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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-12

Washington, D. c., April 12.-For
years STANDARD Oil" has been under
the scrutiny of state and federal gov
ernments. During the last four years
the litigation has engaged the atten-
tion of the federal courts. Since
March IA of this year, the supreme
court has weighed the controversy of
these years.
The first great fight over the meth
DDS of the Standard Oil interests was
directed against the Standard Oil
company of Ohio AS a result of the
litigation, this organization was dis
solved. The stock drifted into the
hands of trusts of one form and an
other, and more litigation followed.
Then the Standard Oil company OF
New Jersey was reorganized in 1899
With its capital stock of $110,000,000,
it became the holding company; that
is, it acquired the stock, of nineteen
other oil companies. which in turn
controlled a still larger number OF
companies engaged in various
branches of the oil business. The
task of fighting Standard Oil had
outgrown the states, and the federal
government took up the cudgel
The bureau of corporations was or
ganized, and as its first assignment
undertook an investigation of the
Standard Oil. 1t reached into the
very vitals of the corporation, accord
ing to the description of that inquiry
given in court by the Standards coun.
sci.
Then in 1906, Justice Moody, now of
the supreme court, then attorney gen.
eral of the United States, directed the
filing of petition in the federal cir
cult court for the eastern district of
Missouri, for the dissolution of the
Standard Oil company of New Jersey,
as combination in restraint of inter.
state trade and a monopoly, all in VIC
lation of the Sherman antitrust law
The petition was loaded with the am
munition collected by the states and
by the bureau of corporations.
John D. Rockefeller, William Rookie
feller, Henry H. Rogers, Henry NJ
Flagler, John D. Archbold, Oliver H
Payne and Charles NJ. Pratt were nam.
ed as individual defendants. The
Standard Oil company of New Jersey
headed list of ia companies des
ignated as defendant corporations.
The hearing finally came on. Only
the Waters-Pierce Oil company was
resident in the circuit, and the Stand
ard denied the right of the court tC
compel the other defendants, outside
the circuit, to appear in court It lost
in this contention. Testimony wa:
taken in Missouri and In New York
Finally, early in this year, over three
years after the filing of the petition
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-12
LONGWORTH ON FIRING
LINE OF TARIFF DEFENSE

Washington, April 12.-Representa-
tive Nicholas Longworth of Ohio not
later than the adjournment of con-
gress and possibly at an earlier date
will get on the firing line in the con-
gressional campaign. His distinguish
ed father-in-law, former President
Roosevelt, it is said, has assured the
congressional committee that he will
be in the midst of the fight for the
control of the next congress by the
republican party.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-12
ro Realn TownIot Sale.

The commissioner to the Five Civil
lied Tribes has begun the advertise
ment Of town lots in the various towns
in what was formerly Indian Territory.
These sales will be made in May and
June and will include all unsold lots
in the towns of the Five Civilized
Tribes. In Wednesdays Chieftain
will be published a complete list of
the lots to be sold.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-12
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chronological History of Standard Oil.
1862. John D. Rockefeller started
in the oil business with $4,000.
1865. Rockefeller became the own
ed of refinery in Cleveland.
1870. Organization of Standard Oil
company, of Ohio. by Rockefeller and
others.
1871. South Improvement company
arranges for rebates from railroads.
1879. Organization of fVilas-Keith
Chester Trust"
1882. Organization of so-called
Standard Oil Trust"
1890. Passage of Sherman anti
trust act.
1892. Dissolution of " Standard Oil
Trust"
1899. Reorganization of Standard
Oil company of New Jersey, as hold
ing company.
1906 Filing of petition for dissolu-
tion of Standard.
1910. Circuit court at st. Louis de-
crees dissolution asked for by gov
ernment.
1910 Appeal to supreme court of
the United States.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-12
BISHOPS CASE THROWN
OUT BY COUNTY COURT

The case of L. Bishop, charged with
assault and battery upon the person
Of Lewis Harris, colored, which was
appealed from the police court was
dismissed in the county court this
afternoon. This case was the out
growth Of an affair at the Gem res
taurant several weeks ago, in which
Harris was badly bruised up. The
case was thrown out of court because
the indictment was improperly drawn,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-12
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IS
ENACTED IN MONETT
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Monett, Mo-. April 12-Homer Todd
aged 20. shot and killed his wife.
Ethel, aged IS, in front of their home
here today, and then shot himself. He
will die. The couple had been sep
arated. Todd retrned home today and
quarreled with his wife They both
walked into the street, when Todd
drew his revolver and began firing.
After shooting his wife he cut her
throat with razor. Many of the
neighbors witnessed the tragedy. Todd
had been in the secondhand business.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-12
Denied Claim to Fortune.

Cambridge, Mass, April IL. = The
claim of Dickinson, N. D., ranchman
TO one-half of the estate of Daniel
Russell, was denied by Judge Lawton,
in the probate court today.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-04-12
seismograph Records Shocks.
" Associated Press.

Lawrence, Kans., April u. = The
at the Kansas university,
recorded two distinct earthquake
shocks last night. The first began at
6: 40 p. m, and reached it's full force
at 6:47. The second shock began at
1902 p. m, lasting five minutes. The
source of vibrations seemed to be
between fifteen and sixteen hundred
miles southeast of here.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
AppaIaChia Notes,

f. l.. Crizer went over TO
Kentucky Sunday.
Will Fuller left for Oklahoma
the first Of the week. He met
J. c. Fuller at Knoxville. who
came on here 10 meet his wife.
who has been visiting relatives
here this summer and she will
accompany her husband Go
their western home.
W + Lee was busy last
week installing handsome furn-
iture I'm the new hotel, which
he expects Co open 10 the public
this week His menu cards APP
pear tempting 90 the hungry
man.
w =. Beverley was up from
Big Stone Gap part of last
week.
Miss Kathryn Cleek and
brother. of st. Paul. have ac-
cepted positions with Ford a.
Mcconnell at this place Mr.
Mcconnell lis in New York pur.
chasing his fan stock OF goods.
Rev. Bond filed the pulpit at
the Methodist Hall Sunday
morning
Mrs. Tip Nilbourn's baby has
been critically III the past few
weeks.
Willard Tompkins and Rob
ert GOananO were paw paw
hunting Saturday at Sunbright.
Mrs. n. b. Thompson return
ed from Middlesboro last Thurs
day evening.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
HON. DUNCAN
{. MCKINLAY
Will Speak in Wise County
With Mr.. Slemp.

Late word is received here
that Hon. Duncan +. McKinlay,
the famous California orator,
will be in the Ninth District for
several days, beginning Septem-
Der 10th. He is to speak with
Mr.. Slemp at Norton on next
Friday night, and again at
Coeburn on Saturday night. He
may possibly be here in time to
speak at Appalachia on Thurs.
day, where Mr. Slemp is 20 open
his campaign in Wise county.
Mr. Mckinlay is generally
considered TO be easily the peer
Of w. j Bryan, or any other
man in the United States. as an
orator He spoke at Roanoke
last fall, and II was said that no
speaker who ever appeared in
Virginia could hold his audience
SO completely spellbound as did
Mr. Mckinlay.
This is a rare opportunity for
the people of this section 10 hear
a speaker of nation wide repu-
{ a tion, and unprecedented
crowds will undoubtedly attend
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
Don't Break Down.

Severe strains on the vital organs. like
strains on machinery, cause break downs
ION can't over tax stomach, liver. kid
neys, bowels or nerves without serious
danger Ia yourself. IL you are weak or
rundown. or under strain of any kind.
take Electric Bitters, the matchlesS. tonic
medicine. Mrs. J. +. Van de Sande, OF
Kirkland, Ill. writes That I did not
break down, while enduring a most sew
ere strain, for three months. is due wholly
% Electrict Blttcrs Use them and en-.
JOY health and strength. Satisfaction
positively guaranteed soc at j. W
kellys Drug Store
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
BLACKSBURC. Va

Degree courses 300 Agriculture U
culture. Applied Chemistry hur ..
ology. Civil Mining Mechanic.
Electrical Engineering. Ncur.f
Autobiography. and Preparation. I.-
mary Medicine ~iNfV-lnrr Instructor
Thoroughly Equipped Shops. ah.r.r.
les and Barns. Steam heating an ..
trio lights boo dormiiorIc~ Library f..
volumes Farm of 100 t.r.-
School Of Agricultural Apprentice.
One Year Course for Young Far-
Total cost OF session nf nn. m...
including tuition and other N. h.-
washing uniforms. medical a...
etc 2~fHo Cost to Airln. .'n...
23i G0.
The next session "Opens Wconcs
day, Soptem Der Dist. 1870
paul H BAmI>Drr. ~ 3D.. DID,
I
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

II reports are true the Ches-
peake x Ohio and the Norfolk
x Western Railroads will soon
commence To build into Buch-
anan county and develop coal
and timber lands. 1t is thought
that each of these companies
control considerable land in
that county and that there will
be somewhat of a rivalry as to
which gets the ground first
ClintwOOd Journal.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

All thought Id lose my leg writes
J. 4. Swensen, OF Watertown. Wis Ten
years Of eczema, that Is doctors coeld
not cure, had AZ last laid me up Then
Bnckiens Arnica Salve cured Il. sound
and well infaiisble for Skin Eruptions,
hczcina, salt I'm s0m, Boils, Fever Sores,
barns, Scalds, Cuts and Piles CSC st J
W. kellys Drug Store. - :.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Head % Public school system
OF Virginia
LelIers. La~. Seien<s. Aesieiae. Earinesrins
LOAN FUNDS AVAILABLE
l. needy and deserving students tl0
c@ters All eosfs - Virginia stGdeats IN IA
AcSdsolic Departments Send Tor cata
loguc.
How ARO WlksrOS Registrar.
University Poslodsce. Va
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

Your complexion as well ~ your temp
er n rrndered miserable BY q disorsicrod
liver. BY takiag Chamberlain : stomach
and LAYER Tablets you can improve both
sold by Enterprise Drug Co
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
Political Department
CONTINUED from list page ,

fact that the party is growing
rapidly now in the central part
of the State and the encOurag-
ing and comforting assurance
is to be derived therefrom that,
before the lapse of any consid-
cradle period. not only the
Ninth and Fifth. but other dis
tricts in Virginia, will be in the
Republican column. The Re
publicans Of the Ninth District
and now Of the Fifth District
can take great JUNCTION to them
selves from the fact that the
inspiration Of their magnificent.
and altogether successful fight
against the entrenched Democ-
racy, is causing their brethren
further East IN the State 20 stir
up. buckle on their armor and
break actively into the fight in
their own districts. The good
work is going on and Republi-
can progress is manifested
every where.
Understanding this fact. no
one viii have any cause TO ques-
tion further the reason why the
entire forces. newspapers. sena-
tors. congressman and every
thing else pertinent TO Democ-
racy IN the Eastern part of the
State are now directing their
most energetic and even frantic
efforts towards checking the
vigorous advance Of Mr.. Slemp.
by defeating him this fall II
possible They know fun well
that his magnificent and re-
sourceful leadership is both
threatening and actually taking
their strongholds one by one.
and 90 destroy him politically
in order 90 save their own poll.
teal existence. they would ex-
pend every possible effort as
well as other expenditures TO
defeat Mr. Slemp. That the
people of the Ninth District do
not propose that this shall be
done. has been evidenced III
Joncsville and Lebanon with
the supremest vigor and de-
termination
The Republicans Of South
west Virginia intend 20 send 90
their brethren further East i'm
the State this fan the thrilling
message that they alone can
meet and vanquish the entire
Democratic forces IN the State.
and moreover. can defeat them
more decisisely than the Democ
racyof this district has ever been
defeated before The moral and
inNigorating effect Of the vic
tory which the Republicans Of
the Ninth District Will win this
fail rs certain 20 sweep over the
entire State and arouse the Re
publicans Of every county. dis
ir'ct. precinct and ward 20 a
new courage aud "a truly untir-
ing determination.
The Democratic machine Of
Virginia and all its component
parts, including both Federal
and State officials. and news
papers are due 10 be- very sorry
that they are taking such "A
desperate part in the fight
against Mr. Slemp here in the
Ninth District this fan. BY so
doing they are drawing the at
tention of the entire State 10 the
critical condition wherein their
fortunes now rest, and the tell
my defea; which the Republi-
cans of the Ninth District in
tend 20 administer 10 them will
do more 60 break down with the
people Of Virginia as whole
. l.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
A CLEAN
CAMPAIGN
Mr.. Irvine Interviewed
About Campaign Policy
This Fall.

Monday =, under sig stone
Gap headline. Mr.. Irvine's
statement is one that will not
surprise anybody here. In
view of his connection with the
Democratic Campaign Com
mittee. and the occasional re-
ports of unfair tactics on the
part Of registrars, or otherwise,
10 is natural that a gentleman
Of Mr. Irvine's fine character.
high sense of honor, and pure
spirit Of fairness and justice.
for all Of which he is so well
known here, should give full
assurance that unfairness will
not be countenanced
In connection with the recent
change Of registrars at COe-
burn, Virginia. your CORES
pendent had an opportunity to
talk with Honorable II. Tate
Irvine. Of this place, along that
line. Speaking Of the matter
OF rnfairness on the part of
registrars and possible frauds
generally. Mr. Irvine said
II do not think that there
has been any Intentional un-
fairness on the part of the
registrars in this District. and
feel that I'M those cases whore
complaints have arisen the
registrars in question felt that
they had just grounds upon
which 90 base their actions in
those particular cases.
With regard 90 this cam
paign. however. l authorize
YOU 90 say that the regular
managers of the Democratic
campaign will not knowingly
or willingly permit any dis
elimination on account of poll
tics. SO far as they are
able 90 control 10. IN con
nection with either registra ton
or the conduct of the election
itself You may give unquali-
fed assurance of the fact that
loo rs our purpose 20 conduct
this election with absolute
fairness and justice 10 all. The
registrars viii. ] believe be as
ready 60 refuse 90 register
democrat who is not qualified
as a republican who is not quail
fled. and the managers OF the
democratic campaign expect
them 90 DO SO. I'm the election
itself have no doubt that the
Judges and clerks of election viii
maintain absolute impartiality
and fairness IN the preparation
of the ballots and the count.
We stand for and propose TO
conduct "a perfectly clean and
square campaign So far as the
natural eNigences of politics
Will permit"
Mr.. Irvine is known all over
the State. and especially, Of
course, ia our own section, not
only for high character as man
and gentleman. but as one OF
the foremost and respected
leaders Of { h e Democratic
Party. This statement by Mr..
Irvine should tend TO clarity
the situation with regard TO the
conduct Of the campaign in its
every phase. Clearly, if any
difficulties are experienced IN
connection with registration or
any other phase Of the prelimi-
nary arrangements for the cleo
ton, it will only be necessary
to bring the matter TO the at
tention Of Mr.. Irvine, or some
other responsible leader of the
Democratic Party. TO secure
prompt and efficient adjust
ment This open and straight
forward assurance from Mr..
Irvine will be very gratifying
TO the Republicans of the Ninth
District, and il will undoubted-
ly serve as a new standard for
some of the Democratic pa
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
FOX & PECK.
DRUNKEN EXCITEMENT

at Logan, w. Va, is a thing of
the past. Everything is quiet
now. Only many cases Of Liver.
Kidney, Stomach trouble and
rheumatism all over the coal
fields are being cured daily by
a new Remedy called Denn's Sure.
Safe and Speedy Cure. 1t does the
work quick and at a small ex-
pense, 25c and 75c per bottle
Recommended by Mr.. Akin
son, Druggist; MIR. Barlow,
Electrician; Mr.. Bailey, Store
Buyer; Mr.. Wills, Store Clerk
Holden, w. Va; Price Brothers
Coal Co., Wanda, w. Va, and
many others whose names we
have no space for. But ask for
a sample or regular size bottle,
only 25c while they last.
This remedy is now on sale,
25c. while it last, at
ENTERPRISE DRUG co.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
Appalachian
Exposition.
Greatest Ever Held IN
The South
a Knoxville, Tennessee
Sept. II
to Oct. II

Magnificent and Mammoth bn.ul-
More "a See and Amuse than tftf y"
fered at a Southern Exposition
S1OOOO in Purses for Running A"
Irotting Races.
$1,000 ina Aerial Exploitation. D
Machines Of Wright Brothers >i'.-
and Other Aeronants "Sce tlc AA
ships
81, 900 In Matchless Fireworks 'Dl.a-
Battle Of the clouds and Pain " I'd. d"
Pompeii
Mulhalls Famous Wild West --'
Twenty Five other shows of Note
Greatest Bands i'm all America.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

Let us hope that in the case
of my opponent that his con
version TO Republicanism will
be Onsalete and that we will
not have 70 quote another good
old hymn:
Almost persuade d-but
LOST. -"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

so. he can stand on II with
me n he Will do so. There is
plenty of room for us both and
for all other repentant Demo
Gratis, and I will welcome him:
but J want him 90 stand on il as
a Republican"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
PERTINENT POINTS FROM
Mr.. SLEMP'S SPEECH.

From a careful reading Of
my opponents opening speech
IN this campaign, ! have come
Co the conclusion that he is go
ing 90 try 90 crowd me off Of
my tariff platform. but I'm go
ing 20 stick 20 il. / was elected
on IL: ! served in Congress ON
it, and l ann going 20 be elected
again on it. and am again go
ing 90 stand on it IN spite Of all
my opponent may say or do. "
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

Il wonder what sort of an
apology the Democrats are go
ing 10 offer the people for the
way they have denounced pro-
lection heretofore and attempt
ed 10 fool the people, wonder
what kind of an excuse they
are going 20 put up on Judg-
ment Day for all of the things
they have said about protection
and all the wrong they have
said protection has done the
country
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

1t seems 60 me that their
minds will be constantly revert
llg TO verse in that good old
hymn that our mothers used To
sing:
And must J be 20 Judgment brought,
To answer in that day,
For every vain and idle thought
For every word SAY :"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

My friends, my distinguish
ed opponents conversion TO the
doctrine of protection has a
parallel in the words of the Old
Roman Governor to the Apostle,
st. Paul: After hearing the un-
searchable truths of Christian
ity which were explained TO
him by the great Apostle, he
exclaimed:
Almost thou persuadest me
to be a Christian
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
Il am a protectionist. 8"

My opponent says his obser-
vations abroad taught him this.
If SO. / am IN favor Of sending
all the Democratic Congressman
from Virginia on an Observa-
tion trip to.Europe right away
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

1T Is nice 60 see the light
spread, even though il takes a
trip abroad 10 spread il.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-10

production.
 The play is adapted from George Barr McCutcheon's famous story and the dramatizers are Winchell Smith author of ''The Fortune Hunter Broadway's meteoric hit and Byron Ongley author of 1.-The Rector's Gar den" and other successes Originally produced at the Hudson Theatre in New York this great play made even New Yorks bla4se theatregoers sit up and take notice and it took the town by storm from its first presentation. More than a year it packed the Hud- son theatre to the doors and it is still the most successful comedy now play ing.
 The story deals with the inheritance of a million dollars by Monty Brew ster and the legacy comes to him con- ditional on his spending it in one year. Certain clauses in the will re- strict his mode of spending the money and should he succeed according to the provisions of the will he comes into a much greater fortune at the end of the year
 The efforts of Brewster to spend