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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
SUPREME COURT TO
MOVE TO CAPITAL
Wants State Officers to Be Ready to
Move in Order to Avoid Possible
Court Proceedings.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 20.-The SUI
preme court and criminal court of ap-
peals will remove to Oklahoma City
upon the signing of the capital bill
and any litigation that may be brought
by Guthrie, will be heard by the SUI
preme court at Oklahoma City. This
act of the supreme court will carry no
significance, as Immediately upon the
approval of the act Oklahoma City
will be at least the defacto capital.
The supreme court will not, however,
remove it's furniture, books and rec
ords to Oklahoma City upon the ap-
proval looking to permanent removal
until it passed itself upon the consti-
tutionality of the act.
Royal ]. Allen, chairman of the board
of public affairs; Jesse ]. Dunn, chief
justice of the supreme court; e. G.
Spillman,. representing the attorney
general and, Presiding Judge Henry
Furman, of the criminal court of ap-
peals, went to Oklahoma City yester-
day to decide with. Governor Haskell
when he shall sign the capital location
BIZ. and. In the meantime to engage
tentative quarters for their depart
ments there, pepding a decision of the
supreme court on any litigation that
may arise over the legality of the cap
ital location.
Governor Haskell is planning to
have, all the state officers remove their
offices and Office furniture and records
to Oklahoma City Immediately after
the approval of the bill in order to get
them there before Guthrie has time
to go into court for a temporary in
junction restraining such removal. In
a letter written to one of the state
officers, Governor Haskell inquired
what time it would be convenient to
them for him to sign the bill within
the fifteen day limit. His object is to
have them know when he will approve
the bill so that those willing to remove
Immediately, may make hurried exit
from Guthrie and avoid court pro-
cesses in case a temporary injunction
is granted
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
KILLING REPORTED
NEAR GRAND RIVER
In a Quarrel Over a Stalk Field One
Man is Killed And Another is
- Forced to Flee.

The news has just been made known
here of a killing Saturday at the Steve
Edwards place, about twenty miles
southeast of here.
AS a result of dispute over a stalk
field on the Edwards farm, between
Henry Smith, the lessee and Art Davis,
"a neighboring farmer, the latter is
dead and the former is hiding some
where in the wilds of the Spavinaw
hills.
The full details of the shooting have
not yet been made known, but accord
ing to the report received here, Davis
went to the Edwards farm early Sat
Iurday morning and the quarrel ensu-
ed. Their it is said, Davis attempted
to shoot Smith, with a REVOLVER, but
missed. Smith then fired at Davis
with shot gun. infiicting wounds
which were fatal.
After being shot Davis ran about a
mile to neighbors, had the blood
washed off and was taken to his home,
where he died about an hour later.
After firing the deadly shot, Smith
left for the Spavinaw country, where
he is still in hiding.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
INVESTIGATION OF TEDDYS
EXPENSE ACCOUNT ORDERED

Washington, d. c., Dec. 20-A con-
|gressional investigation of Theodore
Roosevelts railroad transportation ex-
penses while he was president of the
United States was ordered in reso-
luton introduced Monday by H. T..
Rainey, a representative of Illinois, a
democrat. 1t was referred to the com
'mittee on rules. The resolution pro-
vides that a committee investigate how
much, if any, of these expenses were
paid by Mr.. Roosevelt or by any one
acting for him. 1t further provides for
inquiry as to the contracts made for
him, or any one acting for him, while
president, with the Pennsylvania rail-
road or its officials.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
DECIDE ON PLAN FOR
SALE OF Segregated LAND

Washington, D. c., Dec. 20.-A plan
for the sale of the valuable coal lands
belonging to the Choctaw and Chicka-
saw Indians in Oklahoma practically
was decided on at a conference at the
interior department yesterday. Those
participating in it were: Secretary
Ballinger, Commissioner Valentine of
the Indian bureau, f. P. Hill of Nc
Alester, representing the Choctaws;
A. w. Clapp of Muskogee, represent
ing the Chickasaws, and Carl Shulz,
representing the commercial clubs at
towns in the segregated coal belt.
As a result of the meeting Secretary
Ballinger will recommend legislation
for the sale of the coal lands. AL
though the bill has not been prepared,
it probably will provide for the ap-
pointment of a commission of three
persons, one to be selected by the
Choctaws, one by theh Chickasaws and
the third to be appointed by the pres
ident, to set a valuation on the lands.
When this has been done the coal and
surface are to be sold separately in
tracts to the highest bidders.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES
WORRY GOVERNOR HASKELL

Oklahoma City, Okla, Dec. 20.-The
governor is in somewhat of a quandary
as to his authority to appoint the su-
perior judges in the state. Some emf
nent lawyers have told him that he
could not appoint the judges for a
period longer than his term of office.
Others have told him that he could ap.
point the judges for the full term of
the judicial holding.
To relieve himself of any possible
embarrassment the governor has ask
ed the attorney general for an opinion
as to what mis- duty in the matter is
and he will probably be governed by
the opinion of the attorney general.
The governor has not the slightest
desire to throw any stones in the way
of the incoming administration or to
exercise any authority which he does
not possess. He has been beseiged to
make the superior court appointments
but the special session of the legisla-
ture to locate the capital and other
matters of pressing Importance have
diverted his attention from the appoint
ments.
1t is probable the attorney general
will render an opinion in two or three
days and then the people will know
what the governor is going to do.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
Funeral of Or. Foreman.

The funeral services of DR.. A. w.
Foreman we're held from the family
residence this afternoon. A large
number of friends gathered to pay a
last tribute to their friend and neigh
Dor. The services were conducted by
Rev. j. M. Cantrell, assisted by Rev.
r. j. Church. Interment was made in
the local cemetery.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
REVISED CONTRACT FOR
BUILDING PORTER ROAD

Judge Luman F. Parker, Jr., reports
that the contract with the Porter rail-
road company has been received by
the railroad committee, and is ready
to be submitted to the Commercial
Club. The contract as originally sug-
gested by the Porter people, has been
re-drawn to meet criticisms and sug-
gestions made by Judge Parker, as the
representative of the railroad commit
tee.
Judge Parker says that the projec-
tors of the railroad from Bartlesville
to Joplin are getting busy. This road
is to pass through Nowata, Centralia,
Welch and Miami, and instead of be-
ing asked for bonus, the people of
these towns are being asked to sub
scribe for stock in the company which
is to construct a part of the road, and
mortgage that part for money to build
the rest.
Judge Parker says that, in his opin-
ions it is time for Vinita to get busy.
This new railroad missing Vinita and
crossing the northern end of the coun-
ty, needs to be Offset by some such line
as the Porter people propose to con-
struct.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
Purdon May Be in Honduras.
ssociated prass

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 20.-The de-
pertinent of justice at Washington has
been notified by the Commercial Ma
tiohal Bank of Kansas City, Kans.. that
Kirby Purdon, who disappeared from
Ardmore, Okla, in 1903, may be In
Honduras. Purdon left the bank with
thirty thousand dollars deposited to
cover the government warrants. Pur-
don was cashier of the Chickasha Ma
tional bank.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
Liquor Dealer Convicted.

Okmulgee, Okla, Dec. &C. NJ.
Roberts, a joint keeper of Okmulgee
county, after a jury trial covering a
period of two days, was convicted in
the district court yesterday and fine
of $4,000 imposed In the complaint
Roberts was charged with selling liq-
uuor 191 days in his own building. As
the Billups prohibitory laws provides
a maximum fine of 500 for each day
of such violation, and a maximum fine
of $40 per day, the state asked dam
ages in the sum of s191 900, the limit.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
VIII Practice Law Here.

E. R. Stephens, formerly of Brook
field, Mo-, prominent lawyer and ac-
tive practitioner has moved with his
family to this city to permanently re-
side and practice his profession. The
Chieftain is reliably informed that Mr.
Stephens has the reputation of being
an able attorney, trustworthy and
honorable gentleman. He will open
his office the first of the year in rooms
81 and %, Cherokee building.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
FORMIDABLE OPPOSITION
TO LORIMER ExONERATiON
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 2O.-What
may prove formidable opposition to
the adoption of any report to the SEN
ate for the exoneration of Senator Lor-
inner is said to have developed on the
senate floor today Several senators
are declared to have agreed that they
would compel postponement of the
whole subject until after the holiday
recess, in order that all members
might have an opportunity to digest
the testimony, as well as the report
of the committee on privileges and
elections.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
KNIFE AND POOL Of BLOOD
CAUSES ARREST Of NEGRO

The negro was rushed to Durham for
safe keeping. There is great excite
ment and a lynching is feared The
bodies are believed to be those of San
ders, his daughter, Mary, and his two
year old granddaughter. Montagues
knife was found in the yard, near a
pool of blood and matted hair and
this led to his arrest
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20

The out of town relatives who were
here today to attend the funeral of DR..
A. w. Foreman, are: Mr.. and Mrs.
Gabe Parker of Durant, Mrs. Flora
Rider of Talala, Miss Minta Foreman
of Tahlequah and Mrs. Chas. McClel-
Ian of Claremore.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20
By Associated Press.

Durham, ~ c., Dec. 20.-Three
charred bodies, found last night in the
ruins of the burned home of j. L.
Sanders, twenty miles from here, led
to the arrest an hour later of Nathan
young negro, on charge
of criminal assault, murder and arson.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20

w. W. Kengle gave bond this morn
ling and was released from Jail pend
ing the action of the grand jury. w.
r. Beattie and John Hamilton were
1.-THE sureties.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-12-20

Mr. White, the jeweler has been
elected first reader of the newly or
ganized Christian Science church.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-03
HANGED 70 MINUTES
BEFORE DEATH CAME
NEGRO MURDERER OF WHITE
GIRL PRAYS FOR PARDON
ON scAFFoLD.

Fort Madison, Ia, July 30.-John
Junkin, the negro convicted of the
murder Of Clara Rosen, a white girl,
who was killed while returning from
choir practice in Ottumwa, February,
1908, was hanged at noon yesterday
The execution was CHASTITY because OF
the failure of the moose to work prop
erly and for nearly 20 minutes after
he dropped, Junkin writhed and
struggled until death came.
He made this statement before the
execution:
Il desire to obtain mercy and for
giveness from God for all my sins.
would like to ask forgiveness from
nv mother for the sorrow | have
caused her and l ask forgiveness OF
the parents, relatives and friends OF
Clara Rosen for the pain I brought
npon them May God have mercy OF
my soul"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-03
ESCH FOR CONGRESS
SEVENTH DISTRICT
NOMINATION PAPERS ARE FILED
WITH 1880 NAMES IN SEVEN
COUNTIES.

Petitions for the nomination OF
Congressman John j. Esch OF La
Crosse to be republican candidate
before the September primary for
member of congress for the seventh
district were filed with Secretary CT
State Frear yesterday The petitions
contain the names of 2,230 voters in
104 precincts in the counties of Buff
falo, Clark, Eau Claire Jackson, Mon
roe, Pepin and Trempealeau, const1-
tuting the district. Mr.. Esch has al
ready served in the seth, 57th, 58tn,
59th and 60th congresses, his lat
election in 1908 being by a majority
of 10, 1876 over b. f. Keller, democrat.
Papers were also filed for George
w Bingham of Friendship to be a re-
publican candidate for member of as
sembly in Adams and Marquette
counties The present member is
Frank j. Kimball of Briggsville. Mr..
Binghams petitions are signed by 254
electors.
For Anton Peterson of the village
of Stockholm in Pepin county comes
petitions for nomination as republl-
can candidate for member of assem-
bly, in Buffalo and Pepin counties.
Seventy-five electors have signed his
petitions. The present member in the
district is G. A. Ingram of Duraud.
Assemblyman William Reader, rep
resenting Florence, Forest and Lang
lade counties, seeks denomination and
election and petitions therefor con
tain the names of 206 electors. Hi
home is in the town of Peck, Lang
lade county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-03
LITTLE MAN STOLE
BIG SUM IN BONDS
POLICE CAPTURE ERWIN WIDER
WHO DEsPofLED RUSSO
CHINA INSTITUTION.

New York, July 30.-A frail little
man with grey cheeks and hollow
eyes, in whose manner and presence
there was nothing to suggest that
single handed he had lifted $4,000
of bonds and stocks from the strong
box of bank, was arrested yesterday
in a downtown restaurant. He is En-
win Wider, missing cashier of the
Russo-Chinese bank In court his
lawyer, Leon Ginsberg, said he would
plead guilty He was committed to
the tombs in default of $4,000 bail.
Detectives caught the man by watch
ing the movements of his wife. Wider
is pitifully broken. AS he was led to
the tombs he collapsed
Gmsoerg gave statement that all
the sum stolen had been eaten up IN
speculation. The bank probably will
never recover dollar
Wider said last night he first began
to speculate when he discovered that
he could not keep up his family on
his salary of $1,000 He was told
how easy it was to make money by
speculation.
But | never had chance. It was
always, always, messages from brok-
ers for more margins, more margins.
They seemed Unsuitable" he said.
He said it was not until he was in
so deep that he saw no way out that he
became reckless with the banks Sc
curities. He said: 81 went the Inn
it. 1t could not be much worse, I
thought, any day it might turn in
my favor. And here l am"
Wider in a letter confessed to the
bank his thefts. 1t was written July
81 He said: cit was the blamed
cotton situation that broke my neck
Whatever you find missing l took.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-03
OKLAHOMA CENSUS
HAS NOTABLE INCREASE

Washington, July 30.-It was an
nounced last night that the population
of Oklahoma, lacking three enumera-
ton districts, is 1,651,951 compared
with l.414,177 according to the spe'
cial census of 1907, showing an IN
crease since 1907 of 16.S per cent.
The population is made public De-
cause of the fact that there is to De
held in the state next month an cleo
tion in which the question OF negro
suffrage is paramount.
The negro population is 1886, as
comnared with 1876 in 1907 me
three missing districts will affect the
total by less than 5000.
Under this computation, Oklahoma
will be entitled to certainly one more
congressman and probably two. At
nresent there are five members OF the
house.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-03
TAFT CALLS CRANE
TO SEND HIM WEST
SENATE WHIP TO Discover Po-
LITIcAL SENTIMENT TO PA
cIFlc COAST.
PRESIDENT CANCELS ALI EN-
GAGEMENTs TO SPEAK PRIOR
TO NOVEMBER.

Beverly, Mass, July Senator
Crane of Massachusetts, who occn
pies in the senate a position similar
to that of the republican whip ia the
house. was summoned to Beverly yes
terday by President Taft and had p
long tax with the chief magistrate.
Mr.. Crane perhaps is the etosesF
political adviser the president mas
He was asked by the president rs
make a trip through the west IN the
near future, going as far as Seattle
He will inquire into political eondl-
lions in the states Through which he
travels. The president is said TO de
sire this information at first hand he
has the utmost confidence in Mr-
Cranes political sagacity.
Yesterdays action is regarded as.
one of the most important politically
that Taft ever made. The senator's
visit was surrounded by the greatest
secrecy. Not until the senator was
seen was it admitted that he hac
been anywhere in the Vicinity
Another important move made by
the president was the announcement
that he has cancelled all engage
ments. tentative and otherwise, that
he had made in different parts of the
country for this fall. Important af-
fairs of administration, it is said
would keep the president busiIy en-
gagged until November.
In November the president Wiz
make three weeks trip to PanaHaS
Whether the cancellations means a.
reversal of the presidents traveI pol
icy or not could not be learned Re'
has left open the question of wheth-
er or not he win speak at the nation
al conservation congress which meets
in ST Paul September 5 and z. The
chances are that the president WIZ
go to st. Paul.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-03
MINE WORKERS FIGHT
FOR PLACE ON TICKET

Springfield, H., July &c. State
President John H. Walker of the r.
linois mine workers yesterday am
nounced that he would be candidate
for the national presidency against
President Lewis because OF the Tat
ters endorsement of the proposed
compromise agreement of the Illinois
strike.
Returns yesterday of the refersn-
dunn show the vote now stands g, 1a4
against the acceptance of the comprss-
mise to 234 favorable votes.
Prominent mine workers believe
Lewis intends to send all the national
organizers possible into the Illinois
field to work for the acceptance of the
compromise and then call anDther
election.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-03
SWEDISH UNIONISTS
IN REBELLION

Stockholm, Sweden, July 30.-Utter
Reorganization seems to have over
taken the labor unions of Sweden as
a result of the failure of the big
strike last year. The rank and file
are in revolt and refuse to pay in any
more money, declaring that the funds
used by the leaders in 1909 were
wantonly wasted. According to fig
ures just published the membership
of the unions has been reduced by
nearly 100000, and labor newspapers
admit that the cause of unionism IS
in critical state throughout the
kingdom.
Per. ons willing to work protest
against being compelled to quit at the
command of a small group of leaders,
who fail to give those most seriously
affected an opportunity to be heard
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-03
AND FAIR
TYP|ST UNAWARE
REPORTED THAT SUSPECTED
COUPLE KNOW NOTHING OF
PLANS FOR ARREST.
SHIP, ON WHICH THEY ARE
ABOARD, EXPECTED AT
QUEBEC MONDAY.

Father Point, Que, July 3O.-ln-
spector Dew of Scotland Yard, who
holds the key in the Crippen case, ar
rived yesterday, being taken off by
pilot boat from the liner Laurent1c.
He; will wait here to board the liner
Montrose to seek out the pair be-
lieved by the Montrose's captain TO
be Crippen and his typist, Ethel
Leneve. Dew would not say anything
about the case.
Dew knows Crippen for Crippen
promised him not to leave London I'M
til the mystery of his wife's disap-
pearance was cleared UP.
The wireless station here resounded
all day with messages being ex-
changed between the Canadian ar-
thorities, Dew and the captain of the
Montrose. Nothing was given out.
The Montrose will enter the mouth
of the st. Lawrence today and should
arrive here tomrrow afternoon. She
is due in Quebec early Monday morn
ing.
The police say the couple aboard
the vessel do not yet know they are
under suspicion and that every pre-
caution is being taken to prevent
their getting wind of the elaborate
preparation to receive them here.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-03

York. He is accompanied 10y his son,
Mr.. Ismai Won Ostrowsl1y, who is an
engineer in the company's service;
Mr.. Simon Won Eborowitch, managing
director of the system, and Mr.. Nike
las Won Bradke, its chief engineer.
AS president of this system, Mn.
Won Ostrowsky has charge of nearly
all lines covering the eastern half of
Russia The trunk line of the sys-
tenn is 5000 miles in length, and the
company has capitalization of $780,
100000 Mr.. Won Ostrowsky is re-
garded as one of the most important
and most expert railroad men in Rus
STA.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-08-03
DAMAGE SUITS GET
HERO'S KIN IN TOLLS

Clinton, Ia, July 30.-Harold Samp-
son, who claims to he nephew OF
the late Admiral Sampson, was ar
rested here last night and taken 10
Des Moines on charage of conspir-
acv to defraud the street railway
company of Des Moines by institutlng
bogus suit for 500 900 damages,
claiming, it is alleged, that his wife
was injured in fall from a car.
officers say he started similar pro-
ceedings in Kansas City against the
Metropolitan company. Sampson
came to Clinton a few days ago and
secured Employment as a telegrapher.