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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
NEW ERA OF PRODUCTION
OF FLORENCE

GOLDFIELD, Nevada, Oct. IA
The work of enlarging the main
shaft Of the Florence Goldfield COM
pany, which has been in progress
for many months past, has been
completed from the bottom, depth
of $50 feet, to the surface, and this
should be the signal for the begin
ming of new era in production by
this rich mine.
The conditions imposed by this
work, together with the extensive
development long carried on and the
fact that much of the best ore was
taken by leases from the upper lev
els, have all contributed to keep
down the profits made by this COM
pany, and during number Of
months past the production has been
largely confined to ore of medium or
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
COPPER EXCITEMENT
IN IDAHO CAMP

WALLACE, Idaho, Oct. 12.-Ever
since the announcement of the phe-
nomenal strike of copper ore in the
tunnel of the Missoula Copper COM
pany, wide attention has been given
the situation. at that property, and
the discovery has been discussed with
much interest by the press. The tun-
mel encountered the ore body at a
distance of 80 feet from the portal,
the entire face Of the tunnel being in
sulphides of shipping quality and
neither wall in sight. Since the dis
covery the tunnel has been driven
another 20 feet and the only change
in the situation is that a quantity OF
fine galena has come In with the
copper sulphides.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
NO VOTING ON HERD
LAW AT COMING ELECTION

The voters of Lawrence county
will get no chance to vote on herd
law at the coming general election,
as the petition which has been cir
culated asking the county commits
sioners to have the question placed
on the ballot, did not get the requir-
ed number of signers. Consequent
ly, the matter is of, for the present,
at least.
The herd law passed two years
ago. was not made applicable to the
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
FOREST FIRES ARE

ALL l.lsTINGUISHED
The forest service fire fighting
force, under the direction of Lumber
Expert Gregg, have done excellent
work in their battle against the
flames that were sweeping the timber
in the vicinity of the Rancier and
Heinrich's saw mill south of Rapid
creek, near the MCGEE saw mill.
Tuesday night it was feared that 81
900 acres of valuable timber would
be destroyed, but the fight that was
put up yesterday subdued the confa-
grafton and last night 1t was reported
to be under control. One fire had
been entirely extinguished and the
other was so we'll in hand, that un-
less something unexpected happened,
lit will be wiped out today. The one
hundred and seventy-seven men sent
down from Lead by Forest Superin-
tendent Kelleter Monday night to
fight southern Hills fires, will return
IOudy, dS the situoIioh ~oh
handled by the men of that locality.
The forest fire which started across
the gulch from the Hidden Fortune
mill Tuesday is now under control
and all but fifteen of the fire fighting
forces has been withdrawn. Owing
to the fact that 1t was burning on
the steep sides of the canyon, 1t was
difficult proposition to handle, but
1t is now trenched around and some
back firing has been done. In all 9th
er parts of the Black Hills forest the
fires have either been wholly exiting
luished or are under control, 80 thai
the danger OF any great damage II
past for the present, at least.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
TRIPLE MERGER OF
MANHATTAN PROPERTIES

TONOPAH, Nevada, Oct. 13.-R.
T. Harris, cashier of the Nevada
First National bank Of Tonopah, has
received dispatch from San Fran
cisco announcing that the stockhold-
ers of the Jumping Jack and Stray
Dog companies of Manhattan had
ratified the agreement of the direc-
tors to consolidate with the Manhat-
tan Dexter company. This Is the
last step in the wiping out Of the liti-
cation between the three companies
in the northern camp, and from now
on Manhattan should come to the
front in leaps and bounds.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
LIGHTNING REVEALS
A GOOD VEIN

CARTHAGE, Mo-, Oct. III. w.
Aylor. reputed to be the wealthiest
man in Jasper county, and r. e.
Brown, a prominent citizen of Garth
age, have dropped their suit to re-
cover $4,000 paid to Texas land
company for $3.50 acres of presum-
ed farming land situated near Am
arillo, Texas. They dropped their
|suit because a flash of lightning
struck a projecting crag overlooking
a ravine and disclosed vein OF gold.
When the Carthage men purchased
the land they alleged 1t was repre-
sented to them as valuable farming
property; later, after they made an
Investigation and claim that four sec
itions are situated in a deep canyon,
worthless for agricultural purposes.
They started their suit two years
ago and It was pending in a Texas
court.
For evidence Messrs. Aylor and
Brown sent a staff of photographers
to Texas to secure views Of the
"farming" land. 1t was while these
picture takers were camped in the
deep ravine that a storm developed.
Following a binding flash Of lightn'
ing, an enormous piece of rock fell
from the mountain side and thunder
ed into the valley. One Of the pho
tographers happened to be retired
mining engineer. He made an inves
litigation of the fallen boulder and
discovered the gold. The Carthage
men declare their property is nov
worth $4,000, ,OOO-not for farming
but for mining.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
COPPER PRODUCTION
WILL BREAK RECORD

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 12.-Owing to
the unsatisfactory condition of the
copper and other metal markets du-
ring the earlier part Of the year 1t
was generally believed that 1910
would not be profitable year to the
holders of stock in American mines
and metallurgical works. With the
closing Of the third quarter of the
year, however, Judging from the fig
ures available to the Mining World,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
GIRLS HAVE PLURALITY
OF TWO FOR SEPTEMBER

In the record Of vital statistics Kept
by Clerk of Courts Star. the girls
appear to have a majority Of two in
the matter of births for the past
month. There were in all thirty-six
births in Lawrence county during
that month, Of which nineteen were
girls and seventeen we're boys.
There were twenty-five deaths, Of
which sixteen were of persons be-
tween the ages Of twenty-one and
eighty, and nine were between five
days and eighteen years. There were
fifteen marriages. six declarations Of
intention to become citizens and no
divorces. E1
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
STOCK Is NOW HELD
AT 81 PER SHARE

President Bunce, Of the Black
Hills Development and Financial
corporation announces that there
will not be another share Of the
company sold in the Black Hills.
by the company, for less than 81
per share. Heretofore all stock has
been sold at its par value Of 81, but
the developments at the Carbonate
camp have been 80 Unexpectedly sat
lsfactory, that the advance in the
price of stock has appeared war
ranted.
The advance in price took place
Thursday morning and those who
got in before that time are feeling
satisfied that their investment is one
that will bring them profitable re-
turns.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
MANSLAUGHTER IN
THE FIRST DEGREE

After being out twenty-four hours.
the jury at Belle Fourche in the case
of the state against Elmer Stam-
baugh, CHARGED with killing Frank
Arpan at Indian creek last spring,
while the two were engaged in q quar-
rel over a line fence, brou@ht in
verdict yesterday morning Of man
slaughter in the first degree.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22
ORE RESERVES WILL
REACH 175, 900 TONS

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Oct. 13.-
1t is estimated by the management
Of the Palmarejo and Mexican Gold
fields, OF London. operating in the
Chiniplas section Of this state, that
by the end Of this year the positive
ore reserves in the mines will total
at least 5000 tons. The new de-
velopment work has been in progress
about eighteen months. At the open
ing of the present year the positive
ore was estimated at 81,116 tons,
and the probable ore at LOG, ,160 tons.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22

low grade in order that all Of this
class of material might be disposed
of and treated by the mill at the
time when It could be mined at the
smallest possible expense.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-10-22

the year, 1t Ia believed, will close
with a record Of dividend disburse-
ments greater than that for any year
in the history Of the industry.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
CENSUS WILL GIVE
BEST STATISTICS
Most Comprehensive information Re-
sardIns Social Conditions Ever
Given in Federal Statistics.

ST. Louis. Mo, May 2S.-The forth
coming federal census bids fair to
give more comprehensive and accur-
ate information relating to social con-
ditions than any previous collection
of federal statistics of any nature, ac-
cording to Miss Kate Holloway Clag-
horn, registrar Of the tenement house
department of New York City, in an
address on "Some New Developments
in Social Statistics" before the Ma
tional Conference of Charities and
Correction, here this morning Ac-
cording to Miss Claghorn, this fact
is due to the admirable breadth Of
view OF the present director of the
census, the Hon. e. Dana Durand. and
to the cooperation with him of pri-
vate bodies interested In social inn
provement.
One new feature of especial inter-
est to all who are trying to cope with
the problems afforded by life in great
cities, is the proposed tabulation by
small districts and even by single
blocks for congested areas, of the
main facts of social significance relat-
ing to the population of New York
Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, and
possibly two or three other cities.
Fully as important for the de-
yelopment of statistical inquiry as the
education or a body OF statisticidns
competent to direct or produce good
statistical work. said Miss Claghorn,
is the education OF the non-profes-
sional public to some understanding
of the comparative value of the diff
ferent brands of statistical output and
of the use OF the statistical method as
the tool, so that they will not only
demand the right kind Of statistics
from government bodies but viii help
along it's production by endorsing the
expenditure that such production in
wolves.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23

of the resolution the salaries of the
officers will not be allowed by the
council. The following is the resolu-
tion as adopted by the council:
Resolution.
Whereas, there are now on the SAX
airy roll of the police department OF the
city of Vinita, the city marshal. an
assistant city marshal and two police
men, and
Whereas, it is believed that the
services of the city marshal and one
policeman, or an assistant marshal, is
sufficient to give the city of Vinfta all
necessary police protection, and
Whereas, it is necessary that re-
|duction in the number of policemen be
made III order to reduce the salary
roll of the police department to no
more than is necessary for the proper
police protection of the city of Vinita
Now, therefore, be it resolved that
the mayor be and he is hereby author
lied and required to discharge and
drop from the roll two of the police
officers now employed, neither of
whom, however. shall be the city mar
shall, and further to reduce the ex-
|penses of the police department by a
reduction of the regular force to one
man exclusive of the city marshal. and
that the regular force, until otherwise
ordered by the council, shall consist
of the city marshal who shall police
the city during the day time and one
policeman who shall police the city
during the night time.
Resolved further that in making this
reduction the mayor use his own
pleasure as to which two of the police
men he shall discharge, and that this
reduction shall be without prejudice
to any one who may by the operation
of this resolution be discharged and
dropped from the police rolls.
Passed by the city council this 18th
day of May, 1870
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
DEATH SUDDENLY
CLAIMS MELLETTE
Well Known Muskosee Lawyer Drops
Dead While Walking to His
Office.

A severe blow to the many friends
in this city, was the news of the sud-
den death at $3.50 o'clock this morn
ing of Attorney William NJ. Mellette,
at Muskogee.
Apparently in the best Of health
and spirits, Mr.. Mellette. this morn
ing, started to walk. with a neighbor.
Mr.. Crosby, to his Office in the down
town district. In crossing a vacant
lot they came to wet place, and Mr..
Mellette started to walk around 1t.
when he suddenly threw up his hands,
fell and expired before his friend could
realize it. Aponlexy is assigned as
the cause of the death. The funeral
arrangements have not yet been an
nounced. The wife is prostrated with
grief.
The first news Of the death was a
telegram received by james S. Dayen-
port. Friends Of the deceased here
Immediately got in COMMUNICATION
with Muskogee by telephone and learn
ed the facts of the death of one of
Oklahoma's most prominent attor-
neys.
For number Of years Mr. Mellette
with his family resided in this city,
where the deceased was engaged in
the practice of his profession During
their residence here they made friends
of the entire town and were leaders
in every movement for upbuilding OF
the city Later Mr. Mellette was ap-
pointed United States attorney for
the western district of Indian Terri
tory, and his duties compelled him to
remove to Muskogees which was head
quarters for the old western district
He served in this capacity until the
territorial government was discontinue
ed upon the advent Of statehood. He
then formed partnership with Pres
ton G. West, in Muskogee, for the prac-
tice of law, and this partnership was
only terminated by the sudden death
of Mr.. Mellette.
The deceased is survived By wife
and two daughters, Miss Mellette. Of
Muskogee and Mrs. Joe Forbes (nee
Eva Mellette). Of stigler.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
HALSELL HONORED
BY V|N|TA ELKS
Smoker Given Saturday Night In
Honor Of Distinguished Former
Citizen of This City.

What is the most delightful occasion
of its kind ever given in Vinita and
probably in the entire southwest was
the smoker given by B. P. 0. q. Lodge
Number 1862, Saturday night in honor
OF w. E. Halsell, of Kansas City. This
smoker was, of course, stag affair.
Between seventy-fve and hundred
of the most prominent men of the city
attended and all thoroughly enjoyed
the occasion. A light lunch consisting
of salads, cold slaw, sandwiches, etc..
was served. This was followed by a
course of the clubs best cigars and a
flow of after-dinner oratory that put
the gathering in a humor of good fel-
lowship that was good to see.
Attorney w. P. Thompson was chos-
en- to act as toastmaster, and he in
troduced Mayor o. L. Rider, who on
behalf of the city and the lodge ex-
tended a warm welcome to the
honoree.
After Mayor Rider had closed the
POSTMASTER presented Justice John B,
Turner, of the state supreme court,
who was also a special guest for the
occasion. Judge Turner's talk, al
though purely extemporaneous, was a
splendid effort. He mixed humor and
seriousness in just the proportion to
make the address fit the occasion. Ex-
Congressman Davenport, F. s. 3.
Amos, A. L. Churchill, Judge Parker,
Pryor Farley and Mr.. Halsell, each
made a brief talk. Mr.. Halsell, in ex-
pressing his appreciation of the honor
given him by the vinita Elks, said,
q am now 159 years old, but l have
never had anything like this handed
me before, and can't tell you how
much appreciate it,"
Jack McCurry rendered several
songs and every one seemed to please
the assembly better than the one pre-
eeding.
A negro orchestra Of four pieces
furnished music for the evening. Just
before the close an old fashioned
square dance" was indulged in and
then the guests formed in line and
marched past the guest of honor. to
shake his hand and to express regret
that he was leaving this city, to go to
Kansas City to make his future home
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
OLIVER SP|TzER'S PARDON
CAUSES 4 SENSATION
BY Associated Press.

~ 3AopONAetN- a -t+t@s
New York, May 23. = The trump
card in the prosecution of Chas. H.
Heike, secretary of the American
Sugar Refining company, was played
at the opening of the under-weighing
conspiracy trial today. when the prose-
cutor called as the governments first
witness, Oliver Splitter, superintend-
ent of the williamsburg docks. who
some months ago was convicted Of
underweighing and sentenced to two
years in the federal penitentiary at
Atlanta.
When Splitter took the stand John
b. stanchfield, for the defense. claim
ed that under the federal statute Spit
zer was convict and could not testify.
The sensation of the trial was then
created by the declaration in court
that Splitter had been pardoned by
President Taft.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
CRIMINAL DOCKET
TAKEN Up FIRST
Hears Argument on Two Petitions
Williams Contention overrued
Frye Pleads Guilty.

The second sitting of the April
term of the county court opened in
this city this morning.
The first half day was occupied in
hearing arguments on demurrers5 etc.
The attorney for the defense in the
case of the state vs. Alex Williams, a
negro, filed demurrer to the informa-
ton, contending that the information
filed against the defendant charged no
offense. Gaylord N. Bebout represent
ed the defense and E. H. Brady. the
state. Judge Frear this afternoon
overruled the demurrer, and the case
will be placed on the docket for trial.
The other case argued this morning
was a civil suit to exempt home
stead from attachment in the case
of Fannie ] Scott. on behalf of her
self and the Miller minor children VS..
Otto J. Storm. The attorneys in this
case were Carey Caldwell for the
plaintiff and Starr ard Patten for the
defense. The court will likely hand
down decision tomorrow.
This afternoon the jury was called
and the regular criminal docket taken
up. The first case on call was that
of the state VS.. Frye. This was one Of
the "whiskey cases. and the plaintiff
entered a piea of guilty. Judge Frear
continued his sentence. until the July
term Of court.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
Tonkawa Contract Awarded.

Guthrie. Okla, May 2s.- The state
board OF public affairs let the contract
for the construction Of two new build
ings for the university preparatory
school at Tonkawa to Dorathan &
Moore of Wilburton for $62.O75. The
new buildings win be constructed out
of the proceeds Of the sale Of school
section donated by congress for the
benefit OF that school.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
FIRE DESTROYS PRICELESS
COLLECTION OF RELICS
BY Associated Press.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, May 23.-Hadley
hall. the science department of the
university of New Mexico, was de-
stroyed by fire early today. The loss
was over one hundred thousand dol
lars. A famous Indian historical
Museum and geological collection, be-
longing to the university was destroy
ed. The former was almost Of price
less value.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23

The Ladies Missionary Society OF
the Presbyterian church win meet to-
morrow afternoon at 800 o'clock with
Mrs. Roy Haas
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
eets Indermlnate Sentence.

By Associated Press.
Holton. Kans., May 49, Freeman H.
Tillotson, convicted last week of par
ticipation in the kidnapping Of Marian
Bleakley, "the incubator baby" at
Topeka, was sentenced to an indeter-
inmate term in the penitentiary by
Judge Raines today A motion for a
new trial was overruled. Tillotson
was released on bond pending an ap-
peal to the Kansas supreme court.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Board e{ Education. Of the City Of
vinita, Of the state Of Oklahoma, until
eight o'clock p M, June 10th. 1910,
for the erection and completion Of a
two-story and basement High School
Building and four room and base
ment Graded School Building. each TO
be erected in the City Of vinita, Okla
homa, each according to plans and
specifications prepared for same by
Smith e Parr, architects
Plans will be on file with r. Fl.
Byrd, Secretary of said Board, on
and after June 4th. 1910, from whom
copies may be obtained
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check of One Thousand Dol
lars (s1.000.00), as a guarantee that
the successful contractor will enter
into contract and furnish acceptable
Surety Bond within ten days OF award
ing the contract
The Board reserves the right to re
iect any or all bids.
The Board Of Education Of the City
of Vinita.
L. B. BELL.
Attest: President.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23

Miss Lena Wright. who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs w. G, Master
son left this morning for Beaver City.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
FAST TRAIN ON FRISCO
WRECKED NEAR ROGERS
By Associated Press.

Rogers, Ark. May 23.-The St.
Louis & San Francisco passenger
train, No. 4. fast express from Texas
to st. Louis, was wrecked two miles
south Of Rogers today. Thirty-five
persons were injured, three of them
probably fatally. The officials of the
railway at headquarters here deny
that any one was killed.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
Two Convictions Affirmed.

Guthrie. Okla, May 2S-The Grim
inal court Of appeals has affirmed the
conviction of Campbell George and
Bob George. the latter on two counts,
on charges of violation of the prohibit
tory law. Both cases are from Coal
county.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23
BOY OF TWELVE ARRESTED
ON CHARGE or MURDER
BY Associated Press.

1J ASsoSf@tSst = tDs9-
Topeka, Kans., May 23 Peter
Keepar, aged twelve. the son of
farmer living twelve miles northwest
of Topeka. was arrested today for the
murder Of Arthur James, aged nine
the son Of a neghbor The bows
quarreled Sunday over a hat and the
Keepar boy went home. and securing
a rife returned and shot the James
boy while he was in the yard. The
victim died within twenty minutes,
without being able to give his assai-
ants name. Keepar confessed in full
to the officers. He was brought to
Topeka and placed in the county jail.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-05-23

Miss Kate Barnard, commissioner
of charities and corrections of the
state of Oklahoma. has appointed J. c..
Starr ais a delegate to represent Okla
homa, at the Southwestern conference
on tuberculosis which meets in ST.
Louis this week. Mr. Starr has con-
sented to attend the conference.