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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09
TAFT PARDONS INDIAN.
CRYING Sentence on McNeiPs
Island for Murder-Columbia
George Full Blooded Umatilla
Indian.

The pardoning of Columbia George,
the Umatilla Indian murderer by
p. esident Taft, recalls one of the most
interesting murder cases in this sec
ton. George has been confined in
the federal prison on McNeil's Island
for several years and was released on
telegraphic information from Presi-
dent Taft.
Columbia George and Toy-toy muir
dered an Indian woman by the name
of Anna Edna by giving her strych-
nine in alcohol.
According to the history of the case
Columbia George had been visiting
Indian friends on the Yakima rcser-
walton previous to the commission of
the crime. While there he was taken
Ill and was very sick for some time
The medicine man finally told him
that there was a witch over on the
Umatilla Indian reservation who was
trying to kill him and that 1t was
useless for him to hope to get well
until this evil influence was counter
acted.
Accordingly George came home.
and while searching for the alleged
witch, fell in with Toy-toy. It so
happened that Toy-toy's father had
died a short time before and that he
too was looking for the witch who
was responsible for the death OF his
parent. He finally persuaded George
that Anna Edna was the evil genius
who had caused the death OF the
old man and was trying to kill George.
so they set to work to kill her.
Toy-toy gave George 25 cents with
which to purchase coyote muck-a "a
muck The poison was secured at the
drug store on the pretense that It
was to be used to kill coyotes that
We're feeding on Georges water
melons. A pint Of whisky was pur-
chased at the same time and after
having consumed the greater part Of
the fire water, the two Indians took
what was left. added the strychnine
then went to the home of the woman.
persuaded her to drink OF the poison
and within an hour she was dead.
The two Indians were tried In the
Pendleton circuit court, were found
guilty OF murder in the first degree
and were sentenced to be hanged. The
case was appealed to the state SUI
preme court which ruled that the
state court had no jurisdiction.
The two Indians were then placed
on trial in the federal court in Port
land. The jury returned verdict
OF first degree murder but recon-
mended that the two redmen be i'm
prisoned for life. This recommends
ton was carried out
Toy-toy Is still in prison. while
George Is now a free man. He is 10
"ea~s of age and a full-blooded
Umatilla Indian.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09
ODD SPORTING BITs.

Fifth annual indoor tournament of
the Twenty-Five Calibre Rifle League
of the United States opens in Pitts
burg. to continue through the week,
with notable rifle shots from all parts
of the country in attendance.
Six-day bicycle race commenced in
the First Regiment Annoy, Newark.
N. j., the participants including Frank
Kramer, national champion; Willie
Fem, Jimmy Moran, liver Lawson
Eddie Root and Joe Folger
Second tournament of the Palm
Beach schedule of golf championships
begins on the Palm Beach,, Fla, links
with the Worth cups as trophies for
the winners.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09
NOTICE TO INCREASE THE CApy-
TAI STOCK OF THE TIE.TON
WATER USERS ASSOCIATION.

To the Stockholders of the Teton
Water Users Association:
You and each of you, are hereby
notified that speciai meeting of the
stockholders OF the Tieton Water Us.
ers Association, a corporation, ha'
been duly called by the Board OF Trus
tees thereof, to be held, and will b.
held. at the City Council room In thu.
court house in the city OF North Yaki-
ma, Yakima county, State OF Wash
ington, at the hour OF 100 O'Clock D.
M on Monday, February IA. 1910, for
The purpose of considering and acting
upon the question and proposition of
increasing the capital stock of said
Teton Water Users association from
twenty-four thousand (24,0OO
shares of the par value of Sixty dollars
S60.0O) each. and OF the aggregate
par value OF one million four hundred
forty thousand dollars ($1,44O, 900 0O)
to thirty-four thousand five hundred
t34,500) shares of the par value Of
sixty dollars ($60.00) each. and OF
the aggregate par value OF two mil
lion seventy thousand dollars t$2.-
070, O00.OO). and at which said meet
ing said question and proposition To
submitted, considered acted upon and
voted upon; and
You are further notified that for the
purpose of said meeting and pur-
suant to the Bylaws and order OF
the Board of Trustees the stock
books and records of the corporation
VIII be closed for the transfer 81
stock and stock subscriptions, on
January 25th, 1910, at five o'clock D
m, and no stock or stock subscrsp-
tons will be transferred on such
books after said last named date, and
until after said stockholders meeting
Dated and signed at North Yakima,
Yakima county. Washington, this l4th
day of December. 1903. ny the under
signed, being all of the trustees OF
said corporation.
(SIGNEDl
A. J. SPLAWN
A. f. LARSON.
II. NJ. GILBERT.
w. I. HUXTABI e
w. l.. LEMON.
Dec. Observation-Disclosures.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09
GIVE BOY UP FOR DEAD {,
BUT REVIVE LIFE SPARK

EUREKA, ILL.,. Feb. 6.-William
Uphoff, living northeast of Benson,
is survivor of an experience that
caused him to feel he was recalled
from death to life. For several days
he has been sick with pneumonia.
and gradually grew worse and died
as was supposed.
His body was left in the room, ana
for about three-quarters OF an hour
no thought was entertained except
that he was dead.
His father, Bartlett w. Uphon, en-
tered the room and saw a motion OF
the body and he and the family at
once began heroic efforts to bring
back the spark of life, and were -
far successful that he now has q
chance of recovery.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09
RICH MAN SLEEPS TWO WEEKS.
Doctors Puzzled BY Strange Trance OF
Cotton Merchant.

TOLEDO, o., Feb. s.-Physicians
and detectives are puzzled concert
ing the peculiar conditions In which
J.. F. Smithwick. a wealthy cotton
merchant of South Creek, N. c.. has
remained for two weeks in the Star
hotel. During his strange sleep
Smithwick has not spoken more than
dozen words. Several nurses have
been In constant attendance. Many
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09
PRICE OF LANDS
APPEAL TO MANY

J. s. Rear. of Vancouver. B. c.,
Is paying a visit to North Yakima on
his way from his winter home at
Cal. Mr.. Rear is the own
er of the large irrigation project in
Okanogan country, known as erich
land" The project lies about 35
miles east of Vernon and comprises
300 acres of rich, alluvial silt soil,
lying perfectly for irrigation pur-
poses, and splendidly adapted for or
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09

DENVER, Feb. 5.-Women OF this
city have started a boycott against
millincrs. Mrs. Claude r.. Griffey and
Mrs. Edward l.. Prentiss, two young
society matrons have announced that
they stand ready to start the boycott
and scores of their friends have ma 'e
known their determination to step
into line. They object because
simple hat costs not less than SIS.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09
A BAD SUGGESTION.
We've had the rough and tumble

lire.
We've had the simple kind.
We've rushed our pleasures and our
strife,
And presently Wen find
The need of novelty that grows
Again and yet again
Must cause this old world to propose
The life that's safe and sane.
The life that knows Just where to stop
And truly Graves tse best
With toll enough to let us drop
Serenely into rest.
We've whizzed on wheels: we've gone
like mad,
And now the nervous strain
Should yield unto a later fad
The life that's safe and sane.
Washington Star.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09
SOCIETY
Susie Boyle
Engagement Announced.

Engagement Announced.
Quite the most interesting news of
the week in society is the announced
engagement of Mr.. Harry L. Cort tn
Miss Tours. of New York. The date
of the nuptials has not been set but
1t is the supposition that the mar
riage, elimination Of college
friendship, will be one of the dainty
spring bridals. Miss Tours arrived
in Yakima this week from Miles CITY
Montana, to be entertained as the
house guests of Mr.. and Mrs. FlOvd
Kennedy of Mob hill and although
quite a stranger here. her charming
manner has won her many admirers.
Mr.. Cort son of Mr.. John L. Cort, the
well known theatrical manager, q
prominent member of the younger
social set, is in charge of the Yakima
theatre having made Yakima his
home for some months and in the re-
cipient of many congratulations.
Camping Trip Party.
Mrs. Guy Grafton and Mrs. Harry
Tucker entertained at another OF the
series of afternoon parties compli-
mentary to the ladies of the Gaiety
club yesterday, at the home of the
former. sos North Third street. The
afternoons entertainment in the ma
ture of a camping trip" was delight
fully original departure from the
clubs diversion of cards. On arrfv-
ing the guests were asked out into
the yard to begin the journey BY
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09
Missionary Meeting.

MEMPHIS, Feb. 7.---Distinguished
church workers of Tennessee and from
all over the south and east are here
today to participate in the Memphis
meeting of the Laymen's Missionary
Movement. which begin this evening
with a banquet and II program of ad-
dresses
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09
HIS WIFE AND
DAUGHTER IN BOLIVIA
Arc Given Reception at LaPaz Club
In Distant and Interior City OF
South America.

LAPAZ, Bolivia, Feb. 7.-WiIliam
j. Bryan, accompanied by his wife
and daugter arrived today. All are
in good health A reception in honor
of the distinguished visitor was held
at LaPaz club.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1910-02-09

Dec. l5-s2-2s-Jan.5-12-ls-2s- B'eb.a-s
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
"CRANDPA"
ENJOINED
By Federal Ceurt-Re-
pubIiCanS Play for
Time

Guthrie, Okla, July 11.-Judge Cot
teral Of the United States circuit court
late Saturday issued temporary re-
straining order against the state cleo.
tion board, state board Of affairs and
Secretary Of state Bill Cross prohibits
ing them from putting the grand
father clause amendment on the bal
lots for the August election, pending
the determination Of bill OF complaint
fled In the name of Daniel Sims, an old
Guthrie negro and ex-slave, who al
leges that under the grandfather clause
he will be disfranchised, since ne can
neither read nor write A hearing was
set for July ~.
The case originates, Of course. with
the republican state committee, and
though Judge Burford Of Guthrie ap-
pears as one Of the counsel for plain
tiffs it is believed that the attack on
the forthcoming election on the grand
father clause is begun at this time
against his express judgment. Good
lawyers here seem agreed that an in
junction to prevent the carrying out
of an initiated election cannot lie,
since it is a direct attempt on the part
Of the Judiciary to hinder and block
the most supreme legislative action,
the framing Of law by the people
themselves. 1t is understood that
other factors than the eminent coun-
sci appearing for the negro are back
Of this hasty action.
Furthermore, the restraining order
was not served on the board OF af-
fairs, which had advertised to let the
contract for printing the ballots Sat
urday. until 4:sO o'clock Saturday aft
ernoon, while the contract for printing
had beer let to the Warden Printing
company Of Oklahoma City for s2,S45
at o'clock, Or four hours before the
case was tlled Exactly what the re-
straining order regtrains is, therefore.
not clear
It was for the purpose Of prohibiting
the grandfather clause from being
put on the primary ballots, and that
had been done, so far as the state
election board is concerned, some days
ago and the form for official ballot
turned over to the board Of affairs
to have the $4,000 ballots printed.
Thus the state election board has al
ready done what it is restrained from
doing. and since the board of affairs
has let the contract, the matter is be.
yond that boards say SO. On the face
Of things, so it appears, the suit has
been filed too late.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
WAS TOLD TO
WRITE TO
HOOK

A Chickasha company which is a
large fuel shipper wrote to the corpora
ton commission for relief. after the
recent raise in rates and today re-
ceiyed the following reply:
Gentlemen n Replying to your favor
Of the 9Th inst. the commission begs
to advise that it is thoroughly convers-
ant with the damage wrought by in
junction Of Federal Judge Hook, re-
straining the commission from further
enforcing the application Of its rate
orders, and as that injunction com
pletely ties the commissions hands, il
can do nothing in the premises.
The commission would suggest that
you write to Hon Judge Hook at Leav-
enworth, Kan, explaining the matter
to him in detail as he is the one re-
sponsible for the present high rates.
Yours very truly,
J. E. LOVE. Chairman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11

DAMAGED

J-E Farrington's seed warehouse,
Seventh and Ohio, caught fire this
morning and the contents were dam
aged to the extent Of from $1,000 to
$1,000.
Sulphur was being burned in the
place to drive away insects which at
tack seed and in some way an earthen
pot which contained the sulphur was
broken, allowing the molten mass to
run out and ignite the seed. The fire
was discovered a short time after 1t
broke out and could have been put
out in short time by the men about
the place, but they were unable to work
in the sulphur fumes The fire de-
partment made quick work OF it with
The chemical engine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
New Insurance Co.
Gets a Charter

Guthrie, Okla. July 1l.--State char
ters were issued as folIows
Home Life Insurance company Of
Oklahoma City; 100000 capital; incor-
porators, n. L. Linebaugh and John H
sheplor Of Oklahoma City; +. N. Frey
Of Chickasha.
Pioneer Car company Of Oklahoma
City changed name to Pioneer Car
Manufacturing company
d. Appleton company Of New York
named Snowden Parlette Of Oklahoma
City state agent; Success company Of
New York named A. b. Johnson of Ok
lahoma City and Midland Savings and
Loan company Of Colorado named
James S. Gladish Of Oklahoma City.
sank of Hanna in Hughes county in
creased capital stock from $4,000 to
$4,000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
PUCILIST ON
WRECKED
TRAIN

Special by United Press.
Poughkeepsie. n Y, July 1.-THE
midnight express on the New York
Central was wrecked early today near
here. The locomotive struck an iron
bound car door that dropped from a
freight train.
Engineer Pendell jumped and reeeiy-
ed injuries from which he died.
Fireman Holmes was scalded and
Baggageman Ray was found dead in a
car.
Despite the fact that The wreck de-
layed the rain on which Johnson was
travelling three hours. sixteen thousand
negroes welcomed him at the depot
The police refused TO permit bands,
an auto parade or a speech by ne
groes. johnson will be seen in vaude-
Vile this week al salary Of $4,000
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
MORE RAIN
IN GRADY
COUNTY

Since the heavy rain last Thursday
night showers have been falling daily
in some parts Of Grady county and
farmers continue to bring in encourage
ing reports
Last night the steady shower which
lasted for hours in this vicinity was
quite general over the county. At Ma
pies, east Of town, It developed into a
soaker and west as far as Anadarko
and beyond sufficient water fell to do
vast amount OF good Ben Vaughan
who was in town today from his place
near Alex said good shower fell in
his neighboFhood. The shower also
exterled south.
0. S. Penny, who has 600 acres Of
corn in the valley between Lucille and
Alex, said he expected to get yield
Of forty bushels per acre.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
cHILDRENs DAY OBSERVED.

II spite OF the threatening weather
the children's day exercises at the
Methodist chucrh last night drew
good sized congregation and made a
big bit. The little folks had been
splendidIy trained by Miss Butler and
they acquitted themselves in highly
creditable manner.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
BIG POT
BOILING

Special by United Press
BeyeIry, Mass, July william
Loeb Ii the administration candidate
for governor Of New York. Following
conference with Taft today 1t was
learned from an authoritiye source that
Taft urged Loeb 20 announce his candl-
dacy and Administrative support would
be forthcoming. Loeb declined TO dis
cuss the meeting II Is considered
certain that be has the support of
Roosevelt ana 4 IS believed Loeb
viii make the race.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
FOUR SUITS FILED.

Four suits were filed in the district
court today by Attorneys Bond & Mel
ton. all for possession OF property
rents and damages in the city OF Tut
tie. +. Dowden Il the plaintiff and the
defendants are r. p. Henry, A. y,
Frost p. j, SchoiIleld and q A. Hosey
The suits grow out Of the litigation
arising over the Tuttle townsite.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
Obtained Child
by HabeaS Corpus

chas. Tippi, verden man, arrived
IN the city this morning from Clinton,
Mo-, with his eight-yearold daughter.
Marguerite, whom he obtained by a
writ of habeas corpus.
When Mr.. Tippi and his wife were
divorced several months ago the court
ordered that the child be kept by her
grandmother in Wellington. Kan. A
few weeks ago he learned that the
mother had taken The child away and
through the sheriif's Office he located
them in Clinton and going there he
obtained his daughter BY order Of
court
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
As JUDGE VANCE NOW.

J. D. Vance took the oath Of Office
as Justice of the peace Of Chickasha
township Saturday to fill out the un-
expired term OF John A. Mcclure who
resigned. Mr.. Vance was appointed
by the county commissioners.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11

At 4 o'clock this afternoon the first
car on the chlckasha street railway,
loaded with city officials and prcml-
nent citizens, made the trip over the
line. starting at the City hall and re-
turning to the same place after max
ing the round trip through University
Heights.
Although five blocks Of the line on
chickasha avenue have not been com
prted, il Is the Intention Of the COM
pany TO start regular service tomor-
row on the completed portion.
It was just foul months yesterday
aince construction work was begun. But
fer delay in shipment Of material the
entire line would have been completed
several weeks ago.
on the first car were Mayor Edwards
and members oF the city council, Pres
ident Dwyer and Secretary Khkpat-
rick OF the Chamber Of Commerce, Col
chas. F. Woodward Of the street car
company, Ben Johnson, II. c. Mckay,
B. b. Bridges. J. r. Abercrombie, J. b.
Sparks, J. S. Browne and others
The FIVE mile TRIP over the line was
made without hitch the car being
III charge 81 VIM Wadaworth. super
intendent for the company
A preliminary test OF the cars was
made this morning and yesterday and
everything worked smoothly
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
STEAMER
is LOST

Special by United Press.
ST. Louis, Mo, July 11.-A hundred
and twenty-five passengers on the
steamer Cape Girardeau were rescued
last night when the steamer sunk in
The Mississippi near st. Genevieye.
Reports are that the steamer ran
into a sunken government barge un-
marked by lights.
The passengers were removed In
boats safely when the steamer started
TO sinking. The vessel was heavily la
dened..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
FIGHT PICTURES In
"STAC" HOUSES
Special to the Express.

Special to the Express.
New York, July IL The companies
controlling the Jeffries-Johnson pic
lures announced today that The pic
lures win be exhibited only in "stag"
theatres and children will be barred.
Women may attend II they see fit but
will be warned in advance.
Eleven films were ree'ed off yeaer-
day before men interested in the pic
lures and from the set the best will
be selected The others will also be
reproduced.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
SUSPEND
MAYOR
IN OHIO


Columbus, O.. July Mayor Ath-
erton Of Newark will be suspended
from office today by Governor Harmon
as result OF the lynching OF Carl
Etherington, 'dry. detective.
The governor spent Sunday in New
ark and it is said he is convinced that
the lynching could have been prevent
ed if the mayor and Sheriff Links
had done their duty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
A SUNDAY WEDDING.

Chas. F. Harris and Miss Elizabeth
Donaho were married yesterday morn
ing at the home Of the bride on North
Fourth street, Rev. NJ. l.. Butler per
forming the ceremony. The happy
couple left this morning for a trip 10
st. Louis.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11

Special by United Press.
New York, July li.-with william
Loeb in Beverly talking politics with
Taft and Col. Roosevelt at Oyster Bay
ready to entertain Governor Hughes,
the political pot Is boiling. Loeb Is
expected to tell Taft the significance
OF Roosevelt's recent activity and II is
believed that he may carry message
from Roosevelt
Roosevelt and Hughes are expected
10 enter into an alliance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
coRREcrIoN.

In Saturdays paper the Expless err
roneously referred to Mrs. MieiSf, who
died in Ocampo, Mexico, as the widow
Of Rev T. W. Miller. The latter Is stilI
living with his son on his ranch near
Ocampo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
FIRST CAR OVER The
Line THIS AFTERNOON
Officials and Citizens Carried on First
Trip-Quick Record on Con-
struction Work

Col. Woodward and the men under
him have made a record In construc-
tlon work and while everything has
gone forward at brisk rate nothing
has been sIighted, the work being done
In the most thorough and substantial
manner. No city In the southwest has
a better built street railway.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
10000 BILLS
In DETROIT
Special by United Press.

Special by United Press.
Detroit, July 11.-Twenty thousand
Elks are here today and every train
brings hundreds more. The town is
deliberately decorated.
The opening session of the grand
lodge win be held tonight. The visit
ors will be welcomed BY Mayor Bret
meyer, Gov. Warner and Senator Bur
rows.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-07-11
ICE STILL
ON GROUND
44*44444**4**4+4

= Special to the Express. ,
= Rush Springs, Okla. July 11.- :
= Ice five inches thick and quar- =
#ter Of an acre in area still remains =
= on the ground as result Of the +
= hail storm in the vicinity Of :
: Rockyford, west Of this place on :
: June T. Large ravines were con =
= yerted into Ice houses by the ,
= storm, the ice being packed sew =
= eraI feet deep with leaves, sand +
= and rubbish, Ice cream sociass =
= have been the principal diversion =
4 Of the community for month. =
4 3 4 3 4 4 3 = 4 . q . q 4 a 3 3 =