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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
Minstrel Man in Town.

That minstresy is still popular with
the masses is satisfactorily proven by
the phenomenal business being done
by Richards & Pringle's Famous Geor-
gia Minstrels, which come to the
Grand on Tuesday, April 10Th.
]. J, Holland, business manager of
this company, was in the city yester-
day making arrangements for the COM
pany's appearance here, and states
that notwithstanding the cry of hard
times his company is having one of
the best seasons in it's history Mr..
Holland has been coming here for
many years, and his friends are legion.
He promises us a brand new show
from start to finish, and says tue pro-
gram given by his talented company
will be a surprise to the jaded theatre
goers. The company numbers nearly
forty people, and has been selected
with great care, and contains the
names of the best colored entertain
ers before the public.
The vocal portion of the program has
received unusual attention, and the
dear old songs of the Southland will
be sung as only the negro can sing
them
There is d big spectacular surprise
in the Plantation number entitled
"Hallow' cen in Ole Virginia, and the
first part is the most pretentious ever
offered by this company.
There will be a parade of the min
strel men at noon, accompanied by
Simpsons Challenge Band of twenty
and a concert at the theatre at 1880
p. M.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
PAY
$4,000 |N1TULsA
Injunctons on Account Of illegal Raise
in Valuations Causes Delay in
Collection Of Taxes.

Oklahoma City, April 9.-The cor
porations holding property in Okla
homa county have paid into the county
treasury $7O,S5S.sS since the opening
of the books February l, according to
report issued by Treasurer Charles
McCafferty Monday These figures
represent the special corporation taxes
assessed against all incorporated or
ganizations, including railroads, and
is considered good showing
During the month of March other
taxes were collected amounting to
236, ,35276 1t was stated that these
figures are only fair. that collections
in this line have not been as good as
expected. Several temporary injunc-
tions pending against the treasurer,
enjoining him from collections, on ac-
count of the alleged illegal raise of
assessments by the state board of
equalization, are said to be responsible
for many persons not paying tax.
There is one case filed in the district
court which contains the names of 600
plaintiffs, against all Of whom the
treasurer is enjoined from proceeding.
The exact amount of county revenue
tied up in these suits is not known,
butit is stated that if the figures could
be obtained they would show a.large
sum. There are several of these suits
in force, some of which have been ap-
pealed to the supreme court A de-
cision must be handed down dissoly-
ing the injunctions before the treas
urer can proceed with the collection
of the taxes involved
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
FOR -PAHUSKA MAN

Pawhuska, Okla, April 9.-William
Daugherty, charged with the murder
of Robert Spealman, near Hominy, De-
cember II, 1911, was convicted by a
jury in the district court here Satur-
day night and sentenced to life inn
prisonment. The case was the hard
est fought ever tried in this county
and was a great victory for County At
torney Templeton, who had only cir
cumstantial evidence. The case was
started on April /.
Spealman was living at Daugherty's
home and suddenly disappeared.
Daugherty told that Spealman had
been called to his home in Illinois.
Several weeks later, body was found
hidden in ravine, which on investi-
cation proved to be that of Spealman.
Suspicion pointed to Daugherty and
a perfect chain of evidence was wound
around him, resulting in his conviction
for the crime.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
Fame is FIeetinq.

Fame is indeed a fieeting and transi.
tory thing. Regulations which may
have been years in the building are
soon forgotten. unless carefully nur-
mred and preserved. In no field Of
human endeavor does this hold more
true than in the theatrical world. Al
ways alive to this fact the manage
ment Of Richards & Pringle's Famous
Georgia Minstrels have ever kept pace
with the changing taste of time.
They come to Your city this season
claiming TO have the best company in
their existence Of considerably over a
quarter of a century.
Be at the opera house at 1880 o'clock
in the evening and hear the free con-
cert given by Simpsons Challenge
Band of twenty-five solo musicians in
concert of an hours duration, EN-
bracing all the latest in music as well
as the old classics.
Don't forget the GATE, Tuesday, April
18th.
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vided. A number of democrats voted
with the republicans and a number Of
republicans with the democrats. When
finally put to a vote, the amendment
was lost by vote of 81 to 54.
On this question, the debate became
acrimonious 1t was charged by those
in favor of the district agents that to
dispense with that branch of the ser
vice would be to deliver incompetent
Indians into the hands of the CRATER
1t was charged that in many counties
there existed conspiracy between the
grafters and some county officials to
obtain titles to Indian lands by fraud
ulent methods, and in some instances,
as stated by Congressman Campbell
of Kansas, grafters went so far as to
murder minor children in order to
obtain the title of their allotments. In
this connection he cited the killing of
the Sells children in Muskogee county
by blowing up a house with dynamite,
and stated that had it not been for the
district agent service the perpetrators
of this heinous crime would never have
been brought to justice.
Congressman Graham of Illinois, a
democrat who made a strong argu-
ment in behalf of the retention of the
district Indian agents, caused laugh
ter in the house when he poked fun
at Charles Carter, congressman from
the Fourth Oklahoma district after
Carter had referred to himself as one
of the Indians under discussion. Gra-
ham stated that Carter was an Indian
in name only, and stated in effect that
Carter should not fatter himself with
the idea that he and other men in his
class who happened to be lucky en-
ought to share Indian estates were con-
sidered when matters pertaining to
real Indians were under discussion.
Mr.. Carter is a Chickasaw Indian
by blood.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
LOUISIANA GIVES
TAFT DELEGATION
Several Negroes We're Refused Seats
in convention-state Later They
Were Instructed For Taft.

Alexandria, La, April 9.--A solid
Taft delegation of six delegates from
the state at large, instructed to vote
as a unit for the president as long as
his name is before the Chicago con-
vention, was elected at the Louisiana
state convention, controlled by the
Hebert-Leisell faction at its meeting
held here yesterday.
Several negroes, who declared they
were delegates from Caddo. JeffeVson-
and the Third ward of Orleans parish,
presented their credentials, but after
given a hearing by the subcommittee
they were not seated
Instructions were given at the door
to Police Sergeant Webster to admit
no negroes. The negroes later held
conference outside. They said they
came here instructed for Taft
After the committee adjourned John
Lee Rodgers, who headed the negro
delegates from Caddo parish declared
| his constituents would hold another
mass meeting upon his return and send
rival delegation to Chicago from the
Fourth district of Louisiana instructed
for Roosevelt.
Clarence II. Hebert director of rev.
enue, collector of the port of New Or
leans, and manager of the Taft cam
paign in Louisiana addressed the con-
vention, reviewing the differences with
the faction headed by Frank b. Will
liams, who is contesting the legality
of the call for yesterdays convention
| and it's actions Mr. Hebert insisted
that yesterdays convention was legal
and the only republican state conyen-
tion to be held in Louisiana.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
CITY LEAGUE TO
OPEN ABOUT MAY |
Circuit Reduced to Four clubs-Re-
serve List of Players Filled With
the Secretary.

The baseball season will open in
Vinita the first week in May The
City League magnates met this morn
ing and made all preparation for the
opening. The schedule committee is
now at work arranging the games.
The season will start on the most
convenient day. about May /, and will
close on Labor Day, September 2.
Three games a week viii be played,
with doub. headers on July 4 and
Labor Day The league will play no
Sunday games, but there will be ex-
hibition games each Sunday, at which
a collection will be taken up for the
benefit of the league The first of
these will be played on the Sunday
preceding the opening of the season,
the proceeds to go toward buying
equipment for the league.
1t was decided to restrict the league
TO four teams in order that better
class Of baseball would be seen. Each
of the teams was permitted to file a
list of reserve players, who must play
with these teams, if they are in the
league. until the managers affected
may file a transfer with the secre-
tary. Franchises were obtained for
the following teams, Milford-Berger's
(Jobbers), High School, Colts and
Bankers combined with Hoo Hoos)
From the list of players filed on these
teams Vinita is promised some classy
amateur baseball. The following re-
serve lists were filed:
Milford-Bergers M. Raines, w.
Greable, S. j. Reamer, Roy Franklin,
John Marrs, c. N. Tyler, A. F. Etter,
owen Parks, e. NJ. Henderson, c..
Stevens, A. b. Berger and w. H.
Voyles.
Colts-w. C. Mars, B. c. Mars,
Att Cobb, J. Billingslea, Butch"
Glenn. Haff. F. Smith, Louis Thoma-
son, l.. Maddox, Frank Haynes, e.
Ridenhour
Bankers. w. Harmon, Bert Be-
lew, H. e. Bagby A. A. Scott, Carl
Ford, Miller, t. Cope, Cope, H. R.
Warner, j. CASTOR, J. e. Burlington,
Frank Glenn.
High School-Jewel Scott, C. Chou
teau, Bailey. H. Carter, Paul Beard,
Tom Webb, Guy Ridenhour, John
Roper, D. NJ. Marrs, Jr, John Frank
lin, John Haven, A. G. Mars. All high
school students are reserved for this
team
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
No Funds For Poor.

The county commissioners are hold
ing special session today to seek
some way out Of a most embarrassing
situation The funds for the care of
the poor have been exhausted and the
commissioners are seeking some means
to support the dependent people until
after the close Of the'fscal year. June
30. The law prohibits the commits
sioners from diyerting any of the other
funds of the county and from paying
any of the debts of this year out of
the levy for next year. There are
several dependents at the county poor
farm and some means will have to be
made TO care for them.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
INDIAN APPROPRIATION
BILL UNDER DISCUSSION
Monday Was Oklahoma Day In National Con
greSS--Abolition of District Indian Agents
is Cause of Big Row--Afuirs of Indians
Discussed From All Points

Washington, D. c.. April 9-Mon-
day was Oklahoma day in congress.
That portion of the Indian appropria-
tion bill making appropriation for the
administration of the affairs of the
Five Civilized Tribes was the subject
under consideration. The bill contain
ed provision that prevented the ex-
penditure of any tribal fund for any
purpose by the secretary of the in
terror without specific appropriation
by congress. To this provision Con-
gresham Miller of Minnesota made a
point Of order Thereupon the big
fight started
1t was shown that the position re-
peals existing law and would make inn
possible the equalization of allotments
in the final settlement of the tribal af-
fairs and the payment of tribal officers
md attorneys, without specific appro
priation by congress, and the bill car
ried no appropriation for any of these
purposes. 1t was shown that if the
bill passed in its present form that it
would deprive Indian tribes of legal
representation and would place almost
the entire state of the Choctaw and
Chickasaw nations in a precarious
candition, inasmuch as there are suits
pending against these nations, and
classes of citizens of the nations,
which aggregate more than $4,000, 600,
and that there are more than 10000
persons throughout the United States
who claim right to enrolment as citi-
zens of the Choctaw and Chicakasaw
nations; that these claimants now
have bill pending before congress to
reopen tribal rolls, and that If the bill
should pass in its present form, the
nations would have no attorney to de-
fend them against these claimants.
The entire affairs of the Five Civ
ilized Tribes were discussed from all
points. The democrats who partici-
pated in the debate were almost
unanimously in favor of the measure,
while the republicans considered the
measure most far-reaching and de-
|structive to the interests of the In.
dians The chair ruled that the meas.
ure was not subject to point of or.
der, inasmuch as it decreased the mum
ber of employees and curtailed the ex-
penditure of money, and it is only
when a measure that changes exist.
ing law does these things that it is
not subject to a point of order After
it had been oyerruled, Congressman
Burke of South Dakota made mo.
tion to strike out the provision. After
a debate the motion was lost
During the debate on this motion
Mr. Ferris and Mr.. Davenport of Ok.
lahoma, both stated that it was not
their intention to deprive the tribes
of tribal officials or tribal attorneys,
and that ample provision would be
made for these officials before the bill
was finally passed.
An amendment was offered making
appropriation for the district agents
On this question the house was di
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
4The National Troubadours."

Someone said last night that they
did not know that Vinita had so much
talent The high school auditorium
was an audience in itself when only
a part of those who take part assem-
bled to study some of~the stunts" to
be given next Monday night at the
Opera House, April 18th.
A pleasant surprise awaits Vinita
people.
Rehearsals for those under IA begin
at four o'clock each day while the
older participants rehearse at 8 O'Clock
at the high school.
The "makins" for this big show are
all at hand now bashful boys, charm
ing girls, handsome young men-as
bashful, sls charming and as hand
some as the state affords, under the
direction of professional who has
made a decided "hit" with everyone
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
New officers of civic Club.


The Civic Club held a meeting at
the Commercial Club rooms Monday
afternoon, April Sth, for the purpose
of electing officers for the coming
year. The following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. George Kapp,
First Vice President. Mrs. w. P.
Thompson; Second Vice President,
Mrs. Felix Cowan; Secretary and
Treasurer, Mrs. e. A Stubblefeld
An amendment was made to change
the initiation fee from $500 to s1.00.
Great interest is being shown in the
club work and the ladies expect to
make a good showing by their work
on the parks. We hope that every
one will take an interest in this work
as the Civic Club is now the largest
Club in Vinita, and the largest feder-
ated club in the state of Oklahoma.
This club was organized in February
1907.
The Civic Club owes a vote OF
thanks to Mrs. H w. G. She ton, the
retiring president, for the good work
she has done in and for the club the
last two years.
MRS. e. A. STUBBLEF1ELD.
Secretary
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
ELKS TO HOLD ANNUAL
CONVENTION NEXT MONTH

Eks throughout the state are show
ing much interest in the annual state
convention which will be held May
$40 at Muskogee. The following is
the program announced to date:
First Day-Thursday, May 9Th.
Reception and Registration-The
morning will be given over to the re-
oeption of delegates and visitors. All
should register Immediately upon ar
rival at Elks' Club.
Grand Band Concert at high noon
200 p. m.-Business Meeting, Con
vention Hall delegates only.
S;15 p. m-Hinton Theatre, the
Frank North Stock Company. (Your
card admits you without charge),
Days doings close with dry toast
at Elk's Club at midnight.
Second Day-Friday, May 10th.
$3.50 a. m-Business Meeting, Con
yention Hall delegates only.
2:3O p. m.-Grand Parade, forming
at Elks' Club, under direction of Jno
L. Wisener, Grand Marshal
400 p. m.-AutomobiIe Ride. All
delegates invited to view our city via
auto route.
900 p. M Grand Finale" at Elks
Club
tSubject to change as other features
may be added.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09

9x12 Rugs in the newest Ori-
entail and floral designs. In a
price range Of sl2 to $500
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
Robbers Left Five Dollar Bill.

A letter to this Office today from
Welch says the loss in the postotfice
robbery at that place yesterday morn
ing was about 5000 One five dollar
bill was left lying on the hoor One of
the robbers left an overcoat. The
skeleton key by which the robbers
gained entrance to the postoffice, was
found on the street. No trace of the
robbers has been found
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
BIaize's Trial Soon.

Tulsa, Okla, April 9-Trials Of Grim
inal cases in federal court will be
started today. Next Monday has been
set for the trial of the first case in the
series against Eugene F. Blaize, for
merly banker here. whose bank went
under in connection with the Norton
and Columbia bank failures.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
Court Refuses Test Action.

Washington, D. G., April 9-The su-
preme court Monday refused an ac-
tion which would have opened the way
to test claim that the law which pro-
hibited the introduction of intoxicants
in the Indian territory still applies to
that part of Oklahoma which was for
merly in the Indian territory.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-04-09
Money to Loan.

Choice farm loans now made at
TX per cent interest rate, without
commission. Money ready. F. NJ.
-Gwinnnp & Son.
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Band Concert.

The Commercial Club band will
commence the regular summer even
ing concerts, on the corner of Illinois
avenue and Wilson street, Friday
night. April u. Program:
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LONGING EYES TURNED
ON HOUSE PATRONAGE
Abolished Jobs May Be Re-
stored as Means of Meet
ing Demands.

Whether or not the next House of Rep
resentatives will endeavor to restore the
sixty nine jobs in the Capitol abolished
at the last session is question now
being asked by many interested parties.
The members of Congress who are being
pursued by their constituents for jobs
un Ter the government may turn to the
expedient of asking that they be allowed
to have these good positions turned over
to them again, as the pie counter will
be bare enough with the great demand
for patronage and the limited amount
which is to be distributed.
Patronage Distribution.
The pressure will be concentrated prob
ably on the House committee on accounts.
which is the patronage distributing body
for the jobs in the Capitol building. At
the beginning of the present Congress the
House by a resolution abolished sixty
nine positions, worth 500, $50 a year, but
now some of the new northern democratic
representatives are understood to be look
ing with jealous eyes on those same pO-
stions.
Thirty of them were in the office OF
the clerk, and run from 81, 700. the salary
Oh IUc pTlItulS dIhl SiCAhS No"h ~
500, the salary of the janitor. Nine of
them were at $1,000 or more; ten of them
were in the $1,4OO and $1,000 classes.
Nine positions in the office of the SER
geant-at-arms of the House were omit
ted. a total of $1I $50; and twenty-eight
jobs were omitted from the appropriation
for the office of dOorkeeper, total Of
So, 01O.
Provision for New Members.
The new members of Congress will, of
course, have the usual patronage in the
way Of secretaries. Forty-three new rep
resentatives will be provided for in this
way. Southern democrats. who already
have the choice committees and the
patronage that goes with them. will be
| in control of that portion Of the plum
crop. although numerically the northern
democrats will Outnumber the solid
south.
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net to prevent the breaking of articles

net to prevent the breaking Of articles
thrown from the windows.
Firemen found it necessary to extend
their hose line nearly three blocks in Or
der to reach the building. the chemical
company having been unable to check
the flames. Mrs. Green estimates her
loss at about 81, 800. She had her prop
erty insured.
Firemen- last night responded to a
call from 10th and G streets north
east. and found an automobile belong
ing to John w. TolsOn. forty-two years
old. of 1875 F street southeast on fire.
The fire started while >TOlson was
cranking his automobile. The tank ex-
ploded and Tolson received injuries
about the face. He refused to go to a
hospital. however, and went home
after the fire had been extinguished.
Tolson estimated the damage to his car
at about 5000. The machine was not
insured.
A slight fire i'm the house Of Walter
Leaman 127 10th street southeast,
claimed the attention of the fire de-
partment last night about o'clock.
The fire was caused by pan of wax
blazing. No damage resulted
a tree near Branch road and Pennsyl-
vania avenue. Twining City, was partly
DESTROYED by fire last night about Z
o'clock Firemen extinguished the
blaze before sparks started other
fires.
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NOTHING EQUALS
P0SlAM FOR ALL
SKIN DISEASES

Nothing is so rapid and effective AZ
Poslam when used for any itching skin
trouble. which. in all forms and condi-
lions. IL speedily cures. With first appli-
cation itching steps; bodily comfort
comes; restful sleep may he enjoyed
Healing proceeds rapidly, for Poslam is
intensely active aud excrts it's curative
powers continuously until all causes Of
annoy ance are removed.
All who suffer from any form Of ecze-
ma. acne, letter, BARRIERS itch, scaly
scalp, rash. pimples. etc. or any skin
anliction whatever. should employ this
perfect remedy at once.
POSIAAM SOAP keeps the skin secure
against Infection and disease, improves
its color and texture, soothes tender
skin. makes compilations clear, hands
soft. The best shsinpoo for dandruf.
O'Donnelrs, Tschiffc;y's and Ogram's
drug stores and all druggists sell Pos
lam price. 30 cents) and Poslam Soap
,price. 3, centsl. For free samples. write
to- The Emergency Laboratories, 81 West
18th Street. New York City
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"The Lady Buccaneers"

Messrs. Drew and Campbelrs latest Of
fering, 1.-The Lady Buccaneers" which is
billed to appear at the Lyceum Theater
|, next week. with the regular matinee
Monday. will have i'm it's company John
c. Hanson, Harry Steppe, George Mar
tin, Jimmie Dunn, Dick Maddox, Gertrude
Ralston, Clara Gibson and forty others,
who will be seen in a funny vehicle
named THAT Boy Fritz The farce
abounds in amusing comedy situations
and pointed lines.
The oliO portion of the bill is claimed
to be exceptionally strong, and includes
the well known character singer, Miss
Annie Goldie; Steppe and Martin. a clever
sketch team, and 1.-The wonderful Lorados.' IS
Seven Partisan Models will present a
series of classic poses.
a farce called "A Dry Goods Store
is described right up to the minute
with new songs, dances and funny bust
ness" and furnishes plenty Of opportuni-
ties for the chorus.
The Country Store will be an added fea-
ture Friday night.