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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
INDIANS MEMORY
FAILS At INQUIRY
ChiCkasaW Chief Able to Furnish
Few Facts About Land
Sale Conspiracy
CLAIMANTS KEPT OFF ROLL
Witness Declares Vice President
Sherman Was Always OPP
posed to High Fees
CLAIMANTS KEPT OFF ROLL
Associated Pressl

SULPHUR, Okla, Aug. 16.-Douglas
H. Johnson, a Chickasaw Indian, and
chief of the $4,000 members of that
tribe, answered IT do not remember"
before the special congressional in
Vestigating committee today when
asked how it was that he was able to
deposit $4,000 to his personal credit
a few days after ]. T. McMurray had
received $75O,0OO as attorneys fees.
Johnson testified that he always had
approved of what were known as the
present McMurray contracts, which
provide for the sale of $30,000,000 worth
of lands belonging to the Indians and
which would allow McMurray 10 per
cent or 100000 in fees. He also urged
other Indians to sign them
''Why was it you were willing to
give McMurray $4,000 for doing that
for which he already was paid a sal
ary?" asked Representative c. B. Mil
Ter of Minnesota.
because we thought he earned it,"
replied Chief Johnson. He kept off
the rolls 5000 claimants to our prop
erty and thus saved US $4,000 for each
person so kept off, or total of $4,000
900. [ would have been willing to have
paid him so per cent or $8,00O,000."
INCREASE IN BANK ACCOUNT
when you became chief or governor
of your tribe, isn't it a fact that your
bank account was only $4,000? How,
then, would you be able to deposit
SIS, 900 just a short time after McMur-
ray got his $75O,OOO fee?" he was asked.
Chief Johnson insisted he did not
remember.
Representative c. D. Carter Of Okla
homa was recalled and asked:
what is your opinion Of Vice Pres
ident Sherman in matters pertaining
to Indian affairs?"
H has always shown q deep inter-
est in the Indians" Garter replied.
"What was his attitude toward large
fees?"
HE was opposed to them"
1t had been asserted IN previous tes-
timony that Mr. Sherman had emphat-
ically expressed his disapproval of
the 10 per cent Zee.
Representative c. II. Burke, chair
man of the investigating committee,
pointed out to the witness that much
of the governments alleged delay In
selling the land was due to the failure
of the Indians to take their shares
of allotted land.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
HOOPER Is NOMINATED
BY TENNESSEE G. 0. P.
Anti-Patterson Democrats May
Fuse with Republicans

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 16.-Cap-
tam BENJAMIN w. Hooper of Newport,
Cook county, was nominated for gov
ernor of Tennessee by the Republican
state convention today.
The name of Alfred A. Taylor, a
brother of United States Senator Rob-
ert L. Taylor was the other one pre-
sented to the convention, and imme-
diately following the result Of the first
ballot the nomination was made unan-
imous.
The Independent statewide Republi-
Democrats who have fought Gov
ernor r. M. Patterson are expected to
support the ticket nominated today
as against the regular Democratic
nominees, which include Patterson for
reelection.
The platform adopted declares for
no backward step in the prohibition
laws, which were passed over the veto
of Governor Patterson, and asserts that
the state should be redistricted as re-
CARDS congressional, judicial and legis-
lative districts.
The platform indorses the admins
tration of President Taft.
The convention was probably the
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
MAYOR DECLARES HE is
UNABLE TO PROTECT CARS
Columbus Executive Says That
Troops Are Needed

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 1.-THE
military authorities, backed by the
governor, put it up to Mayor Marshall
today to protect the Columbus street
cars if they were to run tonight. The
mayor issued a formal statement to-
day that he would order the withdraw
al of the cars tonight unless they were
manned by soldiers Of the national
guard.
Mayor Marshall in a later statement
said that he was unable to protect
the cars.
Adiutant General Weybrecht saw
Governor Harmon and told him of
the mayors statement with regard to
the running of cars tonight.
Manager Stewart of the street car
company said he would run the cars
tonight and demanded protection.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
BILLHEAD MAY FURNISH
BENIGNUS CRIME CLEW
Police at Abilene Believe Search
Was Made for Document

ABILENE, Kas., Aug. 16.-What is
regarded as a significant clew in con-
nection with the supposed murder of
Miss Bertha Benignus here Sunday was
discovered today. The merchants bill
head upon which the German note
found under her window was written
was taken from a box on the table in
the corner of the girls room. In this
box she kept receipts and private let
tiers.
This is believed to be further evil
dence of murder and to indicate that
the murderer engaged in a thorough
search of Miss Benignus' effects, prob
ably in an effort to get possession of
some document 1t also seems evident
that he was fairly familiar with the
contents of the room. An early arrest
in connection with the murder is a
probability. Two persons are being
kept under surveillance.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
OPIUM SEIZURE MAY SHOW
GREAT PLOT TO SWlNDLE

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-United States
custom inspectors made a seizure Of
opium recently in Hoboken, N. j.,
which may reveal a plot of magnitude
to swindle the government, Three
arrests were made and the men were
charged with having brought in 10
pounds of opium bought In Shanghai.
Congress passed a bill February
which makes it crime to have opium
without proof of the purchase of an
authorized physician of the supply.
The penalty is not more than $4,000 or
less than a $50 fine, or not less than
two years imprisonment, or both.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
ROOSEVELT LOSES
OLD GUARD FIGHT
State Committee Refuses Him
Recommendation as Tempo
rary Head of Convention
BLOW TO NEW YORK PARTY
Struggle During Several Weeks
Before Session will Be Waged
with Bitterness
BLOW TO NEW YORK PARTY
tcontIuued from Pare onel

mans acquiescence to the committees
action might be interpreted as an evil
dence of friction between Colonel
Roosevelt and the national admins
tration, this view was not generally
accepted.
There was no mention at today's
meeting of the retirement of Timothy
L. Woodruff as temporary chairman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
AVIATOR BEATS CARRIER
PIGEONS BY SIX MINUTES
lie Blanc in Fifty-MiIe Flight Out
distances Birds

PARIS. Aug. 17.-Leblanc arrived at
Issy, in the suburbs of Paris. at GAS
o'clock this morning and is the winner
of the crOss-country flight which started
on August !. The distance of the race
was approximately 4s5 miles. The prize
contested for was $4,000, offered by
Paris newspaper.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
GERMAN SHIPWRIGHTS
STRIKE FOR HIGHER PAY

BERLIN, Aug. 16.-As a result Of the
fight between German shipbuilders and
their employees, all the shipyards or
Germany except the government works
are now idle so far as new construction
is concerned. Ship owners are in many
cases sending their ships to England
for repairs.
The men demand an increase of 10
per cent in wages and 'fifty-five-hour
week The shipbuilders maintain that
these demands are Il cloak to political
purposes. The number of men idle is
about &c. 900.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
UNION MEN IN SALEM
SHOE FACTORIES STRIKE

SALEM, Mass, Aug. ia strike
of union employees in the Salem shoe
factories was begun today and it is eX-
pected that more than 1000 workers
will quit their benches.
The United Shoe Workers of Ameri-
ca voted last night to declare a gem
eral strike If a conference today failed
to bring about an adjustment of the
differences between the unions and the
companies. The union demands that
the company reinstate several union
employees alleged to have been locked
ont
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
BEVERLY UPSET AT NEWS
OF ROOSEVELT'S DEFEAT
Comment Created by CoIonePs
Declaration of insurgency

BEVERLY, Mass, Aug. 16.-Beverly
was upset today when news came from
New York of the defeat of Theodore
Roosevelt for temporary chairman of
the New York Republican state con-
Vention.
The fact that Lloyd c. Griscom, pres
ident of the New York county commit
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
ROOSEVELT SAYS NOTHING

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-Col. Roose-
welt came in from oyster Bay today
and met a few visitors at his office.
He then went out. The newspaper
men waiting to talk regarding the
action of the state committee in de-
feating his name for temporary chair
man were disappointed in their pur.
nose,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
FARMERS TO BE TAUGHT
BEET-GRoWING METHODS
Government Will Endeavor to In
crease Sugar Percentage

DENVER, Aug. 16.--According to
William A. orion, in charge of the beet
sugar investigation bureau of the de-
partnent of agriculture, who arrived
here today, the government will estab-
fish a station in the Arkansas valley
for experimental purposes. with a view
to teaching farmers the best methods
of increasing the percentage of sugar
In their beets. The site Of the station
has not yet been definitely selected.
Later, according to Mr.. orion, similar
station will be established in the North
ern Colorado fields.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
SHERMAN is RErIcENr

UTICA, N. Y, Aug. 16.-Beyond de-
claring that he would accept the po-
sition of temporary chairman of the
Republican state convention in Sep
TENDER, Vice President Sherman to-
night would not discuss today's pro-
ceedings of the state committee.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
OMAHA JuRIsr CHOSEN

OMAHA, Aug. 16.-At midnight IL
was apparent that Judge A. L. Sutton.
progressive, had been nominated by
the Democrats for congress in the Sec
ond (Omaha) district. His majority
will exceed $780,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
FALLS TO HIS DEATH

DIES MONIES, Ia, Aug ia. W.
baldwin, a structural iron worker, fell
eleven stories from the top of the
Tollitable building today to his death.
THE man struck an iron girder which
split the body almost to the head.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
JEALOUS SWAIN SHOOTS GIRL

ASHLAND, Wis, Aug. 16-While Lou
Use Billet was going home with party
of friends last night, George Ellison
shot her twice and then committed sui
eide. The girl is near death. Ellison
was jealous.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17
EARTHQUAKE IN FRANCE

heavy earthquake shock was felt here
this morning. 1t lasted 27 seconds.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17

largest Republican state gathering in
the history of the party in Tennessee.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1910-08-17

You can buy IT, perhaps at many places but
there's one BEST place TO buy it-and that
niace advertiser
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27
BIG BAXTER REUNION.
Vice President Sherman to Attend
Many New Features This Year
"A Grand Affair.

The big Baxter Reunion to be held
August 20 to September 3, at Baxter
Springs, Kansas, will be the biggest
one yet held Many new and inter
esting features will be presented this
year. and everything that viii amuse
and entertain the multitudes will be
provided. Vice President Sherman
will attend the reunion, and there will
be scores of other noted men, The
attractions will be of high order,
and there will be plenty of entertain
ment for all classes. Concessions will
be sold to first class people. For
camp grounds and privileges apply to
Chas, L. Smith. privilege man.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27

Seven men, three of whom were re-
publicans. in the name Of the anti
saloon league. endorsed Bill Murray.
They forgot to refer the matter to
the boys at the forks OF the creek for
their ratification. The matter will go
there however on August 2. and these
political fixerss will find what re-
sponsibility is attached to delivering"
the temperance vote Of the state 10 an
in-emperate man.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27
KELLEYWLLE CITIZENS
FEAR INDIAN Outbreak

Sapulpa, Okla. July 27.-Residents
of Kellyville. this county, have ap-
pealed to the officers to prevent
possible outbreak among the In
dians and three deputies we're sent
there today. Indians from all over
the country have assembled there for
the annual stomp dance" They are
provided with supply of whiskey, and
residents are apprehensive of serious
complications.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27

Up to the present time the farmers
of Craig county have refused to be-
come unduly excited about the primary
election next Tuesday. The chances
are most Of them viii vote and already
know how they will vote The state
ment that the farmers are taking no
interest must not be taken too serious
ly.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27

", j. Bryan favored county option
as the best method Of dealing with
the liquor question in Nebraska and
was turned down in favor of local op-
tion at the state democratic conyen-
ton. This may be straw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27

Do not forget that the republican
press and the republican politicians of
the state are solid for Bill Murray.
Would 1t not be the part of wisdom
for democratic voters to enquire why
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27

John Hilderbrand Of this city and
Mrs. Nell Dawson Of Tulsa were mar
ried yesterday at the office of County
Judge Guhser at Tulsa.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27

The drought that is now threatened
is becoming serious in this section and
may cut short the best prospect for
corn ever seen in this locality.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27

A week from today it will be prac-
tically known who will be our state
officers for the next term. The pri-
mary will determine It.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27
vlnlta, Oklahoma, Wednesday, July r..

These dry, windy days are produc-
ing a crop of freckles almost equal to
the big oat yield.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27
Is shown In His Actions.

The more honesty man has the
less he affects the air of saint.--Lav-
ater
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27

Register this week if you expect to
vote at the primary next Tuesday or
at the general election in November.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27
When zeaI IL oralseuorthv.

Zeal is no frr'har eom1Neure be
than as IT is attended with knowledg
Thomas Wilson
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27

The man who cen make dollar 90
;arthest can't always make 1t come
lirrrKest.-N. Y. Times.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27
Democratic Meeting.

Saturday, July 80, at vinita, court
House)
Democratic Voters come, see and
hear those who seek your support in
the primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27
DEMOCRATIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

UEMUCRhIIG Announcements
FOR COUNTY JUDGE
THEO. d. B. FREAR.
$. r. PARKS
F. M. SMITH.
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
C. CALDWELL.
GUY PATTEN.
FOR SHERIFF
H. e. RIDENHOUR, Vinita.
BILLY FRIEND. Vfnita.
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS
e. N. WILLIAMSON, Vinita.
w. L. TROTT, vinita. RID 8.
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
JAS. f. MCCULLOUGH.
Fl. w. @. SHELTON.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
(For District S.l
D. T. WITT, Vinita. r. +. d, q
ROBERT L. CHAMBERLIN,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-07-27

L. C. COUCH.
]. YVES HARRIS.
F. ]. SCOTT.
FOR COUNTY CLERK
r. F. NIX.
JACK MALIN.
FOR DISTRICT CLERK
d. b. STUTSMAN.
LEE r. MITCHELL
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE
PRESTON S. DAVIS.
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS-
JAMES s. DAVENPORT.
FOR STATE SENATOR
E. C. HARLIN. Welch.
FOR STATE LEGISLATURE
PETE COYNE.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
(vinita Township
]. N. SCOTT.
Il. "A. STANLEY.
A. J. PITCHFORD.
FOR CONSTABLE
(Vinita Township
C. c. BUTLER, (Salty).
J. N. WALKER.
FOR TRUSTEE
(Township Number ~
Fl. R. THOMAS
REPUBLICAN Announcements
FOR sheriff.
NED HOSKINs.
FOR CONSTABLE
(Vinita Township
GLEN HUELSENKAMP
The National tribune., 1910-03-03
ST. CLOUD VETERANS COLONY.

$500
settlers made during the last months
been time
substantial hotel built recently destroyed
by
being will
modou
St Cloud attractive twostory brick
bank will a a $4,000
The machinery eecricighing system
building Of
1t is confidently that St Cloud will
have population within the
dOnal colonization
Tribune has decided give another opportunity those
who 500 lots and 500 fVa tracts
A r. is subscribed for the company re-
lot tract
up and the books closed before their money was ana since
returned their asking
allowed which they had originally
deemed advisable make the present
the basis as the
the additional 25 who subscribed to the third
balance of the subscription
of $780, with the full assurance
subscriptions have been received there
will be offerings at that price
have been subscribed for
lot both for $780, town lots and
limit the number OF town lots and hva-acre tracts t may o
and tracts
of has expended the streets and other inn
to make this successful town. ana the
the ground is that
colony mas ever promising outlook
quickly nearly the full number of sub
II E. C. L"
NATIONAL
The National tribune., 1910-03-03
MARVELLOUS WORK BY VETERANS.

A visit to st. Cloud is the very best
answer to the clamor which is being
raised by the younger generation and
interested parties against the capability
and efficiency of the veterans. Never
since the war has there been a more
wonderful work done anywhere than
that of the veterans who went to St.
Cloud since the 1st of August-more
truly. since the 1st of October. On the
town plot of st. Cloud have gone up
within four or five months $50 COM
Portable houses, many of them really
elegant and as good as any man or any
family should want to have. Many of
these houses are roomy, airy and have
every convenience. There are in addi-
ton 100 tents, which will be vacated as
soon as the houses are built. When it
is remembered that in these few months
all this work has been done upon a
wild and uncultivated plain, upon which
there was not a load of building mate
rial, the result is something marvellous.
All the building material, hardware,
brought into the town and the homes
fitted up. The grounds had to be
cleared and planted. This has been
done, shade, fruit and ornamental trees
have been set out and gardens planted.
OF course, there are still unsatisfactory
conditions which must be inevitable in
any new town until the streets can be
cleared and surfaced, sewers put in,
etc. But it must be kept in mind that
the town can hardly. be said to be five
months old. 1t is in far better shape
now than many new towns have been
at the end of five years, and it is par
ticularly gratifying that every bit of
this is the work Of veterans Of the war
of the rebellion. Veterans can be found
there doing a good full days work at
all manner of improvements-car
tering, painting, bricklaying, building
and grubbing, and in whatever else
that their hands find to do in the way
of bringing order, beauty and comfort
to their beautiful little town.
To our mind st. Cloud is the most at
tractive location in Florida, with It's
beautiful lake, and within a year or
two it will present tself to the visitor
in charming attractiveness, second to
no town in the country.
The National tribune., 1910-03-03
DEATH OF. GEN. MULHOLLAND.

A life of magnificent usefulness to his
fellowmen has ended in the death of
Gen. st. Clair A. Mulhslland, L. s. PEN
Mulholland ability, courage and wide
reaching philanthropy were in equal
proportions. He was one of those splen-
did Irishmen who have done so much
to build up the country of their adop-
ton and who became as fully American
as the best native-born. He came to
this country when a boy, fully iinbibed
the spirit of our institutions, and V hen
the war came he threw himself into it
with all the fervor of his nature. He
became Lieutenant-Colonel of the 1l6th
Pa. June 26, 1862, and when his term
expired re-entered the regiment. rose to
be its Colonel, commanded a brigade
much of the time, was brevetted a Brig
for gallantry and Ma
jor-General for gallantry at the Boyd
ton plank road. He won the admira-
ton not only Of his regiment and tri-
gade, but of all the members OF the
Army of the Potomac by his courage
and good soldiership on many we'll
fought fields. Returning to Phila1el-
phia and civil pursuits, his uppermost
thought was still work for the better
ment of his fellowman. and he became
distinguished in the science of penology
and for his untiring study and wise con-
clusions as to the treatment OF the crimi-
nal classes who had fallen under the
penalty Of the law. He took a deep
interest also in religious matters, and
his time and high intellectual qualities
were always at the service of any move
ment that seemed to look to the Dencrt
of mankind. He was u. S. Pension
Agent at Philadelphia for many years,
and discharged the duties of that office
most acceptably. All who knew him
admired and loved him, and his passing
makes a great vacancy in the ranks Of
the Pennsylvania veterans.
The National tribune., 1910-03-03

A glimpse into the future comes from
the statement that Russia has an army
of 100000 men in Manchuria, with
100000 more within easy reach, with
welI-GlIed magazines of war supplies.
Vladivostok has been strengthened by
new Notifications and the army put on
the most effective footing. We can
easily imagine that Russ:a's policy to-
ward regaininS Manchuria and an ice
free port on the Pacific is the same as
that which she has practiced always
toward Constantinople. For 200 years
Russia has been attempting to get Con-
stantinople, and tho she has been re-
peatedly defeated she simply gathers
up her forces again after an unsuc-
cessful war and makes ready to
renew the attempt whenever she thinks
the time is ripe
The National tribune., 1910-03-03

1t is pointed out that Washington
was one of the early abolitionists, and
before the agitation of slavery had be-
gun in New England he had put him
self squarely in opposition to the in
stitution. In one OF his letters he said :
81 never mean, unless some particu-
lar circumstances should compel me to
it, to possess another slave by purchase.
it beins: among my first wishes to see
some plan adopted by which slavery in
this country may be abolished by law"
Eleven years later he wrote again:
Il wish from my soul that the Legis-
laturc Of this State could see the policy
of a gradual abolition of slavery. 1t
might prevent much future mischief"
This ought to be. but probably is not
enough for the fanatics who worship
slavery. who tried 10 cram it down the
throats Of the Northern people. and who
to-day are singing pacans around the
shrnes Of those who gained their only
fame by fighting obstinately in defense
of the institution