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The Vinita Daily Chieftain.
VOL. VIII. NO. 226
VINITA OKLAHOMA FRIDAY JULY 13 1006.
FIVE CENTS PER COPY
WANTS THE BIGGEST
NAVY IN THE WORLD
Captain Hobson Thinks United States
Is Divinely Commissioned to Keep
the Peace
As was to have been expected the
lecture yesterday afternoon by Cap-
tain KIchmond Pearson Hobson drew
a large crowd to the Chautauqua tent.
The captain had lectured here last
year and everyone who heard him
then was anxious to 1 isten to his second
lecture in Vinita.
Yesterday's lecture was along the
same lines as last year's the need for
a larger navy. Captain Hobson takes
ithe ground that the chief object of
the United States should be the pres
ervation of the peace of the world.
The location and history of this coun-
try point) it out as the great conserva-
tor of the peace between the'east and
the nations of Europe.
If the United States is to accept its
great responsibility however it must
expect to spend a huge sum of money
in the building of a great navy. The
only way in which according to Cap-
tain Hobson the United States can
preserve the peace of the world is
through the creation of a larger navy
thanks possessed by any other coun-
try. This will cost a billion or so of
dollars but it will be worth the cost
for it will prevent all future wars and
it is cheaper and in all ways better to
spend money preventing wars than to
spend it in carrying on wars.
plain Hobson thinks lit will
be a comparatively easy matter
for the United States to secure
the largest navy in the world
since the nations of Europe are now
bearing the largest possible burden
they are able to bear and cannot
greatly increase their navies without
disaster. The resources of the United
States on the contrary are compara-
tively untouched.
One of the best attractions of the
entire Chautauqua was the address
yesterday morning by Mrs. Eugenia
' St. John before the W. C. T. U.
' There was a large attendance in spite
Jj of the fact that the meeting was held
M in the forenoon and everyone agreed
A that Mrs. St. John placed the temper-
H ance cause before her hearers in
I simpler more convincing form than it
A had ever been placed before. She is
j eloquent and logical and if she re-
I turns to Oklahoma to take part in
1 the approaching campaign for prehi-
1 bition as she undoubtedly will she
' will be a tower of strength for the tem-
perance people. She has been all
1 through the tight in Kansas and
sm t knows whereof she speaks. '
In the evening the tent was crowd-
ed to hear the lecture of Lou J'
BeauthamD "The Philosopher Who
Makes you Laugh; the Humorist Who
Makes You Think." Prof. Beau-
champ's lecture was entitled "Take
the Sunny Side " and was a plea for
jyggippier living. He told stories galore
old but some of which were new and
all were to the point.
During the course of his lecture he
pointed out the danger to the United
States of the great increase in crime
this country leading all the world in
the number of murders committed
and in juvenile crime. He attributed
this especially to the fact that the
The Missouri Pacific Railway of fers an excellent
route through Scenic Colorado with service
second to none.
Through Standard Pullman and Tourist Sleep-
ing Cars and Dining Car service all the way.
The best Route to St. Louis and ail points East
Fall Information by AddreMta.
C. E. STYLES
KANSAS
of the World
church has been neglecting its duty
and showed by statistics that in mem-
bership during the past few years the
church has been actually losing ground
in comparison with the in-
crease in population.
He said that he was not one who
believed however that the world is
going backwards; he thinks we are on
the eve of a great spiritual revival
The past has been a materialistic age
but now people are beginning to see
that there is something in life besides
materialism and thejwill soon turn
towards the church for inspiration and
strength. Prof. Beauchamp thought
it a great mistake to take the Bible
out of the public schools and believes
that a large part of the increase in ju-
venile crime can be attributed to the
fact that the public school pupils have
no moral training.
As an antidote for all the evils of
the present day life Prof. Beauclnmip
advocated the church and the home.
There were no exercises at the tent
this morning. This afternoon the
speaker is Miss Olof Krarer who talks
upon her life in Greenland Her lec-
ture was preceded by a half hour
concert preludeby the Kellopg-Haines
singing party which will give a grand
concert tonight at 8 o'clock.
Tomorrow afternoon at 8:30 will be
the grand concert by the Parland-
Nawhall male quartet and bell-ringers.
In the evening there will be pictures
by the Vitagraph company preceded
by a half-hour concert by the Parland-
Newhall quartet.
The Chautauqua seems to be gain-
ing in interest each session. It is a
financial success too as well as edu-
cationally and Vinita is therefore as-
sured of ' its permanent location in
this city. On all hands are heard com-
pliments of Manager Bartell Presi-
dent Pershing of thelocal Chautauqua'
and Rev. Snodgrass who last year
was responsible for its location in this
city.
ROSE GETS A STAY
United States Supreme Court
Will Hear His Case
Next October.
Washington July 13 Justice Brewer
in the supreme court today allowed a
writ of error in the case of Mayor Rose
of Kansas City Kan. and ordered a
stay of the proceedings of the Kansas
supreme court. The writ was allowed
on a petition from Rose in which he
seeks to have the federal court review
the action of the state court in im-
posing? fine of U 000. Justice Brewer's
action will have the effect of prevent-
ing the Kansas court from enforcing
its penalty until the federal court can
investigate the matter next October.
To COLORADO UTAH
AND PACIFIC
COAST POINTS
S. E.
CITY MO.
LOWE Jr
iMorn oikt.
YOUNG MEN
Will Dominate Politics
of New State Says
Judge Gill.
Thursday's Oklahoman contained
an interview with Judge J. A. Gill
who was in that city on his way to
Guthrie to attend the meeting of the
canvassing and districting boards of
the two territories: The article fol-
lows: Judire Gill of Viuita federal judtre
and a member of the constitutional
convention districting commission was
in the city yesterday. Judge Gill
makes no effort to conceal the fact
that he comes from Kansas and a pity
is there are not more men of his cali-
bre and eminence who migrate from
the Sunflower state to permanently
sojourn in Oklahoma.
in conversing with an Oklahoman
representative Judge Gill said: "The
districting committee will complete
its work about September 5. I am
satisfied that the young state will have
an ideal constitution one that will
excel that of any other commonwealth
in the union. I t isgratifying to note
how intense and general is the inter-
est among the people in the new state
in the matter of securing the very best
and most capable men as delegates to
the constitutional convention."
"Will the corporate interests con-
trol the convention?" asked the re-
porter. "Absolutely no" repouded the
judge with great earnestness. "I ap-
prehend and have been feeling the
popular pulse that the railroads and
other corporations will receive only
just recognition and no more. Any
attempt of the corporations to dictate
the terms of the constitution will (be
promptly resent 3d. I have the ut-
most confidence in the people of this
new state and am constrained to be-
lieve that some giant figures will be
developed at the convention. Oh
what a grand opportunity for the
youug men to come to the fore-front!
"I think we have brains and ability
here in this new state that will in fu-
ture assist in devoloping the destiny
of the Kieat nation. Iam urging the
vnuni? men to come forward. It is
j n
their inning. There are not brighter
or brainier youug men anywhere in
America than are here in the new
state of Oklahoma. The old-timers
should step aside for the younger gen-
eration but where needed give them
whatever advice is necessary from the
point of experience."
While here Judge Gill met a promi-
nent official of the Rock Island rail-
way from Chicatro' and said to him
that the railroadscould expect no fa-
vdrs from the new state but neither
needthev expect untoward antipathy.
"The railroads." he said "will get
that to which they are entitled no
more no less. This reminds me of
meeting Judge M. A. Lowe the prin-
cipal counsel of the Rock Island rail-
way shortly after mv appointment
as a federal judge. We have always
been the best of friends. Congratu-
lating me upon the appointment he
said: 'Judge do your duty in your
new position and decide your cases
upon the law and the evidence. If a
railway case comes up. forget your
knowledge of the Rock Island railway
and your friendship for me and give
your judgments as your judicial intel-
lect dictates. If we think your judg-
ment is right we will bow in submis
sion: but if we think you err we will
appeal to a higher court.' "
TREASURER IS
EXONERATED
Topeka Kan. July 13 In the case
of the State vs. State Treasurer Kelly
Judge Dana today handed down a de-
cision for Kelly. Discrepancies and
shortages in Mr. Kelly's accounts were
alleged to have been found by a firm
of accountants employed by the state.
Judge Dana's decision is that if there
were any discrepancies or shortages as
charged Kelly is not liable.
His Assassin a Girl
Sevastopol July 13 It is creditably
stated that the assassin of Admiral
Chouknin was a girl disguised in the
uniform of a sailor. No arrest has
yet been made-
BLOWN UP
Terrible Measures to
Rob an Italian
Laborer.
Chicago July 13 Three men were
blown to pieces three fatally injured
and several others badly hurt by an
explosion early today that wrecked a
shanty in the McLaughlin stone quarry
at Ball wood a short distance north-
west of Chicago. There is evidence
that the explosion was the result of a
plot of persons as yet unknown.
Dynamite was stolen from a build-
ing nearby and carried to the shanty
in which a number of laborers all for-
eigners were asleep. The dynamite
was exploded beneath the structure.
The explosion was of terrific force
breaking the windows In buildings a
mile distant.
The officials of the McLaughlin com-
pany denounce the affair as a delib-
erate murder actuated by robbery.
Louis Pappilo is said to have carried
$1000 in his belt. He and his brother
were killed and their bodies were
stripped of clothing.
FOR MORE WALKS
Sidewalk Committee of Com
merciai Club Will
Get Busy.
The sidewalk committee of the Com-
mercial club held a meeting this
morning in the office of T. E. Engle-
hart and organized for active work.
R. M. McClintock was elected chair
man in place of W. B. Depue 'vno has
been compelled to resign from the
committee.
The committee decided to besrin the
work of sidewalk building from the
business center. T. E. Englehart will
secure signers to a petition for the
buildimr of a concrete walk on the
eastsldeof Illinois avenue and T. A
Hickman for one on the west side
C. B. Rogers will have charge of a
petition for a walk on Illinois avenue
from the business district to the west
end of town. R. M. McClintock will
secure signers to a petition for a walk
on South and North Miller street
with a cros&ing over the Frisco.
Any property owners who desire to
sign can assist the members of the
committee by hunting them up and
signing the petitions It Is hoped
that petitions for hese four walks
can be presented to the council at its
meet ing luesday nlgnt. '
Dove Eats Rice from Bride's Hat at
Church Door After Cere-
Philadelphia. A minute or two
after Mary Waters and Michael Do
heny had been married and just as
they stepped out of the Church of St
Thomas Aquinas a white dove flew
down from the belfry and alighted on
the bride's shoulder
ft was such a momentously favor
able omen not a bride out of 10000
dares hope to be ro lucky that the
rice-throwing throng stood in awed
silence.
The dove picked away at the rice
on the bride's hat for a few minutes
and then flw back to the belfry.
Doubtless it was thinking of nothing
more poetic thin gutting a square
meal but many a bride would pay $1-
000 in gold for such a good-lur.k sign
at the church door.
Strange New Mexican Lake.
About 40 mike south of Zunl there
is a singular depression in a plain of
cretaceous sandstone about a mllo in
diameter wlt walls ISO feet high. In
the midst of this is a shallow lake
4000 feet long by 3000 broad the
waters of which contain 26 per cent
of salt. This "has been a source of sup-
ply for salt used by Indians and Hex-
leans for centuries and lately the salt
has been hauled to surrounding
ranches everybody helping himstff.
The annual output is about 1000 tons
but the processes are crude.
Good Head work.
A negro hod carrier in Kentucky
Is paid double wages because he does
the work of two men. He carries from
40 to 50 bricks at a time upon a wide
board which he places upon his head.
Then with arms free he climbs lad-
ders to second and third stories of
large buildings never touches to
board with its tremendous weight.
PEOPLE WILL BE
ASKEHO HELP
judge Gill Will Ask Mass Meetings to
Assist Him in Securing Census
of Northern District
Judge J. A. Gill returned yesterday
evening from Guthrie where he at-
tended the joint session of the Okla-
homa and Indian Territory district-
ing and canvassing boards. The
boards decided to rush their work so
that if possible the election of dele-
gates to the constitutional convention
may be held on November I the regu-
lar election day. In order that this
may be done the proclamation calling
the election must be issued by Sep
tember 5. This will require on the
part of the board some rapid work
especially in the Incian Territory
where the board must take a census
before the work of outlining the dis-
tricts can be commenced.
The boards gave out a statement in
order to quiet Democratic apprehen-
sions that no gerrymandering would
be done. The districts will be laid out
with regard to population altogether;
politics will have nothing whatever
to do with the districting
J age iill this morning held a confer-
ence in his office in the courthouse at
which plans for securing the census
of the Noitheru district were dis-
cussed. The judge has already adopt-
ed a plan for securing estimates from
the postmasters the work being so
laid out that each postmaster gives an
estimate on the nine townships sur-
rounding th.6 one to which his office Is
located so that there will be about
six estimates for each township.
At this morning's meeting there
were present Theodore D. B. Frear
chairman of the Democratic commit-
tee; Seymour Riddle; Postmaster J.
H. Butler and the editors of the local
papers. There had been some com-
plaint about Judge Gill's method of
securing the estimates. He said he
did not intend to secure any partisan
estimate but adopted this method as
being the simplest and quickest. He
said however that if another and bet-
ter method were suggested he would
be glad to adopt it.
After some discussion it was decided
to call mass-meetings in the recording
town of each district and the people
will be asked to recommend some plan.
It was generally agreed by those who
were present at t his morning's confer-
ence that no fairer or quicker plan
can be adopted than that already put
in operation by the judge and it is
quite probablethat the mass-meetings
will simply endorse it.
They will be asked however to ap-
point a committee to make an esti-
mate of the population of each town-
ship. This can then be compared with
the estimate furnished by the post-
masters and in this way a fairly cor-
rect result can be reached. As the
election proclamation must be issued
September 5 however and as a month
will be required to district the terri-
tory after the population shall have
been ascertained it is necessary that
the securing of estimates be pushed
as rapidly as possible. It is the speed
feature that commends Judge (rill's
present plan; already answers have
been received from 25 out of 10 post-
masters and these est imates are open
to inspection and correction. The
conference recommended that Judge
Gill carry out this plan as even if the
mass conventions decide to adopt an-
other method the estimates of the
postmasters will probably furnish valu-
able data.
Have your money in the bank
And pay your groceryrnarj with a rbcK
The grocer would prefer it. Each check is a receipt for the
amount paid.
By having a checking account at the bank you are able to tell at
the end of the year how much money you have paid out. You can
tell too just where the money went and for what purposes. It gives
you a complete record.
A checking account is safe simple and at all times convenient.
It's one of the advantages furnished by modern banking.
Cherokee National Bank
Vinita Oklahoma
Mr. Riddle for the Democrats as
sured Judge Gill that the Democratic
party has faith in his good Intentions
and appreciates she fact that he is
doing everything possible t o eliminate
politics and give everyone a square
deal. He thanked him especially for
his earnest effort to hasten the taking
of the census a id the calling of the
first convention.
The first of Judge Gill's mass-meetings
will be held in Vinita Tuesday.
After that the judge will tour the
Northern district holding a mass-
meeting in each recording town.
Mass meetings will be held at the
several court townsas follows:
Vinita Tuesday. July 17 1:30 p. m.
Tahleqiiah Wednesday July 18 1:30
p. in.
Sallisaw Thursday July li 1.30
p. m.
Nowata Friday July 20 10:00 a. m
Claremore Friday July 20 5:00 p.m
Pryor Creek; Saturday July 21 1 1
a. m.
Miami Monday. July 23 11 a. m.
Bartlesville Wednesday July 25 11
a. m.
This will not affect the plan of get-
ting estimates from the postmasters
but is additional and supplementary
to the plan. All postmasters through-
out the district are requested to mako
up and return their estimates at once.
In this connection Judge Gill lias
mailed throughout the dist rict to the
several postmasters with the request
for posting in the postofflces the fol-
lowing notice:
Census. Recording District.
All persons interested in obtaining
a correct estimate of the population In
the recording district prepara-
tory to arranging delegate districts to
the constitutional convention are re-
quested to meet me In mass conven-
tion without reference to political
party at the court house in - at '
o'clock on July 1906.
Joseph A. Gill
Member Districting and Canvassing
YOUNG GIRL
KILLS BROTHER
Seattle Wash. July 13 Following
the arresc of Esther Mitchell the sev-
enteen year old girl who last night
shot and killed lier brother George
Mitchell Mrs. Maud Cretlield the
widow of tne Holy Roller prophet
whose death at the hands of Mitch-
ell led to last night's tragedy -.was
rested. She admitted that she had
entered into a compact with Esther
to kill Mitchell.
DO JUSTICE
TODREYFUS
Paris July 13 A bill was introduc-
ed in parliament today to raise Cap-
tain Dreyfus to the rank of major of
artillery and promoting Colonel Pic-
quart to be a brigadier general. The
minister of war said that it is the in-
tention of the government to inscribe
Dreyfus' name on the list of candi-
dates for the cross of the Legion of
Honor. The announcement was applauded.
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McClintock, R. M. The Vinita Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 226, Ed. 1 Friday, July 13, 1906, newspaper, July 13, 1906; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc773565/m1/1/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 8, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.