Morning Examiner. (Bartlesville, Okla.), Vol. 14, No. 248, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 18, 1909 Page: 1 of 8
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"OLUM XI
MORNING EXAMINER.
ARE URGING DUNN
FDR UOVERNOR
SULPHUR STATEHOOD HEROES
REUNION IN PROGRESS.
Many Attendants Discuss Political
Situation and Strong Feeling
for Chief Justice is
Apparent.
Sulphur, Okla., Sept. 17.—Two
hundred politicians, and near politi-
cians, gathered here today to cele-
brate a reunion of thp members of
the Sequoyah convention. The con-
stitutional convention and the First
and Second legislatures.
Ex-Speaker Bill Murray presided
at the meeting, which was called to
order at 1:30 this afternoon. The
very best of fellowship prevails, and
the meeting is in every way a suc-
cess.
While it was announced that poli-
tics would he tabooed at this meet-
ing, it is a seething caldron of poli-
tics, with the question: Who shall
be the Democratic candidate for gov-
ernor? upon the lips of practically
every man, and none to answer.
The real significant feature of this
gathering seems to be a decided sen-
timent among the former supporters
of Hon. Lee Cruce of Ardmore, that
Cruce can not win as against Mur-
ray, and that his following should
be thrown to Hon. Jesse Dunn, who
has been prominently mentioned as
a gubernatorial possibility for sev-
eral months.
Mr. Dunn will not discuss the ques-
tion of his candidacy and although
he has once said that he was out of
the race, his friends and many of the
men known as Murray's enemies be-
lieve he wi'l shy his castor into th(
field at the propert time.
The scrap between State Auditor
Ed Trapp and Editor Niblack is
being discussed freely here, and It
is predicted that the talk of today
will be carojwign material for to-
morrow.
BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA. SATURDAY, SEPT. 18, 1909
that officer, as provided by law, unfi
a hearing shall be hud before the city
council.
A further statement was made by
the mayor that Police Judge J. T.
Highley's official acts will also be
questioned later. In the Highley case
it is proposed to show from records
of the police judge's office and
the statements of attendants upon
that court, that the court is incom-
petent.
The effect of the mayor's announe-
ment is far reaching, as the investi-
gations will undoubtedly result in
the impaneling of a grand jury and
an attendant upheaval in affairs mu-
nicipal, as well as the possible trial
of three county officials and of oth-
ers who may be caught in the grand
jury dragnet.
UTAH JUDGE TO
TRY LAND CASES
'
FATE IN HANDS
OF JURY TODAY
Testimony in Steenrod Murder Case
at El Reno Completed—Alienists
Declare He Was Sane.
El Keno, Ok'a., Sept. 17.—With
the testimony of four alienists in-
troduced by the state in rebuttal, the
court at 11 o'clock this morning
took a recess until 2 o'clock this
afternoon in the Steenrod murder
case, when it will give its final in-
structions to the jury, and the at-
torneys will then begin their argu-
ments.
TW testimony introduced by the
state regarding Steenrod's insanity
or sanity at the time he killed Wai-
ter Hubbard, contradicted in every
detail that of the defense in its
elaiui that Steenrod was not respon-
sible for his act.
It is believpd the case will be fin-
ally placed in the hands of the jury
tomorrow. ^<M|
The trial has been attended by
large crowds every day and much
interest is centered on the outcome.
Families of both parties represented
are prominent, the father of Hub-
bard and Steenrod having been
deacons in the same church. Steen-
rod 's daughter and Walter Hub-
bard were members of the some
church choir.
POCKETS ARE NO
LONGER SACRED
ACCORDING TO DISTRICT JUDGE
SHEA
Who Issued a Unique Order of At-
tachment and Took Coin Right
From Woman's Pocket.
NUMBER 248.
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE OF THE
GOVERNMENT'S ACTION.
Governor Haskell and Other Indicted
Men Will be Tried in October,
Before Judge Marshall.
Muskogee, Sept. 17.—It was an-
nounced here today that Judge John
II. Marshall of Utah will hold court
at Ardmore during the October term
beginning October 4 and the Novem-
ber term at Chickasha.
At the Ardmore term the first week
will be given to hearing the argu-
ments on the motion filed in the Uni-
ted States court here on August 16
to quash the indicttoents against Gov-
ernor Haskell and other Muskogee
citizens, who the government indict-
ed at Tulsa on a charge of conspira-
cy tt> defraud the government in
connection with the Mott town lot
cases.
No jury cases will be called until
this case has been heard.
Judge Campbell will remain at
Muskogee during the Ardmore term
and atteud to coyrt here, and will
not go to Ardmore at all. Judge
( ampbell has also been assigned to
relieve Judge Pollock in the district
of Kansas and Judge Coteral of the
western district of Oklahoma in cases
where the jurists are disqualified to
serve.
Discuss Savings Banks.
Chicago, Sept. 17.—Problems eon-
fronting the savings banks of the
country over were considered today
by delegates to the American Bank-
ers' association convention. Post-
al savings banks committee reported
adversely to postal savings banks
and suggested there was apparently
a change of sentiment throughout the
country on the imstal savings bank
question.
What is perhaps unique in Okla-
homa legal procedure occurred yes-
terday when District Judge Shea at-
tached the contents of a woman's
pocket to satisfy a judgment of $30
which had been secured against her.
Tin- woman was Sarah E. Bryner,
a pretty and attractive milliner. Ac-
cording to the ruling of the judge,
pockets, or even stockings, are no
longer safe repositories for money
in the eyes of the law and judgments
and those who would be execution-
proof will be forced to devise anoth-
er plan.
The millinery firm of Graber, Nolt
& Company several months ago se-
cured a judgment for $30 on an ac-
count alleged to be owing them by
Miss Bryner. The getting of tlid
judgment, however, proved to be far
easier than the collection for Miss
Bryner at once disposed of all her
property, it is claimed, and convert-
ed it into New York bonds which she
carried with her at all times. In
the l>elief that money in one's pocket
is not attachable ti she toted around
with her the sum of .$900. Finally
Attorney Owens, who was attempt-
ing to secure collection, hit upon a
plan which worked beautifully.
He secured an order from the dis-
trict court citing her to appear to
answer questions in regard to her
property. She admitted under ques-
tioning on the stand that she lni
disposed of her chattels and that the
proceeds reposed that moment in her
pocket.
Judge Shea immediately ordered
that she pay forthwith the amount
of the judgment, and preferring to
pay rather than be in contempt of
court, she acceded.
HA£R,S31JBARTLESVILLE ZINC CO.
WILL LOSE LIFE
HORRIBLE TREATMENT OF
STUDENT WILL END IN
TRAGEDY.
Leg Broken and Body Bruised, Young
Man is in a Pitiable
Condition.
Cranston, 11. I., Sept. 17.—With
the probability that gangrene will
set in, resulting from a broken leg
and horrible cuts and bruises about
his face and body, Maxwel Harrison,
14 years old, son of Rev. Zacharias
Harrison, is so seriously injured fol-
lowing brutal treatment at the hands
of a hazing student squad that he
is not expected to live.
From the story of young Harrison
Tuesday night he was waylaid by. a
dozen of the upper classmen of the
Elmwood high school and dragg3d
to the entrance of the air box of the
school furnace and shoved in bodily.
He fell about eight feet and as he
fitted tightly inside the shaft he was
tumble to climb out.
Suffering from the horrible bruises
he received in the fall and the se-
vere pains, he managed to crawl and
worm himself through the long dark
air tunnel, which passed under the
floor of the basement, only to find
himself finally up against the grate
of the burning furnace. Being un-
able to turn around in the small in-
cisure. he suffered terribly from the
heat.
Hearing his cries, the hazers fin-
ally managed to rescue him. He was
taken to his home, where it was
found that he was suffering from a
broken leg and terrible bruises about
his body, besides having been almost
overcome by the terrific heat in the
air tunnel. Six stitches were neces-
sary to close the wounds in his right
leg.
Besides the broken leg he is suf-
fering from a lacerated knee cap,
burns, and it is feared that blood
poison will result.
TO ENLARGE ITS PLANT
Add Two Blocks to Present Capacity and
Provide Needed Switching Facilities—Better
Houses Needed
COURTS DISGRACE HOLD GIRL AND
POLICE CORRUPTION
IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Scandal Coming in Metropolis' Police
Circles—Judge, Too, is
Implicated.
Oklahoma City, Sept. 17.—Mayor
Henry M. Scales last evening made
formal announcement of what has
been an open senret about the city
hall for many days: namely, that he
will today entertain charges of dere-
liction of duty and mufensance in
office against Chief of Police John
Htibatka, looking to a suspension of
RORRERS GET
CASH FROM DANK
Wreck Furniture and Escape With
Three Thousand Dollars-
Many Shots Fired.
Neosho Falls. Kan., Sept. 17.—
Three robbers early today entered the
Neosho Falls State batik and aftar
dynamiting the safe escaped wit it
three thousand dollars in cash. The
hank building and fixtures were bad-
ly wrecked. In escaping the robbers
exchanged shots with the town mar-
shal without cffect.
UNITED STATES
DECLARES TAFT IN CHICAGO
ADDRESS.
President to Suggest a Commission
to Remedy Evils—Poor Man is
Victim.
Wichita. Kan., Sept. 17.-The Lost
Springs, Kan.. |H>st office, safe was
robbed of seven dollars in rasli and
one hundred and fifty dollars in
stain,m early today. Dynamite was
used. The robbers made their es-
cape.
Plays Big in Colorado Mine.
Guthrie, Okla., Sept. 17.— Adolph
Hugos, court stenographer for Judge
Garber at Enid, is informed tliut he
has made a hip fortune in Colorado
mines.
His attorney informs him that his
holdings are $75,000, and it is ex-
isted that they will go to about
♦150,000.
Chicago. Sept. 17.—Speaking with
great earnestness to a mass meeting
iu Orchestra hall tonight. President
Taft declared that no question before
the American people is more impor-
tant than the improvement of the
administration of justice, and an-
nounced his intention of recommend-
ing to congress the appointment of
a commission to take up the ques-
tion of the law's delay in the federal
courts.
The president received an uproar-
ous greeting when he reached Chi-
cago to make the only speech of his
stay here.
Mr. Taft devoted the entire first
part ot his speech to the subject of
labor, and said he intended to rec-
ommend t(> congress in his first mes-
sage legislation to carry out tho plat-
form promises and campaign pledg-
to injunctions—that no injunc-
tions or restraining order should he
issued without notice, except where
irreparable injury would result from
delay, in which case a speedy hear-
ing should be granted.
The president declared anew hi«
belief in organised labor and con-
gratulated the leaders of the move-
ment that "they have set their faces
like Hint against the doctrines of
socialism."
Taking up next the subject of the
courts, the iwvsident asserted wit i
earnestness that the administration
of criminal law today is a disgrace
to American civilization. Ashamed
of the fact, as Americans might well
be. he declared that the poor man
has not now an equal opportunity
with the rich litigant, and said it
was his purpose to do what he could
to place the poor man on a more
equal footing.
The president was frequently in-
terrupted with cheers.
HER COMPANION
CHARGED WITH MURDER OF
MOTHER AT SHAWNEE.
Motive for Crime Still a Mystery-
County Attorney Will Continue
Investigation.
Shawnee, Okla.. Sept. 17.—Willie
Cornallis and Mrs. Irene McKinnev
were held by the coroner's j>ury for
the death of Mrs. Victoria Page, and
a recommendation w** made thai
( nil Caswell and Luther Richardson
lie held as witnesses.
The verdict returned was ot the
effect that the deceased had come „
her death from a gunshot wound, at
the hands of Willie Cornallis and
Irene McKinnev. and that Caswell
and Kiehardson should be held
wil i losses.
The county attorney's office will
continue its investigation of the case,
and will follow a number of leads
I that may give' the necessary infor-
mation. There is still a slight dis-
crepancy in some of the testimony
of disinterested witnesses, and in the
solution of the question of how much
discrepancies may arise may be found
the key to the mystery.
Another question that is eausiug
trouble is. where is the gun with
which the fatal shot was tiredf At
the time the McKinney girl told the
story iu which she accused Cornallis
•lie told of the gun being thrown
into the creek at the corner of the
park. Sheriff Pierce and Deputy Me
Caroy secured bathing suits and
searched carefully in the water for
almost two hours, but found no gun.
Especial attention in the further in-
vestigation will he directed toward
the recovery of the weapon wherever
it may be.
Another troublesome question is,
«hat was the motive of the murder?
Mrx. Page, so far as can be learned,,
was r harmless old lartv of loos*
habits and questionable character but
she had no enemies, at least, none
who would wish her bodily harm
S. Roos of New York, an official
of the Bartlesville Zinc company and
Superintendent Jones of the same
company, were in consultation last
night with J. J. Curl of the Inter-
urban Railroad company, and a deal
was practically closed "for the pur-
chase of five acres of m laud adjoin-
ing the present smelter plant. The
purchase of this land has become
necessary for the enlargement of
the plant, which has been determined
upon by the officials of the Zinc com-
pany.
A representative of the Examiner
had a pleasant conversation with
Mr. Roos last night at the Almeda
and found that gentleman an enthu-
siastic admirer of Bartlesville and
its possibilities. He expressed the
belief that this would in a short
time become one of the most impor-
tant smelter centers in the United
States. So well pleased are the Bar-
tlesville Zinc people with this city
and their property here that a notice-
abl eenlargement in their plant is
an immediate future purpose. This
additional acreage will give them
an opportunity to provide for their
industry sufficient switching facilities
and allow the erection of a larger
building. It is expected in a short
time to add to the capacity at least
two blocks, which will shortly be fol-
lowed by others. Just how soon
ground would be broken for the ad-
ditional buildings Mr. Roos was not
prepared to state, but it will not be
long.
In discussing the smelter industry
and its relation to Bartlesville, Mr.
Roos expressed it as his belief that
the thing most necessary for this city
to do is to provide for the workmen
now here and those to come suitablo
houses in which to live and a more
reasonable rate of living. In com-
parison with other cities with simi-
lar industries, Bartlesville labor has
to pay too much for a place to live,
and too much for the necessities of
life.
This condition is best understood,
said Mr. Roos, in a comparison be-
tween the amount of labor expected
and received by the company in Iola
and m this city. In the former pla.M
•GO retorts are taken care of by the
same labor that in Bartlesville car^s
or but 288. This is a concession the
company is compelled to make in
order to offset in a measure condi-
tions made unfavorable through lack
of suitable homes and higher prices
for necessities.
In the opinion of Mr. Roos, Bar-
tlesville has so many advantages over
other localities that this necessity of
more and better houses for its work-
ingmen should be taken up and pro-
vision made for an abatement of this
drawback. No better investment
could be made than the erection of
comfortable homes suitable for the
accommodation of the home loving
workingmen. The supply of this
class of houses is so inadequate that
something should be done to remedy
the defect.
Even if the shot was fired at Ship-
lev. the motive is lacking, as Ship-
ley was practically unknown here,
and had never met the parties in this
case previous to the fatal Sunday
evening.
There appear to be now three th
ories of the murder. One is that a
jealous suitor of either Mrs. Page
or her daughter fired at Shipley and
killed the woman by mistake; an-
other is that the shot was'fired at
the couple in the spirit of bravado
by someone of vicious character; and
the third is that the shot was fired
through the tree tops in the general
direction of the couple for the pur-
pose of scaring them, the one firing
having no intention of hitting any
one. and being out of sight of them
when he shot.
TRAIN RODDERS
ARE SORROUNDED
Bandits are Hiding in the Mountaina
and Their Capture is Hourly
Expected.
Denver. Colo., Sept. 17.—The pos-
se is still in pursuit of the outlaws
who held up the Denver and Rio
Grande passenger train near Malta,
Colo,, last night.
The bandits, three in number, are
hiding in the mountains and every
pass is being searched. The officials
< f the Globe express company today
stated the car which was dynamited
by the robbers was iu fact the car
imtaining the funds sought. The
safe contained a large sum, but the
officials refuse to make the amount
known.
White attempting to force the en-
trance to the safe the robbers were
driven off % the arrival of tho sher-
iff s posse which had been summoned
by members of the train crew. The
robbers had climber aboard the ten-
der of the engine at Malta and await-
ed an opportunity to hold up tho
enginemen.
Moat Appear.
The Pioneer Telephone eompany
has been cited to appear before the
corporation commission October 1 for
alleged failure to report tho number
of its exchanges as required by th<
rules of the commission.
CONTRACTOR IS
AFTER HIS PAY
Permanent Injunction Against Paw-
huska Officials is Sought by
Kansas Firm.
On September JO, ;,t Enid, Judge
John H. Cotteral in the United States
circuit court will hear an applies
non for a permanent injunction ask-
ed by \V. \\. Cook, a contractor ;•£
Pittsburg. Kansas, to restrain the
city officials of Pawhuska, Okla.,
from disbursing *17,348.88 raised
from the sale of water works and
sewer bond sales. Cook claiming that
this money is due him for work done
in constructing two water works and
sewer systems at Pawhuska complet-
ed by him in August. 1907. Cook
alleges that the city of Pawhuska
is seeking to nullify its contract
with him. notwithstanding i:e was
awarded the contract for° construct-
mg the improvements and is about
to use the money for the purposes
other than those for which it waa
set aside in the $100,000 bond issue
voted by the citizens of Pawhuska.
A temporary restraining order has
been granted by the court.
In its answer the city of Paw-
huska makes the sensational charge
that Cook entered into an agreement
with MeQuartes and company and
the American Power and Light com-
pany that Cook was to be awarded
the contract for .$9,1.000, and that
H. I.. Hall, mayor of Pawhuska *t
that time, was a party to the agree-
ment and that by awarding tho con-
tract in that manner the city would
be defrauded out of a large sum of
money, approximately $30,000.
INSANE, DEMANDED |24,000
St. Louis, Sept. 17.—Charles W.
Kenny, who is said by the police to
be insane, demanded $24,000 from tho
paying teller of the National Bank
of Commerce here this afternoon. Ho
was told to return in a few minutes
and when he reached the bank's door
he fell prostrated. He was not a de-
positor of the bank.
He apiieared at the bank eoattew
and hat less, A policeman arrested
him.
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