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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10
Struggling AnaInst Injury

WHAT'S the terrible fight going on
over there?' "oh, that's just an al.
derman trying TO prevent a corpora
ton agent from crowdlng a thousand
dollars into his pocket Detroit Free
Press.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10
Flame Without Heat.

The invention OF a flame derived
from electric energy that viii not
give OF heat is claimed by a French
scientist who is keeping the detalls
secret
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

State of Oklahoma. County of Craig IS
IN the County Court within and fol
Craig County, Oklahoma.
In the matter OF the estate of Mary E
Witt, Deceased. William +. Witt
Administrator Probate No. 2227.
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION Tc
ASCERTAIN HEIRS.
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Nd CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN
THE ESTATE OF MARY E. WITT
DECEASED:
You and each person are hereby
notified that on the 26th day of Dec,
ember 1912, William +. Witt, Admin.
istrator of the estate of Mary f. Witt
deceased, filed in this Court his petit
ion in due FORM praying that the right
OF all persons interested in the estate
OF Mary +. Witt, Deceased, be accer.
tanned and declared by this Court
and it be determined as to whom dis.
tribution should be made
The following, so far as known. is
a description of all the real estate Of
which the deceased died seized or nos.
sessed is as follows, to-wit. South
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

Many OF our women friends continue
to study public affairs AID prepare
themselves for the ballot by reading
the poetical notes and queries in the
newspapers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

There is a good deal Of speculation
as to what Governor Wilson wanted
the string for that he bought in
Princeton store Probably to hold the
burlap that he is tying around the
furniture
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

All the governors promised in their
inaugurals to reduce the cost of liz.
ing, but 1t is queer that they did not
realize how popular il would have been
10 promise everyone a raise of pay.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

Col. Ingersolls daughter was mar
ried by an Ethical Culture service con
tanning II words Probably when they
get Ethical marriages down fine It
viii all be done by pressing a button.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

There are just two things necessary
for the express companies to get back
the business they have lost by the par.
Gel post: Put down their prices to
compete with Uncle Sam, and buy ad-
yertising space TO let the people know
abort II.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10
An Oyerflowlnq Cup.

II your cup is small fill to the brim.
Let it be multum in par'o. Make
the most of your opportunities Of hon.
est work and pure pleasure-Henry
Van Dyke.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

Some Texas women are asking for
curbstones to be made lower on ae-
count Of the prevailing styles of skirts.
1t would be much easier to do thaa
than to change the styles
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

The wind blew 90 miles per hour in
many places during the recent storm,
but OF course the society youth who
went out 70 see their best girls that
night would not discard the customary
plug hat for any trifing little thing
like that
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

There has been big slump in the
price Of express stocks. but Il hoped
that congress viii not feel 1t recessar,
TO reimburse them for the loss oc.
casioned By the parcel post
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

The Turks, after being thoroughly
licked in the field, are willing to end
the war If they can have all the Bal
kan allies original territory.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10
Water AfwaY. Best prInk.

Water continues 10 be the beat
drink, despite the years man has de
voted to trying to improve it-Achi-
son Globe
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

In spite Of the extrayaga1t hopes
entertained by many people. il looks
as if il would be a good while before
you could mail a ton Of coal by par
eel post.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10
Uncle P.nnywl,s SAW:

Very few men will venture to tell
you what to do for sick horse, but
anybody viii tell you what to do for
yourself
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

The Oklahoma legislator who can
haven't a way to get rid Of Lon Frame
might land a good pension
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

When the state senate e1luded loggy-
lists in the state legislature il dealt a
death blow to a good deal Of graft.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

A letter addressed to the CONNER
cial Club Of vinita has no destination
and should 20 to the dead letter Office
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

Senator Joe Bailey o. Texas has re-
signed. but so far none OF the other
senators has followed 50 worthy an
example
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

JEFF Davis Of Arkansas has passed
on without realizing his dream Of plac-
ing his boots on the neck Of the viper
press.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

The good fellow spirit has survived
the holidays in Yinita and the needy
are still being relieved.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

Governor Sulzer. who Is huntiag for
graft. can't seem 70 get over the ways
u political amateurs
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10
Pes,ImIstIc Anti.

"A stenographer. said Sneerwell.
seems to be the only woman TO whom
! man can dictate nowadays. Judge.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10
Did your pipes break'

Congress has been in session since
December J, ard no garden seeds have
yet been distributed
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

AL complaints OF delivery snoule
Ls reported to ths Circulation Depart
mszt. Pheas ~.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10
True MollyeoddIe.

There is nothing more contemplate
than bald man who pretends to have
hair-M. Valerlus Martialis.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10
Have Long and Short Lives.

The average life OF an elephant is
one century. while a rabbit lives seven
years and a cow fifteen.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

0kahoma ffteea years ego
Gutllie aud Oklahoma City we're Of
a59at equal size. with Guthrie havi-g
the advantage of the temporary capi-
toL Today Oklahoma City could be
divided into six towBs o. the size q
Guthrie
Oklahoma City won because It's ci1i-
zens believed in pushing forward in
taking advantage Of every opportunity
in abandoning petty ieaiOusies for the
good Of the entire town
Guthrie lost because its eitizsas
were not boosters because always
they seldshly feared another section
Of the town might profit by a proposed
improyement-Joplin Globe.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1913-01-10

holiday season Is Ike that Il stoops
for little OUT Of space. draws near
oar dim earth and sheds Us brightness
anlo1g men. As swiftly as Il cane 50
swiftly * goes again. and set each
yesg H draws more close ard STAYS
Tor longer perioe IS radiance s.
revealed 70 us more clearly fuli of
ga nd tit.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
Pin Artists at Rochester.

limited Prcas Leased Wire service.l
ROCHESTER,. y. Y. April IA
Bowling fans this week viii look upon
the best that the country offers in
the line of pin artists. All the cham
pions are here ready TO begin the
struggle for prize money this week in
the national bowling association, In
progress here. Tonight Riddell and
smits Of New York, shoot Hutton and
HufeIand, Of this city for large side
bet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
THE HoUSEMAID
AND SCHOOL TEACHER
Trial Of Superintendent Heeter is
Now In Progress In
Pittsburgh.

United Press Leased Wire Service
PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 14.-Af-
ter having pleaded for weeks for as
opportunity to face S. L. Heeter, SUI
nerintentent OF Pittsburgh schools,
Miss Ethel Fisher, attended by two
nurses from West Penn hospital, en-
tered the court room early today and
was given a seat opposite Heeter.
who was today placed on trial follow
ing his indictment on two counts by
the grand jury, which recently heard
Miss Fishers story.
The pretty house maid was pale
and weak from the long Illness which
followed the self-performed opera
ton. She was embraced By her moth
er as she entered the court room and
assured her that she was "all rignt'
and anxious for the trial to begin.
Heeter, who is on leave OF absence
from his school duties until freed of
the charges against him, was smiling
and confident. His attorneys have
indicated that they have dropped the
conspiracy charge" defense. Super
intendent Heeter having asserted that
the charges against him were the re-
suit of political conspiracy, but gave
no indication as to their plans for
conducting the defense.
Among the witnesses to be e1amin-
ed, when a jury was agreed upon.
were several city detectives. who have
been investigating the case since Miss
Fisher several weeks ago told her
story to the coroner when she thought
she was about to die.
Following testimony by detectives,
Ethel Fisher took the stand at 1:1o
this afternoon and began to tell the
story which she has repeated twice
before the coroner and once when
examined by the grand jury. She
gave her age as eighteen and first
told of her employment as a house
maid in the Heeter home
Miss Fisher broke down when ques-
toned further about her alleged visit
in Heeter's office and it was some
minutes before she continued her
story. telling of other incidents in the
Heeter home, her conversations ana
alleged relations with Heeter
ION November 20, told Mr.. Heeter
I was In trouble" she continued, and
he wouldn't believe it. I told him
again and he seemed to believe me.
He advised me to get and use a medi-
cal instrument He told me OF lady
in ST. Paul who used one"
Miss Fisher then told of her early
conversations with Heeter, alleging
that after she had been working in his
home few days he Rugged her and
kissed her as she was sweeping the
hall
/ sHe told me he loved me-" said
Miss Fisher, and said If would go
! to night school he would get me po-
sition in his office
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14

the new gas rates. before they be-
come effective July /, 1913, and see
if there isn't ways and means" OF
getting a fat rate for Keokuk similar
to, and in operation at Des Moines
and Burlington, where the fat rate
is 90c and 800. respectively, per
1000 C. ILLUMINATION the minimum
charge and red tape proposition OF
the Keokuk Electric Co, which, on
long shot Of 81 900 c. f. the rate IS
921sc, and at short range fthe great
majority OF consumers) cost SIPS
per c. I. A blind man could read
between the lines OF the new rates
and solve the problem" Of 12c re
duction from existing illuminating
charges. and a 12Hac increase for fue'
gas without the assistance of the
Keokuk Electric Co. And why? Be
cause, in due time, gas will not be
used in Keokuk for Illuminating pur
poses, while fuel gas will be general
ly used. And there you are, Mr.. Com
missioner. a golden opportunity t.
protect the masses against an unfail
deal. VIII you do It?
A CONSUMER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
Headache?- It's Your Liver
Too Many People Take Headache
Powders When a Liver Tonic
Is Needed.
Try olive Tablets-the Substitute for
CaIomel.

Anyone who takes Dr. Edwards
Olive Tablets the moment he suspects
his liver or bowels, will never have
headache.
There is no necessity, when you
take Olive Tablets, OF following them
up with nasty, sickening. graping
salts or castor oil, as you should after
taking calomel.
Olive Tablets do not contain cal
omel or any other metallic drugs;
they are purely vegetable compound
mixed with olive oil. sugar-coated
easy to take, and never grippe or cause
weakness.
Thousands o: people take one every
night at bedtime just to prevent die
order of the liver, constipation, bad
breath, pimples. headache, etc.
DIR. Edwards, calomel's old enemy
discovered the formula for Give Tab
let's after seventeen years Of prac
tice among patients afflicted with
liver and bowels troubles.
Try them for a week. Take one or
retiring nightly.
Every little Olive Tablet has {
movement all It's own" 10c and 25t
per box.
The Olive Tablet Company. Colum
bus, Ohio.Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
The Congress Clock.

. = . . . . = . q . = o . = . .
United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, April H..
Senate.
The senate did not meet.
1880 a. m, democrats on finance
committee conferred on tariff.
House.
House met at noon.
Democratic caucus began consider
alton agricultural schedule.
Adjourned 1875.
Bills introduced in the house In
Guided:
BY Representative Dyer, to appro-
pirate s3o,000,oo0 to protect the
ievees OF the Mississippi; to appro-
pirate s25o.000 to erect monument
in ST. Louis to General VIM. T. Sher-
man.
By Representative Dupre. providing
that the word applause shall not be
inserted in any speech In the Con-
gressional Record.
By Representative Richardson, pro-
hibiting a federal Office holder from
acting as delegate to national con-
vention.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
BROKE DOOR DOWN
TO SEE PFANSCHMIDT
Crowd Was SO Great That It Pushed
Through oaken Panels
of the Door.

1 United Press Leased Wire service.I
QUINCY, III. April 14.-Extra depu-
ties and the police we're poWerless to-
day to control the mob that stormed
the Adams county court house to get
a glimpse of Ray Pfanschmidt on
trial for the murder of his father,
mother, sister and Miss Emma kaem-
pen. Men broke the windows and
clambored through. Women and men
were packed SO tightly against the
doors of the courtroom, that shortly
after the trial began the oaken panels
gave way, and the crowd swarmed in.
Following a period of disorder. the
courtroom was damned to capacity
and the trial continued. Those who
could not enter waited outside. Many
climbed trees to look through the win
dows. Citizens of adjoining counties
arrived early by train and buggy to
hear the closing day of evidence fol
the defense.
Robert Zeit. blood specialist Of Chi
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
Fans Steal Chairs.

CHICAGO, April 14-Pressdent c.
W Murphy arranged to have the Cub
ball park fringed with gaelic coppers
at the second game of the series with
the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon
Murphy wasn't looking for big
crowd yesterday Consequently when
mob of bleacherites raided the
grand stand boxes and carried off the
chairs there were loud walls from
sea. holders and threats by fan mem
bers of the legislature to introduce
bills disciplining the Cub boss.
The first battle with the Pirates
proved Larry Cheney to be in excel
lent form. He led the Cubs IN &C
4 trounching Of the visitors Two
concentrated attacks on Hendrix, Pr
ate pitcher did the work.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

State of Iowa, Lee county.-ss'
In the District Court of said county
at Keokuk, May term, A. D. 1913.
Charles NJ. Hennemann, plain',n'
versus Ethel Hennemann, defenoah''
To the above named defendant
You are hereby notified that pe
tition is now on file IN the clerk :
Office of the District Court alofesa..
at Keokuk in behalf of the aoo,o
named plaintiff, against you ana ciailA
ing a divorce on the grounds oil cruz.
and inhuman treatment. Also assins y
for such other and further reilei %
may be equitable in the premises
And unless you appear thereto aa as
defend before noon of the secona 10.
of the next regular May term OF I saw
court, to be begun and holden at ny
kuk on the fifth day OF May a. =
1918, default will be entered asain,,
you and Judgment rendered 'he''V
as prayed for in said petition
WILLIAM TIMBERMAN,, :,
Attorney for plaintiff
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
Pia iron Rates.

United Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON. April 14.-Propos-
ed increased rates on pig iron from
the Michigan upper peninsula and
Wisconsin to Missouri river points
were adiudged unreasonable by the
interstate commerce commission to-
day. The commission also laid down
the ruling that an investment made by
an Industrial enterprise in reliance
upon an existing rate cannot act as a
bar to readjustment of these rates if
found to be unreasonable
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
NELL COURT
WILL BE UNIQUE
VIII Use the Bible as His Code and
Accept no Fees for
Work.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, April 14.-Henry Neill,
father OF the mothers pension bill,
who was recently elected justice of
the peace in Oak Park, opened his
court today, with the announcement
that justice would be administered In
strict conformity with the teachings
of Christ. The court will be conduct
ed as nearly as possible as the Naz-
arene would conduct 1t, were He on
earth today.
Where man-made laws conflict with
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
About Three Hundred Fairs Watch the
Men Work Out Yesterday Az
t.rnoon and Are Pleased
at Showing.
PECK IS NOT COMING
Sight Of Pat lilly In Uniform Yes
s.rday Makes Fans Glad and
Hope That He VIII
Sign Soon,

About three hundred eager fans
took their first look al the future IN
dams at Hubinger park yesterday aft
ernoon- They grouped around and
watched the players warm up, passed
many comments upon form and al
last expressed complete satisfaction
in the men who hare been signed.
From the war the pitchers smoked
the ball over to the catchers one
would believe that they had been on
q southern training trip, ali Of them
exhibiting an amount Of steam that
would be more In keeping With July
weather than the chilly breeze which
blew over the park yesterday.
Pitchers Young Seneff, OLeary.
Ostendorf and Sapp took stiff work
cut and ended up their work by doing
shout mile around the cinder path
on the JOY athletic field The pitch
ers attracted a lot OF attention from
the hungry bugs, whose only doubt
about the winning procli7ities OF the
club has been in regard to the hurl-
ers
The infield OF the parkswas too soft
for the men 10 get on and the work
consisted CT batting practice in the
outfeld and simple warming up. Man
ush expressed confidence that the
men would be able to get into good
condition in spite OF the bad weather
that has put them back week, and
viii be able to get into the race for
the rag with all the pep that they
should have.
Dick Lamb, the third sacker will be
fn The city today and will complete
the squad, with the exception of Bill,
the pudgy pitcher. Whittake- has not
yet given any indication OF his inten-
ton to report but it is thought that he
will be here before the season opens.
The hearts of the fans were glad
yesterday by the sight Of Pat lilly y
uniform and taking good healthy
waIiop at the speroid at regular in.
tervals. Many take his appearance
in practice as certain indication
that he viii afi1 his signature to a
contract DeiOTe Opening ud!
Manush announced today that Peck
the Kitty league catcher who signed
several months ago, would not repori
TO the Indians this season. Peck did
not want TO come to Keoknk and rath
or than hare dissatisfied man or
the club. the boss allowed him to go
The fair weather Of today canset
the boss 10 order the men out earll
this morning and stiff work IS II
order. Several Of the men compliance
Of a slight soreness today but all &
them are anxious to get to work
Twice day from nox on the play
ers will be put through their PAGES
A couple Of practice games win b.
put On this week among the player
and the Moose club will probably b
booked for next Suf days exhibition
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
Terrible Picture Of Suffering

Clinton. Ky-Mrs. NJ. c. McElroy,
In a letter from Clinton, writes;
"For six years. was sufferer from
female troubles. could not eat, and
could not stand on my feet, without
suffering great lain. Three of the
best doctors In the state said was
in a critical condition, and going down
hill. | lost hope After using Cardui
week. began to improve. Now
feel better than in six years Fifty
years of success, In actual practice
is positive proof that Cardut can al
ways be relied o.. for relieving 70
male weakness and disease. Why not
test 1t for yourself Sold by al drug
gists. Advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
Rain at WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Ma
tionals park was sea Of mud and
water today, and with sky that gave
every appearance OF further down
pour, there was slight hope that the
Washington-Phiia delphia game could
be played this afternoon. Griffith said
he would not call of the game until
the last. moment If weather permits
the twirlers will probably be Groome
and Bender.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14

cago. asserted today that the spots on
Rays clothing found in the vault af-
ter the murders. were OF human blood
and not more than five days old He
said that the blo>l on the axe also
was human. and that it could not
have gone through the fire.
When the defense admitted today
that the spots were human blood, it
was received as victory for the
state.
The defense was expected to close
today, and the rebuttal was schedul-
ed to close Wednesday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14

my little son had very severe
cold. was recommended to tfy
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, ana Dc
fore a small bottle was finished no
was as we'll as ever" writes Mrs H.
Silks, % Bowling street, syoney'
Australia. This remedy Is for sale oy
Wilkinson & Co. Pharmacy and J. =
Kiedaisch & Son.-Ady.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
Tigers and Maps WAITING.

CLEVELAND, O., April 1.-THE
Cobbless Tigers and the Maps were
hoping for fair weather this afternoon
TO open their series here. Rain pre-
vented the game yesterday. Kaler
viii probably be Manager Birming-
hams pitching selection today, while
Dubuc or Willette is slated to per-
form for the Tigers. The laps, like
all American League teams, are
anxious to get crack at Jennings
machine with the Georgia peach abb
sent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-14
To Decide Championship.

Tinted Press Leased Wire Seryice.l
YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, April a.
On the twelve round battle between
George Chip and Jack Dillon here TO-
night hangs chance at the middle
weight crown. The winner OF to-
nights bout is in position to ce-
rnand matches with Klaus and Nc
Goorty. rated as the best in their
clasg.