The Vinita Daily Chieftain, 1913-01-31

ETO House Measures Would Repeal Bill Passed by 1911 Legislature Legislature-Favor - Favor Legislature-Favor Death Penalty. Oklahoma City. Jan. 30. The first steps In the programme of retrench retrenchment - ment retrenchment affecting state offices was taken by the house today when it advanced to engrossment a bill abolishing the state highway department and repeal repeal-Ing - Ing repeal-Ing the laws relating thereto passed by the 1911 legislature. The senate organized this afternoon as a court of impeachment with Chief Justice S.'W. Hayes of the supremo court in the chair. Justice Hayes ad ministered the oaths to the senators and advised them how to proceed. The board of managers selected by the house appeared before the senato and read the impeachment cha-ges against State Auditor Meyer and State Prin'er Karris. The house by a small majority ex expressed - pressed expressed itself as being opposed to abol abolishment - ishment abolishment of the death penalty when an amendment seeking that result, which was proposed to the Pruitt bill, was defeated while the bill was under con consideration. - sideration. consideration. The house advanced to engrossment a bill extending the power of the cor corporation - poration corporation commission to regulate heat, light and water plants in the state. Bills making gambling a felony, prO- state were recommended for passage by the senate committee of the whole. A "Request" For Wilson. A resolution by Carpenter and oth others - ers others was introduced in the senate re requesting - questing requesting President-elect Wilson to dismiss from the service when they assume office, W. J. Gregg, and 11. W. Boardman, federal district attorneyp, for alleged interference with enforce enforcement - ment enforcement of the "grandfather" clause by state authorities, and a resolution of offered - fered offered by Shaw asks Wilson to grant unconditional pardons to Frank Galon and J. J. Beal of Kingfisher county, convicted in the federal court in con connection - nection connection with "grandfather" law en enforcement. - forcement. enforcement. Both houses have adopted a concur I rent resolution providing for in in vestigation of state departments by a house committee of nine members of which Speaker Maxey is chairma.i. The investigation is to be conducted during the session and if not niiu niiu-pleted - pleted niiu-pleted provisio nis made for a recess of the legislature and continuation cf the committee after the expiration of the session. The senate passed finally bills by Garrett and Franklin requiring jus justices - tices justices of the peace to make quarterly reports, by I'ugh and Barrett requir requiring - ing requiring county treasurers, hoards of edu education - cation education and township treasurers to in invest - vest invest sinking funds and distribute in interest - terest interest to various school districts, and by Wntrous making automobiles and other motor vehicles subjeet to at attachment. - tachment. attachment. Pay For Contest Loser. The house adopted a resolution to Pay J. J. Tener, republican, from Ok Okmulgee - mulgee Okmulgee county, who was denied a seat on account of contest proceedings, $44 for mialeage and per diem while he served in the body. Senator Vandeventer of Bartlesville introduced bills in the senate requir requiring - ing requiring insurance companies to pay full face value of insurance policies on buildings: requiring railroads to is issue - sue issue mielage books good for r,00 miles at a rate of 2V& cents per mile, and authorizing domestic pipe line com companies - panies companies to connect with interstate pipe line companies upon issuance of a license to the latter by the secretary of state, the foreign concern to for forfeit - feit forfeit none of its rights as an interstate carrier by reason of the action. A new bill by Wyand and Wright would locate the state school for the blind at Muskogee and appropriate il2."i,000, and a senate bill introduced by Senator Mc.Mechan appropriates $124,000 for maintenance and equip ment f the central stat school at Fdmond. normal The Vinita lloy Scouts, Troop No. 2, will meet this evening in their room Id the basement of the city hail build ing. They expect to bu a lodge soon Cabin creek sout ' of town on the place of their sec it Master, Wm. Simms. The Vi ita Scouts, Troop No. 1, already have their lodge a few miles southeast of the city aed make hikes each Saturday.

Committee of Muskogee Commercial Club Gets Many Acceptances. Muskogee, Okla., Jan. ;iO.Scores of letters are being received daily by the agricultural committee of the Commer Commercial - cial Commercial club accepting the invitation to attend the great Eastern Oklahoma Agricultural conference here February 4. "I don't think there is any doubt but that we will have 1,500 persons at the meeting," H. H. Bell, chairman of the agricultural committee said yes yesterday. - terday. yesterday. "The meeting promises to be better than we had hoped it would. There is i much interest in the con conference - ference conference that it looks as though the whole stae Is waking up to the needs of better methods in agriculture." The program to be given next Tues Tuesday - day Tuesday at Convention hall will be com complete - plete complete in every respect. It is as fol follows: - lows: follows: Morning Session, 9:30 a. m. to 12:15 p. m. Purpose of Meeting J. F. Uarby, president of the Muskogee Commer Commercial - cial Commercial club. Kastern Oklahoma's Agricultural Problems John Fields, editor of the Oklahoma Farm Journal, Oklahoma City. The Xeseccitx of Agricultural De Development - velopment Development W. B. Moore, secretary Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma City. Permanent Business Depends Upon Agriculture C. S. Avery, president Avery Investment company, Tulsa. The Banker's Interest in this Move Movement - ment Movement Asa E. Ramsey, vice-president of the First National bank, Muskogee. The Importance of Agricultural De Development - velopment Development to the Jobbers Oscar Hal- sell, Oklahoma City. Discussion The relationship of hus- Ijness and agriculture. Afternoon Session 1:30 p. m., to 5 p. m. The Pettis County Plan M. V. Car Carroll, - roll, Carroll, secretary Ppttls county bureau of agriculture. Plan of the National Crop Improve Improvement - ment Improvement Committee Bert E. Ball, secre secretary - tary secretary crop investment committee, Chi Chicago. - cago. Chicago. Farmers' Co-operative Demonstra Demonstration - tion Demonstration Work C!eo. H, Bishop, district agent Farmers Co-oiverative Demon Demonstration - stration Demonstration Work. The Significance of this .Movement to the Indian Citizen Dana l(. Kel Kel-sey. - sey. Kel-sey. V. S. Indian superintendent, Mus Muskogee. - kogee. Muskogee. How to Occupy Our idle Lands H. H. Bell, chairman agricultural section. Muskogee Commercial club. 1 Hscussion Organization. Night Session, 7:30 p. m. Value of Good Roads to the Farmer Curtis Hill, state engineer, Colum Columbia, - bia, Columbia, Mo. Livestock the Best Market for Feed Crops T. P. Martin, Jr., president Stock Yards natloinl bank. Oklahoma fcitv. . I The Dairy Cow T. A. Bonuan, edi editor - tor editor Kansas Farm Journal, Topeka, Kans. i The Marketing of Dairy Products Bdward K. Slater, manager of the I Blue. Vallev Creamery company. Chi- fcago. bnfinrtnnit for Development in Pastern Oklahoma H. W. Hockaday, pdustrial commissioner M. K. & T., 8t. Louis. , AN FROM HEAVEN ADDRESSES HOBOES I New Orleans, Jan. 30. The atten atten-ton - ton atten-ton of the International Brotherhood Welfare association, otherwise the "National Hobo convention" was form form-lly - lly form-lly opened in this city this afternoon, President Jeff Davis presiding. Mayor Behnnan wsb unable to attend but Mit a letter In which he stated that 'ong as law and order prevailed the Negates need not fear police Inter Hgnce. Visitors were Informed that anyone fcho wished to address the convention P at liberty to do so, and upon this IUouncement, Ike McBride, a social social-Mi - Mi social-Mi and number of labor leaders of fills city held the floor for the rest F the afternoon .session, practically P of the addresses being devoted to a Enunciation of capitalists. near sensation was caused during in "ting by the entrance of Jesus Fesley, who belongs to the "Brother "Brotherhood - hood "Brotherhood oi Christ," and said that he came rom heaven. Wesley was clothed In loose, white rments and his blond hair fell In 'og locks about his shoulders. The hoboes were so overwhelmed by the appearance of the man that thej

schools and if formally confirmed by the senate in time they will hold their first meeting Saturday morning. This will bring much relief to the schools as the claims for the past month have been held up in accordance with an opinion Of the attorney general. I Tim four new members are Henry C. Potter, attorney of Ardmore, for the term ending July I, 1915; Frank J. Wikoff. president of tbe Tradesmen's State bank and former president of the Oklahoma City Chamber of Com Commerce, - merce, Commerce, for the term ending January 1, 1917: H. M. Duncan, superintendent of the city schools, Pauls Valley, for the term ending July 1, 191:1 and Dr. Francis B. Fite, physician and sur surgeon, - geon, surgeon, Muskogee, for the term ending July I, 1917. In commenting on his appointments, Governor Cruce stated that he had ap appointed - pointed appointed for the positions men whom he believed were qualified in every way for the important work they will have to carry on. He said that the other three names would be selected alter lie has considered ihe situation thoroughly and that the utmost care ! would be used in the selections. I Following the selection, Governor j Cruce called State Superintendent R. 1 11. Wilson into consultation with him and both agreed that the new board would act for the best interests of the ! education of the state. Statement of Wilson. "The selections, as far as I know, are satisfactory," said Mr. Wilson. 'Thursday afternoon. "I have known i.Mr. Duncan for a number of years and jknow him to be one of the best men in the state for the position, i un unqualifiedly - qualifiedly unqualifiedly endorsed him to the gov governor. - ernor. governor. I have met Mr. Wikoff. He. is a thorough and capable business man and while I do not know him inti intimately, - mately, intimately, I have every reason to believe him to be a capable man and that he will render good service to the state. Dr. Fite, of Muskogee, I have known for two years and from what 1 know of him I believe his selection is a good one. 1 do not know Mr. Potter, but since 1 heard that the governor was considering him, I have made in inquiries - quiries inquiries 1 believe he will be a service serviceable - able serviceable member of the board and can emphatically say that I know of no reason why any of these men should not be approved. In my consultation with the gover governor," - nor," governor," continued Mr, Wilson, "I made one request, that in selecting the board from among business men, if possible, he selected one lawyer and one doc doctor. - tor. doctor. Past exeperience has taught me that there are likely to come up a number of little questions in connec connection - tion connection with the work of the board where the adice and conunsel'of a good law lawyer - yer lawyer would be very helpful. A great number of instances, also, where the advice and counsel of a good physician would be helpful It is my purpose, if the men are in time, to have a meeting of the board Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. If they should not be con confirmed - firmed confirmed in time, then a meeting will he h- kl Tuesday or Wednesday of next ek

High School Boys Receive Banquet Are Feasted on Speeches And Eats Elect Baily Captain. The knell was sounded at tbe Con Congregational - gregational Congregational church last night to the organization that was known as the state championship football team of the VinltB high school for the season of 1912, and to the football life of sev several - eral several of its members. The ending was a glorious one. The boys were gather gathered - ed gathered around a table in the dining room of the church and feated sumptuously, not as merely invited guests, but at a banquet given in their honor. As 1 they sat and feasted, their minds went back several weeks to the long after noons of practice, of discouragement and almost dispair when the happy affair they were now enjoying had been but a vision of a reward they would receive if they surmounted the barriers that stood between them and the goal of state championship, which later, assisted by the promise of Mr. Stevens, their host of last evening, and the loyal support of the town and the untiring efforts of their coaches, they attained. Mr. Stevens had offered the mthe banquet at a time when most needed and It was largely due to such support as he gave the mthat they have the splendid suc success - cess success they do in their undertakings. Tho banquet well words cannot be found that, will do it justice, the tables were loaded with all kinds of good things to eat, everyone there en enjoyed - joyed enjoyed the affair It coul density be seen. As is usual with such occasions merriment prevailed, they ate, talked, laughed and made speeches. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves. That as nearly describes the banquet sup supper - per supper as is possible without your being fortunate enough io be present and experience it. As the last delicacy was disposed of and cigars were passed to the users of them, ReV. Burger, acting in the capacity of toastmaster arose and in 3 1 $13.98 for any Man's Suit

troduced the good things that weir to follow, in the shape of after dinner speeches. The first one Introduced was the coach, Mr. King, who de delivered - livered delivered himself of a splendid address on the subject of "How We Did It," and he was followed by Cnpt. Scott, Mr. Kiddle. Judge Gill, Prof. Master Master-son, - son, Master-son, Dr. Jackson and the host, Mr. Marshall Stevens, all telling the things pleasing and suitable for the happy occasion. The hour was among the most pleasantly spent in the mem memories - ories memories of those present and one cannot hope for such good times very often and the boys feel more than thankful to their host and supporters a feel feeling - ing feeling that can only be expressed in long, undying respect and friendship and he is assured that he holds that place in the hearts of every member of the team and the school. After the supper and tho hour spent In speeches the older visitors bid the boys good right and wished them best of success In all their later undertakings In life and took their leave while the boys gathered to together - gether together to elect the captain who is to lead their squad of uext season. They unanimously chose their oldest and one of the fastest and most loyal mem members - bers members of the squads, Elmer Bailey to lead them to victory, and again hang the state scalp on their hall next fall. The prospects were talked over and they look good. The school regrets the loss, through graduation in the. spring of the stars of this past sea season: - son: season: Carter, Scott, Bonis and Frank Franklin, - lin, Franklin, but are looking to see younger stars come to tho front and inspire the confidence for noxt year aa the above named have done in battles past.

In the market for 1, 2, 3 and 5 year farm loans Prompt Service Best Rates GERMAN! INVESTMENT GO- Rom 4 Cherokee Bldg. Immediately after Allen was operated on today for a fracture of tho skull, which the mule's hoof had inflicted, last Saturday, he remembered where he had buried that amount of money during the llnaucial panic of 1907. Allen's memory was impaired by ait injury he received when his team ran away and threw him out of a wagon a few days after he had burled the money. It was known that ci had withdrawn tho money from a bank and several persons suspected of steal stealing - ing stealing Allen's hoard were arrested, but nono were convicted. After tho operation, made neces necessary - sary necessary by the mule's kick, Allen seemed entirely to have recovered his mem memory. - ory. memory. OKLAHOMA NEWS IN BRIEF. "Soggy" Wilson ami Ola McDaniel pleaded guilty, to highway robbery at Tulsa and each was given a five years' penitentiary sentence. While taking a bath, W. II. Haw Hawkins, - kins, Hawkins, C3, was overcome by gas fumes. Hawkins was discovered unconscious on the floor and died a few minutes later. Mrs. Josephine Hill, a woman real estate dealer, tried at Muskogee on tho charge of impersonating a gov government - ernment government officer In order to get posses possession - sion possession of Indian lands, was acquitted. Bookbinders In several Oklahoma City establishments walked out fol following - lowing following a refusal of the employers to grant, a weekly advance of $2.50 for foremen, $1..I for journeymen and $1 for women. all the highest price $13.98 for any Overcoat

lowed him to talk for a few minutes. Wesley made an appeal to all hoboes 'o join his brotherhood. In a "proclamation" issued to the newspapers of this city, President Davis gave warning that unless ac accurate - curate accurate reports of the proceedings of the convention are printed, press rep representatives - resentatives representatives would be excluded from all meetings. Davis said he would not tolerate ef efforts - forts efforts to ridicule the convention. President Davis and H. H. Wood Woodward, - ward, Woodward, national organizer, gave out a statement in which they denounced the alleged claim of James Fads Howe the St. Louis millionaire hobo leader,

"to conduct the affairs of the associa tion in a manner that would place the organization before the puublic as up upholding - holding upholding socialism and opposed to the Catholic religion." F Cruce Selects Quorum to Handle Claims For the Schools cf the State. Oklahoma City, Jan. 81. Four mem members - bers members of the state board of education were appointed Thursday afternoon by Governor Lee Cruce and their names sent to the senate for ratification. The other two members have not been definitely decided upon and as the