, at It's August election. The
people know what stand for.
i. M. SMITH
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08
s + PARKS.

I hereby announce myself for re-
election to the Office Of County Clerk
Of Craig county, subject to the result
OF the democratic primary r. F. NIX
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

value to the people OF the state. Al
they win not be compelled to traye.
around over the state to the different
courts at enormous expense.
standpatters are Terrified.
The repEdiation Of the Payne.Ald
rich high cost OF living" tariff bin in
the recent election IN the 14th Mas.
sachusetts district, the former strong
hold OF high protection, has put the
republicans on the defensive. The elee.
tion OF Eugene N. Foss, a democrat
was a great surprise to them, and
plainly indicates the drift OF public
sentiment against the high tariff dou.
BILE deali& Of the republicans.
standpatters Still Standing Pat.
In the face OF the moral and DO.
litical triumph OF Mr.. Foss in Massa.
chusetts, the entire republican repre-.
sentation in congress voted down a
resolution offered by Mr. Fitzgerld, a
democrat, moving to repeal this pet
measure OF the trusts. The democrats
voted as one man in favor of repeal.
ing the high cost OF living tariff" law
Taft a Hot Dinner Artist.
A large manufacturer In Massa-
chusetts has offered to wager $4,000
that the next president will be a dem.
ocrat. He says the people are getting
tired OF having their president chas.
Ing around over the country making
after dinner speeches at the expense
Of the country. He calls Taft "a hot
Inner artist"
cannon's Cunning chlcanery.
The recent fight in the house re-
ulted in naught for the country. Can.
ION dictated the membership OF the
ules committee. and they all stand
eady and willing to do his bidding
'annonism still reignA supreme in the
ouse. Ii
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

The steam roller will pass over any
man who is rash enough to get in the
way OF progress in Vinita.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

All ladies who wish TO d.
time, flowers or shrubs to bel
South Park please notify IT,
tendents. Mesdames ]. r. =
Thompson, Geo. Kapp and
liams.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

There is sense of real American
pride In the announcement that Col
Roosevelt did not care to kiss the toe
Of the Pope Of Rome
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

] hereby announce myself a eandl.
sate for the Office Of clerk OF the dis
tT1et court Of Craig county subject to
tie democratic primary.
D. b. STUTsMAN.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Col Roosevelt Is proving conclusive.
" that be Is big enough sor Europe
or any other old place.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

With the primaries but four months
on state politics will now begin to
bubble
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

I solicit the support Of the demo
eracy q Craig County for the nomina-
ton to the ONCE Of County Judge in
the August Primary. | stand for low
taxes and law enforcement
. l. nApUg
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Old Etna may have to retire when
Bill Murray gets warmed up in the
campaign
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Now Il Is entirely possible to sell
the school bonds It has not been
heretofore
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

The family that hasn't a good gar.
den this season ought to be sent 70
the work house.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Why are all the republican papers
rejoicing at the return Of the railroads
60 the three cent fare?
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

The Civic Club must not neglect to
appoint cleanup day.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

An anxious world is waiting for Bal.
linger to sue Golfers
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

! beg to announce myself as a candl.
aSte fer the nomination Of the Office
II County Attorney. on the Democratic
si0aEet, subject 10 the action OF the
DOmocratic primary. to be held August
ths End. 1910
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

a few people cannot realize that
Vinita fully intends to sell those school
bonds and have that high school build.
ing
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Henry Robbins Of the McAlestor
News-capital Is perplexed over the
question OF how a plumber can ever
become a bankrupt.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

We are only a little more than one
month from the tail of Halley's comet.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Wanted ~ An interpreter for the
election laws of Oklahoma.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Don't forget to plant those trees
untn It is too late.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Tuesdays election may be said to
be a victory for the insurgents.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

Vinita has reached a point al last
when Il is not safe for any man 10
stand IN the way Of her progress
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-04-08

the climax Of public diabollsm. Pro-
hibition in Oklahoma Ye Gods, what
a farcel-Gulick's Review.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10
BY gibson GARDNER.
(By United Press Leased Wire)

BERLIN, May 10.-Theodore
Roosevelt reached Berlin today 80
minutes ahead of the kaiser's gor-
geous imperial guard. When the
escort of honor reached the station
the Roosevelt party had already
taken taXicabs for the American
embassy.
The kaiser was angry at the
Baron Won Scoen, minister of for
eign affairs. because of the mis-
carriage of the reception plans. The
result was that an enthusiastic but
somewhat subdued crowd welcomed
Colonel Roosevelt to the German
capital.
Roosevelt's special train arrived
on time, after it had been reported
so minutes late. 1t was for this rea-
son that the imperial guards We're
delayed in reaching the station.
The virtual retirement of the
kaiser in mourning for his uncle,
the demised king of England. the
formal public meeting of the kaiser
of America" and the Roosevelt of
Europe" was foregone.
In accordance with the new plans
for the visit here. Roosevelt and
the kaiser will meet only a few
times, and all the meetings will be
formal
The former president and the
German ruler met today for the
first time. Roosevelt lunched at the
Potsdam palace. The kaiser's re-
CeDtiOn WAS very cordial
Roosevelt was allowed to see the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10
NO EXCUSE FOR
: HOBO "BACH'

and philosophy Is contained In
somc of the communications from
bachelor maids and bachelors In
today's mail.
SHE is WILLING.
II the hobo bachelor who wrote
the article In your paper would
like TO meet lady who can cook
and keep house and make him
happy he can find one who is sin
gle. not from choice, but circum-
stance, and one who would appre-
ciatc a good home, by answering
this In your paper" writes a wom'
an of hungry heart who signs her
self "a Subscriber"
ONE WHO is CURIOUS.
AnA here is another. who writes:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10
CLEVER WORK
BY SALOON MEN

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash,
May 10.-Friday Harbor is vot-
ing today on local option. II
the town votes wet" it will not
be the fault Of Reverend Billy
Sunday. Yesterday, Sunday
and a party Of so from Bel
linsham arrived on the steamer
islander, chartered for the
trip, to find every saloon In the
town locked up and barred and
the proprietors, employees and
friends on a picnic at Waldo
Island. As a result the evan
selist found rather a deserted
village.
Before going, the saloon men
scattered handbills announcing
that they desired all voters to
have clear heads and to be un-
prejudiced In receiving SUM-
days message against the sa-
looms, so they closed for the
day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10
MAI mis-
KILLED

George Parr was almost instantly
killed and S. r. Freeman, a fellow
workman, injured beneath a falling
timber at the scene of construction,
south end of the Monroe street
bridge, about II o'clock today.
PARIS head was crushed like an
eggshell and he lived but few
minutes after Steward Dare of the
city emergency hospital arrived on
the scene. Freeman's injury is OF
a minor nature.
The timber fell from the top OF
concrete work about 40 feet above
the two men and it struck with it's
entire weight across PARIS head.
Mr.. Parr lived near Hillyard,
where he is survived by wife and
family.
Freeman Is single man, who
has been rooming at 907 IL Second
avenue. Steward Dare was COM
PEELED to administer the first aid
to the injured, on foot. the partlo
wagon having been out Of the po-
lice station at the time of the acci-
dent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10
WOMAN MAYRUN
FOR CONGRESS

(By United Press LeaIsd Wire)
WAsHINGToN,May 1o.-"lf
necessary, | will return to Port.
land and run for congress my
self. There Is nothing In the
constitution to forbid. Under
any conditions, | will stay with
this fight for justice until l
win" said Mrs. James N. SUIT
ton Of Portland, Ore, today.
Mrs. Sutton has been here all
winter doing everything within
woman's power to secure a
congressional investigation Of
the death Of Lieutenant Sutton,
her son, already probed twice
by the naval board.
Mrs. sutton formerly lived In
Vancouver, Wash, and she re-
GENTLY got Representative Nc
creedie to introduce a resolu.
ton calling for an investigation.
The resolution Is now with a
committee.
Mrs. Sutton 10 thoroughly in
earnest in her threat to run for
congress.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10

CHICAGO, May 10.-When. Miss
Marion Wilmeroth, the pretty
daughter of Charles w. WilmerOth,
retired capitalist of Medford, Ore,
and worth several millions in her
own right, went through the big
shops of the Illinois Central railway
at Burnsides, ILL.,, year or so ago,
she saw at one of the forges a man
Just an ordinary workman, de-
clared her society friends, who ac-
companied her. but Miss Wilmeroth
paused in admiration of the athletic
figure--and passed on.
The young workman was William
Boisserain Jr., son of a wealthy
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10
OVER $1,000 FOUND
in MANS HOME

(By United Press Leased Wire)
CORVALLIS, Ore, May TO-
Over $1,000 has been found in
the home Of Perry Zumwalt, a
lonely bachelor, who died here
several weeks ago.
When the miser died he had
80 cents on his person. A hasty
search Of his premises at the
time Of his death failed to re-
veal money or papers. While
the appraisers Of the property
Wer at work they found 1915 in
gold and $100 check.
Tho money was scattered
about in several different hid
Ing places, the largest amount
in any one place being $24o.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10
In JAIL.


Louis D. Glider, policeman,
charged with attempting to
drive states witnesses out Of
the country, arrested last night
on warrant Issued by Prose.
cutor Pugh.
Mrs. Nellie Pearce. proprietor
Of the lodging house over the
Minneapolis bar, charged with
criminal abortion on Rose
Elliott.
Rose Elliott, the girl In the
case, held as a states witness.
STILL WANTED.
Mrs. Mary kelsch, age 81, 819
Hogan street, wanted for GRIM
inal abortion.
Mrs. Gladys Britton, room
mate Of Mrs. Pearce, wanted as
a states witness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10
FRISCO PICKS UP WIRE.
LESS FROM PORTO
RICO
(By United Press Leased Wire.j

(By United Press Leased Wire
SAN FRANCISCO. May 10.
A spark of the wireless leap
ing through the air from the
navy wireless station at San
Juan, Porto Rico, was heard by
the operator at the HiIlcrest
station, seven miles south of
here, late yesterday, and new
aerial record was established.
Operators at Tatoosh, Table
Bluff and other stations along
the coast today are endeavor-
ing to pick up the an. A. w."
call from San Juan. The possi-
biIity of their success depends
largely on atmospheric condi-
tions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10

There is a strong probability that
a grand Jury will be called to take
up the investigation of tho police
department.
I Last night a communication from
the superior judges Of Spokane
county was read at the Central La.
Dor council, stating that Judge Hin.
kIe had been delegated to hear the
facts as to the police In the posses
sion of the labor forces, and that II
the facts so held wero sufficient a
grand jury would be called.
The Central Labor council then
referred the whole matter of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10
LABOR To SHOW Up
POLICE CONDITIONS

investigation of the police depart
ment to the committee of l5 with
full power to act.
Tonight at s o'clock this commi-
tee will meet In the Central Labor
hall to discuss the next step in the
case and see what will be done in
tho matter in lining up the evil
dence to be placed before Judge
Hinkle.
The labor people and others that
have been looking into police con
ditlons think they have the mate
rial to convince Judge Hinkle and
will prepare to lay their case be-
fore him,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10

Gould you possibly give me the
name OF the man that wrote the
article Not Bachelor From
Choice and signs himself A
Daily Reader? would like to
know II he Is as game as he pre-
tends to be. Curiosity is getting
the best of 1ne little girl that pos
sesscS few OF the qualities that
he requires to make him happy"
Signed r."
STILL SOME MORE.
Still another young lady suggests
that Mr.. Bachelor Hobo might call
on a certain address and find one
who may be Interested In his case" ."
Continued on Page Eleven.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-10
VACATION FOR PRESIDENT
JORDAN.
NV United Press Leased Wire

(By United Press Leased Wire)
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal,
May l0.--At the close OF the pres
eht semester President David
Starr Jordan win leaye for a vaca'
ton OF nine months in Europe, the
first extended vacation he has had
in. 80 years. He will devote part
of the time to recreation and part
In the interest of the national ZOO
logical congress and the interna
tional school OF peace.