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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-12-02
M'NEAL CONTENDS
ACTION IS ILLEGAL
Says That Instead of EquaIizing the
Board Made New Set of Prop
erty Valuations.

Oklahoma City, Dec. 2.-Alleging
that the action of the state board OF
equalization in raising the assessed
valuation of the state from 4,511 ,965
to $1,175,O7S,S45, was in violation OF
the constitution and laws of the state
~. w. McNeal of Guthrie, filed an ap
peal in the supreme court, Friday. This
case not only will affect Mr.. McNeal's
property, but is brought by him as a
taxpayer and affects the property OF
every county in the state.
According to his petition, the laws
simply give the state board of equali'
zation authority to adjust and equal
Iize" valuations from over the state
Instead of that, it is claimed that the
board Simply made new set of valua
tions from the reports as turned in
from the various counties, and that
they attempted to assume the duties
Of the city and township assessors.
It is claimed that protest was
made to the state board of equaliza
tion on October 2, 1911, but that the
board absolutely refused to modify OF
vacate its former action in raising the
assessments. The bill claimed that il
is stretching definitions far to make
adjust and equalize" cover a genera
raising of valuations.
The petition asks that the board be
ordered to reconvene an dto adjust
and equalize the assessments of every
county in the state.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-12-02
ity to take any particular class of prop

ity to take any particular class of prop
erty and raise the valuation.
The petitioners contended further
that after a raise had been made the
board has no right to order the county
clerk to make the raise indiscriminate-
ly, using his own judgment as to how
much each particular piece of personal
property is to be valued at as this
really places the county clerk in the
position of an assessor.
A demurrer was filed by County At
torney Joe L. Trevathan, admitting the
facts as set out by the petitioners, but
holding that the law was against the
petition The demurrer was overruled
by Judge Carney and decision hand
ed down in favor of the petitioners.
Notice of an appeal was Immediately
filed by the cosIhty attorney, and the
case viii lbe carried to the supreme
court
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-12-02
First Methodist Church.

9:45 d. m.-Sunday chool Superin-'
tendent, Or. C. w. Day
1 II a. m.-=Preaehing. Subject, Con
science"
2:30 p. m.-Juni0r League. Mrs.
Margaret Foreman lady manager.
$50 D. m.-Senior League. Subject,
The Second Advent and World Evan
gelization" Leader, VIII T Roberts.
7:30 p. m.-Preaching. Subject "The
Race and the Goal"
Special music morning and evening.
You and your friends are cordially in
vited to attend these services.
w. II. ROPER, Pastor.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-12-02

Weather Report.
Fair tonight and Sunday. Not much
change in temperature.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-12-02
WnI contest Not settIed.

The attention of the district court
today is still occupied with the trial
of the will contest case fthe estate
of Nancy Blackfeather VS.. L. B. Camp
bell. This case was begun yesterday
morning and probably will occupy the
remainder of today. It is thought,
however, that the case will be in the
hands of the jury before the court ad-
iourns tonight
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-12-02
Avlator FowIer eets Lost in AIr.

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 2.-Aviator
Robert G. Fowler clipped seventy-six
miles from his flight from Los Angeles
to New York yesterday, but he was
four hours and forty-fve minutes in
doing it, He left here at noon en- route
to Houston. He lost his way twice and
after circling over the country for the
greater portion of the afternoon finally
landed at Gorsicana. seventy-six miles
away at 4:45 O'clock
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-12-02

Los Angeles, Dec. Flames B. Nc
Namara pleaded guilty to murder in
the first degree in Judge Walter Bord-
wells court yesterday. His brother,
John ]. Mcnamara, secretary of the
international Association of Bridge
and Structural Iron Workers, entered
a plea of guilty of having dynamited
the Llewellyn Iron Works in Los An
geles on Christmas day, 1910.
James B. Namara's S confession clears
up absolutely the tragedy of the ex-
lplosion and fire which at 1917 o'clock
on the morning of October 10, 1910,
destroyed the Los Angeles Times on
First and Broadway, causing the death
of twenty-one persons.
For nineteen of these deaths the
Nc cNaInaras were indicted and James
lB. Mcnamara was on trial specifically
for the murder of Charles ]. Haggerty
maehinist, whose body was found
nearer than that of any other to the
spot where the dynamite was suppos-
ed to have been placed.
December 5, was set as the date to
sentence both men, and District Attor-
ney John Fredericks will ask life i'm
lprisonment for James B. Mcnamara
the confessed murderer, and probably
for fourteen years for his brother. The
mems lives are considered saved.
The great contention that the Los
Angles Times was not dynamited is
dead beyond resurrection or argument
Last night as the two brothers sat
together in the county Jail refusing to
see anyone, all talk hung about the
question with reference to James J
McNamara, and why he confessed.
"He was counselled to confess be
cause that was the best thing he could
do in the opinion of counsel" said At
ltorney Clarence S. Darrow chief Of
lcounsel for the defense. "I viii say
now that there was no other reason ol
motive in it. I've studied this case
flor months. It presented a stone wall.
Mr. Darrow's statement was made
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-12-02

Summary of Yesterdays Happenings.
James b. Mcnamara plead guilty to
having placed a dynamite bomb under
the Los Angeles Times building in Oc-
tober, 1910, which caused the death Of
twenty-one persons.
John J. Mcnamara, secretary, treas
urer of the International Association
of Bridge and Structural Iron Work
ers, brother of James B., did not enter
a plea to the indictment similarly en-
tered against him for the Times ex-
plosion, but when he is arraigned next
Thursday it is virtually certain pro-
Iceedings against him on this charge
will be dismissed, as the state admits
lit has no evidence connecting John j.
Mcnamara directly with this particular
disaster.
John ]. Mcnamara, however, plead
guilty to the charge of having caused
the explosion of the Llewellyn iron
works, in which no fatalities occurred.
District Attorney John d. Fredericks
will recommend life Imprisonment for
James B. Mcnamara and ten years for
John j. Mcnamara, but Judge Walter
Bordwel alone can fix the sentence.
Ortie f. McManigal, who confessed
to havin actually Blown up the Lleyel-
/ lyn iron works here in December, 1910,
at the direction of John J. Mcnamara,
will be brought to trial, but it is ex-
lpected the state will recommend light
sentence because he turned states evi-
dence.
Bribery charges against Bert H.
Frhklin, detective employed by the
Mcnamara defense, probably will be
dropped now as irreyelant to the main
tissue
This completes the part of the state
of California in the affair but District
Attorney Frederickson declared last
night that if the United States govern
ment instituted charges concerning any
unlawful transportation of dynamite or
i fauthorities elsewhere in the United
States wished to delye in the case OF
the explosione where laborers were in
volved, it was matter in which he
had no further concern, though any in
formation at his disposal would be Civ
en- to the proper authorities desiring it.
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02
The 'Check Book" Manager.

most remarkable fact has come to light. 1t is
nothing less than the statement properly ver
fed of the campaign expenses of p. E. McKp in the
campaign of 1904 which shows according statement
in the state press this week that Mr. McKlp spent al
most $40 600 in his for in congress in that
year. More than that the campaign manager for p. E.
McKlp that year was Dan v. Stephens who is now the
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02
Because"

1t is a matter of common repute that about one half
the human race including hundred per cent of the
sisters and daughters of like to have the last word
in argument. The same thing is about equally true
brothers and fathers of the entire feminine popua
ton More frequently than not. however, if she can
think of nothing else to ADVANCE she simply repeats one
word because, and that settles it? Not for the
that that word carries conviction to her mas
culine adversary. for indeed it nothing further
than make q sensible realize that the argument
must be consderded at end but for her it contains
a world of meaning meaning that takes in the whole
univers= sum- MOON stars the glores of heavens and
the horrors of the other place.
B.. there is another word, in use among certain
classes IF men, indefinite than the feminine
'.becau ;e'. A compound, whose meaning be made
any purpose from the complete reformation of
the d in day by fanatic to the enforcement of
point Y political desperate. That word is mud
Singer -
If were define this word would say that
it is " effort to expose to the public gaze the
and she tcommings Of political adversary from
the vie1 point of that adversary. We would add al
fact that has become patent in politics. witness
the Of friends of certain democrats in
Platte county, that it is applied except in
of extreme distress. Distress? No. rather of abect
despair
Here have the PICTURE realizing their utter fail
to answer the argument of the republicans in this
county campaign including the absolute proof of wrong
doing in certain Offices, they have fallen back the
meaningless, convincing term. mud Singing
the "because'of efemintse politics. Why? Because
knowing that they have sound argument defense
offer for the delinquency of of their candidates,
<ba;r 40
and stamp their pretty feet and wall because (spe
ed m-u-d-s-l-i-n-g-e-r)
The republicans kened to the boys who don't
know how to swim; boy swan till he learned
how. And boy whose swimming experience is confined
to concrete tank. scrubbed every morning, will be up
against it if he should day be compelled to paddle his
way of of Gods lakes Besides
goose has no laugh coming the American hen; she
can't swim but she is onto her job. few days ago
County Attorney McEfesh wrote very pointed letter
Judge Ratterman. In answer, his Honor signed a
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02
MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION
BOARD.

Under the present law, all mem
bers of election boards in tn. various
Wards and Townships who We're ap-
pointed last August must report for
duty and serve at the general cleo
tion next Tuesday. This applies To
all election board officers who served
in the primary last August except
those who have since been nominated
for some township or other office.
c. M. Gruenther.
Clerk Of the District Court.
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02

For sale-SOme Very desireabl,.
properties for persons wanting to re-
tire butstill do a little gardening. rsis-
chickens, keep a COW. etc. Cha,
Dickey-State Bank Building.
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02
This car is now on exhibition at
and being demonstrated by the

democratic candidate for congress succeed the late
James p Latta.
Mr. Stephens was also the campaign manager for
Judge his for congress in 1906 and later
for James p Latta in 1908 and again in 1910.
Shortly after the campaign of 1904, Mr.. Mckillip
went bankrupt. A number of farmers and others are
still mourning the loss of large of money which
disappeared with Mr.. McKillip The creditors have
far received twelve and half the dollar Of
the money they allowed their banker
farmer-broker friend to handle for them.
And Dan v. Stephens handled McKps campaign
with $685. O54.29
Congressman Latta told people himself. that after
drawing all of his salary he would still be- short Of what
the campaign cost him. Congressman receives sal
airy of $500 per year. Mr.. Latta in serving two
terms would draw $50, 600. So the Latta campaigns
considerable money.
And Dan v. Stephens handled both the Latta cam
paigns
The following is taken from the Omaha Bee OF
Wednesday of this week. and places Mr. Stephens in the
attitude of answering questions he would rather
not hear Listen:
Dan " Stephens, stand up.
You are running for congress IN the Ihlrd
Nebraska district.
In a letter to voters you say the people
..have a right to know and should know
about their candidate
Information has Just been made public that
in 1904. when you were sole manager Tor +, Z.
McKillip for congress, the colossal sum OF $zo'
O54 % was checked out of McKillips bank &C.
count to pay his campaign expenses and an ad-
ditional $12 900 spent for which no checks were
issued-a total of S3S. O54. %.
Dan " Stephens, you made no public &C.
counting of this tremendous sush 1und anu
papably violated the corrupt practices law
In 1908 and again in 1910 you managed the
campaign for the late James p Latta for con-
gress and he has told people that after drawing
all his salary he would still be short OF what 1t
cost him to be elected If So you must have
spent for him than $50. 600 and repeatedly
violated the corrupt practices act.
A great scandal has been produced In Wis.,
consin because Senator Stephenson expended
S1O7, 900 to get to be senator, yet at the
rate YOU used the check book for McKillipa
ide campaign in all the six districts OF
Nebraska would have called for $156, 325 a.
Dan " Stephens how did you expect McKil-
lip to get his money back in congress:
Dan v. Stephens, you spending money
like water in your present campaign
Whose money are you spending!
Is it money left from the unfortunate
McKillip's check book?
Is it money that can be traced to Lattas
check book?
If YOU use a check book for your self now as
lavishy as used for McKillip, how do YOU ex-
pect to to get the money back in congress?
Dan v. Stephens, tell US about the check
book
Then there is the following from the Norfolk Daily
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Judges of the Supreme Court
Charles B. LettOn.
Francis G. Hamer.
William B. Rose.
For Regents of State University
Victor G. Lyford.
Frank L. Haller.
For Railway Commissioner Thomas L. Hall.
For Congress-James c. Elliott.
For County Treasurer-Daniel Schram
For Clerk of District Court-Christian NJ. Gruenther
For County Clerk-John S. Hayes.
For County Judge-T. Dewitt Robson.
For County Superintendent Braun.
For County Surveyor. w. Edwards.
For Supervisor District 4-George C. Anderson.
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02
DISCHNER AUTO co.


'ews one of the strongest newspapers in the state
natter. Hear this:
Dan v. Stephens. democratic nominee for
congress. is posing the simon pure champion
of democracy. as a friend of the masses
the champion of purity in politics and of ere
FORM all along the line. yet politician
who seeks votes by the extravagant of enOr-
nous sums of money. Stephens record is
enough to cause the masses" of common peo-
pie" to sit up and question MIR. Stephens
right to any claims about the fundamental prin-
ciples of democracy.
Dan Stephens was chairman and campaign
manager for P. e. McKillip when McKillip
for congress against J. J. Mccarthy in
1904. McKillip is now bankrupt and his fl
nancial affairs are being aired in bankruptcy
court. Some astounding facts brought to
light in this connection
An investigation. for instance, shows that in
his 1904 campaign McKillip gave checks for
campaign purposes amounting to $26. O57.2 %
and spent in addition to the amount represent
ed by checks the sum of $12, 600, making total
expenditure in that campaign of $38, O57. %.
This enormous use of funds undoubtedly contrib
uted to Mr.. McKillip's financial downfall. And
Dan Stephens was McKillip's political manager.
In the campaign of 1904 William Jennings
Bryan, then the ''peerless leader as now.
swept over the third district, as he is sweeping
over it this year, and told the ''pee-pu'' how
they ought to vote. He threw his arm affection
ately around McKillip's this year and told the
people how long he had known McKillip and
what model he was. He failed to refer to
the fact that McKillip was spending S3s. 600
in his democratic effort to get votes.
This year Bryan is again with US. He is
again in affectionate mood toward the candidate.
He is telling his audiences what a genuine
common peoples democratic democrat Dan
Stephens is. And he is not referring to the
fact that Stephens was political manager for
McKillip in the campaign that cost McKillip
$3s, 600.
As an interesting little sidelight it might be
noted, too. that in the last campaign of the
Hon. James P. Latta, whose position Stephens
now seeks. Mr.. Latta is said to have spent
some where in the neighborhod of $68, OCO
Dan Stephens was iatta's political manager in
that campaign he had been in McKillp's
Is it any wonder that Edgar Howard, that
fearless Columbus democratic editor, turned
loose his rapid fire guns year ago in protest
against Stephens extravagant and indefensibe
use of the check book to such astounding extent?
Is it any wonder there is growing protest
among people all over the Third district, dem
ocrats and republicans alike. against sending
to congress as q representative of this district,
man who has coducted campaigns on such an
extravagant check book basis?
In addition to the immense fortune Mr.. Stepher
spent for others in congressional campapns
and otherwise, another fortune is being spent in hi
,alf. Today great special train, bearing Cham
rk speaker of the national house of
Continued on next psge.)
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02
Estray Notice.

Strayed to my farm seven miles
northwest of Columbus. on September
20. one red calf. about six months old
Owner can have same by proving prop
erty and paying all charges.
JOHN SCHARFF.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-18
Judge Carter Reunion Visitor

s Among the reunion visitors is Judge J. M. Carter of Texarkana circuit judge for that district and candidate for United States Con- gress from the fourth district.
 No matter what the list of candidates may be-" says Judge Carter, T am going to make the race for congress and I am conf. dent that | will win"
 There has been a report in circulation that Judge Carter was deliberating upon whether he wouldrun for congress or re- election to his present position. He brands this as an absolute falsehood and says he has no in- tention of running for anything but congress.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-18
BLOOD STANDS STILL
Piles Can't Be Cured Until Circulation
 Is Restored

It is useless to try to cure piles by operating or use of salves or suppositories-as as long as the blood is stagnant in the lower bowel, new tumors will continue to form. Clear [ h e blood, free the circulation. Then piles will leave for good. A sue cessful, scientific, internal rem edy is pr. Leonhardt's Hem Roid, sold under guarantee by Hesterly Drug Store, Prescott, Ark, and druggists everywhere. Hem -Roid does it's work thor oughly. $1 for 24 days treat ment. pr. Leonhardt O., Station B, Buffalo, N. Y. Write for booklet.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-18

littte won an thoug .lI4.4.
 The ordinary man sad nothing but in his mind so was busy figuring an approximate cost of the trimmings and cg the labor of putting them on and dsducting the whole from sS5 Hc nodd d his head wisely
 fie sa'esGoman brought. another araid. of suits. She held them up to view. They w,re simple, but not of the Mrs Day simplicity They had ye.yat cuffs and collars and light col. cred things and the cut of the coats was of the most extreme pattern Still, they had none of that offensive and expensive braid and
 The meditations of the ordinary man were cut short, for his wife whis- pered softly. Those suits are $45, dear"
 It staggered him to think of tho price of velvet. Enough only for cor lar and cuffs. it seemed, was worth Sl0 over and above the price of braid with its application. He shook his head in disapproval Then. in we'll controlled exasperation. he requested the saleswoman to be so kind as to let him see just a plain, simple, un. adorned suit.
 The saleswoman understood She hurried away and soon returned with single suit, held carefully on hanger
 That's something like!' exclaimed the ordinary man appreciatively, as his eye took in the simple lines of the out fit, with it's mannish finish, its cloth collar and cuffs, its heavy, good wear irg quality and it's all around com mon sense appearance.
 That's what we've been looking for" he commenced as his wife slipped into the coat It fitted per fectly. Everything was satisfactory, Charge this suit and send 1t out he said briskly.
 And the price," Suerled the little woman, as she and the ordinary man turned to go.
 Eighty dollars, responded the saleswoman. easily.
 She was busy making out the checA, so didn't see the look on the face ol the ordinary man. :.
 The little woman was possessed oi much tact. She b nj quietly over an n odd garment displayed near by un',i the ordinary man had recoVereu' Then they walked silently to the ei0 vator.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-18
Fred MurFah Box Ball Alley Cold Drinks, Fruits
 Candies, Cigars
 and Magazines Phone 65.
Local News.

Swat the fly"
 This is sure 'nough summer.
 Dairy products that give satis- faction. Rose Hill Dairy -call 261.
 See the list of appointments of Assessor Bright's elsewhere in this issue.
 Miss Mary Rudolph, teacher in the public school, is spending a few days with home folks in Philadelphia.
 Wanted-Log teams-g O O d haul-standard prices. Goo d pay. Come to see us or write at once.-Williams X Almand, To. kio, Ark.
 Ernest Carter, who moved from Prescott seventeen years ago and who has since been in Texas, arrived in Prescott this morning and will spend a few days with old friends.
 z. T. Grayson and son, Jim Grayson, passed through Pres colt yesterday en route to their home in Ouachita county. They had been in Little Rock attend ing the reunion, and yesterday morning received a message stateing that Mrs. Grayson was seriously ill. Postmaster Gray son, of this city, received pews this morning from the home of his parents that his mother was considerably improved.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-18

Dr. R. l.. Hinton will fit, and furnish eye glasses and spec tacles, and do any kind of repair ing at reasonable prices. No charge for testing or advice. Satisfaction. or your money back. Over 30-years of study and experience. Moncrief Drug Store, Prescott, Ark.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-18
EATS WHAT HE LIKES
 AFTER TAKING FREE SAMPLE

IL Will be welcome news to dyspeptics ,o learn of remedy that. in the opinion ., thousands. is an absolute cure for in- s,sesuon uis ana all forms of stomach trou- ble, and. better still, it is guaranteed to uo so. The remedy is Dr. CaIdwell's Syrup Pepsin.
 We all know the value of pure pepsin n indigestion. and add to this some ex- ceptlonal laxative ingredients and you nave , truly wonderful remedy NIT. T. w; worthy of Forsythe. Ga, got to the pom polne where he could not even eat or d- gest vegetables and after many wears of seeking he found the cure in Dr. Cald- WMeils well syrup Pepsin. Mir. Rudy Kasner of msoline, Ill.,, was in the same bad pre- 1canent with his stomach, took Syrup Pepsin and Is now cured uundrads af others would gladly testify.
 It Is a guaranteed cure for indigestion,