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ASSUMES new POST
Lieut.. Col. Langfitt in Charge
of Water Supply.
WELL KNOWN IN CAPITAL
Periods of Service Here Have Given
Him Wide Acquaintance
in City.

Lieut.. Col. William c. Langftt, Corps
of Engineers. now in command of the
Engineer School at Washington barracks,
has been ordered to relieve Capt. War
rem T. Hannum, Corps of Engineers, of
charge of the District water supply sys-
tenn and the improvement of the Potomac
river.
Capt. Hannum will remain on duty as
his assistant. The change takes effect
May 49,
Maj. William J. Barden, Corps of En-
gineers, will then assume command of
the Engineer School at Washington bar
racks.
A Native of Virginia.
Lieut. Col. Langfitt is we'll known to the
residents of this city through his long
service here. He was born in Virginia in
August, 1860, but was appointed to the
army from Ohio. He was graduated
number two in the class Of 1888 at the
United States Military Academy and was
appointed second lieutenant Of engineers.
After two years service with the engi-
nee" battalion at Willets Point, n. Y.
he was placed in charge of river and har-
Dor works in the Department of the Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
GARFIELD ON THE ISSUES.
Former Cabinet Officer Says We Face
Dangerous Conditions.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 22-In q
speech before the Grant Club last night
James r. Garfield Of Ohio, formerly Sec
rotary Of the Interior, declared that the
fight on the tariff question had only be-
gun. criticised the stand patters and urged
a vigorous fight for conservation On po-
litical conditions he said:
I'VE are now facing political conditions
that are more dangerous than any since
the civil war. We are now in the position
that the country was In then We are
confronted by conditions that we do not
understand. The wealth Of the country
has grown with tremendous speed, and
without attempting to control 1t we have
brought about much evil in industrial life
The fight in the approaching campaign in
wolves the recognition of special inter-
ests, or the interests of the public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
JEFFRIES A PROPHET.
Elk Champion Says He Is Going tt
Be Faster Than Ever.

BEN LOMOND, Cal. April 22.-Jim
Jeffries has come out with a prediction
regarding his forthcoming battle with
Jack Johnson.
81 am going to be faster in this fight,
he declared yesterday. than in any other
fight I have had In the ring" He seems
SO confident of his ability to whip John
son that his trainers are trying to dis
abuse him of any low estimate he may
entertain OF the black mans pugilistic
prowess. Jeffries says Johnson's golden
smile won't bother him.
Farmer Burns Is more than pleased
with the way the big fellow has come
along in his training. Burns foretells
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
ROGERS LEFT $50, 000. 900.
Standard Oil Magnate Had Been Ac
credited With $1OO,OOO,OO0.

NEW YORK, April a2.-Instead of the
fortune of S1OO.OOO,OOO popularity accredit-
ed to H. H. Rogers. the former vice presi-
dent of the Standard Oil Company, left
an estate valued by his executors at less
than $36OOOO0O on which a preliminary
inheritance tax has been paid, according
to the New York World. BY making this
payment the executors are entitled to a
discount of five per cent.
The estimate and report on the estate
were filed. ii is stated, on November 10
last, but no inkling Of the fact has here
tofore been made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
Mi=O=na
Drives Distress from Upset
StOmaChS in Five Minutes

Mona stomach tablets not only in H.
gestion, but build up the entire system and
make the weak and frail strong and vigorous
They cause the glow OF health to appear In
the cheeks and make the eyes bright and spark
ling. They chase out bad blood and cause
pimples aud saIow skin to disappear.
Mi-o-na stomach tablets are such wonderful
stomach invigorators and upbuilders that they
are cold under an agreement to return your
money If they do not cure indigestion any
other trouble arising from an upset stomach
such as biousness. dizziness. sick headache, loss
Of appetite lamentations, nervousness, sleep
lessness. nightmare, ETC.
II had stomach trouble; weak, bloodless
and depressed, but MONA built up my health
and made me strong" Mrs. ]. Newton, Belle.
vue, Mich.
Mi-o-na costs only so cents large box at
druggists everywhere. and at Henry Esans's
1006 II ct. NV. ..S-
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Personal to River Men.

6. P. Lohr, manager for Johnson &
Wimsatt. lumber dealers, has returned
from trip to Calverton. Va. where he
went to inspect timber belonging to his
firm.
Capt. A. J. Taylor, managing owner
OF the Taylor fleet Of tugs. has been
at Alexandria for several days. super
intending repairs to his tug Camilla at
the Alexandria shipyard.
William A. Moore, chief engineer of
Potomac steamboats,, has returned from
Baltimore, where he went to attend the
funeral Of Mr.. GoldsborO. an engineer
in the coast survey service, and who
was formerly employed on steamers
running ON the Potomac.
James WEIGH has been appointed
bookkeeper in the tugboat Office Of A.
J. Taylor & Bro, on the river front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
Wage Arbitrators Cannot Agree.

The two arbitrators who have been en-
deavoring to adjust the differences be-
tween the Southern railway and its tele-
graph operators held session yesterday
in this city. Upon its conclusion they no.
titled Judge Knapp, chairman of the in
terstate commerce commission, that they
had not only failed to agree. but there
was no prospect of an agreement. In
consequence Judge Knapp and the other
interstate commerce commissioners will
name a third arbitrator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

To the average business of today careful attention
the little niceties Of life is important the
society Such appreciates service railroad
trains which will permit him give this attention his per-
sonal habits.
The limited of the Pennsylvania Railroad offer all
the appointments of the best homes hotels and clubs In ad
diton bathrooms and barber shops with valet service
careful obtain manicure service the hands of
pert operators which available hours during
the trip
This service, which is available to both and women,
is welcome addition the other special the
ds-stenographers electric lights libraries of tera
ture periodicals. comfortable sleeping accommodations and
the best dining service in the world
The pennsylvania Special The Pennsylvania Limited"
The "a4Hour ST. Louis" The Hour New Yorker the
est Louis Limited each offer these special features combined
with running schedule best adapted to time and speed
to all classes of travellers
Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania Railroad will be glad
to furnish time tables tickets Pullman reservations and full
information to intending passengers. .L
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Ecuador's Reply Unsatisfactory.

LIMA. Peru. April 22.-The Peruvian
government has received an extract OF,
the reply Of Ecuador to Peru's counter
proposal relating to settlement Of the
dispute between the two countries. This
reply Is not considered satisfactory and
fears are entertained that the negotia-
tons will FAIL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
Vetoed Sunday Base Ball.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. April 22.-Gov. Har-
mon yesterday vetoed the Anderson Sun
day base ball bill on the ground that it is
unconstitutional. The bill provided that
villages and cities shall have the right to
vote on the question of base ball on Sum
day. The governor favored the bill, but
thought that ii is unconstitutional
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

The wedding Thursday evening at
N Sa%fS1sr w. oe Ct Miss Jane on Handy
Natchez. Miss, and Lieut. George Car
gill Pegram, U. s. N, was FASTENED by
orders received for the early departure
waters.
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PUTTING IT UP TO king.
Catcher Must Report Monday or Be
Suspended for e Gear.

CLEVELAND. April 22.-Garry Herr
mann, president of the national commits
sion, last night wired Catcher Johnny
King in Kansas City to report to the
Chicago club by Monday of next week
under penalty of suspension for one year.
Hermann signed to the telegram also
the name of President Lynch of the Ma
tional League, second member of the
commission. Ban Johnson of the Ameri-
can League did not sign. having declined
to have hand in the Killing case
The order followed Lynch's protest
against Kings announced intention to
spend next week on the vaudeville stage
to earn the 500 fine the commission i'm
posed. The order cuts down by one
week the period in which base ball law
permits q player to remain absent from
his team without forfeiting eligibility for
the season.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 22.-John
King, the catcher, said last night when
told of President Herrmanns threat of
suspension:
II will leave for Chicago Saturday
night. and report for duty with the Chi
cago National League team as soon as
arrive there"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22
KAUFMAN DEFEATS 0'BRIEN.
Californian Repeats Former Victory
Over Quaker in Six Rounds.

PTTTSBURG. Pa, April 22.-Jack
O'Brien received another setback last
night when Al Kaufman Of San Fran
cisco defeated him in a hard six-round
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that Jeffries will be dried OUT in about
two weeks. The program then will be.
he says, to have Jeffries spar a good deal
and work up speed and cleverness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-22

corn meal for domestic use. and to avoid
all danger of musty corn, producing pei
lagra
The present decoration is the fourteenth
that Prof. Gore has received. Among
the others are the Legion of Honor Of
France, and the Order of the White Ele-
plant of Siam. Mrs. Gore, who is a
native of Sweden, has been decorated
by two European governments.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
HARRIS PLANNING TO CALL
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

Guthrie. Okla, Aug. 11.--Chairman
james Harris of the republican state
committee is planning big republican
ratification meeting to be held, prob
ably, at Oklahoma City in about two
weeks. All the nominees on the re-
publican state ticket and many other
republicans are expected to be pres
|ent to join in the jollification and to
plan for an active campaign.
Joseph McNeal, nominee for COVER
nor, is arranging to begin an active
speaking campaign within month
He will not challenge Lee Cruce, the
democratic nominee for governor, to
joint debate, as he believes nothing
can be accomplished for either side by
Joint debates, but he probably would
not ignore challenge from Cruce for
a limited number Of debates If the chal-
lenge is made in good faith and on a
fair basis.
Asked If he would meet Governor G..
N. Haskell in Joint debate, if chal-
lenged, McNeal stated that he would
ignore the governor as factor in the
coming campaign, as he is not a can
didate for any office.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
TO FILL VACANCY CAUSED
BY DEATH OF BILL CROSS

Oklahoma City. Okla Aug IL
One OF the duties Of the new demo-
cratic state central committee to be
organized here today is tile selection
of the candidates for state auditor.
Bill Cross, secretary Of state, the sue
cessful candidate for auditor In the
recent primary, having died since bis
It develops upon 4 RARR
nomination. it devolyes upon the COM
mittee to fill the vacancy on the ticket
Leo Meyer, assistant secretary OF
state, Is an applicant for the appoints
ment. as is II. S. Blair Of Wynnewood
ana W F. Gilmer Of Ardmore, whom
Cross defeated State Senator ] s.
Morris Of Hooker. also wants the ap-
pointment.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
FIRES CHARGED TO PETTY
JEAL0US|ES IN BUSINESS

Tuttle, Okla, Aug. 11.-Fire destroy
ed an entire block OF business houses
in the southern portion of the city
early Wednesday morning, causing a
loss estimated at from $4,000 to $751;
600. This is the second big fire OF the
year in Tuttle.
No cause has been found for the fire
but it is believed that the petty jeal-
ousies aroused between the various
business interests Of the city may have
been responsible.
There is north side and sonth
side In Tuttle. Early in the spring the
north side suffered q disastrous fire.
The cause for that fire was never dis
covered.
This mornings blaze was on the
nauth side, and again there is no known
cause.
One man is quoted as being able to
give an explanation. He stated
Wednesday morning that he was So
ing home from a practice session Of
the Tuttle band about / o'clock when
he heard a door softly opened. A man
stepped out, and then the door was
softly closed This was In the block
which was afterwards consumed by
the flames. He turned, but could not
identify the man in the darkness.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
LAW IS VALID IS
VESTS OPINION
Women 20 Not Have to Register
Appropriations Can Not Be Ex-
pended on Trips.

Guthrie, Okla, Aug. 1.-THE fact
that the state election board failed
to have printed and distributed the
arguments on the grandfather clause"
caused some worry in the mind OF the
governor, and he wrote to Attorney
General West Tuesday to inquire If
the election would be invalidated and
what the proper legal procedure would
be.
Replying Attorney General West ex-
pressed the opinion that the election
would be valid in spite of the failure
of the election board to send out the
literature, but suggested that the mat
ter be distributed now. He said he be.
lieved the lend aimed at" would thus
be reached.
A number Of opinions emanated from
the states legal department today
among them one to the effect that the
superintendent Of the Oklahoma State
Home can not legally spend the ap-
preparation for that institution in MAX
ing trips Of investigation into other
states.
In an opinion to Clark Seton, secre-
tory Of the election board at Perry,
the attorney general held that since no
proclamation had yet been issued, he
could not know that the grandfather
clause" had been adopted and was ef-
fectiye. There was special election
at Perry Tuesday, and Seton wanted
to know If the amendment could be en-
forced. In the same letter the attor-
ney general held that the right to vote
at the election was not contingent up
on the payment Of taxes and that it
was not necessary for a woman to reg
lister to vote at a school district cleo
ton.
Mr. West wrote the commissioners
of Muskogee county that the entire
county could, he believed, legally as
sumo the liability for transportation,
guarding and maintenance of state con-
yicts working on Muskogee roads
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WALLEN URGING
MORE ACTIVITY
Commercial Club to Resume Active
Campaign FOR Building Bigger
And Better vlnita.


The hot summer evenings are gone
the weather is pleasant and you will
be comfortable at the Commercial
Club tonight.
The club will start anew on the lnl-
portant work before It tonight. 1t Ii
hoped that not only each member Of
the club. but every citizen OF vinita
viii be present at the meeting tonight
The directors and special manufact-
uring committee Of the club recently
entered into contract for d feed min
manufacturing plant at yinita. The
stock has all been subscribed, but the
club il to install the plant The con
tract will be read tonight and every
body is urged to be there to under
stand It as al will be called upon to
do their part within the next few days
The railroad committee should be there
as they have important work on hand
Two roads, the Usage -Westera and
the Caney road are now under con
struction, Vinita has, q good chance
for both Of them. Let US begin To-
night working to that end
II this small factory IS landed at
Vinita It means others to follow. Are
you interested in Vinita? Do YOU want
her to become city, II 30 be at the
Commercial Club tonight and lets 90
after the good things laid at our door
s. =. WALLEN,
President
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
JUDGE OWEN MADE
KEYNOTE SPEECH
Points With Pride to FuIIfilIment Of
Every Promise Made by the
Democrats.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Oklahoma City, Aug. lin his key
note speech before the democratic
state convention here today Judge
Thomas Fl. Owen. of Muskogee. tenn
porary chairman, fully endorsed the
administration of Governor Haskell
Il use the term administration in
its fullest and most complete sense, !"
he said, and to include every demo
cratic official in this state from Unit
ed States senator to constable. Three
years ago we promised the people that
If they would trust us with the power
of government, we would give them an
honest administration. wise admins
tration and economical administration.
We won that campaign and are point
ing with pride to the fulflllment of
every promise made
Gwen said the republicans had col
lected twenty-one thousand dollars am
nual1y from special privileges and fran
chises and that the democrats have
collected one hundred and seventy
four thousand dollars in four months
of a single year.
He said the democrats have given
the state two-cent passenger fare rate
and the republicans knocked II out.
He said republicans valued the rail.
roads at thirty-one hundred dollars per
mile and the democrats thirty-six hun
dred. He reiterated the democratic
faith In the bank guaranty law and
predicted a victory in November
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
CRAIG COUNTY ELEGATES
OFF FOR OKLAHOMA CITY

The Craig county delegation to the
democratic state convention left here
last night over the Frisco for Tulsa
and went to Oklahoma City over the
Katy from Tulsa. In the delegation
from here were: James s. Dayen.
port, A. NJ. Voyles, L n. Bunch, Jas.
+. Mccullough, f. S. e. Amos, Cary
Caldwell. II. swarts, D. NJ. Mars
and others. The delegation will prob-
ably oppose Any mention of the liquor
question or the capital matter In the
platform.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
DEMOCRATS WILL
MAKE PLATFORM
Thirteen Hundred Delegates Gather at
Oklahoma cIsy--so Far There is
Not a Note Of DIscord.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Aug. IT.
Throughout the state Tuesday at coun-
ty conventions more than 1900 dele
gates were chosen to attend the state
democratic convention, which con-
venes here today. In some of them
resolutions were adopted commencing
the state administration. the fitness Of
Lee Cruce, the nominee for governor,
and coming issues for the platform.
A few delegates arrived here last
night. In about half the counties
members OF the state committee were
chosen Tuesday either in county or
mass conventions IN 1908 members of
the state committee were elected at
the primary, but this year the election
was held under a different law and
only part of the committeeman were
elected.
The policy Of the leaders will be to
make an equal distribution OF honors.
geographically, and between demo-
cratic candidates FOR governor.
1t seems certain that Judge Il H.
Owen Of Muskogee win be temporary
chairman and Senator j Elmer
Thomas Of Lawton permanent chair
man. The resolutions will indorse the
administration Of Governor Haskell
land contain platform upon which the
campaign is to be made,
There is not note Of discord thus
far Although Mr. Cruce has not per-
Isonally received assurance from i. r.
Ross and w. H. Murray that lie Will
lhave their support in the campaign, he
has received assurance from their
friends.
Judge Frank p Cease Of Comanche
county said that he could speak for
Ross and say that Ross Is 4 loyal DEM
loerat and will support and work for
the ticket Murray il here. but made
mo statement as to his attitude.
Mr. Cruee arrived here from Ard
more and It Is probable that confer.
snce between the three men will be-
held this morning.
The platform Will undoubtedly con
ltain no reference to the state capitol
irovement. although there Is rumor
An effort d0uhtIegs will be made bv
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
kaufman-Lansford Fight of.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 1.-THE
Longford-Kaufman fight, scheduled for
tonight, was called off today, Langford
refusing to SO on unless a guarantee
Of seventy five hundred dollars was
given him.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
British ship May Be Lost.

BY Associated Press.
London, England, Aug, I1,-Anxlety
Is felt for Captain SCOTS antartics ex-
pedition ship, Terra Naya' now eleven
days overdue at Cape Town. The yes
sci was last spoken to at Madeira. on
June 27
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
) MAYOR GAYNOR's CONDITION
CONSIDERED ENCOURAGING
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
New York, Aug f1.-Mayor Gay
nor's wounds were dressed at eight
o'clock this morning. The following
bulletin was given out by the physi.
clans shortly before nine: The
wound has been dressed and looks
we'll He converses cheerfully and
the situation is encouraging. No fur
ther official bulletins will be announc-
ed until this afternoon.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
Asks War pepartment Eor Ald.

ilJ 1aAaVNIdINW TTtss.
Washington, D, G., Aug. II. The
forest service has called on the war
department for aid to fight fires in
Montana. General Leonard Wood has
battalion to be ordered i'm
to Missoula.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
Armour Enploye is Indicted.
I Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago. ILL.,. Aug 11-Thomas G.
Lee, of the dressed beef department
Of Armour & Company, was indicted
today on charge Of perjury. by the
grand jury which is investigating the
alleged combination Of packers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11
BY Associated 4 Press.

MeIIsh is Grand Commander.
Chicago, I'LL. Aug. 11.--William p,
Melish, OF Cincinnati, was today I'M
animously elected grand commander
of the Knights Templars.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-11

Mrs. Royal Rail, who has been visit
ing her sisters, Mrs. Lewis Moore
house and Mrs. Harmon, left this
morning for her home at st. Louis.
New-York tribune., 1910-08-27
TENEMENT FIRE CAUSES PANIC
Top Floor Blaze Not Discovered Till
Flames Burst Through Roof.

The tenants of the five story tenement
house at No. n East 103d street were
thrown into q panic about 7:30 o'clock
last night, when 1t was discovered
that a fire had been raging On the top
floor for some time and that the flames
were bursting through the roof There
was g rush for the front and rear fire
escapes on the part OF the majority of the
eighteen families living in the house, and
all got out in safety.
The fire started in the apartment OF Mrs.
Bertha Mack. and was due to a curtain
coming In contact with a lighted candle.
She was in Central Park at the time the
fire occurred. She had lighted the candle
in accordance with the Jewish custom OF
ushering in the Sabbath with candle light
The fire spread quickly through the apart
ment and gained sufficient headway to
eat its way through to the roof and into
the apartments Of Benjamin Brer, who oc-
cupied the adjoining fat The smell OF
smoke soon alarmed the tenants.
The fire was extinguished with little
oincuity- The damage is estimated at $500.