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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-29
OKLAHOMA OIL TAX OPPOSED,
5artIesville Ben Organize to Defeat
Passage OF State Measure.

Bartlesville, Okla, Jan. 2S.--Char.
acterizing the proposed tax of cents,
q barrel on crude oil as outrageous.
oil men OF this section have organized
to defeat the passage Of the measure
in the state legislature.
The bill win come up for a hearing
before the oil and gas committee at
Oklahoma City in few days. Delega-
tions from this section as well as all.
over Oklahoma win appear to oppose
the bill
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-29
CRIMES PUZZLE sARTLEsvlLLe.,
Murder and Two BuraIaries In Okla.
homa--Threc Negroes Suspected.

Bartlesville, okla, Jan .28.--One,
murder and two burglaries have been
committed in this vicinity in two days
without an arrest, and officers are
greatly puzzled. 1t is believed the
crimes were committed by the same
persons, thought to be three negroes
A safe was blown at Dewey last
night and store was robbed at Nela--
gony.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-29
OKLAHOMA NEWS IN BRIEF.

"a new oil field was brought in at
Weleetka, a 800, barrel well at a depth
of 2,10O feet. Weleetka is in Okfuskee
county ON the Fort Smith & Western
railroad.
Governor Cruce has signed the reso-
luton inviting Vive President-Eieet
Marshall to address the legislature in
Joint session, and has written the IN
dianian a personal invitation
The Muskogee County bank OF Mus
kogee has applied for national bank
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-29

county for violations OF the prohibit
tion law. Of these 81 were jury trials.
There We're 81 convictions and pleas
of guilty, AZ acquittaIs and 224 dismiss
ed by the county attorney. One hun.
dred and sixty-six are now pending.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-29
Big Mason Class at McAiester.

McAlester, Okla, Jan 2S-The mid
winter reunion Of the Scottish Rite
bodies began here today with a class
Of 1923. There are many visitors pres
ent and the reunion is pronounced one
of the most successful ever held here.
1t is expected the consistory class will
number ut least 100.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-29

Announcements are beginning to-
come in as candidates for the city
Offices. The primary election is to be
held in Marcn.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-29

The Lyric theatre has &aamber of
local actors out today in the clown
makeup advertising the p sling Bros.
circus which is the feature film attrac-
tion at that place Of amusement this
afternoon and tonight
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-29

H. c. Couch has announced for the
office of chief of police subject to the
democratic primary in March
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
But Is He a Republican?

Gov. McGovern now claims that
he is a republican, to the astonish-
ment of all who have watched his
political wabblings during the past
year. His desire to be recognized
as a member of the old party may
be influenced by the fact, that the
outlook in Wisconsin next year for
bull moose candidate for United
States Senator is not very encour-
aging. But the governor is a very
shrewd politician, and his flop, af-
ter his nomination last year, from
the party which honored him to the
bull moosers, undoubtedly saved
him at the polls by influencing
many republicans and democrats
who otherwise would have voted
against him.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
Anent the Game WdrdenS,

Some idea of the reckless waste
of the money of the state paid
by the people as taxes may be
gathered from the fact that there
are 90 deputy game wardens in
Wisconsin drawing a per diem of
50. and expenses which amount to
an additional So. per diem. Just
multiply the working days in the
year by $40 and add to that about
81 900, the expenses of the state
game warden's office and you will
find what it is costing the people o
maintain an army of wardens for
political service. 1t began under the
first great reform(?) state admin
istration and costs the state annu-
ally more than all the game and
fish in the state is worth and is
maintained as political adjunct
for services to be rendered when
the occasion demands such sery-
ices.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

dustrial commission collect the names
aud standing of reliable Purchasers Of
farm products aud furnish such lists to
farmers upon application. has now passed
both houses. 1t is hoped that this bill
will encourage direct marketing.
RAISE MEM BEERS PAY.
The legislature seems determined to
again refer to the people a constitutions
al amendment to increase the pay of the
members of the legislature to $500. per
year. The present pay has been so small
that in recent years members have been
actual money out of pocket by working
for the state They hope the people
will give more consideration to the ir re-
quest this time.
STATE LOANS TO FARMERS
The Nye resolution providing an
amendment to the constitution so the
state may use its credit to obtain funds
to loan to farmers is we'll on its way to
final passage. The amendment provides
that the state shall not loan money to
any individual other than upon farm
real estate property.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
HubbletOn.

Otto Rollert and Doc. Cunningham
were home from Sabula, Iowa, to Spend
Sunday.
Mrs. Will Henningsen and daughters
spent Wednesday in Watertown.
Mrs. A. K. Olson and children OF
Beaver Dam, are visiting friends here.
Irwin Emhawk and Ben Crowles who
have been doing carpenter work for E.
r. Elliot, have completed their work and
returned to Highland.
Miss Meta Amborn was an over Sun
day visitor at Watertown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kreitzman OF CIV
man, were Sunday visitors here.
j. H. Rebstein who is station agent at
Rio, spent Sunday with his family here.
E. R. Elliott of Madison, is spending
several days here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Blocker of Mantor-
vile, Mimi, are visiting friends here.
Mrs. j. q. Rebstein and daughters.
Lucy and Mary, spent Saturday with
friends in Watertown.
The Gibson Harp Orchestra of Apple
ton. will furnish inspiration for the
Annual Dance Of the Woodmen on Fri
day night. June Is.
Albert Dowd of Spirit, is spending
several days here, being called by the
serious illness of his father, P. Dowd.
Misses Hattie and Ida Werth left Mon
day for Milwaukee, where they will
spend the summer.
Miss Lucy Rebstpin, a senior in the
Waterloo High school, has received the
honor OF valedictOrian of a class of %
graduates. Congratulations.
DR.. T. F. Shinnick was professional
visitor in the village Monday.
Mrs. NJ. Rollert has returned from
Lake Mills.
Miss Ruth Blocker is spending the
week in Fort Atkinson.
7. REYNOLDS and son spent Wednesday
in Watertown.
Thomas Ready and sister, Miss Tessie.
OF Redwood, and Carl Gilbert of Mil
waukee. spent Sunday at j. H. Reb-
STEMS.
Miss Esther Gerbig spent Tuesday in
Watertown.
Olney Edwards made his usual trip TO
NatertOwn Sunday. What's the attrac-
ton, Olney?
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

will in all probability be submitted to
the people for their approval at the next
general election. Under the cGnstitu-
ton all amendments have to pass two
sessions of the legislature and be ratified
by the people before they become affec
tive. The amendments referred to were
passed at the 1911 session, and most of
them have already passed this session
with little doubt about the rest passing
as they are being advanced with little
OF no opposition.
Among the amendments to be referred
to the people at the next general cleo
ton is recall of public officers by the peo-
pie. Another of Importance is the pro-
position providing an easier means of
amending the state constitution, so that
a proposed amendment. by passing both
houses of the legislature by three fifths
vote shall 60 straight to the people for
ratification without waiting two years.
Other amendments relate to acquisition
cities and villages to amend their own
charter, state insurance and circuit
judges.
The amendment proposition to raise
the salaries of members of the legisla-
ture from $500 per session to $500 per
year will also undoubtedly be submitted.
The Rosa amendment providing for the
Initiative and referendum by the people
is among the important constitutional
amendments.
Some important amendments to the
state constitution will first pass this ses-
sion OF, the legislature to be submitted
to the people later. One is the Nye
amendment providing tn the state may
pledge its credit to raise funds to loan
on agricultural land TO promote agricul-
ture, otherwise known as state loans to
farmers.
The question Of calling a convention
for the purpose of altering the state con-
st'tutlon is thought by many to be in
shape to be advanced at this session. 1t
appears that the motive for constitu-
tlonal convention is prompted by the
number of constitutional amendments
offered at each session of thelegisature.
During the 'O9 session there were TWEEN ty-
eight amendments to the constitution
proposed during the the 1911 session ff-
ty-three amendments were proposed, and
the present session twelve amend
ments have been proposed in the senate
and twenty-One in the assembly making
total Of thirty three. If the joint res
olution proposing the calling of con
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
A Very False Claim.

In an editorial, the editor of the
State Journal speaks of the ancient
order of machine domination as if
it has been something awful. Un-
der the old Tegime, when men were
honest, patriotic and loyal to
party, the leaders and active work
ers in the party constituted the ter
rible machine and the result was
that good men were almost invari-
ably dominated for office and there
was party cohesiveness and unity.
How is it now, in this state for
instance2 Three or tour men DOM
inateseach party and the rank and
file have nothing to say. Machine
domination with a vengeance and
by men who do not hesitate to be
disloyal to their party if it, is to
their interest to do so. Look at
the course pursued in this state
during the campaign and at the
election in Wisconsin last year.
Both parties were betrayed and
two machines now run the state
politically, one republican and the
other democratic, both yelling,
Down with machine domination. "
There will be a political awakening
one of these days and the voters
will unite and return to the old
methods when every voter had a
chance at caucus and convention
to make choice of the men whom
heewould have, TO represent him in
office. y
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
Committees Appointed.

At a special meeting of the Board of
Education Tuesday evening the follow
ing committees were announced by
William +. Voss, president of the Board
Finance-W. III. Woodland, John g.
Conway, John Chapman.
Text Books -..Durant C. Gile, Fred
Bittner, Herman Werner.
Buildings and Grounds A. A. Frat
finger. Simon Molzdhn, W. S. Williams.
Supplies-W. S. Williams, Edward
SIpp, Roy A. Cebell.
Teachers and Instruction John G.
Conway, VIM. II. Woodland, Durant C.
Gile.
Truancy - John Chapman, William
Richards, Herman Schmidt.
The applications of teachers in the
public schools were referred to the com
mittee on teachers and instruction.
A committee was appointed, consisting
of William Richards, John Chapman
and Edward Sipp, to arrange with the
city attorney to have the school laws
codified. This has not been done since
1898.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
Irish Names In Congress

faT- 4
Irish names will be plentiful in
the next house of representatives.
There are FIVE from Connecticut:
Lonergan, Mahan, Reilly, Dono-
van, and Kennedy. The Macs and
the O's will also be we'll repre-
scented - McDermitt and Mean
drews of Chicago, McGillicuddy of
Maine, Mcdonald and Mclaughlin
OF Michigan, the two McGuires,
one from Oaklahoma, the other
from Bryan's town, Lincoln, Neb.
There are O'Leary and O'Brien of
New York, O'Shaughnessey of
Rhode Island and O'Hara of Hi.
snois. And one mustn't overlook
Curry, Hayes. Heating, Madden,
German. Gallagher, the two Con-
nollys. Murray. Curley, Kelly, the
two Quinns. Scully, Walsh, Egan,
Maher, Griffin, Sullivan, Conroy,
Dooling. Clancy, Driscoll, Buck
ley, Donohue, Casey, Burke and
the two billions = verify the list
reads like the roll of the Irish
members of Parliament.-New York
Sun.
The Sun overlooked the name
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
FIRST Nj. f. CHURCH

Sunday school 10 a. NJ: Morning wor
snip a. M, subject: "Our Debt to
Motherhood; Epworth League 6:45 D.
M, topic. Jesus Doctrine of His Own
Person" MIR. Burdick. leader, Piano solo
oy Miss Helen Blaesius. Evening work
ship 1880 p. M; There will be fp6r
speakers. THE Scientific Status of the
Liquor Question" by Prof. McNiesch
Personal Liberty" by Miss Florence
Plller. Economic Aspects of the Liouor
Problem" by Prof. Cross. "The Moral
Question" by Prof. Truehlood' Mothers
Day Services at Pipersvile at 100 D.
M. Every body is cordially in
vlted to these services. Strangers very
welcome.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
THOUGHTS BY THE WAY

The competition of cheap foreign
labor under democratic free trade,
ought to reduce the cost of living
for our people and it certainly will,
and at the same time reduce the
wages OF laborers and the products
of the farm. Nothing should be
placed on the free list except those
commodities and products not pro-
duced In this country. A reduction
of the tariff does not mean the dis
truction of protection to some ex-
tent against cheap foreign labor.
The appointment of Joseph E.
Davies as commissioner of corpora
tions, it has been discovered does
not have to be confirmed by the
senate the appointment being one
of departmental character, so it
will not be necessary for him to re-
sign. as secretary of the democratic
national committee and chairman
of the Wisconsin democratic state
committee.
There is no good nor valid rea-
son why national banks should not
pay interest on federal deposits at
the small rate of interestAof q per
cent as is proposed by the Secre-
tarv of the Treasury. At the pres
ent time it has S52, $40, o64 on de-
posit, and under the new order,
the government would be benefit
ed to the extent of $685.
900. Heretofore, national banks,
in Wall street, New
York, have handled large sums of
money as deposits,
which they have loaned out at a
fair interest and have prohted
greatly thereby. The new depart
is right and in the interest of
the people.
State Treasurer Johnson says.
that there is 2 shortage In the. state
treasury and that it is growing |
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
AT THE CHURCHES
+. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

FIRST Church of Christ, Scicr fist. SER
wee held every Sunday at lC 80 a. m.
Subject: "Mortals and Immortals."
testimonial meeting Wednesday eve,
ing at 500 O'Clock. All cordially inyit
to these meetings. SUNDAY school in
mediately following morning serytce.
Readlngroom. cor. Fifth and Spr;ng
streeis, open every afternoon. exeeof
Sunday FROM 2:30 until 4:30 O'clock.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

of Pat d. Norton of North Dakota,
a state in which most of the Irish
vote the republican ticket and hold
most of the Offices because they are
awake, worthy and competent.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

beautifully less. Never mind !,
Henry. The legislature will go on
making appropriations for all kinds
of fool purposes Just the same,
whether there Is money in the vault
or not. y nder progressivism
money has been and is, being
squandered with a lavishness
which would not have been per-
mitted under the old regime when
the officials had some regard for
the interests of the people.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
Boomer Girls Lose.

The base ball game yesterday between
the Boston Boomer Girls and the Ritz
ners resulted in victory for the latter,
the score being to 4.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

Patrick DOwd, piOeeer of the town
of Portland, passed. away yesterday af-
ternoOn. He was the father of James
and Charles DOwd of this city.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

Now for lower tariff and
cheaper clothing" Sounds good,
doesn't it? But how about wages
With lower wages we would prac-
tlcally pay as much fer clothing
as we do now, considering the
amount of wage earned. The wage
worker and family dress better to-
day than at any time in the history
of the country. Free trade makes
starvation wages.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

The trouble is, that the United
States was never more prosperous
than at the present time and wages
never better, but all want to live
like millioraires, hence the trouble.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

situtional convention passes this session
the question of calling the convention
VIII be submitted to the people at the
next general election, where the people
Will have the final say by Yes or mo
vote.
This legislature has also ratified the
amendment to United States constitution
providing for the election of United
States senators by direct vote of the
people.
VOTES FOR WOMEN PASSES.
Those who doubted that this iegisla-
ture would again refer the woman suff-
rage to referendum may relax as it is
now passed both houses and sent to the
governor for his signature.
RAISE SUPERVISORS PAY.
Under law recently passed, the
county board of supervisors may raise
their pay to $500 per day if they so
choose. They may also claim mileage
by way of the most usual route instead
OF the nearest route.
DEFENDS COMPENSATION ACT.
The assembly this week repeatedly
voted down amendments to the work
mems compensation act which where
designed to weaken the act and make it
unpopular. An amendment to restore
the common law defense of contributory
negligence in this state was lost by vote
of 90 to q. Another amendment to
place farmers under the act was lost so
to 81.
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS WIN.
The bill introduced at the request of
the district attorneys association pre-
viding that the earnings of convicts may
be paid to legal dependents, has started
toward passage. The bill provides that
the county sheriff shall find employment
for his prisoners and pay the wages over
to their families or needy dependents
In the event the convicts are employed
on the roads, the county will pay the
wages to the dependents.
TO ELIMINATE CAUCUSES.
A senate bill Is on the road to passage
providing that candidates for town and
village offices may be nominated by cir
culating nomination papers in lieu of
the old time caucus. however. The bill
further provides an official ballot for
town and village elections instead of al
lowing everybody to get ballots printed
as heretofore.
MARKETING BILL PASSES.
The Hull bill providing that the in
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
Madison Letter,

Madison, Wis. May Is (SpeciaD Sever
al amendments to the state constitution
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

One Of our city pap-suckers was
heard to remark the other day, that
there are too many young fellows
on the city council" He belongs
to the RING which those in the
inner circle tell US is only myth.
Never mind, its those young fell
lows" with their new blood and pro-
gressive ideas who are not going
to stand idly by and see thing S
carried on illegally simply because
it has been done so for 10 these
many years. There's a great chance
for reformation and it is high time
there was thinning out of the OBJ
noxious political weeds of Water
town, gangsters, if you please,
who resort to almost any tactics to
keep their organization" in con-
troll of local administrative affairs.
We can see the beginning toward
a change for the better.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16
The c. K. at $50 D. IN.

The c. E. at $50 p. m.
Leader: Miss C. Williams Renort
from the c. E. Convention at Lodi
Pianoforte Solo: Percy Strauss
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

At the meeting held at Chicago
the first of the week for the pur-
pose OF recognizing the republican
party, there were thirty eight men
in attendance including five United
States senators and several con-
gressmen. In view of the fact that
there were quite.a number in atten-
dance who were responsible for the
present condition of the party.
The disposition shown at the gath
erlng by those who have been dis
loyal to their party, which at the
present time and in the future will
need more voters, and good sense
and Judgment upon the part OF
those who' aspire to be leaders
will be, to be moderate and sensible
and eliminate all hysteria.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-05-16

State Treasurer Johnson says.
that there is 2 shortage in the. state
treasury and that it is growing