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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03

Mr.. Roosevelt. in the Outlook, pays
deserved compliment to Governor
Wilson when he quotes with approval
the following sentiment expressed by
the democratic candidates:
NO one pretends to find reason for
not voting for Mr. Wilson in the char
acter or in the ideals OF Mr. Wilson
himself. It is plain that he ap-
proaches public questions from the
point OF view OF the public interest
What he said the other day in a
speech at Atlantic City is a genuine
expression OF bis spirit He was
speaking OF an issue raised in that
place by lawlessness and corruption.
OF the need OF moral pride, and OF the
willingness to fight evil at all costs.
There can be. said Mr. Wilson, so
long as we are honest men. no quarter
with any man who deals privately or
publicly III practice that is unright-
eous; man who lays himself. his life,
down for that purpose, ought to die
more happy than he lived Life is a
little thing. Life lasts only a little
while, and if it goes out lighted with
the torch of glory, it is better than if
it had lasted upon a dull level thou
sand years. That is the test of man.
hood, it is the test Of humanity, and
it is the glory and sign of Christianity,
thatla man will lay down his life for
another, no matter what the conse-
quences may be to himself either in
this world or in the next
These words, especially as they
came from man just chosen to re-
ceiye the highest gift in the hands Of
his party, presents a view of public
service that should actuate all men ia
public lie They are a pledge of his
own purpose
So far as -the country at large
knows it, MI. Wilson's record since
he entered public life two years ago
has not been inconsistent with his
lofty purpose of his high character.
While in Office he has been not only
the chief executive of his state, but
also the leader OF his party in the
state"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03
Westminster catechIsms.

The longer and shorter Catechisms
of Westminster. along with the con-
fession of faith Of Westminster. the
documents which contain the creed
OF the Church of Scotland, are ac-
cepted by the Presbyterian church of
the United States and of other Eng
disappearing lands No party in the
American Presbyterian church has
dlselaimed the Westminster stand
ards openly. although of course there
are some who do not follow them very
closely The Westminster catechisms
are not TO be supplanted by the inter-
mediate catechism adopted by the
Presbyterian general assembly at
Louisville, Ky. during the week
which ended May 25.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03
BELL OF TRAGIC MEMORIES
Has Remarkable History That viii
Strike the Reader as Being Typl-
cally Russian.

The Kamaoulie Koloko, or BEL
With the Ear Torn or" had a most
romantic history. In the sixteenth
century Prince Dimitri, the rightful
heir to the Russian throne, was de.
posed by revolt led by Boris Godun-
off, who was afterward proclaimed
czar. The seat Of government was
then at Uglich and thither Dimitrl was
sent, In order that he might remain
under the direct observation of the
usurper
Boris, fearing that the populace
might awake to the justice of the
claims of the young prince, planned
the assassination of Dimitri. He was
one day stabbed in courtyard None
of the bystanders showed any disposl-
tion to aid him a priest, however,
from the cathedral belfry, saw the
crime and Immediately began tolling
the great bell. which was held sacred
and rung only on unusual occasions,
such as at coronation or the death of
czar
Furious at this tacit expression of
reproach, the czar commanded that the
priest should be tortured and executed
and that the bell should be taken down
and placed beside the body of its
ringer. This order was fulfilled. and
the bell was beaten with clubs by the
entire populace, the Car Boris being
at their head.
The czar then decreed that the bell
should be exiled to Tobolsk and that
one of Its hangers be removed to in
dlcate its disgrace .-Harper's Weekly.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03
nrhat Win po.p

+ Big as house was one OF the two
arguing at the corner and he sawed
the air with arm and mighty fist
My, but he was laying down the Law
to the other fellow-a little chap
and in such a public place 1t was the
more humiliating, The big mans
anger was at its height and his words
the lsudest and strongest, when the
little fellow turned to face him and
quietly said
That will do"
Did You ever have a small man.
with a little red on his cheek bones
and eyes between blue and gray
bore you with those eyes and remark:
THAT will do2"
Well, It did do.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03

(vote for LESLIE c. NlsLAck His name appears ;assX
under that OF RiLL MURRAY on the ballet.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03

and education $ o.
Niblack Fought
saddle speei7l on
Nibac abored providing
salaries additional offices which the
people
ing OF the constitutional
the people might The niggardy
entn was soon exhausted aud Moak waited
He received public
Murray ana the convention lie defended the
from the vicious and meudaous
Niblack giving
full publicity the publicity to
Hooks
he yenaity 0 courts
Niblack stands for
Nblack swamp for arid
I,A
blaek has been an employer Of union labor for 10
iblack advocates federal he
Niblack
elections;
of
national 0f
negro feedmen penal lees
laon the
naygable federal buildings partisan
sectional Discrimination
and devotion OF all time to the affairs OF
(vote for LESLIE His name sppsas ;assx
that OF ALL MURRAY on the ballot
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03

On the eve OF the campaign U be
held next Tuesday reports being re.
ceiyed at the headquarters OF James
s. Davenport, who is a candidate to
succeed himself In congress from the
Third district, indicate that Davenport
VIII carry practically every one Of the
nineteen counties in his district. Ow-
ing to the fact that Mr. Davenport re-
malned on the job at Washington until
only few days prior to the election,
he has been unable to visit all parts
OF the district, but from an obserya.
ton Of a two weeks whirlwind speak
ing tour, Davenport finds that his
chances are exceptionally good.
Let all good democrats in Craig
county get out and boost our home
man. as Davenport has certainly made
good as a congressman. and when Will
son is elected next fall with both
houses democratic, Davenport Is just
the man the good people of the Third
district want in congress to represent
them This three years experience in
the lower house is an asset the demo-
Gratis should not overlook
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03
The Autograph Nuisance.

Do you know how to apply properly
for autographs? Here Is a formula |
have just received on postal card:
Dear Sir: As am getting col.
lection OF the autographs Of all hon.
orable and worthy men. and think
yous such. | hope you win forfeit by
uext mail Yours. elc. ."--LongfelIow
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03

playing at the head Of his trout page.
recent picture Of Campbell This
picture puzzles us. for It looks exactly
like Benedict Arnold We have photo
Of Campbell. taken just before his first
election, in which be looks like an un-
sophisticated country boy; and il does
not seem possible that his eight years
OF willing service, as Joe Cannon
standpat voter in congress. could
change him so that he now looks like
the living spit Of old Benedict Arnold.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03
TO Democratic Voters of Oklahoma:
LESLIE EC.NIBLACK
Editor of The Guthrie Daily Leader Candidate for
Congressman at-Large, Subject to the
Democratic Primary, Aug. g.

Aggressive editor of vigorous Dem
ocratic daily paper.
Niblack was elected to the last
territorial senate before statehood.
overcoming Republican majority of
$500.
Niblack waged war on negro offic-
ialism and Republican carpet-bag
domination.
Nlblack fought for Democracy in
the fortress of Republlcanism, made
Logan county white and elected q
county and district Democratic ticket
There is not negro holding office
in Guthrie and Logan county now,
due to the vigorous fight made by
Niblack; and so per cent of the
blacks drawn to Logan county by
carpetbag rule have left the county.
Niblack was elected minority lead
er of the senate by his colleagues.
Niblack introduced the first reso-
luton calling for constitutional
convention.
Niblack introduced and passed the
Demurrage law, over the opposition
OF the railroad lobby; he passed the
good roads law. his bill for moral
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03

II there were no other reasons for
building the Bull creek bridge at
Sequoyah avenue where the old bridge
was, the accommodation of the school
children In that section should be sufii-
cient
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03
aeILL MuRRAY,s ooop WORK.

Hon William II. Murray, commonly
known In Oklahoma. where he is be-
loved Of all men, as Alfalfa Bill" was
one Of the striking figures at the Balti-
more convention Mr.. Murray's great
ability. courage ard devotion to prin-
ciple we're OF great service to those
who fought to hold the democratic
party true to It's ideas Gommoner
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03

The natural place to put the Bull
creek bridge is at Sequoyah avenue
where 1t will accommodate the most
people.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03

Tom Thompson, of the Howard.
Kans couraat Is an enthusiastic
tooter for Congressman p P Camp
bell Of his district Tom is now dis
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03

Haskell is still writing open letters
to Owen.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-03

They've reached the fighting stage
at Muskogee.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
s.IIsI0us Notices.

Rev. P. Fl. Fontaine. pastor NJ +.
church. holds services at Wesley
chapel on morning and afternoon OF
first Sunday, and at the Union
church. st. Joseph, on the night OF
the first Sunday and morning and
night OF the third Sunday.
Rev. Father Degnan Of vidalia says
mass at the Catholic chapel, st. Jo-
seph, once a month, following an
nouncement.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20

drawn vehicles and persons on the
sidewalks drew back as the motor
cycle whizzed past.
The engineer was becoming fright
ened. He yelled as he approached
crossings, warning persons to get out
of his way. At Ninety-seventh street
Benedict decided to jump for It. and
he raised his feet from the rests and
let go the handle bars.
The motorcycle bounded over the
sidewalk, tore down seven feet OF
brass railing around the Victoria
apartment house at the corner of
Ninety-seventh street and dropped
down Snto the areaway, seven feet be-
low the sidewalk.
Benedict followed the machine. In
his fall into the areaway he thrust
his arm through a basement window
and then dropped unconscious.
A crowd gathered and a call was
sent to ], Hood Wright hospital for
an ambulance, but before it arrived q
passing, automobile took the uncon-
scious engineer to the Red Cross hos
pital at 10th street and Central Park
West There he was turned over to
DIR. Malcolm Munkitrick, who found
that his skull was crushed at the base
and he had broken ribs and internal
injuries. Two hours after he was ad,
mitted to the hospital Benedict died.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
ENGINEERS FATAL
MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Admitted He Knew Little About
Machine, but Said He Was
"Some Machinist."

New York.-Christopher Benedict,
engineer of the yacht Hoigrass, an
chored on, the Columbia Yacht club
at the foot of West Eighty-sixth street,
acquired new motorcycle the other
morning. and in the afternoon an
nounced to his mates that he was go
ing ashore for a ride.
Going to desert the sea, Chris?"
Benedict was asked as he lifted his
new machine into a small boat.
mo; but I'm going to break some
records" replied the engineer.
To see Benedict start on several Of
the crew went ashore with him. He
admitted that he knew little about op-
Grating the machine. but added:
I'm some machinist though"
Benedict mounted his wheel and
started north. He had not gone q
block before it was running away. He
was going a fifty mile pace before he
had made two blocks. and he could
not slow down.
The drive was crowded. He guided
his way past automobiles and horse
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
Members Parish Democratic Execs-
tive Committee.

Members Parish Democratic ExecH
tive Committee.
First ward-R. W. Newell. Newell
ton: F.. L. Guthrie. Notnac P. O.
Second ward-Lcuis Buckner, New
ELTON: r. Y. Newell. Newellton.
Third ward-A. f. Green. st. 10
seph: Louis Buckner Jr., st. Joseph
For~th ward-R. B. Lynch. New
Light: p. c. Smith, Delta Bridge.
Fifth Ward--D. H. O'Kelley, Ash
wood: B. r. Mcvay. Ashwood.
Sixth ward-G. c. Goldman, Gold
man P. o.: Allan Shelton. Waterproof
Seventh ward-D. F. Miller, Gold
man: f. d. Coleman. Highland.
At Large-Joseph Curry, St. 10
seph: w. NJ. Davidson, St. Joseph
John Hughes. ST. Joseph: DIR. K B
Mcmillan. Point Pleasant; John Muir
doch, Newellton.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
STOMACH WAS A JUNK SHOP
"Human Ostrich" Operated On and
Knives, Nails, Keys and Pieces
Of Iron Removed.

Pittsfield, Mass.-Luke Parsons, the
human ostrich" who was in training
for his annual Thanksgiving feast of
jack knives and spikes, for which he
has q special fondness, was operated
on at the house Of Mercy hospital the
other night and 1872 nails, two keys.
six knives and piece Of iron were re-
moved from his stomach and intes-
tines.
DR.. w. C. Wilder, the hospital ply
sician, assisted by DR.. /. s. F. Dodd.
performed the operation. The nails
had punctured the abdomen and peri.
tonitis resulted, which led Parsons to
apply for admission to the hospital on
his statement that my digestion Is
out Of order"
While he was working as carpen-
ter, ten years ago Parsons accidentally
swallowed some shingle nails. The
diet gave him no trouble and he took
to training with nails as a regular
menu, and adding jack knives and
pieces Of tin with button hooks as q
salad and keys for dessert
Il am feeling pretty hungry this
afternoon" he said one day. and to
satisfy his hunger he swallowed q
gross of collar buttons
Parsons told his surgeons he had
eaten no solid nourishment in iron
or steel since last Thanksgiving. He
Is forty years old.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
TENsAs pAalsA DIREcroRy.

Sheriff-John Hughes.
Clerk OF Court--Joseph Curry.
Assessor-A. Bondurant.
Treasurer-W. NJ. Davidson.
Parish Surveyor-John Johnson.
Game Warden-Charles Johnston.
Coroner-Dr. J. G. Lilly.
Health Officer-Dr. L. A. Murdoch.
Members House Representative
John Murdoch and s. w. Martien.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
PARROT IS TERROR
IN BELGIAN PALACE
Repeats Everything He Hears,
and Always, Of Course, at
the Wrong Time.
GIFT FROM AMERICAN
Initiates the Voice Of the Countess Of
Flanders Exactly and Often Issues
Orders Which Seem to Come Dr.
rectly From Her.

Brussels.-Among the pets of King
Albert's mother. the countess of
Flanders, is parrot, which Is the ter
ror of the household. It Is a male
Polly" remarkable talker with an
extensive vocabulary, a great memory
and unusual powers OF mimicry. He
repeats everything he hears. always.
of course, at the wrong moment.
Sometimes he is banished from the
countess apartments. Then those
who are near him talk in whispers or
on their fingers ian art the parrot has
not yet acquired); otherwise when he
went back to his place near the coun-
tess he would reel or every word he
had heard in the exact tone of the
speaker. with dire results, as has oft
en- happened.
He initiates the voice OF the coun-
tess Of Flanders exactly and often is
sues orders which seem to come from
her. throwing everything into confu-
sion.
The other day. when new foreign
minister called for his frst visit and
was being conducted into the salon, he
heard what seemed to be most uncom-
plimentary things said in the coun-
tess voice about himself and his
country. He started back in indigna-
ton.
Take no notice." remarked the of.
fetal who was escorting him. 1T is
only that blessed parrot"
In explanation Of the chatter that
startled an envoy it may be noted
that this bird has had a diplomatic
career. Charles Page Evans got 1t in
Rio Janeiro. 10 years ago. when
American minister to Brazil, kept II
IN the legation at Berne when he was
transferred to Switzerland. carried II
to Portugal and brought 1t here two
years ago when he was promoted to
this post.
When Colonel Roosevelt came here
In 1910 on his way home from Africa
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20

the parrot achieved fame. A regi-
mental band engaged by the burgo-
master to serenade the former presi-
dent started to play in front of the
American legation. The parrot SEEM
ed to take this as a challenge and
Immediately entered into such noise
making competition that he got into
the newspapers.
Crown Prince Leopold read about it
and straightaway developed great in
terest In the feathered diplomat.
Learning this, Minister Bryan sent the
parrot to the crown prince as a pres
ent. For few days 1t was treated
rs an honored guest at the royal pal
ace at Laeken. hanging in King Al
bert's study, but became so talkative
and 90 often interrupted the royal
councils that IL was consigned to
Prince Leopold's playroom. After a
time the prince tired of the pet and
then 1t was sent to his grandmother.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
CATCH 2l,75o FISH IN A DAY
Six Japanese Make Fine YeIIowtaII
Haul on Hook and Line at
Santa Monica, Cal.

Santa Monica, Cal.-AlI records for
the number of fish caught one day at
this beach were broken when 21,750
yellowtail were caught at the long
wharf by six japanese fishermen with
ordinary hook and line tackle.
Three schools Of yellowtail swan to
the wharf early and remained all day.
The Japanese fishermen. who made
the catch from boats, were exhausted
from landing the fish when evening
came, and their arms were numb.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
District Court.

District Judge--John Dale, vidalia.
District Attorney-Abner e. Green.
st. Joseph.
Terms Of Court-The terms of the
District Court in the parish Of Tensas
are hereby fixed as follows, to-wit:
Jury Terms-Third Mondays in
April and October.
Civil Terms-Third Mondays In
January, February. March. May, June,
July. November and December.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
synopsis Of Game Laws-open Sea-

Synopsis Of Game Lsws-oPen Sea-
son.
]. Doves-From September to
March 1.
2. Wood or Summer Ducks-sep-
tember to March l.
3. Teal Ducks-September Is to
April /.
4. River october to
March Is.
5. coots or Pouie D'eau-october
l to March Is.
6. Geese or Brant-october 1 to
March I5.
Z. snipe-S September~15 to April 1.
s. Turkey cocks only)-Novem-
Der to April Is.
9. Quail-November Is to March
Is.
10, Robins-November Is to March
Is.
II. Deer Ducks oniy)-october
to January 1.
Limit of Bags in Day:
25 ducks.
Is OF all other game birds.
bucks. and not more than five In
a season.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
3. e a. IA.

Masonic lodge meets at Newellton
first Wednesday.
Masonic lodge meets at st. Joseph
on second Tuesday.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
aeot the eoods.n

Chicago.-In order to detect" n
hand book detective Buckingham hid
in a garbage can in, the rear Of q
cigar store. He got the goods" but
spoiled his clothes.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
Nab BIN aRaIser.-

Hammond. Ind.--Ega MaIatin, ar
rested by Federal authorities, is &C.
cused of raising $40 10 500 bills
and passing them on several big banks
IN the middle west
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
School Board.

oCuooi 1odfo.
First ward-M. W. Bland, Point
Pleasant.
Second ward-Robert Y. Newell.
Newellton.
Third ward-w. J. steen, St. Jo-
seph.
Fourth ward-p. c. Smith. Delta
Bridge.
Fifth ward-J. C. Ellis.
Sixth ward-W. ID. A. Gorton, Wa
terproof.
Seventh ward-D. F. Miller, Gold
man P. o.
Secretary School Board and Super
intendent Fducation - Thomas Nj.
Wade. Nevellton.
Magistrates and constsbles.
First Ward = Magistrate. M. w.
Bland. Point Pleasant; constable,
Second ward-Magistrate. Louis
Rr;ner. Newellton; constable. L. x.
Fti1tz. Nswellton.
!, Third Ward = Magistrate. e. J.,
Newell. st. Joseph: constable. John
r. Smitha, st. Joseph.
Fourth ward-Masistrate. B. Y,
Berry, Delta Bridge; constable,
Fifth ward--Magistrate d. H
o'Kelley. Ashwood; constable.
Sixth ward-Magistrate. ]. H. Sea
man, Waterproof: constable, John d.
Shelton. Waterproof
Seventh Ward-Magistrate. q. d
Coleman constable, .
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20

Mayor-W. NJ. Davidson.
Clerk-Abner E. Green.
Town Treasurer. II. Whitney
Aldermen - Joseph Curry, B. f.
Young, Louis Buckner Jr, Oscar
Levy, z. J. Walton.
Board meets first Tuesday in each
month at office of the mayor.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20
Members police Jur,

First ward-F. L. Guthrie. Notnac
p. o.
Second ward-John D. Fultz, New
elton.
Third ward-F. H. Curry. St Jo-
seph.
Fourth ward-Robert B. Lynch,
New Light.
Fifth ward-B. F. Mcvay, Ashwood.
Sixth Ward-Louis T. Hunter. Wa
terproof.
Seventh ward-wm. A. Register.
Clayton p. o.
Clerk-R. H. Whitney. st. Joseph.
The Police Jury for Tensas parish
meets first Monday in March. June,
July. October and December, at st.
Joseph. at ~ o'clock m.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-20

Magistrates and constsbles.
First Ward - Magistrate. M. W
Bland. Point Pleasant; constable