The American--News. (El Reno, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 28, 1903 Page: 1 of 8
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Only Republican Paper in Canadian County—Population, 23,674; El Reno, 9»734 on August 1, 1902.
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Sweet Strains of Music
Fill the Air.
FINE DECORATIONS
Mrs. Dr. Hatchett, Mrs. J. E. Ptnner and Mrs
V. D. Tinklepaugh Entertain at
Dominoes.
La., was arrested in this city on the
charge of having absconded with a
large sum of money belonging to his
patrons. Clark arrived in Santa Bar-
bara two weeks ago, having traveled
to the Pacific coast accompanied by
bis wife and daughter under assumed
names. He immediately entered in'o
.he contracting business. He will be
t'ltkn back to Louisiana at once.
Exciting Contest.
KATY AND ROCK ISLAND HAV-
ING A FEW DIFFER-
ENCES.
WHEAT IS
Excessive Rains Caused
Much Damage.
CORN IS BACKWARD
The home oi Mrs. J. A. Hatchett
was again the scene of merry making
and mirth as a large number of guests
was entertained at a domino party giv-
en by Mesdames Hatchett, Tinklepaugh
and Fenner. A most delightful game
was made intensiey interesting by the
skilful handling of the dominoes by
the ladies, and much laughter was
caused by the failure of some to pro-
gThe rooms were beautifuly decorated
with a profusion oi flowers, the color
scheme bein gpink and white wit 1 vines
lcr Bros, orchestra made the afternoon
more delightful. . . , M
The hostesses were assisted by
dames Howell. Mitchell, and Engle,
in serving an elegant five course lunch-
eon, which added to the already e. -
cellent reputation of these a
culianry skill. Altogether, it was a
very elaborate social function and the
yucsts poke many words of praise tor
sr-r
and was won by Mrs. M. D. Libby.
The folowing ladies were guests.
Mrs. Chas. Engle.
Mrs. Howel.
Mrs. Mitchel.
Mrs C. A. Van Ness.
Mrs. Libby.
Mrs. Henry Engle.
Mrs. McGill.
Mrs. Baxter.
Mrs- Reid.
Mrs. Goodwin.
Mrs Cunningham.
Mis. Farguson.
Mrs. Morgan.
M>«. Monroe.
Mrs. Montrief.
Mrs. Oldham.
Mrs Pettee.
Mis. Munsell.
Mrs. Ma'one.
Mrs. Sardin.
Mrs. Otto Shuttee.
Mrs Triplett.
Mrs. FI'.aw.
rs. Fowler-
Mrs. Warren.
Mrs. Hays.
Mrs. Allison.
Mrs. Hampton. „ .
Mrs. Clute.
Mrs. Phillips.
Mrs. Springs.
Mrs. C. O. Blake.
Mrs. Reynolds.
Muskogee Times: The Rock Island
and Katy are about to have an exciting
contest, even to the extent of resort-
ing to force. The Katy is building a
l ne west from Muskogee and to do so
must cross the Rock Island right of
way. \V. S. Tinsman, superintendent
or the Rock Island southwestern lines
took his private car, two coaches, and
a caboose, was immediately made up
ar.d the superintendent acompanied by
a force of 125 laborers and construc-
tion men, left to stop proceedings i.
possible. Before leaving Mr. Tinsman
stated that the “Katy” would not be al
lowed to cross the Rock Island if force
could prevent. The Katy has a large
construction gang at work.
This kind of a fight savors at sav-
agely, when force instead of law
governed. No railroad can more- than
temporarily prevent another line
from crossing its right of way. Die
right of condemnation exists as
against a railroad, quite as much as
against the farm land of an individual,
at least in civilized countries. In the
Indian Territory it is doubtful if the
Rock Island owns a foot of land in fee
simple.
age.
Church was formerly a stenographer
in the Union Pacific offices at Omaha.
His family and Cliftons reside in Coun-
cil Bluffs. About a year ago Church |
and Cliiton made an agreement to go 1
in to the cattle business in Wyoming I
together and Church then took up aj
homestead adjoining Clifton’s. Clifton
was 31 years of age.
When the body of Clifton was re- j
moved from under the bridge today,
the folowing message was found pinned
•to his clothing.
“We think the law too slow in
hanging this most cold blooded mur-
derer, who took the lives of our dear
friend and neighbors and we take it
upon ourselves to revenge in behalf
of our parents. Hoping that the ac-
tion on our part will meet the approval
of the community at large, we remain.
THE MOB.”
Is Coming to a Poor Stand and Is Growing
Slow—Fruit Prospects Never
Were Better.
Similar to the R.
Hobbs Case.
E.
NUMBER VII.
| Reno to meet at the M. E. church,
i south, next Sabbath at 2:30 p. m. for
the purpose o {permanently organizing
! and maintaining a law and order league
in this city. This is not a movement
of the churches alone, but is- a call to
every law abiding citizen who desires
the simple and plain enforcement of the
law without discriirillation. Remember
the date and hour.
The third quarterly conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church wil be
held next Sunday, at 8 p. m. Rev. J.
F. Palmer, presiding elder, will preach.
The business svesion will be held on
Monday at 10 a. m.
Killed a Mad Dog.
WAS AFRAID HE MIGHT HAVE
I'll SELL
IM LAAIIS
President Will Appoint
Commission.
HALF MILLION ACRES
In Choctaw and Chickesaw Nations to be Dis
of Under the Treaty—Three
Years to Complete.
Oklahoma City, May 27.—Heavy to
to excessive rains occurred over tin-
section on the 18th, and moderate t<
excessive local thunder showers over
Oklahoma on the 19th, 20th, 21st, an..
23rd, accompanied by hail.
Day and night temperatures were
al-ove the average and caused a more
lf.pul growth of the carious crops,
damage to low land crops by overflow
o‘. streams, and nuny up land fields
v.cie badly washed! the hail caused
pit * h damage on the 23rd .0 crops and
imit in localities.
The storm of the 23rd covered a good
portion of central Oklahoma and the
excessive rains an d consequent high
waters caused muc hdamage to road
beds of railways, and in the cities by
flooding of basements and bursting
of sewers; the full extent of damages
to crops and property cannot as yet
be ascertained.
Wheat, rye and oats were bent
by the warmth and are heading out.
and doing wel, the general condition u
the crops ranges from fair to good;
wheat ando ats arc generally heading
out short.
Corn replanting has been about com-
pleted; the crop has a good color, but
generaly backward with a poor to
fair stand and slow to grow; cui n
ing has beep retarded by the rains
the crop is very weedy.
Cotton replanting, continue^, with
seed scarce; the plant is coming up to
_ poor to a fair stand and making slow
growth; some chopping has been done.
Kaffir corn, broom corn, can
millet are being planted, and early
planted are coming up to a fair stand
and making a good growth.
Alfalfa and grass are making •„
growth with some alfalfa being cut
an 1 giving a good yield; range grass
■> :r gcod condition an t stock is do-
ng v.r.l.
Potatoes and ga ■ arc doing well.
I- tit has improved and prospects
continue for a fair to good yield;
strawberries and early cherries are be
ing marketed with fair yields reported.
BEEN INOCULATED.
Ardmore, I. T., May 28—Yesterday
aHetnoon J, C. Argo of Dexter, lex.,
at:ived in the city in ouest of a mad-
stone. He found L. S. Staggs, who
Mips one.
To Mr. Skaggs the gentleman told
hew he had kill d a mad dog at his
place in Texas i nd in doing so some
of the blood got on his hand from the
dog, and having a small sore on his
hand, was/afraid that he had become
inoculated with hydrophobia virus-.
Mr. Staggs applied his mad stone,
but it failed to adhere, whichi s an in-
dication that there was no poison in
the man.
Mr. Argo left for home feeling very
much better than when be came in.
NOTORIOUS FAKE
Voted on Bonds.
The Bank had Knowlepge of the Deceit Prac-
ticed Upon Carlson by Williams—
Foot Racing Gang.
CITY PRACTICALLY UNANI-
MOUS ON WATER QUES-
TION.
Mrs. Davidson.
Mrs. Skaifc.
Mrs. Stewart. !:’,./■*
Mrs. Newsome.
Mrs. Sitler.
Mrs. Cook.
Mrs. Newell.
Mrs. Tuitt.
Mrs. Carroll.
Miss. Van Nes-s.
Miss All"on.
Miss Go'wyh-
Mis: L’lkpatrick.
Miss Dale.
The out of town guests were.
Mrs L. C. Van Ness, Kansas City.
Mrs. Scales, Cripple Creek.
Mrs. Stanley, Wichita.
Mrs. Friedly, Bowie, Tex.
Mrs. Beadle, Monett, Mo.
Mrs. Gillette, Anadarko.
Mrs. Burton, Geary.
Mrs. Sullivan, Darlington.
Mrs. C. N. Post, Arkansas City.
OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY.
Santa Barbara, Cal., May 28. J.
Clark, who was for several years a
building contractor at Lake Char
Washington, May 28.—The president
will appoint a commission shortly after
return to sell the coal and asphalt
lands of the Choctaw and Chickasaw
tribes in Inwdian Territory. The com-
m’ssion is to be composed of two In-
dian representatives, one eact of the
Choctaws and Chickasaws-, ac.-l a tin
zen of the United States.
In compliance with this pro vision of
law the secreary of the ine'tur ha
segregated form alotments the most
vahiaTle of these coal lands and as-
phalt alnds, approximating 300.000
acres. Afiont 100,000 acres of the val-
uable coal fields is- leased in blocks of
960 acres and less. Each lease will be
sold'separately, the rest is to be dis-
posed of in blocks of not over 640 acres
all going to the highest bider.
It is intimated that the secretary of
the interior may recommend as- trus
tec Mr. Taff ol the geological survey,
who has been for the past six years
with the surveyitt gcorps of the Choc-
taw and Chickasaw nation.
It is thought that it will take at least
three years to carry out he provisions
he treaty and finally dispose of the
The s-alray of each'commission-
fixed at $4,000.
hung to a Bridge.
MOB BREAKS THE JAIL DOOh
AND GETS MURDERER.
Body Dragged Quite a
Distance.
APPARANTLY DEAD
Olive Bunyard, a Thirteen Year Old Girl, Wat
Thrown From a Mule and Narrowly
Escaped Deeth.
Miss Olive, th; 13 year old daughter
of j. YV. Bunyard, a- employe at the
grading camp of tone Woods, Bancroft
& Dcty. was the victim of a severe ac-
cident Tuesday evening, and but for
the promptness wit-i which some of the
mer. took n in the situation, undoubt-
edly wc-uld have me her death. In
company with st tral other children,
the farty started foi the home of Mr.
Lunr.it, tt obtain '. ante milk, all ot the
little ("Iks rit’ t.g miles. While cross--
ing the Smith farm, the mule Miss Ol-
!,e was riding started to run and the
little lady was pitched to the ground,
one foot catching in the stirrup, and
as a result she was draged quite a dis-
tance, until rescued as stated. As is
was she was frightfully bruised about
the head and shoulders, some of her
teeth broken, tongue badly yaccrated
and loot wrenched and twisted. Her
clthing was torn to tatters, and when
she was picked up was apparently life-
less. Her father was a witness to the
himself carrying the child to the cantp
where medical aid was promptly
at
lands,
cr is
W. C. Clifton, murderer of Mr.
Mrs. John W. Church, was lynched by
a mob from Gillette last night,
mob battered down the jail door, hold-
ing up the sheriff and deputy the while
and hung Clifton to a bridge west of
town. Clifton’s head was cut off by
the fall of forty feett.
John Church and his wife, who lived
on a homestead claim seventy-five ntile
southwest of Newcastle, were never
seen alive-* after March 14, last. Clif-
ton, whose ranch adjoined Church s
was arrested April 7 on suspicion, and
on April 17 he confessed that he had
kiled Mr. and Mrs. Church. TH. it ’ (
ies were found at the place indicated I
by him. Clifton claimed that he had j ___
ikied the couple in eslf defense. H. , . Eagon of EIgin> m , arrived
had given Church a bil lof sale cover- , . . . ,
, . ; ,n the citv yesterady ona visit to In-
ing personal property to secure re- ln 11 33 1
CREEK CLAIMS.
Washington, May 28.—The secretary
of the interior wil shortly approve the
action of the Indian council and th"
warrants for the payment ofi the
“loyal Creek claims” will not be long
delayed. The sum appropriated by
congress and now made available is.
$600,000.
payment of $600 advanced by Church.
He said be had repaid the bill
obtained the bill of sale and that Mrs
sister. Mrs. C. E. Irwin. He has visi-
cd Guthrie, Oklahoma City and El Re-
no and is greatly pleased with this ter
Church had then threatened him with j. itor) He desires-to go into the ,ti>
a six-shooter demanding the return ! counties for a few day.-, but owing to
of the papers. He shot her, he admit-
ted, and then being attacked by her
husband, kiled him also. This story
was discredited as Mrs. Church was a
slender little woman only 22 years of'years.
t ie uarhouts, it wil Le impossible. He
will r> 1 .in over Sunday. Judge Eag .1
war. a> cciated wt.h judge Irwm -n
the practice of law in Illinois for twent-
The court of apeals in an opinion
handed down yesterday decided that
the Joplin Savings bank w-es responsi-
ble for $3,000 which was desposited by
John Carlson and which was paid by
the bank to R. TI. Williams, one ol the
members of the ontorious gang that
sometime ago operated fake footraces
at Webb City, Mo.
John Carlson was a saloon keeper
at Spring Yaley, II. Ed Morris, a negro
prizefighter, imiced Carlson to go to
Webb City to participate in the bett-
ing on a prize fight, which wait to tack
place between Morris and another ngro
named Long, lit- represented to Carl-
son that R. H. Wiliams, one ol the
members of the famous “Buckfoot
gang, wanted to bet on him (Morris)
and beat the other members of the
gang. He told Carlson that W illiams
was afraid to bet in his own name (or
fear the rest of the gag would become
suspicious. Carlson was asked to bring
with a draft for $3,000, in order to prove
his good faith. Carlson agreed to the
arrangementp rocured the draft and
went to Webb City in company with
Williams and a man named Morris.
Alter Carlson arrived at Web City
he was introduced to Williams and was
induced to go to Joplin, a short dis-
tance away, and deposit the draft in the
Joplin Savings bank. When Carlson
deposited the draft he received from
the bank certificates of deposit for the
$3,00. Preparations were made to pull
off the prize fight. Wiliams, who was
the stakeholder, gave Carlson $2,oco
to bet on Morris. Ed Ellis, another
member of the gang, was betting on
Long, and put up the money against
that bet by Carlson for Williams. Ellis
pretended to grow suspicious that all
the money that was wagered was not
in the hands of Williams. 1 his a liege,i
suspicion was communicated by Wil-
liams to Carlson, with a rejuest that
he, Carlson, assign the certificates of
deposit to him to satisfy Ellis' that all
the money was on hand, and saying
that he would return the certificates
alter the fight. Carlson assigned and
delivered the certificates to Williams
as reqTIesbed The fight took place
and Morris lost the fight, as pre-ar-
ranged. Carlson went to Wiliams and
asked him to return the certificates of
deposit, but Williams put him off with
some excuse and hurried away to the
bank at Joplin and cashed them.
Judge Bloaditts, who wrote the opin-
ion in the court of appeals says. It
is undeniable that the busines and
methods of the gang were notorious in
the vcounty and the defendants cashier
admitted that he had heard of its dis>-
hnest practices. He denied, however,
that he knev that Wiliams had any-
thing to do with the gang and claimed
that his acquaintance with Williams
was only sight. It was shown that prior
to the occasion in question here, that
Williams and one Boatright, one of
the most notorious members of the or
ganization, had business dealings tn
the way of deposits with the defend-
ant amounting to many thosand dol-
lars. Therefore we may legitimately
infer that the bank did have knowledge
of the deceit practiced upon Carlsot
by Wiliams, and that there was evi
deuce to show that the defendant
cashier was in collusion with tile
“buckfoot" gang and Wiliams to de-
fraud Carlson. The judgement is af-
firmed All concurring ”
This casie is similar to that of R. E.
Hobbs, which was in the hands ol
& Reid, of this city now
the action of the supreme
Chickaslta, I. T., May 28.—The city
of Chickaslta voted on the waterworks
and sewerage bonds proposition and it
was practically unanimous in favor of
tile bonds. Nearly 700 votes cast, no
one being allowed to vote excepting
r'gr'it tax payers and out of the 700
vetes cast, cnly 17 we,re registered
ag.vns- tin- ’• nds. This means much
to Chickaslta. Work will be com-
menced as- soon as arrangements cat
be made for the sale of bonds which
will be, about $135,000, 5 per cent 2L
year. Immediately after the mains ari
laid on Main street, paving of Chicka-
sha avenue for five blocks with vitri
fied brick, wil take. place. Tile b isinest*
1 ..'it and prii-rt/ owners will do t’-l
paving, with the exception of strceA
and alley intersections, which the city-
will do.
DAILY AMERICAN 10c A WEEK.
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II STORE
Boys Are Ready to Play
Ball.
FORT VS. EL RENO
The Game This Afternoon Promises to be Very
Interesting and a Large Crowd Should
Greet the Boys.
The ball game this afternoo.i be-
tween the fort and El Reno promises
t j be very interesting and all thise
who want to see a nice clean game of
bal sliuold be sure and attend.
The club has lost no time ir getting
plenty of good team practice dating
their leisure time caused by the wash-
oi-ts.
Manager Porter has great hopes for
the El Reno club making a gr.iul rec
o:d this season.
Goodner
awaiting
court.
LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE
A cal is given to the citizens of El
Pled With His Wife.
WAS WOUNDED OVER HEART
BLATHER IN LAW.
Portland, Ore., May 28.—M. V, Lea-
sia, who murdered his father-in-law,
F. H. Drews, Sunday, fied, taking his
divorced wife along as an unwilling
companion; was captured early this
morning in a barn four miles I:,
city.
When taken to this city today it was
found that Leasia was wounded over
tin- heart. 11c staid that his- father-in
law, F. IT. Drwes, shot him on Sunday
morning, but Mrs. Lesia says ti r
shot her former husband after he had
shot her lather. Mrs. Leasia says she
prevented her former husband from
shooting at the officers in the barn by
gripping his right wrist.
Dr. Hatchett left yesterady for a
short business- trip to Wattrika.
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