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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-03-29
From Mondays Daily.

From Monday Daliy
w. M. Gilmore was here today from
Alva.
DIN. Yam was down from Fairland
today
Willis Woody was here this morning
T from Alton.
Pearl Bluejacket came in this morn
ing from Jay.
- Frank Purdy visited his brother at
Chalsea Sunday.
l.. ". Gray was among the visitors
from Tulsa today.
M. e. Bazel of Saltwater was among
the visitors today.
George Kelley made business trip
to White Oak today
Work on the asylum for the insane
is progressing rapidly.
ed Sharp and family were guests
Of the Hickman Hotel Sunday
Captain Barrett has had force OF
men planting elms in the cemetery
Mrs. Dean Wilbur and Jessie Rob
bins arrived last evening from Jay
f. w. Baker and wife of Parsons
were at the Vinita hotel this morning.
A. B. Crowell of Claremore and v
A. Kinnison made business trip to
Estella today.
Nat Skinner was here from Cohey-
Vile Sunday visiting his daughter
Mrs. A. ]. Green.
The Harrison Theatre company en-
livened things on the streets at noon
today with band music.
Matt Hawkins and Sam Leforce
have returned from Fort Worth, Tex,
where they went to buy cattle.
linn Thompson, son cf Riley Thomp-
son. died of tuberculosis at Trinidad
Sunday after a lingering sickness
Geo. A. Armstrong, ~ old settler
of Delawate county, died Saturday at
his Grand rfyer farm, Of appoplexy
w. A. Walton, Frisco agent at Alton
died at 2:SO this morning OF pneu-
monia. Deceased leaves a wife and
one child.
The Methodist ladies will give tea
at the home of Mrs. R. j. Wright
Thursday afternoon from 2:3O to 5:39
Silver offering Is cents.
L. n Parker and wife now occupy
their new bungalow mile east o.
town. One of the finest suburban
homes in north east Oklahoma.
The Vinita school board met Satur
day evening and elected Prof. W. G
Masterson for another year as super
intendent of Vinita public schools.
]. Yves Harrison was in from M
farm southwest of town Saturday ant
said ITO acres of oats had been sowl
in his immediate neighborhood 6efor
the late storm.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-03-29

The fifty head of selected breeding
cattle to be sold at Fredonia, Kansas,
on April 10, 1912, represent the cream
Of three old established Shorthorn
herds of this state and are very large
ly the descendants of Imported
Collynie, one of the most famous bulls
ever imported to America.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-03-29

An up-to-date stock of general mer-
chandise to trade for good land snear
Vinita or income property in Vinita.
Inquire at Chieftain office.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-03-29

The Weekly chieftain until January
1st, 1918, for so cents.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-03-29

The Weekly Chieftain until January
1st, 1918, for so cents.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
STARTED TO HOLD
N. E. A. SESSIONS IN WINTER

Chicago, July supporters of the
progressive" luovement i'm national
education won he first fight at the
opening of tho National Educational
associations convention today when
the board Of directors voted to change
from summer 10 winter time for the
annual meetings of the national coun-
ell. movement was started TO hold
the full sessions of the association in
winter.
More than ten thousand were enroll
ed when President Pearse of Milwau-
kee, called the convention to order.
Pearse. who Is chairman Of the direct
ors. then read the annual report. which
was Independent of his address given
later. In his report before the di-
rectors, Pearse pointed out the policy
discouraging active memberships i'm
the association was wrong policy,
and added that the acquiring of an
active membership i'm the association
was considered almost as solemn a
ceremony as the sacrament OF mar
riage."
The report wess1 ssrded in the ma
ture of ah attack OF Twin Shepard.
secretary of the association. although
no names were mentioned in the re-
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08

port. The report of the president is
not usually made so early i'm the ses-
sion, and was distinct surprise TO the
friends of Shepard.
Nine departments of the association
met in various sections Of the city
before the convention opened.
Sensational Incidents Today.
Charges that Secretary Shepa'd of
Winona, Mimi, is not conducting the
proceedings i'm accordance vita the
bylaws brought forth sensational in
cidents before the board of directors.
Ella F'lagg Young. superintendent Hf
the Chicago schools, declared Il Sncp-
ards annual report was adopted all
the teachers i'm Chicago would he JUS
titled I'm bringing suit for slander
against the association"
The portion of the report she refer
red to charged "stuffing" of the en-
rollment at the convention at Boston
two years ago when Mrs. Young was
chosen president.
Shepard replied to the criticisms Of
President Pearse that he had been at
tempting merely to weed out fake
members Further discussion was
postponed until tomorrow when Shep-
ard will submit a written reply.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
AEROPLANE THROWS
RIDER; FLIES AWAY
GLIDER DISAPPE EARS AFTER
DUMPING PILOT OUT AND
INJURING HIM.

Redwood City. Calf. July 8.-Lost
one runaway aercplanc. glider variety
Finder please return 10 Joseph V. Vier-
ra. who may be found i'm bed at his
home i'm this city
Vicrra and his brother, Edward have
been experimenting i'm the hills back OF
Redwood City with Montgomery
glider, Of the type in which Prof. Johr
H. Montgomery. of Santa Clara uni
versity. lost his life last fall. Yesterday
the glider rose successfully, with JOS
eph guiding IL. At height Of fifteen
feet the aeroplane bucked and threw
the pilot. But instead of smashing
to the ground IT continued to rise and
soar seaward until il disappeared.
Vierra was badly bruised, but broke
no bones.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
NINE CAMORRISTS
FOUND GUILTY
FAMOUS TRIAL COMES TO END
TODAY AFTER TWO YEARS
IN COURT.

Yiterbo, Italy, July Sit is believed
that the Camorra uial, which has been
going on for two years. will come to .
conclusion today. Great excitement
prevails. Reinforcements of troops
and mounted police have arrived to
assist i'm maintaining order. A mum
Der of relations of the accused, com
prising wives. sisters and mothers. ar
rived this morning. Many took up po-
sitioms in the church facing the court
house where they remained kneeling.
heating their breasts and imploring
mercy for their beloved ones.
Later i'm the day a verdict in the
Camorra trial was handed down Nine
of the accused were unanimously de-
clared guilty Of the murder of Cen
naro Cuoccolo and wife. The remain
der of the band were found guilty of
belonging to a criminal association.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
WANT FR'eATE SAVED.
Patriotic Societies Want old consteI-
lation Preserved.

lation Preserved.
Washington. July S.--The frigate
Constellation Truxton's gallant old
ship which cleaned the Atlantic OF
French privateers and struck the col
ors of many a hostile craft i'm the war
of 1912. lies off Newport. r. L.. with
bottom arot Many patriotic societies
are pressing the navy department To-
see To IL that she is preserved.
While there is a strong sentiment i'm
the navy for the preservation of the
famous old ship which first won re-
spect for the flag on the high seas and
laid the traditions which have been
perpetuated by the fleets of ironclads,
congress has heretofore been reluctant
to appropriate for IL.
The famous Constitution-"Old Iron
sides" TO loving nation-was saved
from an ignominious end only after
the genius of oliver Wendell Holmes
had immortalized her name in verse
that stirred the land. She now swings
IN the tides of Boston harbor doing a
training ships duty.
The Constellation, too, is being used
as training ship. but she soon will
be taken out of commission and
brought to Annapolis The navy de-
partment has no money to rebuild her
old hulk and unless a pariotic public
sentiment demands her preservation.
the once magnificent old frigate will
become rotting wreck of old timbers
and moss.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08

portunities for colonization work. He
goes about his work in a systematic
manner testing soils and Interviewing
state agricultural and health depart
mcnt officials. The purpose of the SO o
ciety is to spread its work over many
states. not conhninr its colonization
10 any particular locality. Referring
to the plan. immigration Commission
err Schmidt said:
"To many American people this ef-
fort of our Jewish citizens viii be a
revelation II will offset their precon
ceived IDEAS that the Jew Is no farmer
The contrary has already been demon
strated in many states where they have
gained a foothold The state Of Okla
homa vii! have cause TO congratulate
itself II the Jewish Agricultural and
Industrial Association decides to plant
some OF its colonies within it's bor-
derS.-
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
THOUSANDS GUARD CAR.
Moscow Police Arrest 5000 Persons
Before Rulers Visit.

FNhNNN > N'NlNs
Moscow. July Sin anticipation of
the cars visit. the police make a huge
raid i'm the poorer districts of the tity
and arrested no fewer than 5000 men
and woman
A force of 1000 policemen with a
large number of detectives and officials
assembled i'm the courtyard of the Ere
lecture of Police and two hours later
they were dispatched I'm various di-
rections, surrounding the lodging
houses and shelters. and effected what
probably constitutes a record round q
up"
For the first time in nine years the
car accompanied by the szarita and
the imperial children arrived i'm oMs
COW. After splendid reception Al
the station. at which e grand dukos
and duchess the ministers the local au-
thoritics. The nobility and other promi
nent persona gesc were present their
Imperial Ma aiesties together with the
dowager- empress. who has recently re-
turned from Copenhagen. where she
attended the funeral Of the hate king
drove through the gaily- decorated city
to the Krelin. amid the pealing of bells
and the cheers of the people
A specially organized peoples body
guard. composed df merchants. arti-
sans, peasants. and better class citi-
zens- otherwise special constables-
s0.Oo0 strong. stood behind the troops
along the route OF the procession. The
young eir-apparent visited Moscow or
this occasion for the first time.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
MANY DROWNED
IN NORTHWEST
Sixteen Meet Death In Water al
Various Cities While Enjoy
ing Days Outing
SEVERAL VICTIMS In EAST
Three Sisters Perish While Faith
er Is Powerless to Aid
Thirty Thrown Into Water at New
York and Three Meet
End.

ST Paul. Mimi. July Sr--Sixteer
persons were drowned i'm the north.
vest Sunday. They were enjoying Z
days outing to escape the extrem,
heat.
The victims follow:
st. Paul-Joseph Waters and Ar
thur Dolan.
Minneapolis-Gus Hammer.
Stillwater-Chester Root.
Bemidiii. Minn.-Two young daugh-
ters of Otto Brose.
Moorhead. Walter Zeniere.
Duluth-Mabel and Josephine San
ders.
Menominec .Mich.-John Renauld.
Marinette. Wis.-Joseph LaFavr.
Oconomowoc. wis.--John McVicker
of Pittsburgh.
Lacrosse. Wis.-William A. Downs
Bruce, Wis-,Lynn Allen.
Wausau. Wis.-Harry Stegman.
Sturgeon Bay-Harry Price
Three Sisters are Drowned.
Salisbury Point Mass. July s.
While their father stood on the oppo.
site shore powerless TO aid three sis.
ters, Christine, Virginia and Haze
McBeth. drowned last evening in tho
Merrimac river. The two oldest
drowned trying to save the youngest
who went beyond her depth
Three Drowned at New York.
New York. July S.-Thirty person,
were thrown into the waters Of ia.
maica Ray last night when pier OF
Plum Island gave away under tn,
stampede of crowd rushing for the
ferry boat. one man and two chill.
dren We're drowned The others were
rescued.
Two Drowned at Auburn, N. Y.
Auburn. ~ Y, July S.-Verner Pet.
ty, student OF Mercerburg academy
and chum. Henry Mattern. were
drowned in Owasco Lake last nigh
while bathing.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
AFTER pELlNoUENTs.

The Red Jacket councir VIII hold an
adjourned meeting tomorrow evening
TO dispose cf the usual business for tho
month of July. one u the most im-
portant matters which wiz come up
for consideration is that Of delinquent
water accounts. Mayor Schumacher
and the member of the council are de
termined that all accounts mus, be
squared up promptly ana u is prob
able that the shut OF wrench will DC
brought into play IN the cases of those
who have deferred payment.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
THREE men EXECUTED AT
SING sing THIS MORNING

Ossininc. y Y. July s-Three mur
derers, Giuseppe Cirolh George VII
liams q negro. and Santa lanza were
electrocuted in Sing Sing prison this
morning I'm the order named.
Zanza was one of a band OF six ltal-
ians convicted Of the murder of TN,
wife of Henry Hall. superintendent oi
construction on the Croton aqueduct
in November. 1911. The other NV,
will be executed the week of Au-
gust II.
Williams was convicted Of the muir
der Of Charles Contliu at Croton Lake
in April. l911,
Cirolli killed Nicola Psulo in Feb
ruary. 1911.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
OPENING OF NEW ROAD.

Tamaqua, Pa. July S.-The exten-
sion of the Lehigh and New England
Railroad from Danielville to this place
was opened to traffic today The new
line cost S3.OOo,OOO. and lis the largest
piece of railroad construction in this
section in many years The extension
gives the I,ehieh Coal ard Navigation
company it's own through line 20 Bos.
ton and is expected TO result in a
tremendous development of the com
pany's coal properties.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
TO HOLD CONFERENCE TODAY
Said William Barnes Also Would
Like to Have Place
TAFT FAVORS DAUGBERTY
In Statement Today Roosevelt Appeals
10 ProgressiVes Of Both
Parties. ls9k

Washington. July s.-The sub-com-
mittee of nine Of the Republican ma
tional committee met today prior to 4
conference with President TAFT 10 Sc
lect national chairman and cam
paign manager.
Harry NJ Daugherty, of Ohio. whom
the president Is said to favor for the
place arrived this morning other ar
rivals include Arthur Norys and Al.
Morrill,. of Ohio, Frank l.. Smith. Of
Springfield. Ills, Dan Campbell. post
master at Chicago. and John Wesley
iIill. of New York.
II was said Mckinley who conduct
ed the presidents pre-convention cam
paign. would take the national chair
manship If Taft and the COMMITTEES
wanted him Some # the friends Of
William Rarnes. Jr.. New York state
chairman said the national charman-
ship wouldn't be unwelcome 10 him.
The real work of making a selec-
tion is expected to begin at the prosi-
dents luncheon shortly after noon.
The president arrived i'm Washington
this mornine from Beverly.
7. r. Appeals to Progressives.
New York, July S.-The Roosevelt
headquarters today made public the
following telegram Roosevelt sent to
william Allen White Of Emporia. Kan
sas:
our appeal notionally is of course.
to all men Of progressive principles.
regardless of past party differences.
In any state where there is no real
Republican party / am entirely con-
tent the local organization should call
itself by title progressive Democtatic.
iT that's the local desire and If they
support the national progressive elect
Ors.
Bristow for Roosevelt.
Emporia. Kas.. July 8-Senator
Bristow has formally declared FOR
Roosevelt for president He advises
all Kansas Republicans to vote for the
Roosevelt electors i'm the August pri-
maries
Wilson Holds Conferences.
Sea Girt. July s.-Governor Wilson
has appointments today with william
McCombs. his campaign manager and
Senator Gore Wilson said he will con-
suit as many party leaders as ne could
before deciding on a man for the ma
tional chairmanship.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
coLoNlziNe JEWS IN SOUTH.
Aid Society Plans to Send Several
thousand to Oklahoma.

thousand to Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City, Ok. July S.--Thou-
sands Of progressive and scientific He
brew farmers may settle in the state
Of oklahoma. during the present ycar
This became known recently when c..
H. Schmidt. commissioner Of immi 3
grafton Of the Rock Island Railway
system. arrived in oklahoma city,
accompanied by George w. Simon,
agricultural expert and agronomist Of
the Jewish Agricultural and industrial
Aid Society Of New York This So
ciety Is subsidized with a portion of
the Baron de Hirsch legacy of 100000,
coo and a leading number of Jewish
bankers and merchants i'm New York
are trustees Of the fund.
During the past twenty five years
this society has placed Jewish farmers
chiefly Russian by birth, in the East
crn and Southern states. where often
they have gained independence and
wealth in the profession they followed
in Russia under extreme difficulties rs
tenant farmers. not being allowed to
own the land in their own right Mr.
Simon has been travelling over Okla
homa for the past week IN company
with Immivration Commissioners Sch
midi. The society proposes TO pur
chase large tracts upon which to lo-
cate ncighborhood color,ca sof Jewish
farmers. not less than fifty families
in one place. Tracts must embrace n4
less than 5000 acres and as much more
as possible. and must be located con
vcncntly TO railroad transportation.
Mr.. simon has been i'm tie Southern
states for five months. studying agri.
cultural conditions and looking up op'
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
CALUMET TOWNSHIP BIRTHS.

Births recently reported in Calumet
township are daughters to Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph r.. Mctich of 1926 Elev-
enth street. and Mr. and Mrs. Michael
Kuce of 4257 Eleventh street a son
arrived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Kalich Of 1918 Eleventh street
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
spooNER PAYS A FINE.

New York. July s.-iFormer u. 5.
senator Spooner. OF Wisconsin. paid a
fine of ten dollars upon his chauffeur
in police court today FOR speeding.
spooner. his wife and son, were in the
machine
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
Wilson Holdn conforonoos.
WILL REMAIN HERE.
Ed. Wstkowski Will Not Leave Polish
Church or School

Ed. watkowski for the past FIVE
years orEanist Of st Anthonys Polish
church. and fer n like period i'm charge
OF the parochial school corrected with
the parish. will not leave Calumet as
he first contemplated. but instead will
remain for another year at least.
MIR. Watkowsld had Intended leav-
ing this week for Chicago. on a visit
and later was going TO points In north
ern Minnesota. where he had prac tical-
~ decided To- make his future homo.
Acting on the advice of many friends
he has been persuaded to remain IN
Calumet
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
CLERKS WILL ENTERTAIN.

There will he meeting of the
clerks of Calumet tomorrow evening at
which plans will be considered FOR a
second dancing party TO be held 1T
Electric park during the latter part ot
the month The party given fcw
weeks ago was very successful aud
the clerks feel confident that the even;
now being planned will be equally well
attended
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
.DRYS TAKE ISSUE
With ROOSEVELT
Prohibitionists Claim He Has No
Right to Call His Party
Progressive"
MAY CHANGE THEIR NAME
Discussion Opens in Regards tc
Head Of the Ticket
Chsfn is Again Considered. as Well
as Number Of Other
Men.

Atlantic City, n. J., July s.-Main-
tanning that the Prohibition party is
the original progressive party" a
determined effort will be made by the
leaders to change part Of the name at
the national convention which opens
Wednesday. With the prospect of a
new party under Rooseveh's leader
ship now practically assured; the
Prohibition leaders here insist if any
party is entitled TO he named progres
sive 1T is their party. which ever has
stood for advanced political princi-
pies"
Chairman Jones Of the national COM
mittee said, "we don't believe "A third
party headed by Roosevelt will have
any effect upon our cause. our people
know Roosevelt is not at all i'm SYM
pathy with our movement
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
WILL GREET coNNAUeHTs.
Will Visit Winnipeg fer Ten. Day.
% Attend Exhibition.

Will Visit Wnnipeg fer Ten. Days
~ Attend Exhibition.
Winnipeg, Man. July S.--The finish
ing touches to the preparations for the
visit of the Duke Of Connaught and the
Princess Patricia are being put On to-
day The royal party will reach Win
nipeg tomorrow evening and will be
the guests of the city for ten days.
ON Thursday His Royal Hghness viii
o!iciate at the opening of the Selhirl,
Centennial Exhibition. Receptions,
luncheons. reviews and numerous oth .
er functions will MI i'm the remainder
of the royal visit. Tho city is resplen-
dent in its decorations for the occa p
sion.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
DECLAhES THAT WHITE
ENTERED LEGISLATURE
TO ACCEPT BRIDES.

Washington. July S,ASenator
Dillingham; continued his de-
fence of Lorimer today. lie
sought to show that money paid
to members OF the Illinois legis-
lature had been taken from a
Jack pot fund which rad eX-
isted since 1887. He declared
that the<cnly evidence against
Lorimcr was that of Charles
White, author of the original
charges. who, he asserted en-
tered the legislature for the
purpose of accepting brides.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
FLY BACK TO ENGLAND.

London. July S.--Claude Graham
White and wife formerly Miss Dor
othy Taylor. Of New York. who spent
their honeymoon in France. returned
TO England Yesterday by aeroplane.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
CONCERT AT ISLE RovALs.

Director George l. Barnard Of the
{. q ". band announced to'iav that
the band would give one of Us popu-
location on "Wednesday evening. The
program being arranged for this oc-
oasion is OF exceptional meri, and IL
Is expected it will be very mu N en-
joyed.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-08
JOHN D. is 70 TO-DAY.
His Good Physical Condition Attribut-
ed TO Exercise.

Tarrytown, \. Y, july S.-John D.
Rockefeller, the richest man in Ant
erica" had a birthday anniversary to.
day his seventy-thrd. The stand
ard oil magnate declares he is too old
TO celebrate so he spent the day quiet
~ with his family at Pocantico Hills
Mr.. Rockefeller is i'm excellent health
Plenty of golf and other outdoor exer-
cises have done wonders for him. AT
seventy three he appears TO he in bet
ter physical condition than ffteeu or
twenty years ago before he had laid
aside the care of active business.
st. Paul's trade for the first halt
Of 1912 has increased S60,000,000 over
the corresponding period of 1911.