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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-10-11
FINE TEST OF CLEAR SPEECH
Conversation with the Blind win Te.t
ones Power Of Making Listeners
Understand You.

A@et no one boast Of his descriptive
powers pntil he has tested them a.
conversation with a blind person"
SAID the city missionary. Il used 10
think that had the knack OF making
things pretty clear, but after be
gan to escort the blind on their walk.
found that l had not the slieh,eat
conception OF concise, eomprehensIvs
speech My first experience OF the
KIND was at naval parade. guided
Two blind men down to Riverside To
see the ships. ! described 10 the
best OF my ability what was going on
Dut soon found from the questions
they asked that had given them no
Idea OF what the pageant looked ike
reasoned that the fault must be mine
The men had been blind good while.
but they had retentive memories and
an active imagination, and with that
material to work on | should haya
achieved better results.
From that day began to cultivate
the gift of accurate description. Even
when out alone | talked TO myself
trying to put into words the pictures
saw. BY degrees ] acquired the art
OF seeing my blind charges see through
my eyes. My biggest stumbling block
was women's clothes. No woman met
anywhere show keener avidity 10
keep up with the fashions than those l
take out from the blind asylum, and Il
REQUIRES every one of my newly ac-
CURED gifts to convey an adequate
idea OF the seasons styles"
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-10-11
Jehn Il. Friend Dead.

jehn II. Friend was born iii ALE.
ghaney County Maryland, July so
1S47 and died in Vinita, Okla, Friday,
October 4, 1912, age 65 years The de-
ceased came here from Bethany, Mo,
two years ago, and has been ailing
nearly all of the time he has been
here About two weeks ago he went
to Kansas City to a hospital in hopes
of finding relief, but failed He grad
ually grew weaker since his return
until last night at 1O:4O he passed
away. He was member of the M. e.
church, south, for a number of years
and was not afraid TO die AZ his re-
quest Drs. Hughsou and Jackson held
n post mortem examination to ascer-
tain what his ailments were, Nearly
every doctor IN town was present and
lt was decided that the deceased met
his death from cancer Of the stomach
He leaves wife and seven children
an of whom were present They are:
Mrs. Lille Dorsey Vinita j b.
Friend. ST. Joe; olive Walters, Mar
Imville. Mo-, AIRS Miunle Teenor, VI
nIta. ". r. Friend vinita A. J.
Friend. Clluord Col, and Halton
Friend. vinita Funeral services from
he residence SUNDAY at p m, con-
lucted by REV Roper
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-10-11

The leading trust magnates are for
e Roosevelt plan, especially the
feel Trust and its offspring, the Har-
fster Trust. Mr.. Stanley, of Ken
icky, who perhaps knows as much
bout the subject as any man now
Fing, has introduced bill in con-
Fess depriving the trusts of one of
e most vicious privileges which they
aloy He would divorce the indus
Eal trust fro mthe transportation bus
fss. In his opinion that would do
pre- to reform the abuse of corporate
pnopoly than anything else The
Us will have none of this Stanley
They say it will ruin them and
sthem out of business. So it will,
e them out of rascally business, and
is something the American peo-
are grirnly resolved to do.
roosevelt asks the people to ap-
Pt him to compose the issue of
popoly. He says that he would
Fulate it by means of a commission
Pllar to the interstate commerce
omission. The two things are very
terent. Transportation by rail from
Fe TO state is a public utility, It
5duees nothing. 1t is simply a serv-
rendered, and it's charges can be
Eg properly and very auspiciously
sgnlated' by a governmental agen.
nut the production of steel, or
asr article of merchandise, is pri.
e industry, conducted by individuals
corporations, and when the gov.
ament assumes to regulate, by com.
ssion' the profits it shall earn. or
wages 1t shall pay, we have pure
that leads to the establish.
q PRICES by government of every
ICE exposed to sale in every mart
= I monstrosity impossible OF exc.
ion, and il it were possible II would
lulfe tens Of thousands of addition.
public officials to administer the
ng '"e
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-10-11

we pad an example Of the workings
one Of Mr., Roosevelt's ecommIs.
N the administration Of the
fe ZOO law Mr.. Roosevelt says he
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-10-11

But Taft says the trusts are entitled
TO have tariff taxes so laid as to give
Them monopoly of the domestic mar.
IIet, for that is what protection is and
al it is, which means and the trusts
shall continue to enjoy the special
privileges by means of which they
we're created and without which they
could not exist. 1t was to secure them
the protection of the tariff that moved
the trusts to contribute the enormous
sums they did to elect Roosevelt pres.
dent in 1904 and Taft president in
19OS.
Roosevelt says that there shall be
} more competition in the business
orld, that the trusts are grown, TOO
eat to be challenged b yothers who
k to engage in business of the |
lines, and his plan is to legalize
m and appoin. commission to
,ulate them and see that they be-
n We. Andy Carnegie says he can
I'D a mill at comparatively insight
4 cost that will make steel tubing
aper by $40 ton than the Steel
It is making similar wares. But
trust, recure in its monopoly.
ks to its antiquated plants, and
h perfect impunity it levies this
,rmous tax of $40 ton upon the
4 bile, though it reaps no reward from
4. That is waste Under Roosevelt
bat abuse was inaugurated under
naft it continues.
Under Wilson that trust shorn of l.
special privilege, will be forced to {
pmpete with rivals, and then the
eople Will buy steel tubes and piping {
least $40 ton less than they now S
live to pay
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-10-11
TRAIN ROBBERS
GOT NO LOOT
-Four Masked Men Stopped Kansas
City Southern Train, And Blew
Open the Express Safe.

Westville, Okla, Oct. 4.--F'our mask.
ed men early tonight held up the Kan,
sas City Southern north bound passen.
ger train number four three and a half
miles north of Poteau, Okla, ransack.
ed the mail blew the safe in the ex.
press car and escaped into the woods
covered hills that stretch for several
miles on all sides of the scene Of the
robbery.
The loot the robbers secured was
small consisting of $40 in cash and ten
or twelve registered letters. The pas.
sengers were not molested. The men
boarded the train as it stoppd at a
crossing a short time before the hold
up. Crawling on their stomachs over
the tender two of them covered the
and fireman while the others
robbed the mail and express cars.
The men blew open the express car
safe with nitro-glycerine. Eentering
The mail car they demanded all the
through mail. Refusing to accept
The clerks word that there was none.
hey sacked the pouches securing not
more than twelve registered letters
hat are believed to contain little of
yalue.
Their work done the robbers order
ID the train men to 'go ahead" com
handing them not to look behind. The
nen then disappeared into the woods.
Posses were organized at Poteau
nd are now securing the woods in
earch of the men. There is no clew
0 the robbers identity.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-10-11

Fort Smith, Ark, Oct. 1.-Two of
the bandits crawled into the combina-
ton express and baggage car when
the train stopped at the Frisco cross.
ing. The third took up a position be.
hind the tender. When the train
reached the prairie the latter cut the
air and caused the train to stop. The
bandits appearance on the ground with
a revolver was sufficient to inform the
engine crew that the train was being
held up. The train carried two safes,
both of which were blown open. The
top of one safe was blown through the
roof of the car
That the train carried a large
amount Of money is admitted by local
officials who, however, refused to give
any figures. The robbers placed their
loot in a flour sack which they had
brought with them. The loot filled
The sack. 1t is known that 26 pieces
of registered mail are missing. A pack
lge containing $4,000 in various finan-
'ial papers, the property of Heay-
sner, Okla, bank also is missing. The
rain robbed tonight usually carries
he monthly receipts of the company's
'ffices all along the route from Port
Arthur. Texas, to Kansas City.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31
RAILWAY Business in NOvember. 1st.

Railway Business in November, 1911.
Tables prepared by the bureau of
railway economics from the reports
made by the railways for that month
to the interstate commerce commits
sion show that the business done by
the railways of the United States in
the month OF November was some
what less than the business done in
November, 1910, when measured by
the average per mile. the only basis
on which comparison can properly be
made.
The total operating revenues of rail-
ways include their receipts for freight
and passenger transportation, for mail
and express service, and for all other
traffic service ndered. The average
receipts in November. 1911, for little
more than 80 per cent OF the total
mileage Of the country, were 81 1854 a
mile, decline of SIS mile from the
receipts in November, 1910. There
was decrease in average receipts in
both freight and passenger service.
The decline was uneyenly distributed.
The lines of the eastern part of the
country show only slight decrease
for November, 1911. In comparison
with November, 1910. while the lines
in the southern section show a slight
increase and the lines in the western
section a falling off. In the total oper-
ating revenue. the receipts for freight
transportation represent 7i7 per cent
and receipts for passenger Transports
ton eos per cent, the remainder COM
ing from mail express and other
sources.
Operating expenses also show a low
er average per mile of line. These in
clude all costs of maintaining track
i and equipment. the cost of operating
trains of securing traffic and of admin
istration, but do not include new con
struction. Expenditure for mainten-
ance of tracks and buildings was re-
daced by an average of $2.4O mile as
compared with expenditure in Novem.
ber, 1910. For the maintenance of
equipment there was an increase aver
aging 10 cents mile; and the cost Of
conducting transportation. an item rep
resenting about one-half the total op-
Grating expense. was reduced by an
average of cents mile By the re-
duction in expenditure for mainten-
ance of track and buildings the roads
were enabled to make a slight offset
to the strinkage in operating rev
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

you ever wonder whether the white
man. the negro. the red man. or the
.dongoiian remained in that image OF
course that is immaterial and the in
telligent man who reads the Bible
finds out the mental moral and intel
lectual standard Of the people Of that
time or all the people thar have liy-
ed not one per cent can read ill.,
JOHN RArCLIFF.
Estella. Okla.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

enues.
The net revenues, that is, the difer-
ence between total operating revenues
and total operating expenses. ove1og-
ed SIG less per mile OF line in Novem-
Der. 1911. than in November. 1910.
which is a decrease OF As. per cent.
This so-caIled net revenue is. in fact,
gross profits out OF which must come
taxes. amounting in November to So
G76.s76 or an average Of s43 a mile,
rentals, interest on bonds, dividends,
and appropriations for improvements.
The fclling on of 1e per cent in oper-
ating revenues contrasts with an in
crease OF I2.7 per cent in taxes.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Chieftain Is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy Of Z. \. William
son. to the Office OF Register OF Deeds
Of Craig County, Oklahoma, subiec;
to the action Of the Democratic
Primary Of August, 1912
f. y. WILLIAMSON
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 Democrati,
Primary of August, 1919.
H. f. RIDENHOUR
The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Robt. L. Chamberlin as a can
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

The frogs have begun to sing. What
more welcome sound to the heart and
soul than the tuneful melody of the
little nocturnal. aquatic web-footed
troubadour? The meadow lark for the
fields an dthe robin for the back yard
but for energetic, whole-souled cres-
cendo, for care-dispelling, debt-forget-
ting enjoyment, give us the frog
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31
country JUDGE.

am 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, 1912-01-31

Some OF the private detectives are
saying $50 reward is not enough to
offer for the recapture of 43 quarts of
booze. At the regular bootlegger price
it ought to be worth SiO7.5o.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

I hereby announce myself for re
election to the Office of County Clerl
of Craig County, subject to the actor
of the Democratic primary of August
1912. R. F. NIX.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce the name of Geo. H. Ogden as a
candidate for County Treasurer of
Craig County, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary in August,
.1s12 GEO. H. OGDEN.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

Craig county is entitled to sixteen
delegates" said Senator Gore this
morning. Il want nine Of them TO be
for Wilson and I don't care who the
other seven are for"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

The democratic party Of Oklahoma
should get rid Of Tate Brady before
the campaign opens. His tilt with
Bryan over the Guffey matter renders
him useless to the party
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce the name of r. L. Jackson for
the Democratic nomination for Sheriff
of Craig County, subject to the August
primary election
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

The Chieftain is authorized TO an
nounce L. p. Smart as a candidate for
the Office OF Sheriff OF Craig County,
Oklahoma, subject to the Democratic
primary. August, 1872.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

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 10 the
action OF the Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

didate for the ONCE Of sheriff Of Craig
County. subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

1t with great pride that the management the Grand Theatre
the engagement the Sheehan English Opera company
From the Atlantic to the Pacific coast press and public
unanimous proamng this organization the finest opera
company in the English language.
Realizing the fact that inasmuch this is Of the
attractions heard this city, and that the demand
will be unusual the management has arranged allow
patrons the opportunity OF procuring desirable once
this engagement This has been done in response many
requests from eategoerS who do not wish to stand yet
assured Of good seats advance Seats on sale
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31
spite the magncence of this production the world re-
nowned artists the prices will be within reach of ALL
soc, 75c, $1.OO, $3.50, Boxes So

NOTETe management urges that patrons make their reser
vations early possible order avoid disappointment
Mail orders accompanied by remittance filled order received
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-01-31

Without doubt the highest priced aggregation of stars ever
in Comic Opera.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-19

bic. If you have no ice, wrap a
cloth wrung out in cold water
around the bottle and set in a
draft, and keep the cloth wet.
Never put the baby's milk un-
der your pillow SO it will be
handy!
If it should cry between feed
ings, give it cool water, but don't
feed it water with a spoon. Put
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-19

it in a clean bottle, the nipple of
which has been boiled, to kill any
germs, and let the baby have its
drinking water this way.
If the baby is constipated and
is five months old or over, give it
one hour before feeding in the
morning a tablespoonful of water
mixed with the same quantity of
orange Juice. If its bowels are
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-24
Ms. Ipyior Crossweii Dead.

ST. Matthews. April Effort
Motto. this county. lost one of her
best known citizens yesterday after
noon I'm the death OF Mr.. Taylor
Crosswell. He had been In failing
health for some time and the end was
not unexpected. He was about C5
years old and had lived at Fort Motto
ss merchant and farmer most OF his
life. lie leaves widow and several
children.
lie was buried at old Buckhead
Church. four miles north Of st. Mat
thews. this afternoon.
Mr.. Crcsswell was cousin of Mr.
J. X. Crosswell Of this city. Mr.. T. NJ
Crosswell and Mrs. Cransford OF
Dslzell and had other relatives in this
county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-24

The election will be held on the sec
ond Tuesday in June, the l1th, and
the books will have to be closed for
period of one month prior to the
time Of election. The act provides 70.
opening city and county registration
books, and Mayor Jennings has issued
instructions to the city commissioners
Of registration to have his books kept
open at the same time that the coun-
~ books are open.
by Keeping the books open for this
length of time prior to the election
everybody in the city will be given a
chance to register and should do so,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-24
STEAMERS CRASH N GULF.
PASSENGERS FEARED FATE OF
TITANIC VICTIMS.
Alarm Dispclied by Assurances OF
Captain OF Mallory Liner Denver,
which Collidcd with the II Sud.
Morgan Line F'reighter - Latter
Vessel Badly damaged.

Galveston. Tex. April 21.-with
the arrival In port this afternoon OF
the steamships Denver and El Sud
which figured I'm the collision of,
Galveston bar at 1885 Saturday night
details Of the accident were learned
The Mallory vessel. the Denver, Is no,
badly damaged. but the Morgan Liner
Ei Sud has hole rammed in her port
aide just forward hatch. reaching
halfway through the vessel from
deck TO keel. Though badly crippled
with her forepeak full Of We ter. she
was still afioat. and with the assist
ance OF two tugs and ths pilot boat
Texas. was able to make her way to
the Southern Pacific docks. No lives
were lost and no one injured.
When the two vessels came togeth-
er much confusion reigned on both
ships The passengers aboard the
Mallory Liner were almost panic
stricken' the collision following so
closely on the great Titanic disaster,
but they were soon assured by Capt.
Staples that there was no danger. On
the Ell Sud the crew Of about so
men were more excited. Several
jumped overheard. but were rescued.
Several boats were lowered by the
crew and they took to the sea. All
went back to the vessel. however,
when they saw that she was still sea-
worthy. save one boat with eighteen
men In It. This boat was later picked
up by the Denver. as she lay at anch-
or to give assistance to the Ell Sud II
needed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-24
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
Dr. G. :. B~itton Complimented
With Pleasant Gathering.
Camden Chronicle.

Camden Chronicle.
smithville. April 1.-THE chill
dren and grandchildren of DIR. C. g.
Britton gave him a very pleasant sur
prise at his home near Spring Hill on
April 18th. This being DIR. Britton's
s7th birthday. A most enjoyable day
was spent at the "oid home"
All but three Of his children were
present. The spacious table fairly
groaned with good things to eat.
which the children carried.
At the dinner table. the father
sat beside his oldest and his youngest
children. Mrs. F. @. PEBBLES and little
Miss Bernicia Britton.
The children present were Mr..
and Mrs. F. @. PEBBLES. Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Moseley. Mr.. and Mrs.
*. L. Moseley. Miss Eva Britton and
Master c. s. and Lamb. Misses Alice
and Bernicia Britton. The absent
children were Mrs. d. NJ. McCaskill,
Miss Lucille Britton and Mr.. c. l..
Britton. Fifteen grand children
and three great grand children were
there.
Besides the immediate family the
Following people enjoyed the day
with them: Hon. and Mrs. G. w.
hoseiey. Mr.. c. M. Boykin, Mr.. and
hrs t. NJ. Bradley. Mr.. Ben Pearce.
Masses sallie sowell and Mae Brad
Icy. Messrs. Edward and Herbert
Bradley.
To the regret OF all present the
hour ~ departure came all too soon.
After the singing Of God be With
You Till We Meet Again" the
guests returned to their respective
homes wishing for Dr. Britton and
family many more years Of happi-
ness
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-24
REGISTRATION BOOKS OPEN.
People Will be Given a Chance 10
Register 40 as To Vote for Com
mission Form of Government.

In compliance with an act passed
at the last session of the General AS
sembly the county and city registra-
ton books will be open from last
Monday for period Of three weeks
in order To give everybody in the city
chance TO register before the cleo
ton on the commission form of gov
crnment comes off.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-24
What's the Matter i'm Horny.

The cost Of living has gone high
and is still going higher. We.
like the Irishmans horse, will have
20 learn to live without eating if
tie cost climbs much hihger. and
ty the time we arrive at this desir-
able state Of human perfection, we.
Ike the horse will starve to DEATH
Horny Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-24
Just Us.
Florence Times.

Florence Times.
Hearst IL for Clarke and Tom Wat.
son for Underwood. so that we be.
lieve that we VIII stick TO Woodrow
Wilson. there Is nobody for him ex.
cept us and the rest OF the plain
people Of the country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-24

Bennettsville will invite the state
BAPTIST Convention To meet there
next year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-24

If they are not already Registered. if
they care to vote on the commission
form Of government for Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-24

Sam Fisher shot and killed Mart
Strickland at Bolton Sunday night.
Both were white.