The El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 14, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 14, 1904 Page: 1 of 8
This newspaper is part of the collection entitled: Oklahoma Digital Newspaper Program and was provided to The Gateway to Oklahoma History by the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
CcllMum OptMd
Paynwnt «f Friar Land*. |for« the neilneer cm.no to a (top atlihe new stato. Flvo congressional I Taka Mlddl* of Car.
Manila. Jan. Congress will In a the unfortunate wan did not utter a | districts aro to lie created. The city Several rallruad men were talking
lime bo uskej to past au act! word. Both arms ami one leg were I receiving the hliheat number of votes | aluiirt railroad wreck* at the Rock U-
I'hllioaluu commit'|broken. [at the general election is to be made [land depot ibU morning ami the talk
drifted in tin. unlucky third car.
fhe £l Reno Democrat.
T. F. If ENS LEY, Proprietor.
PUBLISHEI> EVERY TlIUliSDA J".
6' 1.25 l'ER YEAR
NUMBER 52
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14. 1904.
TERRITORY,
OKLAHOMA
RENO,
VOLUME XIV
NEARING
FINAL STAGE
Japanese Court Fixing Up a Doc-
ument That May Bring War
Or Peace.
EXCITEMENT GREAT
Worried About China- Limiting
Theater Of War — Russian
Brigade Has Gone In-
to Camp.
Tokio, Jan. 13.—A final conference
before the throne to decide upon
Japan's response began yesterday af-
ternoon. The conference was of long
duration and its results is unknown.
It is said, however, that Uie response
which was drafted yesterday was ap-
proved and that it will soon bo de-
livered to Baron De Rosen, the Rus-
sian minister. This answer of Japan
is regarded as the final step in the
negotiations. Public interest in the
outcome is at fever heat.
ST.LOU IS CHOSEN.
Democrats Afraid of Bill Hearst's
Newspaper Influence in New
York.
Q£|y|0Qf{/\ys
Pekin, Jan. 13—The United States
and Japan are strenuously endeavor-
ing to establishing their right in Man-
churia under the new commercial
treaties betore -. ir breaks out Rati-
fications of the American treaty were
to have been exchanged at Washing-
ton, but with a view of obviating the
delay involved in mailing the Chinese
copy to Washington. Minister Conger
is urging the government to send a
telegraphic copy, and to authorize the
Chinese minister at Washington to
make the exchange therewith.
London, Jan. 13—Baron Hayashi,
the Japanese minister, said yesterday
■he had communicated to the British
foreign office the action of Japan in
urging Chinese neutrality.
"What we have done," said the min-
ister, "is to urge neutrality upon
China in the event of war, so as to
minimize disturbance of trade, avoid
internal disorders in China, guard for-
eigners resident in the interior and
avoid unnecessary complications of
China's finances, and for the purpose
of limiting, so far as possible, the
theatru of war, should war result."
Port Arthur, Jan. 13.—It is report-
ed here that owing to threatening
news from Korea the commander of
the Seventh Russian brigade has gone
to Yalu river to select temporary
camps and to effect a concentration
of troops.
Walk Away Fof Mark.
Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 13.—The house
and senate voted separately yesterday
for United States senator, the house
casting 86 for Hanna, and 21 foj
John H. Clark, (Dem.) of Cleveland,
two republicans and one democrat be-
ing absent. In the senate Hanna re-
ceived 29 and Clark 4 votes.
A Daring Sneak Thief.
Big Gus, the baker, lost a fine over-
coat in a mysterious manner yester-
day. While at his work in the bak-
ery some light fingered gentleman
purloined the overcoat from the hook
on which it was hanging and made
his get away in broad day light. Of-
ficer Worley is working on the case.
Washington, Jan. 13.—The demo-1
cratlc national committee yesterday
evening furnished a surprise, select
ing St. Louis, as the piace of holding
the national convention of 1904. The
date fixed for the convention was
Wednesday, July 6, at 11 o'clock. Pre j
vious to the meeting of the committee
it seemed a foregone conclusion but \
political exigencies entered into the
situation and a majority of the com-
mittee voted for St. Louis. For some 1
hours previous to the meeting of the
commltteo there was talk In the cor-
ridors and among democratic leaders
that the convention In Chicago might st-
be subject to the influence of a strong ^
movement and a strong newspaper in- t
fluence in favor of some particular
candidate. Mr. Knapp, of the St. ^
Louis Republic hinted at this In his
speech by saying that the convention;^
if held in St. Louis, would be marked
by a fair press. t;
There was two roll calls to select ] ^
the city. On the first St. Louis re- i ^
ceived 23 votes. Chicago, 20 and Now 1 ^
York 6. On the second ballot St. 1
Louis received 28, Chicago 21. The ^
date was fixed as July 6 on motion of
Col. J. M. Guffey, of Pittsburg. J. !
G. Johnson, of Kansas suggested June JT.
7. The June late was declared to be fc;
too early and likely to interfere with ^
primary elections. ^
DRIGGS PAYS HEAVY FINE. ST
New York, Jan. 13.—Ex-Congress- t
man Edmond H. Driggs of Brooklyn ^
was yesterday sentenced to imprison- ^
ment for one day, in the Raymond t
street jail and to pay a fine of $10,000. «^-
Driggs was convicted of accepting
money, while congressman elect, for
securing a government contract for ^
the purchase of automatic cashiers ^
from the Brant-Dent company for the ^
postoffice department. There will bt ^
no appeal.
The statute under which Driggs was j
convicted, section 1782 of the revised ^
statutes holds that any member of !
congress who between the time of his
election and the expiration of his
term of office accepts compensation
for procuring a contract between the
United States and a corporation or
private party is guilty of a misdemean-
or. The maximum penalty for the
crime is two years in prison and $10,-
000 fine. Driggs' fine was paid im-
mediately after sentence was pro-
nounced. Mr. Driggs and his attor-
neys saying that they endorsed the
statement by the court that an honor-
able man would have no desire to
retain moneys secured under such cir-
cumstances. Dt -gs was not taken
to jail directly. He does not lose his
citizenship by the conviction but can-
not hold office again in the federal gov-
ernment.
Driggs was convicted of having, af
ter being elected but before taking
his seat in congress, secured for the
Brant-Dent company a contract where
by that concern sold to the postoffice
department 250 of its automatic cash-
iers. The company received $150
for each machine and Driggs' share
was $50 for each machine, or $12,500
in all. Driggs on the stand testified
that this $12,500 was paid him by the
ltrandt-Dent people, not only for sell-
ing machines to the postoffice depart-
ment, but to the trade generally. He
said that he never sold the machines
as a member of congress, but through
the company employing him because
he was an energetic salesman. The
defense set up that Driggs did not
know that he was violating any law.
Driggs was taken to jail, and the
sheriff decided that the terms of the
sentence would be complied with by
detaining the prisoner only until mid-
night.
Stockholders Meet.
The stockholders of the First Na
tional bank met last night and elect
ed the following directors.
T. C. Phillips.
J. A. La Bryer.
T. J. Stewart.
E. D. Humphrey.
L. Rarcin.
At Mt. Zion Church.
T. C. PHILLIPS. Pres't.
T. J. STEWART, V-Prest.
J. A. LA BRYER, Cash'r.
F. B. HUGHES, Ass't Cash'r.
The First National Hank
OF EL RENO. OKLAHOMA TERRITORY
CAPITAL PAID UP $50,000 SURPLUS AND PR0FTS $12,500
The bunking business of the c tizens of Canadian County
respectfully solicited. Every courtesy and accommo-
dation consistent u/ith safe and prudent banking
methods will be extended customers. /Vo transaction
too large for us to handle • none too small for our at-
tention. We make it a point to accommodate our own
customers.
WE PAY INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS.
13
3
3
3
5
3
•m
3
2
3
I
3
IN SESSION
To Select Time and Place For
Holding National Convention
- A Large Attendence.
OUR SHAREHOLDERS.
T. C. PHILLIPS, Bowie, Tex.,
President of The First National Bank, Bowie, Tex.
President of The First National Bank, El Reno, Oklahoma.
President of The Mangum National Bank, Mangum, Oklahoma.
T. J. STEWART, El Reno, Oklahoma,
President of The T. J. Stewart Lumber Company of El
Reno, Chickasha, Erick, Cordell, Clinton, Thomas and
Sayre, Oklahoma.
E. D. HUMPHREY, El Reno, Oklahoma.
Secretary and Treasurer of The El Reno Mill and Elevator
Company, with Elevators at Cashion, Kingfisher, Union
City, Hennessey, Waukomis, Okarche, Garber, Bison,
Minco and Billings, Oklahoma.
L. ItARDIN, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Of The El Reno and Oklahoma City Carriage, 'Bus and
Transfer Company.
J. I. PHELPS, El Reno, Oklahoma.
Probate Judge of Canadian.County, Oklahoma.
JNO. A. GOODWIN, El Reno, Oklahoma,
,Of Goodwin & Reid, Attorneys at Law, El Reno Oklahoma.
FRANK C. SICKLES, El Reno, Oklahoma,
Register United States Land Office, El Reno, Oklahoma.
C. E. PHILLIPS, Capitalist, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
CHARLES HIGHTOWER, Galveston, Texas,
Passenger Agent I. & G. N. Railway.
GEORGE SEALEY, Galveston, Texas,
Of Hutchings, Sealey & Co., Bankers, Galveston, Texas.
J. A. LA BRYER, Cashier.
Our El Reno shareholders need no Introduction to the
reader; they are safe, conservative men, who liavo made a
success of their own business; they are large property holders
in El Reno and other points in Oklahoma, representing over a
half million dollars in real estate and other Investments that
are vlsable even to a wayfaring man.
We feel grateful to our customers for their confidence
and liberal patronage during the past year, and we- solicit a
continuance of their favors, and the business of all others
who desire to change their bank account or open up now
ones. We assure you prompt and courteous treatment, and
will try our level best to pleaso you.
Make this bank your headquarters when you como to
El Reno, and if you have any correspondence or any business
needing attention, we havo plenty of desk room for your ac-
commodation, and you are welcome to use it.
Wishing you a prosperous New Year, we are,
Yours respectfully,
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EL RENO,
By J. A. LA BRYER, Cashier.
| JULY 6TH THE DAY.
a —
-3
3 New York, Chicago and St. Louis
3
3
3
3
*
3
3
3
:3J
3
3
■2.
1
3
3
2
Are The Bidders—St. Lou-
is Got There
Tjmi Says No.
Muskogee, 1. T., Jan. 13.—There la
little foundation, It Is stated by tho
friends of Tains Bixby, for the rumor
that ho desired to becomo senator for
tho new state. Mr. Bixby has been
mentioned for 'ho place by a number
of his admirers, and his fitness has
been discussed by these. But the pat-
ent Impossibility or such a movement
is likely to cause him to dofcr his can-
didacy to a time when his status in
this country shall havo been establish-
ed as firmly as a citizen as it is as a
non-citizen officeholder.
In event there shall como a neces-
sity for electing senators tho offlerlng
from tho Indian Territory will be am-
ple and there will bo mauy men who
are longer in the territory and strong-
er with tho people than could be said
of Mr. Bixby.
Township Assessors.
At a meeting of tho township asses-
sors held in the court house yesterday
It was decided to assess real estate
at one-sixth of its actual cash value,
and personal property at one-fifth of
its actual cash value.
7huium.u ui m m uuu tUiUltt m
eminent toward Colombia antj of their
reailiness to use their good offices
in the settlement of any questions
in dispute between Colonjbia and Pan-
ama. It is difficult for them to believe
that the authorities in Bogota can
be so blind by passion and predwliee
as to declare war against us and even
if this ruinous step shquld be taken
Secretary Root Issues a Statement jy Colombia this government would
be in no haste to respond to her chal
lenge. The president makes all pos-
sible allowance for the natural ex-
citement in Bogota over a state of
things for which the Colombian gov-
ernment is alone responsible, and of
which it v..ts fully forwarned. But
they must sooner or later recognize
the irresistible fore • of accomplished
facts and the soop'.r this is done the
better for all parties. We have done
them no wrong; we would like to be
of service to them; if they are wise,
they will not put it out of our power
to help them by any act of rashness
and violence."
THERE WILL
BE NO WAR
Regarding Isthmian Policy
Of The Administration,
NO HOSTILE MOVES
Must Sooner or Later Recognize
The Irresistable Force of Ac-
complished Facts,
GOVERNOR CUMMINS.
Does Some
Exposing—Hard
Ex-Auditor.
the
-Six miles north and ten east of El
Reno, January 22, 7:30 p. m., an organ
concert will be given, consisting of
vocal and instrumental muBic. Selec-
tions from the Graphephone and reci-
tations. League social at the close
of the program. Come let us get
acquainted with every body. 10 cents
at the door from every body except
"babies in arms." Committee.
Washington, Jan. 13.—Shortly after
the cabinet meeting yesterday Secre-
tary Root issued the following state-
ment regarding the Isthmian policy
of the administration:
Des Moines, Ipwa, Jan. 13.—Follow "The publication in various quarters
ing the precedent established by ex-jot news indicating that the govern-
Governor Leslie M. Shaw, Governor ment is preparing to send troops to
Cummins yesterday read his own mes- the isthmus to carry on military op-
sage to the Thirtieth geneial assembly jerations against Colombia has been
His recommendations relative to the the source of considerable annoyance
insurance laws of Iowa and special j to the executive and to the war depart
examinations under the administra
tion of ex-Auditor Merriam bordered
on the sensational. Governor Cnm-
mins virtually declared 116 insurance
companies In Iowa had been mulcted
by the ex-auditor and his special ex-
aminer, Max Beepler, to the amount
of more than *23,000. The assemb'y
was urged to reimburse these corn-
paries for the amounts paid Beepler
ment. No state of war exists between
the two countries; no preparation of
hostilities is contemplated by this
government; no preparation for war
Is being made It Is not believed by
A Good Lady Gone.
Mrs A. C. Cheek, mother of Mrs.
John II. Burford and Mrs. Tom A
Neal died at the home of Mrs. Neal
in Guthrie at 12:30 o'clock last Satur-
day night.
The old residents of El Reno will
remember Mrs. Cheek, she having re
sided with Mrs. Burford, whose hus
band was at that time judge of the
Second judicial district. She was a
kind and affectionate old lady and
was loved by all who knew her.
Washington, Jan 13.—The demo-
cratic national committee met in ex
ecutive session at tho Sherman hotel
yesterday for tho purpose of deciding
on time and place for holding the next
national democratic convention. Tho
meeting was called to order by Chair-
man Jones of Arkansas.
About the time the committee wont
Into executive session, there was
report that tho New York contingent
would throw its strength to St. Louis
after one or two ballots. Tho gener
al talk Is that tho time of tho conven-
tion will bo fixed for the first week
in July. At 1:30 o'clock the com-
mittee took a rocoss until 3 o'clock
when the various cities which are ap
plicants for tho convention will bo
given thirty minutes oach to prosont
their claims. This will include New
York, Chicago and St. Louis.
When the committee met again, the
, New York claim was presented by
' former Mayor Robert Van Wyck, who
submitted a statement signed by hlm-
I self, John Fox, Robert B. Roosevelt,
I Daniel O'Day, Randolph Guggenheimor
land John I'. O'Rourke, as u committee
I of the democratic club. This state-
ment said in part:
"We contend thnt from overy point
| (if view, from a consideration of tho
| members to tho far moro Important
'one of the encouragement of tho na-
tional unity and enthusiasm, our city
I was advantages over every other. In
local acommodations it far surpasses
;ili others. Two large auditoriums aro
| at the disposal of tho convention, the
I Central Palace which will accomodate
| (1,000 and the Madison Square Garden
! which will seat 10,000. The city has
just, vindicated itself from malicious
slanders which came from partisan op-
ponents of Its political majority by
a vote of over 60,000 above that of its
detractors.
"It would lie well for representatives
of our people from all parts of tlio
union to sec for themselves how wen
this vindication was merited and how
groundless have been the base charges
against the democracy of the great
Empire State city.
"Without those votes, without tho
City of New York, tho democratic
liarty, we fear, cannot carry the coun-
try or elect its candidate. We, demo-
crats of the city, have done our share
niways in the past and in the present
land are prepared to do it in the future,
I but we hope that our efforts shall bo
appreciated by our fellow democrats.
We have by our late triumphant elec-1
| t ion Infused confidence into the party j
everywhere; we look to you to keep'
up that enthusiasm.
"Will you do it? Will you assist |
us in bringing about harmony in all
ranks of the party regardless of minor
past differences- Will you give your i
approval of our efforts and encourage
and confirm democrats everywhere |
and make success at the polls assur- ,
i ed?"'
A Warning to Boys.
A little boy, who could not be over
seven years old, was put Into a box
car by some older boys last Sunday
and told to keep still and ho would
have a nlco ride. After shutting tho
door of tho car on tho litllo fellow tho
boys ran away. Tho train was about
to pull out and tho child might havo
been carried to Texas, but for a brake-
mail who happened to pass the car
and heard him crying. The car was
opened and the little fellow told to
run home.
There is a strict law against loiter-
ing around depots or trespassing on
railroad property, and that law is
going to be enforced.
Every boy found loitering around
the depot or among the cars will bo
arrested and his parents will liavj to
pay his fine.
THE GOVERNOR IN DOUBT.
So Far He Has Not Taken Any Ac-
tion in the Queenan Matter.
Guthrie, O. T„ Jan. 13.—Persons
have presented tho Queenan matter
to Governor Ferguson since the sen-
tencing of Queenan to hang, but none
have presented it in an official way.
It Is understood that this matter was
discussed by Governor Ferguson and
Ex Delegate Flynn, an(l by Judge Gil-
lette, when Mr. Flynn was in the city
last Sunday night. No regui t re-
quest for the sentence to bo cyumut-
teil to life imprisonment wan jnudo
however, and so far Governor ™ rgu-
son has not felt as though he should
lake any action whatever.
LAWTON WANTS A PEN.
Judge Gillette' /Mvises The Board to
Set Xside $50,000 As a Necleus.
THE TWO PRIVATES.
Private Young Presents Private Chaf-
fee With a Pair of Shoulder
Straps.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 13.—The
first pair of lieutenant generals' shoul-
Lawton, Okla , Jan. 11 -The commis-
sioners of Comanche county are go-
ing to become active at a near date in
efforts toward securing for tho county
the state penitentiary. Commissioner
J. W. Martin stated yesterday that
probably tho first step to be taken by
the board would be to set aside $50,-
000 of the county funds as a nucleus
for other sums to be contributed and
appropriated. Tills the board has
boen advised to dot by Judge Frank E
Gillette, who is a warm friend of this
city and county.
"Tlio penitentiary should he locat-
ed at Medicine," sail Commissioner
Martin. "There wo havo the finest
building stone In the territory, granito
existing in abundance. Should this
institution be secured at an early
date the convicts of the territory
could be worked in tho granite quar-
ries and supply the bnildlng stone
for the capitol and other territorial
institutions. These institutions
should be distributed over the terri-
tory and there Is no reason why Co-
manche county should not have a
share in tho distribution."
i The editor of tho New York Tri-
bune. speaking at the New England
dinner in New York says he wants to
Public Installation.
joint public^jstallation
A joint public^installation will
the president, nor by the secretary had by the officers elect of the Modern Pennsylvania
of state thsi' any occasion for the | Woodmen of America and Royal | sents his compliments to Private Chaf
der straps which General Chaffee will j know if tho nation is to find a safe
I wear were given to him by Lieutenant I course "by roaming the oceans to
' General Young with the following drag in semi-tropical and revolution
| uot.e: 1 ary communities to be made states
be! Private Young, Company K, Twelfth in the American union; and ho rains
volunteer infantry, pre
employment of troops on the isthmus
i, likely to arise. They have used
their ' imoit efforts to convince Gen-
and Merriam for special"
tlons.
examinr eral .eyea and the Bogota authorities
friendly intentions of this gov- pected.
Thursday evening in fee, troop K, Sixth United States cav-
alry, and asks him to accept tills pair
of lieutenant general's shoulder straps.
Both Chaffee and Young enlisted as
privates in the Civil war.
Neighbors
the Masonic hall. Woodman and
Royal Neighbors and their friends
are Invited, an enjoyable time is ex-
maledictions upon the head of any
such unpatriotic American. Mr. Reid
is willing to steal semi-tropical and
revolutionary communities only when
they can be held as vassals. Is this
the highest and noblest form of Amer-
icanism?
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Hensley, T. F. The El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 14, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 14, 1904, newspaper, January 14, 1904; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc111430/m1/1/: accessed April 25, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.