The Daily Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 13, 1897 Page: 2 of 4
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The State Capital.
By the State Capital Printing Co.
FRANK H. GREER, Editor.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF OKLAHOMA.
[Bj Enactment of the LegUI«tur«.l
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1897.
$1,854 91 TO THE CITY.
City Attorney Ilainer has got Judg-
ment for $1,834.01 against townsite
board No. 0, for receipts from unclaim-
ed lots in the Guthries. The law Haiti
all unclaimed lots should be sold at
public auction and the money, less the
"actual expenses" of sale, turned into
the city treasury.
The townsite board sold these lots
and turned the proceeds to its own
use. The board lived off the city's
money until all of it but was
used up in board per diums which, if
paid for at all, should have been paid
by the lot claimants for whom the
board was sitting.
The tender of Sl.'i.VSO to the city was
refused. The interior department
was appeal) d to. It decided the
city was entitled to 8l,8.p>t.Ul and un
order for the payment of this amount
will be made on townsite board No. <1.
The board has Bpcnt the money, dis-
bursed it to itself tor salaries. Hut it
will have to turn it back.
How long will it take, and by what
process, for the city to get the amount
the interior department says is due it?
Disbursing agent, Captain Taylor,
says he has the money ready for the
city. It should be had at once. Why
not place it in a special fund for the
replacement of the city bridges?
The city government and City At-
torney ilainer are worthy of commen-
dation for this just fight against tin
illegal dissipation of the money be-
longing, under the law, to the city.
submitting ordinances is liable to a
fine of $5,000. As a saving clause,
however, it provided that this act
shall not b -crue operative in any city
until accept*-.i by t; e vjtt-rs in the
minner provided for ih submission of
ordtnanetM. Authority, however, is
rWpn t i i f mtvo* a id council of aov
city to adop* it by a majority vote
wnhjut * ibinivs'on
NE
LIMITED REFERENDUM
11R A SKA.
Nebraska has the honor of being the
irst state in the Union to incorporate
the principle of the initiative and ref-
erendum in her statutes. The princi-
ple has been one of the main teuets of
the populist party of the west for sev-
eral years, but not until this winter
was any serious attempt made to enact
it into law. The bill as passed by the
legislature and signed by the governor
Is a somewhat modified form of the
Swiss system of cautonal government,
and applies only to cities and villages.
The right to propose ordinances for
the government of any city or munici-
pal subdivision is vested in the voters
of the city as well as the mayor and
the council. The word "ordinance" is
defined as including all orders, re-
solves. agreements, contracts and any
other measure within the power of the
legislative authorities of the city. It
is provided that the proposal for legis-
lation shall contain the full text of
the ordinance proposed, and, to be
mandatory, must be signed by at least
15 per cent of the voters of the city
making the same. At least ten of the
persons signing the proposal shall
make oath before a competent ottleer
that they are duly qualified voters and
that they believe all the other pe sous
who Bigned the proposal are qualified
and that the signatures are genuine.
The proposal shall be filed with the
city clerk; but if 20 per cent of the
voters shall request that theordinanee
proposed shall be submitted to the
voters to be voted on at a special elec-
tion the clerk shall obey their wishes
and call the election. If no special
election is asked for, the proposal
shall be submitted to the voters of the
city at the first regular election held
after the expiration of thirty days
from the filing of the proposal, unless
the council meanwhile makes it a law.
If the proposal receives a majority of
the votes it shall become a law. This
is the initiative.
It is provided, for the referendum,
that no ordinance for the government
of auy city,except as specially provid-
ed, shall go into effect until thirty
days after the passage of the same
If in the interim a petition signed by
at least 5 per cent of the voters of the
city is filed requesting its submission
to a vote of the people, it shall be sub
mitted. If the number of signers rep-
resents ten ptr cent of the voters, a
special election shall be held within
twenty days; if less, not until the
next regular election. Excepted
from the operation of this section are
allordinances relating to the imme-
diate preservation of public peace or
health or items of appropriation for
current expenses of the departments
of the city, all of which must be
passed by a unanimous vote.
The mayor and council shall have
no power to enact an ordinance which
ahall in any manner alter, modify, re-
pair or render nugatory ordinances
enacted by a direct vote of the people,
except by a two-thirds vote, and then
not until a year after enactment. The
mayor and council have power to sub-
mit to a vote of the electors at a spe-
cial or general election any ordinance
they may initiate. Any one falsely
certifying to the qualifications or si^-
nitures of signers, shall be fined not
more than $300, or imprisoned not
more than one year. Similar punish-
ment is to be meted out to the man
who signs any proposal knowing he
is not a qualified voter. Any clerk
who fails to comply with the provi-
sions requiring his official action in
BRIDGES.
About twenty bridges, a half dozen
of them large ones, have gone out in
Logan county. The prospect for re-
placing them is not encouraging. The
road and bridge levy is limited in the
county to 2 mills. This, on a valua-
tion of about $3,000 000, will raise but
$«,0fto, and warrants can be issued to
only 80 per cent of this amount, or
84,800. Of the 1897 levy some $l,f.00
has already been contracted for. So
the county has only $3,300, or a little
less, perhaps, to replace giO.OOO of
washed out bridges.
The new law limits the city levy to 1
mill for roads and bridges, which will
raise in the city of Guthrie about$l ,000
to replace about $6,000 of hi Uges gone
out.
The only hipe, as the law now
stands, is in the townships. The
townships can levy 10 mills for gen-
eral purposes and can set aside r> mills
of this for roads and bridges Soma
of the townships, notably Lawrie,
have on hand now from $100 to $500
which can be used for replacing
bridges. It is evident that the town-
ships cannot depend on the county for
any aid in replacing small bridges,
and not much toward rebuilding large
ones.
The Cimarron bridge, north of Guth-
rie, must go in, to accommodate the
north half of the county. This will
cost at least $1,500 to the county, pro-
vided Lawrie township assists about
$.*>00. The bridge up near Crescent,
across the Cimarron, at about the same
cost, is a necessity, as is a similar
bridge over the Skeleton. On the lat-
ter river but one bridge, a wire sus-
pension, stands.
The situation as to bridges is indeed
entangled. Great necessity confronts
the commissioners, but the law limits
them to greatly insufficient levies
The law was not built for such an
emergency.
It now looks like the board can do
no more than contract for replace*
laent of bridges only to the limit of
the 1897 levy, and then stop, leaving
the balance to the township*.
The county, city and eaih township
will have to levy the full road and
bridge limit this year, and will then
hardly have income suflicient to put
the bridges and culverts back where
they were before the flood.
The people are seriously hampered.
Tney can scarcely get anywhere. No
heavy loads can be hauled. The roads
are almost back to the primitive con-
dition previous to "the opening."
The board of county commissioners
meet the 17th to devise some plan on
behalf of the county, and will then
probably advertise to replace the most
important bridges, as far as the 1897
levy will go, the 1890 levy having been
entirely exhausted.
USELESS LYING FOR CALLAHAN.
"Claim everything," is a democratic
tenet. That democracy should "claim
everything" for Callahan is temporary.
When Callahan, as a populist, is nomi-
nated against a democrat in 1898, the
tune will change. 1 he Oklahoman
says:
"A tree is known by its fruits. Calla-
han got the free home bill through
within two months after the session
opened, while Flynn required two
years to accomplish alike result and
hen it was on a deal that Flynn
hould deliver Speaker Reed the dele-
gates from Oklahoma to compensate
him."
There is no need to repeat that Cal-
lahan was at home hoeing his "craps"
when the free homes bill passed the
senate; and that Flynn, unofiiciallv,
was in Washington doing all possible
for the bill s passage. The people
kn >w this; so do the popocratic puppet
newspaper*; but the puppet news-
papers will lie uow. though the dem-
cratic partof them may have to squirm
out and tell the truth on Callahan, in
the next campaign, which will be non-
fusion.
Pkopi.k who criticise the proposition
to place a duty on hides brought Into
the country will perhaps be interested
in the fact that tne value of hides im-
ported since 1890 is in excess of the
importations of wool upon which the
vast majority of the people of this
country agree that there should be a
duty. The importation of hides from
1890 to 1890, inclusive, amounted in
value, according to the American
Economist, to $170,723,107, wh'le the
value of the wool imported in that
time is given by the same authority as
$138,362,844.
Enid Wavk, democratic: Pops are
pops, just like popcorn; they comeout
nmall before campaign, but swell over
fire, just like pop corn, for boodle,
then kick one another into the ditch.
In making this assertion the Wave
need on'y refer to the smelling com-
mittee of the Kansas legislature and
the published statements of the chaw-
mouthed Willis, of Kingfisher county.
Peicry E.NTKitritiHK: Some are charg-
ing that Flynn and his friends were
backing C. C. Holland in his tight on
Panics. This is a mistake, which
those who are at all familiar with the
situation will recognize. Had Henry
Asp wanted to push the c^se he would
have gone in person. The fight was a
personal one on the part of Holland,
and he alone is responsible for it.
SLAM from the Enid Wave; "A Guth-
rie lawyer is missing. The name of
the typewriter in the case is kept
under cover."
Mort L. Hixi.Kit is now editor of the
Heaumont, Texas, Daily Enterprise,
which paper he and Frank L. Mac key
now own.
New KiprfMN .Scrvlcr,
Commencing April 1, the express
service over the Chicago Oreat West-
ern Ky., the "Maple Leaf," will be
operated by Wells, Fargo & Co. ex-
press, which will supersede the United
State*: Express company.
This will add an important line to
their territory, as the "Maple Leaf"
reaches direct such cities as Des
Moines, Dubuque, Cedar Falls, Mar-
shalltown and Waterloo, la., and St.
Paul and Minneapolis, Minn.; Galena.
Freeport, Sycamore and DeKalb. Ills
This line, in connection wi ,h the
Kansas City, Pittsburg &. Oulf rail-
road, recently constructed, affords
Wells, Fargo & Co. express the most
direct line between St. Paul or Minne-
apolis and the Oulf of Mexico.
A. J. Cor kins, Agent.
Climate Cure*,
If you go soon enough to the right
climate, say to the Salt River Valley
of Arizona or the New Mexico health
resorts. Unrivaled for the relief or
sure of chronic lung and throat dis-
eases. Constant sunshine, dry air,
equable temperature. Description
pamphlets mailed free. They treat of
altitude, temperature, humidity, hot
springs, sanatoriums, cost of living,
medical attendance, social advantages,
etc. Address W. J. Hlack, O. P. A.,
A. T. A S. F. Ry., Topeka, Kas.
Your Own Laud Flrat,
Only a few hours' journey by stage
from Flagstaff, Arizoua, on the Santa
Fe route, is the most marvelous scenic
wonder of the American continent, a
veritable Titan of chasms—the Grand
Canon of the Colorado river—thirteen
miles long, over a mile deep, and
painted like a flower. Profusely illus |
trated descriptive book. "The Grand |
Canon," mailed free. W. J. Hlack
<!. IV A , A., T. & S. F. Ity., Toptka! I
Kas.
Onre Tried, AIhhji Used.
The next time you travel, give the
Santa Fe route a trial. Pullman i";i
ace sleepers and free reclining chair
cars on all through trains.*
No I-.xcuhm for Going Hungry.
Regular, satisfying rnd seasonable
meals at eating houses for passengers i
ticketed via Santa Fe route
The
THE NEW WAY.
\tt"OMEN used
to think "fe-
rn a ie diseases "
could o n ly be
treated after "lo-
c a 1 examina-
tions" by physi-
cians. Dread of
such treatment
kept thousands of
modest women
silent about their
suffering. Theln-
troduction of
Wine of Cardui has now demon-
strated that nine-tenths of all the
cases of menstrual disorders do
not require a physician 's attention
at all. The simple, pure
Win i
taken In the privacy of a woman's
own home Insures quick relief and
speedy cure. Women need not
hesitato now. Wine of Cardui re-
quires no humiliating examina-
tions for its adoption. It cures any
disease that comes under the head
of "female troubles"—disordered
menses, falling of the womb,
"whites," change of life. It makes
women beautiful by making them
well. It keeps them young by
keeping them healthy. $1.00 at
the drug store.
For advice !h ease* r-qulrln? special
directions, adJr so, giving symptoms,
the "Ladies' Advisory Department,
The Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.
W, I. ADDISON, M.D., Cary, Miss., says:
Popular Low-Priced California Kxcur
HIous.
The Santa Fe route daily 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-
veniences.
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, (i. I'. A., A. T. a 8. I
Ry., Topeka, Kas.
That Kantern Trip.
Ooing 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-ballasted, with very few
crossings at grade.
Vestibuled limited express, with
latest patent Pullmans and free chair
cars. Meals in dining-cars served a la
carte.
Inquire of nearest agent or address
W.J Rlaek O. P. A., A., T.& S. F.
Ry,, Topeka, Kas.
Flood
News^e^fc
I wish to state to my pat-
rons and others that we are
still doing ousiness at the
old stand in West Guthrie
and prepared to furnish the
people with all the groceries
and general merchandise
needed.
We was slightly damaged
by the recent flood, but not
so bad as reportsd. Our
Clothing, Dry Goods and
Shoe Department suffered
most. We had about three
thousand dollars worth of
these goods damaged by
water and now h ve a large
force of men removing these
goods and by
j Thursday,
May 6th,
We will have them arrang-
ed and ready for sale and
if low prices will move
goods, they will not remain
on our shelves. I wish to
thank all my patrons for
their liberal patronage and
hope for continuance of the
same.
Store opens at 7 a. m. and closes
at 8 p. m.
F. E. Houghton,
AGENT.
702 Noble Avenue, West (Juthrie.
When You Are in Guthrie Stop at the
-^CAPITOL HOTELS
It has the Best Table, Best Beds and Best Services in the City.
A Commodious
CYCLONE CELLAR,
Nine feet under ground. Entrance from the dinniDg room.
RATES, $Q.OO PER DAY.
Oklahoma Military Hand
pieces, will attend the If. of I'. m
iriK at Wichita. May 17th to r'd.
the boys out with your presence,
f ir the round trip.—A. J. Corkins
Agt.
Help
Oldsmith Arms Co.,
GUNS, PISTOLS, AMMUNITION,
BICYCLES, FISHING TACKLE,
and Sportsmen's Goods.
O
Croquet,. gase gaU Goods
Lawn I ennis,
Sewing Machine n i
Needles..*.*.* Hammocks.
THE DEERING PONY BINDER I
Was the first and is still the ofily Hinder to be fitted with roller and ball bearings. The
first and only binder to combine light weight with Great Strength. T" * ' ** ** *
It is also the first
and only binder with an Extension Elevator for long grain.
^ «^The Deering Jointed Platform^ *£
Does away with binder truck nuisance. The machine is folded for transportation in a few
minutes time without unhitching the team.
^The Deering Binder Twined
is the best twine made.
made h,°n "th'rG f,he liinder Twine made and used in America last
made by Deering Mills and not by states' prison labor.
year was Deering Twine,
WK ARE THE SOLE AGENTS.
It was
We also have a large line of H
i -.I Hardware for the com-
mg year and will ply the people with anything they
'i"-and l0°k at 0Ur Farm Machinery. It will do
you tood, save you money and make you happy.
Tontz & Hirschi,
111 and 113JHARR1SON STREET.
STORE NEWS
—AT-
One Price Cash House.
V/3
We have got our Millinery Department
tinning order on secord lloor now.
Popular Goods at Dry Goods Prices. We
is
make
any
lower
on
regular
Millinery than
house. We
up our cloak
prices
millinery
run it in the season to 1
room. Its no expense to us so we arc con-
tent with small profits. Select your ITats,
Ribbons, Flowers, etc., and we will trim it
free while you wait.
Muslin liaby Caps,very cheap,
10, 15, 25 and 35 cents.
Children's Tam O'S' anters,
made of white and colored duck
25c.
Children's wide brim straw
hats, 20 and 25 cents.
Ladies untrimmed sailor hats,
20 cents.
Ladies trimmed sailors, 25,
38. 5°. 75. and $100.
Ladies trimmed sailors, color?
I.adies black and [white
horns, 15c.
leg-
Ladies black and white shape
Wreaths 5 and 10c.
Flowers 5, 10, 15, 25. 3^ and
50c, worth double the mono/.
ed edge and white crown
and $1.75.
All our Millinery
fresh this season.
Hats trimmed whi!
! free.
rood-;
e you vai t
SECOND FLOOR.
OBS—BARGAINS.**
MAIN FLOOR.
About 10 dozen Ladies Col-
lars, newest shapes, (drummers
samples) worth 15c job price 10.
About 5 doz pairs Ladies
Cuffs, newest styles, (samples) ;n, black and
cream silk gloves, (samples) 12-
in. regular 50 to 75c, job price
3 5C.
About 1 dozen pair ladies 18-
woith 25c, job price 15c.
About 5 dozen pairs Ladies
black and colored Silk mitts, lo-
in. (samples) regular 50c goods,
job price 35c.
About 3 dozen pair
Ladie
cream, (sample)
silk mitts, worth 75c and $1.00,
job price 50c.
About 1 dozen pair Ladies
evening shades, 25-ir.. silk mitts,
(samples) worth $1.00 to $1.75
job price 75c.
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
SECOND FLOOR.
See our Line of Ladies Oxfords, in all the New Toes and
Colors. Examine our Leaders at $r.oo, $1.50 and $2.00. They
are wearers and money savers.
BROTHERS,
RAMSAY
^Reliable Money Savers for the People.**
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