The Daily Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 282, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 27, 1897 Page: 2 of 4
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The State Capital.
By the State Capital Printing Co.
FRANK H. QREER. Editor.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF OKLAHOMA.
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SATURDAY, MAu.
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W. 11. BAXTER
J. W. RAV
for Mn\ or
For P >11 ee JuilKf
for Oily Clerk..
Por City Attorney
For City Tr aaurrt
For Marshall
For Treasurer
For Sln*i Com
For AttHensor
For Council men.
First Ward C. FCOTTBRAL.
Second Ward J-Jf BAU.
hird Wind . E. II. 11 RKOW
.ouVlh Ward « COOK
Nlftli Ward BOUKRT UltNDERM)N.
For School Hoanl.
W M BPl'RIXKJK
First Ward
1 . Bl'RUNOABK
ii l. bl'xton.
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W J. FROE
1>4 you know Moiidny
and Tuesday are the lu t
days to register. Don't ne
gleet it and lose your Iran
chine. Uu to tlioclty clerk'H
office enrly Monday.
'low about the oil mill? It will
take some time to erect it, and it
ought to be v.uder way.
The St. Louis Hound Hale Cotton
Compres*. company told J. W. McNeal,
who was in St. Louis a few weeks
ago, that they would put iu a large
compress at Guthrie this year.
T. F. Hbnblev, in his Bl Reno Dem-
ocrat, not only writes charmingly of
his Old Mexico trip, but he illustrates
his remarks with some fine cuts he
seems to have got by a Mexican hold
UP .
The newspaper men seem to be in
it. Both Jaiues Kellej and A. Il.Clas-
son, just appointed to good Oklahoma
jobs, are editors. Kelley ran the Ok*
lahoma City Republican and Clasaon
the Edmond Sun.
Tbk dispatcii that the Oklahoma
fellows have got right "up next" and
are dining at the white house, ex-
plains why so many are there and
why they stay so long. They are eat-
ing off of Hill McKinley's meal ticket.
Tiik Kentucky lawyer in El Reno
who, upon the declaration that '"all
Kentucky lawyers practiced law by
ear and drank whiskey by note," got
ready for a furious tight, was a typical
representative of the bluegrass re-
gion.
Is the Times-Journal not cruel when
it refers to President Johnson as "the
collapsed statesman'.'" The colonel
was really by far the best looking
man in the council. Ilia beautiful
head of hair was the remark of
visitors.
It is given out that it will takeP
ell Clayton a month yet at Washington
to get full information about the bus-
iness of his Mexican mission. This
news will work fre/.ation on one side
and furnish a genial, warm glow to
the other—providing there are really
two sides to the situation.
El Rkno Democrat: J. C. Tousley,
the bridle leader of the fusion house
of representatives, whom Leo Vincent,
the populist chairman, says Judas-like
betrayed the party of the territory
into the hands of democratic boodlers,
was given a place on the democratic
city ticket because of the drawing
effect it was supposed he would have
on the populists.
Thk Oklahoma City Times-Journal
denounces the disfranchisement of
those unable to read the English lan-
guage. It says that the Germans and
Hohemians are the thriftiest and
wealthies men in that county, yet
many are denied the privilege of vot-
ing, although they may be graduates
of colleges. The intent of this vicious
law was to disfranchise negros. The
democrats will find that the disfran-
chisement will include Indians and
foreigners and lose several counties in
Oklahoma for the popoerats. Such an
outrage can come to no good to the
fratners of it.
Tbk arbitrary pool rates on grain to
Galveston and merchandise from New
York via Galveston, which have held
southern traffic down, can no longer
legally exist. Now is the time for
Galveston to get a move on it and get
for its tributary territory the rates it
deserves. The grain rate to Galveston
should be reduced 25 per cent. Every
dollar of New York goods sold In Ok-
lahoma should come by water to Gal-
veston and by rail here 35 per cent
cheaper, and equally as quick, as from
New York by rail. The breaking of
railway rate pooling, by the anti-trust
law, ought t® prove an immense bless-
ing to Oklahoma. But will It?
Tbk disruption of the Trans-Missis
sippi Traffic Association may mean
much for Oklahoma. Under the late
supreme court decision upholding the
Sherman anti-trust law, there can be
no more arbitrary pools. It will be
greatly to the Santa Fe s benefit if it
can turn all the traffic of Kansas, Colo-
rado and Oklahoma—and much of that
of Illinois and Missouri—to the south.
It has the power to turn most of it to
Galveston. There is likely to be a big
break in southe
AN IMP0RTAN1 DECISION.
Judge Dale in the case of the Terri-
tory vs. Static Capital Pbietiho Com-
pany In the district court Friday ren-
dered a decision which iaof more than
territorial importance. He decided
for the first time in the United States
the point as to whether the government
itself or any state or territory, direct-
ly or indirectly, can obtain a valid
copyright. Judge Dale decided that
they cannot.
This case was based on the charge
that The Static Capital Printing
Company, when it printed extra copies
of the statutes of Oklahoma of 1893
beyond those sold the territory, and
when it copyrighted the statutes that
the act of copyright made Tpk Staik
Capital Printing Company the agent
and trustee of the territory In procur-
ing the copyright and that all benefits
accruing therefrom should Insure to
the territory. The territory, on this
proposition, sued Thk State Capital
Printing Company for all profits aria
iag out of its sales of the extra statu
tes printed, although the territory
itself, after the first contract was fill-
ed, purchased more than two-thirds of
all the statutes sold by Thk State
Capital Printing Company.
C. 0. Horner represented the terri-
tory, the attorney-general being
absent when the ease came to trial,
and J. W. Shartel represented '1 uk
Statk Capital Puinti.no Company.
Mr. Shartel based his entire argument
on the United States statute on copy-
rights, which says any "person, citt
zen, or corporation, or their heirs ad-
inininistrators or assigns," who may
be author or proprietor of a produc-
tion of value may copyright the same.
He argued that the government it-
self, and no slate or territory, is a
"person" or a "citizen" and that none
but "persons" and "citizens" have the
right of copyright. Tills point of
law.it was discovered, had naver been
decided in the United States. It was
broached in the case of Hanks v. Man.
chester, Federal Reports, but it was
not directly involved in the case and
the court specifically refrained from
making any decision on this point,
but left a Btrong inference that no
state could copyright Its own laws or
court decisions or any editorial work
thereon.
Judge Dale argued this point out
elaborately In his verbal decision, lit
Maid it is not the part of a state gov
ernment to set itself up in business
for the purpose of making profit out
of anything arising from tts sov-
eriguty. The laws are made by the
people through thei/ representatives
and belong to the people. When
published they are public property
and every cltl'/en has a proprietary In-
terest therein, the same as he has in
any public property.
Judge Dale, on the point that the
state has no right to copyright Its own
productions, rendered judgment for
the defendant. This is an Important
question of law which It is strange has
never been decided in the higher
courts. However, as Judge Dale said
in his decision, the construction of
the copyright statute seems to imply
belief of congress that this right
could not be extended to a state, when
It Is stipulated that only persons and
corporations and their heirs, adminis
trators or assigns, as authors or pro
prietors, can copyright any production
You Can't
Go Amiss
if you get a package like
this. It contains the genuine
WsT
Washing; Powder
It cleans everything and
cleans it quickly and cheaply.
Largest package—greatest economy
To Come to The Front.
THE N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY,
St. Louis, New York, Boston,
Philadelphia.
New
WlilteUw Krlri'M UUoovery.
Hon. Whitelaw Held, of th
York Tribune, spends nearly every
winter with his fain ly at l'hienix,
Ariz . where he timls the climate
unexpectedly agreeable. In a letter
to the Philadelphia Times he says:
"Eastern folks will have to form new
ideas of Arizona. I am keeping house
here with great comfort. Mv resi-
dence has hot and cold water, electric
light and telephone, and the climate
is really better than that of Cairo."
field's health has greatly improv-
ed since his visits to the south. Ai>y-
who wishes to become fully in-
formed regarding health resorts in
Salt River valley should address
W. J. Black, G. P A , A. T. & S. F.
R}*., Topeka, Kansas.
IImvk You VlMlteil T«xa ?
It is the biggest state in the I'nion.
It has a productive soil anil delightful
limate. There is some unoccupied
land left.
The region along the Gulf shore near
Galveston and Houston is particularly
attractive. A comfortable income is
there assured those who intelligently
cultivate small fruits or raise "garden
truck."
You may learn something new about
the Texas Coast Country by address-
ing W. .1 Black, G. P. a . a. T. a 3. F
Ry., Topeka. Kansas. Free descrip-
tive literature furnished. Inquire of
nearest agent regarding excursion
rates.
That Trip.
Going east, take the Santa Fe route
as far as Chicago.
Most direct line from the southwest
generally, and thirty miles the short-
est between Missouri river and Chi-
cago. which insures quick time and
sure connections. Track is straight
and rock-ballasteu, with very few
crossings at grade.
Vestibuled limited express, with
latest patent Pullmans and free chair
cais. Meals in dining-cars served a la
carte.
Inquire of nearest agent or address I
W. J. Black, (J. P. A., A., T. & S. F.
Ry., Topeka. Kas.
Come in and see The SPRING STYLES. We could
write a column (if it did not cost too much) on the fine
points of these new shoes.
They will bear examination, they will bear compar-
rison and they will bear your weight for months. W e
have new shapes, which are full of grace and beauiy
when you are wearing them.7
r ONE PRICE CASH HOUSE.
Jr DECENT experiences convince us—and hundreds ^
new customers—that we are selling goods at a ^
smaller per cent, of profit than any other store in to *rn.
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CALLHAN'8 (JALL.
That telegram from the Rev. Calla-
han. In the Daily Leader, headed "Cal-
lahan's Good Work," Is amusing. It
says the homestead payments on In-
dian lands In Oklahoma have been ex-
tended one year.
Callahan probably saw in some
newspaper that the Indian appropri-
ation bill had passed the senate with
this clause in it.
The extension was put in the Indian
appropriation bill ninety days ago by
Mr. Flynn, hedging against the prob-
able defeat of the free homes bill.
This bill failed owing to the late hour
it reached President Cleveland. The
house took it up last week, word for
word as it passed the last congress,
and passed it. It passed the senate in
the same way.
And uow Callahan would claim the
credit for that clause. Well, even
preachers and populists sometimes
have gall!
Those who expect all "originals, '
and those who hoped all "neutia's,"'
will get the ofllces in Oklahoma wl 1
be alike disappointed. Politics can
not be run on that plan. Though
'•Boss" Piatt, of New York, was the
bitterest opponent of McKinley before
and at the convention, Senator l'latt
I called on Mr. McKinley on March .'Id
and in twenty minutes it was an-
nounced that Cornelius N. Bliss, the
right bower of Piatt, would be secre-
tary of the interior. In Oklahoma, as
elsewhere, no faction-if factions
there be—will get a monopoly. Mc-
Kinley ia a politician and a diplomat
Ho will so distribute his official favors
as to cement and harmonize the party;
and thus will build up party strength.
H. I). McKnioht, just appointed reg-
ister of the Mangum land office, some
thirty years ago down in Ohio, made
McKinley a Knights Templer Mc-
Kinley remembered it and gave him
this job. McKnight was early on the
ground. 11c made the request person-
ally, for another of. ice, but the one
given him coming earlier for consider-
ation he was assigned to it.
TO CUKK A COL., IN ONK DAT
Tftkr laiativr Bromo <yulnln«tt blrt. All drug
If in in refund the tnonvjr If It falls to cure
The Santa Fe route dally excursions
to California in tourist sleeping cars
are deservedly popular. The service
pleases every body who tries it. Cars
are of newest pattern and very com-
fortable, having all necessary con
venlences.
These excursions are patronized by
many of the best people, and the
ticket rates are low.
The Santa Fe's California line is re
markably picturesque. Its middle
course across the continent avoids ex
tremes of heat or cold.
For descriptive literature, address
W J. Black, G. P. A.. A. T. A S. F.
Ry., Topeka, Kas.
New Express Service
Commencing April 1, the express
service over the Chicago Great West-
rn lly., the "Maple Leaf," will be
operated by Wells, Fargo & Co. ex-
press, which will supersede the United
States Fx press company.
This will add an important line to
their territory, as the "Maple Leaf"
reaches direct such cities as hes
Moines, Dubuque, Cedar Falls, Mar-
shalltown and Waterloo, la., and St.
Paul and Minneapolis. Minn.: Galena.
Frceport, Sycamore and DeKalb, Ills.
This line. In connection wi h the
Kansas City, Pittsburg \ Gulf rail-
road, recently constructed, affords
Wells, Fargo A Co. express the most
direct line between St. Paul or Minne-
apolis and the Gulf of Mexico.
A. J. Colt kins, Agent.
Itefure It Is Too Lute.
Leave your business oecassionally
and try a new climate and new sur-
roundings. No better medicine.
The principal health and pleasure
resorts of the southwest arc reached
via the Santa Fe Route. Low rates,
quick time, comfortable service.
For specific information inquire of
local agent, or address W. J. Black, G.
P. A., A. T. it S. F. Ry., Topeka, Kas.
Vienna Bakery
and Oyster House.
ShoTTorders a Specialty^
Fresh Fish and Oysters
served In any Btyle.
Remember the place. LEG-
ISLATIVB KXTING HEAD-
CitT A It V I: : M east of
Leg sla- ua.l.
0, en till 1 o'elo' V.
Wo seL Ovid rc, Fish and
Celery for family use.
Parties and
Banquets Served.
Telephone youi order to Kagle
Drug Store and they will receive
prompt attention.
Wm. RITZHAbPT, Prop.
DAVID
HETSCH,
CORNER FIRST AND
OKLAHOMA AVE..
GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA.
Agents
For
W. L. Doug-
lass Good
Shoes.
« . . For Sale—One folding bed, sewing
rates and when it | maci,jnt f heating stove and various
comes Oklahoma may be the bene- j other articles of household goods —
fl clary by million" of dollars; and such j Mrs. Robert Martin, 310 North Broad
war, if it resulted in permanently low-1 street.
er rates outli, would make a great See Stuart McKay for long time
city of Galveston. I fsrm loans-—105 South First street.
Signature is printed
liLUI; diagonally
across the
OUTSIDE
wrapper
of every
bottle of
(the Original
and Genuine)
Worcestershire
W. L. DOUGLASS.
$2.25
and
$2.50
Men's Shoes.
To School Teachers—Do you want
monthly report cards, 15c per doz; and
reward of merit curds, beautifully
ithographed or embossed, over 100
different designs, at from 20 to 50
cents per package of 25 cards.
Keep these, and all school supplier
stock ready for you. Addres State
Capital Printing Co., Guthrie, Okla.
SAUCE
Agents for the (Jolted 5tates-
.IOHN DUNCAN'S SONS. N. Y.
When in Need oL
Horse Clothing, Dusters, Whips, Bridles, Collars,
Harness, Chains, Collar Pads, Etc., visit, examine
and Get Prices at the j* j* j* j*
Big Collar Saddlery House,
Manufacturers, Wholesale ind Retail Dealers in
SADDLERY and HARNESS
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. >
IA Luige Stock to Select from. Shoe Find-
ing a Specialty.
ft
y Latest Nov-
Lidies Cuffs and
Neckwear. Kelts.
Th
it;
c.
ii .
r0iia'S iiOCiT all sizes 15c
Culls io Match 25c
broidered
black
Mousslln <i
am,
blue, cardinal
banana
E: Shirt Waists.^*
j? So popular last season, will be
— worn more than ever this season.
The effects, colorings, designs and
5^1 styles are more b.-autiful than
ever, and the values are much bet-
ter. The waist we are selling at
50c now is as good as the waist we
sold at 75c last summer.
Popular Prices, 50c, 75c,
$1,00 and $1.25.
APERMAN
BR0US
INJECTION.
PERMANENT CURE
of the moat oS«tln t« ca*e of^Oonorrhn'a and *
Olent, KiiarenMt'<!
A. P. SAUNDERS, Mgr.
Correspondence Soltcited.
113 Oklahoma Ave
Guthrie Okla-
homa.
PCklrbeatrrM K<.(iUn I>lMr«i<l Ursa*.
ENNYROYAL PILLS *
Original .tad Only fcenulae. ^ A. Jj
PheEvans QhemichCo. braaw. Non-antrlng.
Mold by Drncclili
or s.nt In plain wrapj
bjr^ I'xprt-HSj prepaid.
I fcVrei
BANNER
? < u' x(
mt i*
r KSSO STYLE N2205,
Full Line of Kabo, Glove ^3
Fitiing, Royal Worceste r ^
Balls, Loomers and He r
Majesty's Corsets— 5
No. 205, as Cut, High ^
Bust, Long Waist, 6 Hooks, ^
in black, white C t 00 ^
and drab =2
"Defiance" Long Waist
Corset, in black; drab and ^3
white. Our Lead- ZTQ-
" for ^
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THE DEERING PONY BINDER
Was the first and is still the only Hinder to be fitted with roller and ball bearings. The
first and only binder to combine light weight with Great Strength. It is also the first
and only binder with an Fxtension Elevator for long grain.
te<The Deering Jointed Platform^ ^
Does away with binJer truck nuisance. Themichine is folded for transportation in a few
minutes time without unhitching the team.
«^The Deering Binder Twined
is the best twine made. One-thira of the Hinder Twine made and used in America last year was Deering Twine,
made by Deering Mills and not by states' prison labor. WE ARE THE SCLE AGENTS.
We also have a lar^e line of Hardware for the com-
ing year and will stq ply the people with anything they
want in
Call in and look at our Farm Machinery. It will do
you good, save you money and make you happy.
Tontz & Hirschi,
UI and 113 HARRISON STREET.
Novelties in Gloves.
Foster, Paul's 1 ailome
and Centemeri (J loves.
Foster's •• William;"
stamped as cut, in new
Pearl color with ltlack
sewing, fitted and war-
ranted, only $1.1.0.
Siune (ilove in ltlack
Brown. Tan, Mode and
Ox-bloud, fitted and war-
ranted.
Chamois (Hove, 4-but-
tons, 85c.
SJvjfACTWtoj
jQSTER-g PATENT^
Famous
Topsy
Brand.
Our Leaders i
Hose for 25c.
T Heavy Cotton
1','8 Ribbed Top
181 White Feet
107 Ribbed
A A Meidum
Weight
8ir> Light
Weight Mseo
558 Tan Maeo.
Shoe Department.
Second Floor.
Ladies Vice Kid Oxfords
Ties, tlexible sole, l<id tip
A stylish shoe, worth $2.50,
our leader $2.00.
AGENTS FOR BUTTKRICK'S PATTERNS: De-
lineator 15c each; $1, 0 per year.
RAMSAY ^ I
BROTHERS,^ I
gr Reliable Dry Goods For Cash. *
£ v* ^OKLAHOMA AVENUE..* .* J 2
S— Opposite Postoflice. ^
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