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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
KETcAuM plck,uPs.

Saturday was busy day in Ket-
ohum.
Our new Sunday school is progress.
ing fine.
Bill McCormie was down from
Cleora Sunday.
Jack Barker called on Miss Fannie
Lynch Sunday night.
The NJ. o. G. officials spent last
Friday night In the city.
The contractors are doing some fast
work on the NJ, o. G. railroad
J. d. Sexton is having the postoflce
building repaired. which was badly
needed
Mrs. J. W. Prowell who has been
quite sick is much improved at this
writing.
Harry Cohea and Miss Della pendle.
ton attended the ball game at Ketehum
last Sunday
Ketehum defeated the Golden Rule
team of Vinita in a ragged slugging
match this afternoon. The diamond
was new, and good fielding was I'M
possible. The game was free hitting
affair with Ketchum on the long end.
The same teams meet in vinlta sun
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
PIGEONS FALL FROM GRACE
Drunken Orgy of Feathered Tribe Re-
suits From Accident to
keg of Rum.

A heavy truck loaded with kegs OF
liquor was jolting across line of car
tracks when one of the kegs toppled
and fell from the top of the pile into
the street. 1t was thoroughly smash
ed, so the truckman whipped up his
team and went his way with stopping
The rum flowed out over the street
one little dent In the paving collecting
visible puddle Of It,
In a few minutes a pigeon came
huttering down to drink at the pool
thus fortunately provided for thirsty
birds The initial taste was a sur
prise, but second and third soon
followed and soon the pigeon tottered
fiuttering away, too overcome to fly.
Other birds, seeing him there and anx,
ious to wet their parching throats,
followed their brother in his path OF
wicked intemperance.
Five minutes later passerby was
astonished to see a dozen pigeons in
the gutter of the otherwise deserted
street, some dancing drunkenly, 9th.
ers already sound asleep. A few feet
away a hound of disreputable ap-
pearance was creeping up. slowly and
a trife unsteady, on his unsuspecting
and bibulous quarry. AS he was al
most among the birds his feet went
in several direction and he
lay in the gutter among the pigeons.
growing sleepily to himself, for he.
too, was drunk.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
seIqyawsky's Comet.

There is timeliness in the appear
ance of that newest heavenly visitor.
Belgyawsky's comet 1t appeared with
the war "A conflict that seems to mark
the serious wounding Of Turkish
pride, II not the appearance of great
Turkish misfortune. When the Turks
took Constantinople great comet
blazed In the sky. and the terrified
Christian world added to the Ave Ma.
ria the supplication, Deliver us. o
Lord, from the devil, the Turk and
the comet" The superstltious may
readily perceive in the relative un-
Importance and dimness of the latest
flyer OF this description portion Of
Mahometan woe The scientific as
pect of the star is not particularly
notable. 1t appears to be one whose
return need hardly be looked for,
and which in all probability was never
spied by our grandsires. Consequent
ly Professor Upton was unable to pre-
dict its appearance and neither he
nor Mr. Seagrave has felt the need
of translating evil antlcipations of It.
meaning. caused by extravagant pop
ulartzers of astronomy. into terms o
Astronomical science.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
FAIR OKLAHOMA, THE QUEEN OF
THE WEST.
IBy p. P. Duffy.)

(By p. p Duffy)
Considering her grandeur she stands
without peer,
For her products in value enhance
every year;
The wealth Of her hills and her
prairies so vast,
And perennial yerdure by none are
surpassed.
Natures cornucopia Resplendent 10
greet,
Laden with treasures and cast at our
feet
Some lands may be fairer, but she is
the best,
Fair Oklahoma, the Queen of the
West.
Proudly, serenely she entered the
gates
or the Union to mingle with her sister
states;
Bearing her wealth she is placed on
par,
Gracing the Flag as the Forty-sixth
Star.
Native Flag, may thy colors' bright
stars ever shine
Like the dew on the meads, or the
sparkle of Wine.
And grandest of all the proua-stars in
thy crest
Is Fair Oklahoma, the Queen of the
West
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
County JUDGE

| announce as candidate for the
nomination on the Democratic ticket
for County Judge of Craig County, sub
ject to the action fthe primary elect
ion in August 1912.
If nominated and elected pledge
that the office will be administered
without partiality, fear, favor or bias,
and that in sofar as the court is con-
cerned no favorites will be recognized,
and that the law, as it stands, will be
governing on the court over which /
may be chosen to preside, and there
will be no discrimination on account
of politics, race religion or personal
feelings.
THEO. ID. b. FREAR.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

So far as Vinita is concerned definite
steps are being taken for the reduc-
tion of taxes in Oklahoma. A tax
league organization has been formed
and a delegate elected to attend the
state meeting at Oklahoma City
Wednesday. This movement should
command the attention of the entire
state to the end that, there will be a
material reduction of taxes. The ques-
ion of excessive taxes is the biggest
question before the people of Okla
homa today and is pressing for solu
ton. It is a non.partisan movement
and has in 1t all the elements of sue
cess and strength.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
Bunting ThOrouahIY Tested.


In very truth a modern battleship
does, in modern phrasing. carry some
bunting. About s15O.OOO is spent by
the United States navy for flags each
year Every case Of bunting costs the
government $3.50; every roll costs
$i1.25. The bunting comes from Mas
sachusetts. Every piece is subjected
to the most severe test. 1t must
weigh five pounds to every forty yards
and stand the weight test of seventy
pounds to two square inches. 1t is
stepped in salt water for six hours
and then exposed to the sun for the
same period of time. II after this
treatment it continues to be bunting
~ distinguishable color it is pro
nounced fit for service.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
COUNTY JUDGE.

am a candidate for reelection to
the office of County Judge of Craig
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary to be held in
August. / stand on my old platform
that of low taxes and law enforcement.
ask the support of all voters who
view these matters as l do
S. F. PARKS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce G. L. White of Centralia as
candidate for County Commissioner
for the First District of Craig County,
subject to the Democratic primary
August S, 1912.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
FoR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

l desire to announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of Register of
Deeds of Craig County, Okla, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri..
mary to be held in August, 1912.
w. L. TROTT.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
FOR SUPREME JUDGE.

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce N. b. Maxey of Muskogee for
the office of Judge of the Supreme
Court from district number one, sub
iect to the Democratic primary August
9th.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The chieftain is authorized to an
nounce ]. L. Morris as a candidate for
constable for Vinita Township, sub
ject to the Democratic primary
August 9Th.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
FOR SHERIFF.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Billy Friend candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Sheriff
of Craig County, subject to August
primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The burning of the old public school
building last night removes an old
land mark from Vinita but in a way
that is little humiliating to the citi-
zens of this good town. The destruc-
ton of the old building is no loss, but
to have it removed by arson is ex-
ceedingly distasteful to Vinita people,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The recent rains throughout Okla
homa have enhanced business pros
poets to very great extent, and now
the prospect for bumper crop of
every thing grown on the farm is
simply magnificent.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an
iounce the candidacy of Claud S.
Shelton for the nomination for the
office Of County Assessor OF Craig
county, subject to the Democratic
rimary in August.
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FOR COUNTY sUPERlNrENpENT

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Mrs. II. w. G. Shelton a can.
didate for the Office of County Supev
intendent of Schools of Craig County
subject to the Democratic primary in
August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

the Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of w. c. Woodall
or County Commissioner for the third
istrict Of Craig County, subject to the
democratic primary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce J. Wes Harris candidate for
County Commissioner for the Third
District of Craig County, subject to
the Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

| hereby announce my candidacy for
nomination for Congress from the
Third district, subject to the Republic
can primaries.
JAMES DENNIS FLYNN.
Sapulpa, Okla.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

day, June 2S, for the second game Of
the series. Batteries: Hurst, Belew
and Harmon for vinita; Gallon and
Cohea for Ketchum.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an
iounce L. P. Smart as a candidate for
he office Of Sheriff OF Craig County,
oklahoma, subject to the Democratic
primary, August, 1912.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

l desire to announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of County
Treasurer, Craig County, Oklahoma,
subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary to be held in August, 1912.
J. V. ROBERTS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
EoR COUNTY ASSESSOR.

desire to announce myself as a can
'idate for the Office of County Assessor
or Craig. County, subject to the action
# the Democratic Primary in August.
w. H0UK.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain Is authorized to an
nounce the name of Geo. II. Ogden as a
candidate for County Treasurer Of
Craig County, subject to the action of
he Democratic primary in August,
1912. GEO. H. OGDEN.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

am a candidate for the nomination
or County Assessor Of Craig County
ubjeet to the action Of The Democratic
voters in the primary to be held August
1912. VIRGIL 4. KINNISON.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
iouncs George w. Taylor as a candi.
date for County Commissioner for the
Second District of Craig County, sub
ect to the primary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
THEO. D. B. FREAR.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Dan Title as a candidate for
Constable of Vinita Township, subject
to the Democratic Primary, August G.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce Robt. L. Chamberlin as a can
didate for the Office of Sheriff of Craig
County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of County Attorney
for Craig County. subject to the Dem
ocratic primary in August.
WILLARD H. VOYLES.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

hereby announce myself as can
iidate for the Office of Superintendent
Schools Of Craig County, subject to
he action of the Democratic Primary,
August, 1912.
JAMES F. MCCULLOUGH.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
For Constable.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Joe Walker a candidate for
constable for Vinita Township. Sub
ject to the democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
FOR CONSTABLE.

The chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Jake Smith a candidate for
Constable for Vinita Township, subject
to the Democratic primary August 6.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce E. ]. Mcbride of Big Cabin as
a candidate for the Office of County
Clerk of Craig County, subject to the
ction of the Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an
ounce Charles Teenor as candidate
for County Commissioner for the Third
Representative in the State Legisla-
ture from Craig County, subject to the
Democratic Primary. August 9Th.
1912. CHAS. TEENOR.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an
ounce the candidacy Of E. N. William.
'on, to the Office Of Register OF Deeds
of Craig County, Oklahoma, subject
to the action of the Democratic
Primary of August. 1912.
e. N. WILLIAMSON
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ANNOUNCEMENTS c
} 0 90 o o o o o 0 o 0 o 90 o Q

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce John Kimbrough as a candidate
for Constable of Ninita Township, sub
ject to the Democratic primary.
August 6.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

| hereby announce myself for re.
election to the Office of County Clerk
of Craig County, subject to the action
OF the Democratic primary OF August,
1917. r f. NIX.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieltain is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of H. e. Riden.
hour for reelection to the Office Of
Sheriff OF Craig County, Oklahoma,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
Primary of August, 1912.
H. e. RIDENHOUR..
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

The Chieftain Is authorized to an
nounce Thomas W. Smith of Centralia
as a candidate for Superintendent of
Schools of Craig County, subject to
the Democratic primary in August
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

! am candidate for reelection, on
the Democratic ticket, to the office OF
County Attorney of Craig County, Ok
iahoma, subject to the action of the
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

date for reelection to the Office of
District Clerk of Craig County, subject
to the Democratic primary.
LEE r. MITCHELL.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce D. 7. Witt candidate fol-
County Commissioner for the Third
District, Craig county, subject to The
Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce the name OF R. L. Jackson for
the Democratic nomination for Sheriff
district of Craig County, Okla, subject
to the Democratic primary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

Democratic voters at the primary tc
be held in August, 1912.
C. CALDWELL.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

am candidate for County Com.
missioner of the Third Commissioners
District, Craig County. subject to the
emocratic primary to be held in
,ugust, 1912.
SAMUEL CHATTERTON,
Big Cabin, Okla.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18
FOR COUNTY RepREsENrATIvE

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Pete Coyne as a candidate for
Representative of Craig County. sub
ject to the August primary election.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-18

FOR DISTRICT CLERK.
hereby announce myself a candi.
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The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
A Drawback and a Fatality.

It will be remembered that Uncle
Tom Holland Of the st. Helena Echo,
visited Donaldsonviile during the re-
cent congressional primary election
campaign-and who that met him
will ever forget the incident? Well,
when Uncle Tom got back home he
said some pleasant things about this
end Of the. sixth district and its peo-
pie, and especially those who were
supporting his candidate for congress,
Hon. Lewis J.. Morgan, who sub
seauently welded the pole that
knocked the congressional persimmon
from the political plum tree, So to
speak. OF the finest city in Ascen-
sion-not to mention other parishes
--Uncle Tom said: s.Donaldsonville
is q great old town and the only
drawback that we could find is that
1t is situated too far from Green's
burg" Possibly this may be a draw
back to Donaldsonville, but it seems
Ike q fatality to Greensburg. for it's
ust as far from here to there as
Is from there to here.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1912-11-09
THE ELECTION IN LOUISIANA.

The general results of the election
held in this state on Tuesday last
may be briefly stated as follows:
The Democratic national ticket re-
ceiyed a very large majority, approx
lmateiy from $4,000 to $4,000 votes,
carrying every parish. The Progress
slyes, who expected to poll 10000 or
more, have probably fallen short of
10000, and the Taft Republicans are
not likely to get more than a third
as many. In the city of New Or
leans, where the Progressives ex-
pected no less than 10000 votes and
hoped for 10000 to $4,000, their high
est presidential eIector received ON
ly 1865, while the highest Taft vote
was 904, and that of the Socialists
727.
All the proposed tax amendments to
the constitution were defeated by
ratio Of about three to one. The
vote against them in New Orleans
was particularly heavy, the main tax,
proposition. which was amendment
No. 1, being showed under by 21,-
1853 to $3.50. The average city ma
jority against amendments 2, 4, S,
6, 10, IL and 10 was about 10000,
and it is probable the same PROPOSE
tons were rejected by the country
vote also. Amendment No 18, ex-
empting new railroads from taxation
for ten years, had only 1903 major
ity against it .in New Orleans, and
is probably carried. Amendments
Nos. 8, Z, 8, 8, II, IS, IA, is, Is and
Il are apparently adopted
If this forecast proves correct,
eight of the nineteen amendments
nave been rejected and eleven APP
proved by the popular vote, though
complete returns may show that the
record stands nine rejected and ten
approved. The average total vote on
the amendments was small, as usual,
IN nearly all the parishes except Or
leans, where it was surprisingly large
and astonishingly uniform, several |
large precincts showing almost identi- !
ca votes on all nineteen of the meas
ures. Such a result Indicates eth /
er crookedness in the compilation |
Or marvellous perfection in the oper-
alton Of the political machinery un-
der the control of ward bosses and
bheirs precinct lieutenants.
The election was quiet and peace
Jul throughout the state.
All the Democratic nominees for
Judges, district attorneys, congress
nen, railroad commissioner and
minor offices were elected without