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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
From Wednesdays Daily

FROM wednesdays Daily
B. E. Capps was in town last night.
E. G. Dalquest is in Kansas City on
business.
w. c. Smith and Joe Roney are here
from Tulsa.
Miss Puckett is visiting in this city
from Pryor
w. R. Mahan was here over night
from Muskogee.
Homer Trott returned last evening
from Muskogee
Mrs, ]. R. Hastings was here yester-
day from Pryor
The Modern Pioneers of America
will organize this evening in Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Dardune were
guests at the Vinita hotel last night
from Muskogee.
Mr. and Mrs. C. w Flint are attend
ing the Hay Dealers convention in
Kansas City.
G. O. Ale lander went to Kansas
City last evening and will visit there
several days.
A good rain is reported last night
at Bluejacket and other points in the
north part of the county.
Col. L. P. Ross will speak in front
of the Winner drug store this evening
in the interest of his candidacy for
congress.
Fred Branson of Muskogee candi-
date for congressman-at-large will be
in this city next Saturday evening and
will speak.
Mrs. Hoover and two daughters who
have been visiting at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs J. F. CASTOR have returned
to their home at Carsicano, Texas.
An automobile party consisting of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bashore and Miss Nora
Buck were here this morning en- route
from Oklahoma Citq to Kansas City
and ST. Louis
In Justice Meredith's court yestet-
day afternoon Jake Smith was placed |
under five hundred dollar peace bond
after being tried on charge of threat /
ening to kill
c. E. Andrews of Wasco, Cal, and /
F. NJ. Andrews and wife Of Luniag,
New, are here at the bedside Of their
sister Mrs Henry Jenkins. who is
not expected to live.
The rain today brought relief to VI
lita from the terrific heat under which
hey have been sweltering for the past
'ew days. 1t will make the Boy Scouts
walk mach more pleasant
G. L. Bennett returned this morning
rom Washington, D. c. He says the
ight-at Baltimore was hot one.
Clark received great ovation at con-
;ress upon his return to the capital
J. T. Gunter, this morning, let the
contract to w E. Corlett for a txo-
tory building IS by $50 feet on bis
Wilson street property. Sanders
Wright Mercantile company have con.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
From Tuesdays Daily

From Tuesdays Daily
DR.. w. C. Williams is at Chelsea to
day.
J. E. Hart was here last night from
Muskogee.
| II. L. Roark was a guest at the Buf.
fngton last night from Muskogee.
H. B. Bass is here from Yukon,
IOkla
Judge T.. NJ. Burlington is rapidly
recovering from injuries sustained last
lweek by fall.
Joe Butler returned last night from
a visit at Olathe, Kans. Mrs. Butler
will visit while longer.
| D. NJ. Marrs is confined to his bed
by sickness.
]. o. Hall went to Kansas City last
might
H. w. Southworth has returned
from trip to Kansas City.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian
church will serve homemade ice cream
sherbet and cake on the church lawn
Friday night Public is invited.
Miss Leona Hartman is visiting
friends at Welch.
Dr. Roscoe Marks has returned from
a two weeks visit in oklahoma City.
J. T. RatcIiff expects to leave this
|eyening for a business trip to BartIes-
Vile
Jake Smith is being tried in Justice
Meredith's court this afternoon ON
charge of threatening to kill. He was
convicted in police court last week
for assault and battery on the same
party
VIII T. Roberts returned last night
from visit with relatives in Nevada,
Mo.
Sam Leforce returned this morning
from a business visit at st. Louis.
7. B. Williams was here last even
ing from Alton.
R. L Blakeney went to Muskogee
this morning
The Sunday school of the Congre-
gational church are enjoying a picnic
at Electric Park today.
The South and Auditorium parks are
mighty popular places these hot even
ings, especially for guests of Vinita
hotels.
Fred Smith returned to his work |
near White Oak today
The new local trains on the Katy
make good connections for the peo-
pie of small towns near by to come to !
Vinita and are of great help to local
business men.
William Fowler left this morning.
going across country to his home at
Sloan Springs.
Harry Swartz was up from Chelsea
last night
The knights of Pythias elected Off
GERS last night.
Mrs. Nickerson went to Muskogee
his morning after a visit with Mrs.
George Miller in this city.
Mrs S. J. Burns has returned from
/ visit at Welch.
w. b. Thurston returned this morn
ng from Springfield, Mo-, where he
las been attending a biIlposters con-
'ention.
The Boy Scouts meet at the court i
louse tonight. The boys leave early
omorrow morning for Spavinaw. I
Alfred Biand returned last evening
rom an absence of several months at {
Kansas City. Il
The local hay buyers are busy peo- 8
lie these days. {
Mrs. A. B. Berger and children will
etun soon from visit with relatives Il
t Neosho r
o. L. Rider went to Muskogee today. I
Earl Murphy is visiting relatives in /
owa.
The county court closed this morn 4
lg. I
The weather man promises relief f
'om the extreme heat within the next y
sw hours.
Capt J. c. Wilkinson is reported (
cry low this afternoon at his home f
n South Third street c
Mrs. Samuels arrived yesterday aft g
rnoon from Pryor for visit at the
ONE of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ic
Gatewood in this city. Is
w. L. Trott was at Big Cabin yes '
'rday in the interest Of his campaign. Y
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
From Thursdays Daily.

0AAAAASNoiSH-
From Thursdays Daily.
]. Fl. Winner visited in welch yes
terday.
]. T. Ratcliff is visiting in Bartles-
vile today.
|. Chas. B. Rogers was here today
from Tulsa.
Seymour Hunt was at Bluejacket
this morning.
B. A. Mcfarland is in Kansas City
this week on business.
E. NJ. Probasco attended the district
court at Pryor yesterday.
Miss Low, who has been down with
pneumonia is convalescing.
Walter Scudder was here this morn
ing en- route to Muskogee.
Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Flint will re-
turn tonight from Kansas City.
J. K. Taylor is rapidly gaining
strength after his recent illness.
w. M. Mercer is here from Aurora
ILL.,, visiting his son Ivan Mercer.
Miss Clara Shepardson is spending
a months vacation visiting in Chicago.
Miss Fay Drake left on the Flyer
last evening for an extended visit in
Chicago.
James Cutler received sprained
wrist last Sunday from cranking an
A number of Big Cabin and Adair
people came up on the local passenger
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson CASTOR have
Joined the Vinita automobile party at
Monte Ne, Ark
Elmer Bailey will return in a few
days from work in the harvest fields
of western Kansas,
The six year old daughter of ]. V.
Patterson, living on North Fourth
street has typhoid fever.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Hutchinson will
return tonight from the Hay Dealers
at Kansas City.
The county candidates are doing in.
iividual electioneering in the rural
parts of the county this week
Sell your old papers and all kinds
of junk. Bottles speciality ]. A.
DAVIS, rear of Patton block 7O-2
Judge E. D. Ming arrived last night
from St Louis to look after his bus
ness interests in this city.
Remember, homemade ice cream,
'herbet and cake on lawn of First
Presbyterian church tomorrow even
ng.
Mrs. NJ. G. Hawkins and daughter,
Miss Joyce Hawkins, went to Adair
his morning for a visit with rela-
ives.
George B. Wood and ]. R. Haimes
If Carthage are here for two weeks,
n the hopes of being benefited by
linita water
Guy Jones, Cecil Long, G. N. Ter
ush and Glen Chatterton were well |
,nown arrivals from the south yes
erday afternoon.
A marriage license was issued yes
erday afternoon to John r. Catlin,
ge 21, and Miss Devetria Nix, age 1S.
10th of this city
Mrs. Jennie Williams, Mrs. e. G.
iarrs, Mrs. b. C. Marrs and Miss
larry Cobb are visiting Mrs. c. L. Nc
lure at Timber Hill.
If you don't get your Chieftain reg
larly you viii confer favor on the
by ploning the circula-
on department Phone A.
When you are OUT driving or walk
lg Friday evening stop at the Pres
yterian church and be refreshed with
e cream( sherbet and cake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Ross are visit
lg relatives here en- route from Fort
forth, Texas. to California. Mrs.
oss is the daughter of Jim Title
A party Of boys consisting of John
I'd Albert Clinkscales. Read Smith
I'd Sam Bumgarper left yesterday
ternoon for a few days outing ON
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19
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Q KANSAS CITY STOCK o
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Kansas City Stock Yards. July Is
Slim cattle supplies boosted prices 25
to 40 cents last week, and the advance
was pretty well held except on WIN
tered grass cattle. which lost a good
part of the advance by the close. The
crack Greenwood county cattle. lacked
finish last week, and showed up bad
on the killing sheets. hence the cold
ness of buyers toward them at the
end of the week. Stockers and feed
ers also lost about all the bloom ac-
quired the first days of the week. The
run today is 11,000 head, and the mar
ket is uneven, stronger on prime cat
tie, with new high top at S9.65,
butcher grades and COWS also firm.
likewise. stoekers and feeders, but
plain killers. including quarantine cat
tie, are steady to 10 lower. Missouri
again set the new class located in
Clinton county. Butler county. Kan
sas, topped the wintered variety OF
grass steers at SS45, with some 1850
ID. Greenwood county steers at $3.50,
and others with less class, 100 lbs.
at S775. Buyers were riding hard for
butcher grades of steers, paying s7.75
to SS75 therefor. Quarantines to the
number of 100 car loads arrived. the
good ones steady, medium and common
kinds shaded somewhat from the ad-
vance scored last week, but still bring
ing highest prices ever known at this
season, but still bringing highest
prices ever known at this season.
Quarantine steers range from $3.50 to
$3.50 today, top last week $7.15, COWS
$3.50 to S5.65. A car of Panhandle
calves, It's pounds. brought $500 to-
day, Is head out at $500. Top stock
steers bring $64O, but plenty of plain
steers sell under $3.50, feeders at s6.25
to $3.50. Hogs are steady today. ton
S755, bulk $3.50 to $3.50. Runs con-
tinuc light, 450O here today. Middle
and light weights now lead the heav-
les by 5 to 10 cent margin. Average
weight here last week 2O4 lbs, same
week last year 1872 lbs. Floods Of
spring lambs at Louisville, Jersey
City, ct al, have put a 25 to so cent
crimp in the lamb market today, fol-
lowing moderate declines last week
Runs here are moderate, $500 today.
Top lambs here today brought S7.4O.
bulk of the lambs $7,2O and upwards.
Sheep are holding steady, range
wethers up to $500, native ewes
around S41O.
Raising millet and forage feed crops
IS the rule now in the country tribu-
-ary to Big Cabin. Okla. according to
!. M. Silver of that place. The crop
II millet, kafir corn and forage feeds
will break records with us this sea
on," Mr.. Silver said 1--WE can raise
. bushels Of millet to the acre, and
I now sells for $l25 d bushei. Then
this, there is the straw which
makes a splendid forage feed. These
eed crops can be sown from May
III August, and still have plenty Of
ime to make good yield. There is
% doubt but what farmers have learn
d valuable lesson in the experiences
I the drouth year. Now they will
pread out in forage feeds. and in that
fay will not be caught short Of feed
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-19

Joplin Business College offers a spe-
cial proposition to three reliable young
people from yinita to take course
Mention the Chieftain and give refer
euce for catalog.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22
.oRozco . EF|Es UNCLE SAM
Mexican Rebel Chief Breaks or OF.
fetal Relations With American
Consul at Chihuahua.

Chihuahua, Mexico.-The quasi-of
fetal relations, which by force of cir
cumstances have existed between
Marion Letcher, the United States
consul here and General PascuA
Orozco, commander OF the rebel
forces, were broken Friday when
Orozco formally notified Mr.. LetcheI
that he no longer recognized the lat
ter in an official capacity. This Of
fetal ostracism includes also James L
Long, the United States consular
agent at Parral
In a general way the reason given
by OrozcO for his action is that he
cannot recognize representatives of
government which does not recognize
the belligerency Of the party Of which
he is the leader.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22
WOOL FREIGHT RATES CUT.
Saving to Utah Growers Alone Will
be Over One Hundred Thou
sand Dollars.

Washington.-Radi reductions in
feright rates on wool, both in sacks
and in bales, transported from west
ern points OF origin to eastern desti
nations were prescribed Friday by
the Interstate commerce commission.
The opinion was handed down by
Chairman Prouty. 1t holds that the
present rate of $1.15 hundred
pounds on wool in sacks from Colo
RADIO common points to st. Louis
should not exceed 80 cents and that
from points west of Cheyenne, Wyo.,
on the Union Pacific. and Trinidad.
Colo, on the Santa Fee, the rate to st.
Louis might be cents higher for
each additional $50 miles. On the
Denver & Rio Grande rate of 80
cents is authorized from the first sta
ton west of Pueblo. with similar 2.
cent increase from points further
west.
"A fulfillment of the directions OF
the interstate commerce commission,
as outlined in the dispatches" de-
clared c. B. Stewart, secretary OF the
Utah Wool Growers association, at
Salt Lake, Saturday night, "wi'l mark
the greatest event in the history 81
the Utah wool industry. The annual
saving in freight alone would amount
to $114,000."
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22

1t was something certainly-a dead
ened. muffled. stunning sound directly
In our front. followed by a strange
noise of scraping, as IL with a dull
knife on wood
Wait here said sternly. Prob
ably 1t is nothing more dangerous
than a rat"
felt my way carefully around the
table, revolver ready in my hand.
There was nothing to be found there
nothing. indeed, in the room; for
from my new position could look
backward and distinguish in the moon
light the details OF that simple.
sQualid interior. ran my hands
along the rough logs of the further
wall. Ay! here was a break. doubt
less door: and cropping along the
crack found the latch.
There was no longer any noise
audible. and | drew the door inward.
never dreaming of danger Suddenly,
with fierce. wild spring out of the
dark. huge body hurled itself d.
rectly at my throat, striking with such
headlong impetus that | went back.
ward as II shot, crashing against the
table. then to the floor. dropping my
weapon as | fell There was no noise
no sound. while for an instant. with
strength of sheer desperation. | held
back the swapping Jaws that breatheti
hot fire into my very face. With q
bound backward Of its great body the
beast 1erked free from my grip. and
the next instant had sunk its dripping
fangs, deep and hard. into the flesh
OF my shoulder. As the intense pain
shot through me. my right hand,
driven with all the force | could mus
ter, caught the monster once, twice,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22

grass. and well protected from prying
eyes, she hurried quickly after me,
and in her agitation so far forgot her.
self as to touch my sleeve with her
hand
oh. please do not leave me here
alone. | am not naturally timid. yet
everything is SO gloomy | cannot stand
it. Let me 60 with you. II you must
go!"
Most assuredly you shall If you de-
sire" returned heartily.
There appeared before us a dim. lit
tle-used path leading in among the
trees. and following its cratic curves
grew even more uninviting as we
drew near. As paused a moment be-
fore the closed door. In order that
might listen for any possible sound
within, could hear her quick breath.
ing. as though the terror of the mo.
mind. The wooden latch yielded
readily enough to my pressure, and
pushing wide open the door. which
creaked slightly upon its rusty hinges
stepped across the puncheon TIRES
hold onto the hard earthen floor. There
was no window visible, and the slight
reflection of moonlight which crept
In through the doorway scarcely re-
vealed the nature of that dark inter
Tor. could dimly perceive what be-
lieved to be q table directly in front OF
me, while certain other indistinct and
Ill defined shadows might be chairs
pushed back against the wall. At least
this room was without occupants; YET
1t was with every sense alert that
entered, pressing slowly past the table
toward where felt the fireplace
would naturally be. knowing that my
companion was yet with me. her hand
clutching my arm.
Obi" she cried sharply in terror
what was that?"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22

for II you but once fully realize our
situation you will certainly feel that
am merely endeavoring to perform
my plain duty"
Il will. OF course. bow to the newt
able. sir" she said. land shall en-
deavor to adapt myself to the require
ments of my unfortunate situation.
May venture to inquire what you
now propose to do?"
To the right of where We stood the
ground sloped rapidly downward un-
til the dense darkness at the foot OF
the steep defile shrouded everything
from view. The descent appeared
rocky and impracticable. and could
distinguish the sound of rapid water
far below. On the opposite side stood
a denGe wood, the outer fringe OF
trees overhanging the road. and
through the waving leaves the moon
light checkered the ground with sill
yer. while the dense masr beyond
seemed to flow back up the steep side
OF the mountain. thick With under
brush. Just below US. and possibly
NY .OSs "OAA euO highway, Nouio
perceive small o"e-stOry log cabin,
as silent. gloomy. and deserted to all
outward appearance as were the SOM
Der words of which 1t formed part.
There seems small choice" said.
speaking as cheerfully as possible.
But propose to investigate the log
hut yonder. and learn If it may not
afford some degree of shelter. If you
will rest here. in the shadow of these
trees. will soon discover whether 1t
has inmates or not"
She follow I'd me in silence across
the road to the spot designated. but As
turned to leave her seated upon the
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22

But the Sergeant said there was a
Federal picket post at the crossing OF
the White Briar."
Her voice trembled as she spoke.
He merely supposed there would
be: but even II 1t were true. we have
no positive means Of knowing that the
men stationed there would be of the
regular service. Doubtless those
thieving. numbering bands-such as
that headed by Red Lowrie. of whom
you may have heard-are sufficiently
organized to keep patrols posted. and
may. indeed. be utilized at times by
both armies for that purpose. We're
you to 60 to them you might be SIM
ply walking into den of wolves"
But could you not 60 with met"
l smiled at the naive innocence OF
her query.
Il wish you to feel that have
never thought so much about my own
danger as about yours" | returned
quietly. But would it be pleasure
even to you to behold me swinging
from the limb Of tree. hung as a
spy without trial. merely because
ventured to walk with you into q Fed
eral camp?"
could see her eyes now resting
full upon me. and much of the hard
ness and doubt seemed to have gone
out of them as she scanned my un-
covered features in the dim light.
scarcely think was ever considered
handsome man even by my friends.
but | was young then. frank Of face,
with that about me which easily in.
spired confidence. and 1t did me good
to note how her eyes softened. and to
mark the perceptible tremor in her
voice as she cried impulsiveiy:
"Oh, no! Not that"
Your words yield me new heart"
replied fervently. determined. now
that ice was partially broken. to per
init no excuse for it's again forming
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22
Disastro US Fire at Omaha.

Omaha, Neb.-The worst fire which
has visited Omaha's retail district for
years started shortly after midnight
Friday in tho six-story building occu-
pied by ten-cent store, at Sixteenth
and Farnaham streets, cloak ana
suit store, large department store
and several other establishments. A
general alarm brought all the fire ap-
paratus in the city to the scene. The
loss will reach several hundred thou
sand dollars.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22
Funds Gone, Cashier Dying.

Washington.-The First National
bank Of New Berlin, N. Y, which
closed it's doors Friday, is more than
100000 short in funds. according to
an estimate Of the new cashier, trans
mitted to Comptroller Murray Friday
by National Bank Examiner Rorebeck
Former Cashier Frank Arnold, who
resigned week ago, a physical wreck,
and reported In a dying condition. has
made a confession to the directors"
telegraphed Mr.. ROrebeck.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22
Fisher Defends President.

Lincoln, Neb.-Speaking here FRI
day night in support of President
Taft's administration, Secretary Wal
ter L. Fisher of the interior depart
ment declared that, absolutely re-
CARELESS of the bricks that are thrown
from either side," the president had
pressed forward toward the goal or
Accomplishment of real measures
for the advancement of the interests
Of the whole people"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22

and bowed again: but | venture to
tell you this merely because | have
already fully determined to dispatch
the sergeant forward with the mes
sage. and remain behind myself. to
render you every protection possible -
Very well. sir; simply yield to
what | am powerless to avoid, and
will obey your orders however dis
tasteful they may be. What is your
first commando"
THAT you dismount. The sergeant
must ride your horse. as he is the
more fit of the two"
Greatly to my surprise and relief
she placed her gauntleted hand in
mine, and. without so much as a word
Of protest. permitted me to swing her
lightly from the saddle to the ground
Craig" called. come here.
You know your work." | said to
him briefly. And now the sooner
you are at 1t the better. Ride this
horse and lead your own. AS soon as
you deliver Lees message at head
quarters. hunt up the cavalry brigade
commander and report to him my 20
sition. Get detail. insist upon one
and be back here by tomorrow with
out fail. That is ALL"
He saluted, wheeled about, swung
lightly into saddle and rode of on g
rapid trot. grasping. as he passed
down the hill. the rein of his OWL
mount. and leading it, tagging be
hind him. until the night swallowed
the figures. and even the sound of the
hoof-beats could be no longer heard
We were alone.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22
viii The n Look to the West.

Washington.-A prophecy that the
ores held by the United States steel
corporation would be exhausted within
twenty-five or thirty years and that
the natural resources of the far west
would be utilized was made Friday
before the house steel trust committee
by Joseph Sellwood, an ore expert,
who says he has secured the North
American continent in search of mer-
charitable ore
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22
Hill Plans to Build Steel Plant.

St. Paul, Minn.-A report that the
Great Northern, through James J. Hill.
had purchased two miles of lake front
near Fort William, Ont. as a site for
steel works and blast furnaces and as
an eastern terminus for new line of
railroad through western Canada, was
current here Friday, but could not be
confirmed,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22
Falls From Car Dead.

Cheyenne, Wyo-Supposedly strick.
en- with an acute attack of heart dis
ease, ]. Bowen Phillips, prominent
sheep ranch owner and coal operator
of Congress county, fell dead from hia
automobile
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-22
Funston Nav Get Promotion.

Cheyenne, Wyo-A private dispatch.
said to have been sent by an official of
the war department at Washington,
was received at Fort Russell declaring
that Frederick Funston would succeed
Major General Grant.