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THE WEEKLY EXAMINER.
VOLUME XI.
BARTLESVILLE, INDIAN TERRITORY, SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1905.—EIGHT PAGES.
NUMBER 2.
SOME LATE RULINGS.
IlfTEKMAHKIED AXO OOIBTFILM
SOT ALLOW Kit TO FILE.
Something About Restriction* as I .ant
Adopted.— Kannas Delaware. Not itec-
ognifced.—Time Fx tended On Surplus
Sales.—New (iuardian Itule.
Very few people seem to know in
what shape the passage of the appro-
priation bill amendments leaves In-
dian Territory in relation to restric-
tions. It can be stated that none of
the amendments made any change in
this respect. Allottees of any degree
of Indian blood must make applica-
tion for removal of restrictions. Only
freedmen and adopted citizens are
free. Luman F. Parker, jr., Cherokee
national attorney, advised that re-
strictions be kept as they were. House
amendments removed restrictions and
Stewart's amendments made them
stronger, but they were all voted
down.
The bill grants the Delaware Chero-
kees an extension of six months time
in which to sell improvements on their
surplus holdings. Most of the Dela-
wares have filed their statements and
a majority have already disposed of
their holdings. The original time
given was six months. Those who
have not sold will get an extension of
six months in addition to whatever
time they still have after having filed
their statements.
No Filing For Doubtful*.
An order was issued by the Dawes
commission last Friday denying the
intermarried citizens and people
whose applications for citizenship in
the Cherokee nation are classed as
doubtful the right to file on any land
in the Cherokee nation until their citi-
zenship rights have been determined
by the secretary ot the interior. The
rumor started from this ruling that
the intermarried case now awaiting a
decision had gone against the ap-
plicants, but no decision has yet been
given. Quite a number of freedmen
had taken advantage of the recent
order allowing the doubtfuls to tile
and have sold their tentative allot-
ments. The commission was forced
to stop the filing.
tiai Royalties.
Indian luspector Wright has been
advised by the secretary of the in-
terior that the royalty on gas wells in
the Creek and Cherokee nations where
gas is used, except as authorized in
the lease for operating purposes, etc.,
is fixed at *150 per year for each well,
and where gas wells are drilled and
the gas not confined, but allowed to
waste by the operators, the lessee is
required to pay a royalty of #50 per
well per year.
Cherokee Deed*.
Chief Rodgers has completed the
signing of li,000 deeds to Cherokee
allotments and the delivery of the
same will commence about the first of
May, wlen his representative will
visit tht different towns of the nation
and deliver the deeds in person, the
same b/ing turned over to the allottees
upon t^e presentation of the certifi-
cate of allotment. Deed number one
was « de to Mrs. W. W. Hastings,
of Tallequah.
Cherokee Contests.
Tiere have been filed, up to the first
of larch, 2769 contest cases at the
Chrokee land office. Two hundred and
tfj were docketed during the t ort
lOuth of February.
Parents Natural liuardians.
The recent decision by the St.
Loliis circuit court, to the effect that
parents are natural guardians in In-
dian Territory and commercial leases
made by such guardians are valid
without the approval of district
judges, is one of the most important
decisions of recent years. The case
was heard on appeal from the West-
ern district—the Creek nation—and is
in conformity with state and federal
laws. It opens up a wide field of
probable action upon many other
rulings and restrictions at present ob-
taining in Indian Territory, and it is
quite probable that several test cases
will be taken up for the purpose of
breaking the illogical and unjust, sys-
tem in vogue now. If the parent is a
natural guardian in agricultural
leases he is by the same right a
natural guardian in oil leases. And
if the interior department's authority
on one point is without santion of in-
terpreted law it is as clearly without
sanction in other discretionary mat-
ters relating to citizenship rights be-
stowed by constitutions and law. The
act of 1901 declares that members of
the five civilized tribes are citizens of
the United States, so far as vested
rights obtain. If this is true the
secretary of the interior has no
authority in law for imposing re
strietions not placed upon every
citizen of the country. This interpre-
tation is maintained by many con-
stitutional lawyers, and is certatoly
sanctioned by common law precedents*.
The Examiner holds to the belief that
any court of competent federal juris-
diction, outside of Indian Territory,
would rule against the iuterior de-
partment on many points, and con-
siders the interests involved important
enough to warrant the institution of
injunction proceedings. It is con-
tended that the allottee has the right
to pass title to his holdings not within
the homestead and minor estate ex-
etnplearies and such restrictions not
imposed by treaty stipulations. The
same rule applies to all uatural al-
lotments, and oil and mineral rights
are not greater than agricultural and
grazing rights. If the blood citizen
of the live civilized tribes has any
rights at all he has them by right of
citizenship in the same degree a-< all
citizens of the common countrv. If
the rights have not yut been conferred
he is then not a citizen in any sense
and the secretary of the interior can-
not divest him of tribal rights as con-
ferred by treaty. He is either an In-
dian or a federal citizen, and the dis-
tinctive vested rights of the two can-
not be indiscriminately applied in the
discretion of a non-legislative and
uon-judicial official. If this is not
good law. with well-established prece-
dent, the Examiner will stand disbarred.
OIL FIELD DOPE.
A Few l'ufls From the 1'ipes of Favor-
ite Dreamers.
A gentleman named Anderson was in
Bartlesville this week in the interest of
the McDonald-Mundy refinery-pipeline
scheme atChanute. He was trying to
get producers to si{,n agreements to
go into the scheme, which contemplates
the construction of refineries and a
line to the gulf. The promoters want
10,000 barrels a day to start with and
the capital is $17,500,000, to be sub-
scribed in production at one-seventh
cash, one-half common and the bal-
ance preferred stock of the company.
They would like to tret 6000 barrels of
the daily production from the Terri-
tory. The Examiner did not attempt
to pry into the gentleman's success,
but it is not known that he secured
much encouragement in this field.
The Levys, who established the
Manhattan company in Ohio,, are
working around Chanute on a 1500-
barrel refinery plan that involves
several hundred thousand dollars,
with the producers interested.
It is given out at Chanute and
Topeka, the two great oil centers of
the world, that the Shell Transporta-
tion company of England has agreed
to finance a gulf pipeline and tank
steamer scheme to the extent of 20,-
000,000 if the Kansas producers will
tie up as stockholders and furnish
the production. The Shell company
is able to do it if it only will, but it
wants to toll the producers down
where the waves roll and moan.
(Vhen the Kansas producers build a
line to the gulf this reporter will agree
to craw 1 through it without suction
pumps.
Last summer a Frenchman visited
Kansas and Bartlesville in the inter-
est of a French syndicate that wanted
to lay a pipeline to the gulf Mr.
D'Yarmett. of this city, made him a
map and profile of the line and the
cost. His plan was to ship the crude
to France and refine it there, as there
was no duty on crude oil, but there
is a duty on refined.
The county commissioners of War-
ren county, Illinois, secured an in-
junction and stopped the Whiting
pipeline construction at Monmouth.
The hearing was set for May 10
The announcement caused a gre it
commotion, because it meiint a tie-up
in Territory and Kansa* production.
A number of Bartlesville, Kansas
and Oklahoma producers held a meet-
ing and sent the resolutions adopted
to the Illinois octopus hf.rponcers
asking them to desist. Kansas threw
up its hat and giggled, thinking the
octopus, which, interpreted, means the
Standard Oil, was badly crippled.
After three days stoppage the trouble
was settled and work was resumed,
which is a great victory for Bogie
Vlonnett. Young Mr. Garfield and
Coach Roosevelt will please note.
When he gets through catching
goggie-eved perch down in Georgia
the young man is invited to come to
Bartlesville and he will be shown
more in two days than he will learn
elsewhere in two months, and the
Examiner agrees to take him up to
Nigger lake and show him how to
catch more bull-pouts than he ever
saw before.
Porter W. Fleming was in Kansas
City this week to prepare incorpora-
tion papers for a refinery company
being organized by his father, James
A. Fleming, formerly of Pittsburg.
The refinery will be built on the Mis-
souri side and have a capacity of
1000 barrels. It will be a go.
The Ochelata Club.
On Saturday, March 4, the G. I. Y.
C. club met at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Shields. Mrs. Daily had
charge of the programme for the
afternoon. Miss May me O'Connell
sang a solo accompanied by Mrs. J. E.
Dowler on the guitar. Mrs. Olmstead
read a paper on ''Writers During
Colonial Period." Mrs. J. D.
Wakely read a selection from Miles
Standish. The usual parliamentary
drill was then had. The roll-call
was heard, each lady responding with
her favorite recipe, samples of which
were passed, with delicious coffee
provided by the hostess. The after-
noon, in spite of disagreeable weather,
proved to be one of the most
pleasant meetings of the club, and
many thanks were given by the mem-
bers to Mrs. Shields.—Club corre-
spondent.
The Denoya Case.
On complaint filed by H. T. Couley.
county attorney of Pawnee county, a
warrant has been issued by United |
States commissioner for the arrest of I
L. L. Dcnoya on the charge of murder
of his wife, Josephine Denoya. He |
was taken in custody . bv Sheriff I
Pumroy, of Pawnee, and taken before |
Commissioner Y'ates for a hearing, j
where he gave bond in the sum of |
$5000 for his appearance some time
during the coming week. The arrest
of Mr. Denoya comes as a result of
the coroner's inquest held last week
at Ralston, which verdict has not
been made public. It caused a shock
of surprise to our citizens, who are
loth to believe Mr. Denoya guilty of
the charge, and trust that lie may be
able to establish his innocence.—
Pawhuska Capital.
Third Ward Caucus.
A call is issued to the voters of the
Third ward to meet at Gregory's barn
at eight o'clock Saturday night,
March 25, to select candidates for
aldermen at the April election. A. J.
Sturm authorizes the Examiner to'
make this announcement.
THE CITY ELECTION.
OXLV TWO WEEKS LEFT Tit LISE I F
THE ELEMENTS.
Ward I aucuses and the City Convention
Should be Arranged For to be Held
the t oming Week.—A Few Possible
Candidates.—Vox I'opuli. Vox l ei.
The Examiner feels that the voters
of Bartlesville should take some ac-
tion toward holding ward and city
caucuses to crystallize the situation
and get a good ticket in running
order for the city election which will
be held two weeks from next lues-
day. Two aldermen from each of the
four wards and four city officers are
to be elected. The present incumb-
ents will ask for another term and
their ticket is already agreed upon
and quiet work being done to re-
elect them, but they will likely defer
their caucus until the last minute to
take advantage of the mistakes of
the opposing ticket, for there will be
two complete tickets for the voters to
choose from.
The progressive citizens will not
stand for the present administration,
but they must settle upon a ticket
and elect It. They cannot let things
go by default and expect to win any-
thing. The Examiner suggests that
each ward hold a caucus to nominate
aldermen on Saturday, March 25, and
that a meeting be called for city
nominations early in the following
week.
As a starter the following names
are mentioned in a suggestive way:
John N. Florer and John Baird are
good mayoralty timber—pick one of
them. J. J. Curl authorizes to state
positively that he will not accept the
office under any circumstances, and
this is final. For recorder C. C.
Julian and S. E. Bell are up. For
marshal O F. Hicks will be a win-
ning candidate. For treasurer H. M.
Cook will have a walkover. In the
with absolute fairness every legitimate
enterprise and every individual citi- J
zen, irrespective of previous relations
or circumstances.
He should know neither friend or
foe in the discharge of his official
duties.
No individual citizen or citizens
should be discriminated against or
receive special favors: but, like the |
emblem of our justice, should be
hoodwinked, that he may see neither
friend or foe.
If I am elected I shall attend the
duties of the office—see that the laws
are respected and obeyed and that
none shall be above the law or below
it. I believe that the broadest liberty
and the most liberal terms, con-
sistent with perfect fairness to the
whole people, should be granted
franchises and industrial enterprises
seeking to locate among us.
There should be a perfect under-
standing between the city officials and
the commercial club and they should
co-operate for the city's interest.
While the commercial and indus-
trial problems that confront us are
those of magnitude and it will require
wise counsel and loyalty to the city's
interest, a spirit of progress that will
be satisfied with nothing short of
utilizing all of our resources and
energies and a full appreciation of
our possibilities and we should not
be content until we have taken our
place among the best cities in this,
the greatest country in the southwest.
While the commsrcial and indus-
trial problems are those of magnitude
and should be appreciated by all and
the town, with its wonderful possibil- |
ities and its magnificent surround-1
ings, should be upon the lips of every |
loyal citizen, there are other problems :
that are paramount. That of civic |
righteousness and purity. No amount
of material wealth, however desirable
and necessary, can repay for the loss I
of manhood and self-respect. I do
not believe it possible for us, however,
to entirely eliminate vices and sins
from our civic life, for they have
existed in the best regulated govern-
ments from the dawn of civilization
THE TOWN COUNCIL.
A MAN WHO REALLY "DOES THINGS.
THF. SEWER SYSTEM IS FJXALLT
DISPOSED OF BY COSTR4CT.
As 1'sual It Was Midniffht Helore the
Business of the Session Waa Conclud-
ed. Although Not Much Was Done-
Several Bills Allowed and Deferred.
All the members of the Vown council
were present Wednesday night, includ-
ing the alderman at large, who looked
over the books and checked up the
town officers. This is a great help
and expedites business.
W. Buford was allowed $3" for a
year's rental for dumping ground anu
fencing same. It is a great conven-1
ience to have this dump place, a\- i
though most of the offal is dumped on
the roads south and west of town.
T. F. West was allowed $2 for work
done on the streets by order of
Councilman West.
Bids for construction of the sewer
system were opeded and considered in
executive session, which lasted until
nearly midnight. Bids were offered
as follows:
F. C. Yoemans, Kansas City, $15,-
715.05.
T. R. Anderson Construction Com-
pany. Oklahoma City, $14,897.50.
W. W. Cook & Sons. J unction City,
Kan., $15,650.
Oklahoma Paving and Construction
Company, Guthrie, $14,803.30.
Handy & Ritchie, Iola, Kan.. $14,-
908.16.
R. L. Plunkett, Coffeyville, $15,200.
Bids in detail were also submitted
by each bidder, who also deposited a
check for $500.
The itemized bids were considered,
and after a change In enough pipe to
bring the figures within the $14,000
limit of the bond issue. With this
slight modification the contract was
awarded to the Oklahoma Paving and
Construction company, of Guthrie,
represented by Charley Durr. He de-
posited a certified check for $1000 with
his bid.
He has twenty days in which to sig
the contract and file the bond, in half
the amount of the bid, and 160 days
in which to complete the work. He
states that he will indulge in no delav
but will begin work at once as soon
as the papers are signed up and Gnish
the work as soon as he can rush it
through. It is not thought that any
rock to speak of will be found. If
there is he has a steam drill he can
use. The main is eighteen inches,
with six, eight and twelve inch later-
als. The two lateral mains extend to
the south limits of the townsite the
east one near Dewey and the west one
near Keeler avenues, with two short
sublaterals, and the alleys in the busi-
ness district are also included in the
estimate. The system will make a fair
starter for a complete sanitary system
and can be extended by the establish-
ment of districts in which property-
! owners can tax themselves for exten-
sions. It will be August before the
system will be completed, but even at
that Bartlesville is ahead of the other
two towns that compose the three
| coming cities of Indian Territory—
j Muskogee, Tulsa and Bartlesville.
Tulsa has just accepted its waterworks,
j but has no sewers, has just voted an
| electric light franchise, but has not
j started, while Bartlesville has her
: lighting plant about completed. Mus-
j kogee is no further ahead with its
j sewers than is Bartlesville.
Zt Ia Fun for the Juggler, But Not for the Vlctln
first ward H. J. Holm and John
Johnstone will be good aldermen. In
the second ward J. S. Glenn and J.
F. Mcllheny cannot be improved upon.
In the third ward H. H. McClintock
and C. V. Harlow are all right. In
the fourth ward W. F. Lytle, Fred
Iseli and C. D. Y'oung are good men.
If anyone can pick better men they
had better be about it. for there is
not much more time. If the progres-
sives want to elect an improved ad-
ministration they must get very busy
right away.
In this connection the Examiner re- I
Ceived the following telegram yester-
d ay:
Pittsburg, Pa., March 16.—Editor
Examiner: At a meeting held here
today, where the interests of Bartles-
ville and the territorial oil fields were
represented by the leading oil opera-
tors, It was determined that it would
be to the best interests of all concern-
ed and the future of the town that the
following named persons, and
such others as in y our j u d g -
ment the representative people
of Bartlesville desire, should
be nominated and elected at the en-
suing election, viz.: J. J. Curl,
mayor; J. S. Glenn, Ed C. Baird. C.
S. Matson, R. L. Beatty, George B.
Keeler, aldermen. (Signed) T. N.
Barnsdall, Joseph Evans, Charles
Collins, II. V. Foster, A. T. Fancher,
D. K. Frost, M F. Stilwell, John E.
McGulre, William N. Davis, Myron
Matson, John Newell, John Leonard. |
S. A. EVANS FOR MAYOR.
He Formally Announces Himself As An |
Independent Candidate.
1 wish to announce myself as a can-
didate for mayor of the town of Bar-
tlesville, 1. '1'., subject to the In-
dependent vote of the people.
In making this announcement 1 wish
to say that I fully appreciate the
commercial ami industrial importance
of our city and the progressive spirit
that permeates our entire citizenship,
and he who aspires to the seat in the
gate of our city must be able to cope
with the various problems and treat
and will exist until the exodus. We
can no more get away from them than
we can get away from ourselves,
but they shou'd be regulated bv the
strong arm of law. While we cannot
legislate men into righteousness, wise
laws can restrain them.
One of the most important ques-
tions that claims our immediate atten-
tion is that of some wise and efficient
sanitary regulations, and this, prose-
cuted constantly and rigorously until
the city shall be as thoroughly
cleansed as it is possible with exist-
ing conditions. If elected, 1 pledge
whatever power and influence I may-
have to the improvement of sanitarv
conditions.
The tax-payers are worthy to be
taken into the confidence of the city
officials and the revenues and the dis-
bursement of the same shall be pub-
lished according to the law every
quarter.
1 shall feel it my sworn duty, if
elected, to enforce the law, and be-
yond that 1 would have no power ex-
cept what influence I may have.
I have made this long statement to
thetcitizens and voters of Bartlesville
in order to set myself clearly before
them. 1 have made no statement with
any spirit ,of criticism upon any
former administration, for I believe
them to be honorable men who have
served their constituents to the best
of their judgment. Soliciting the
support of this paper and the entire
city of Bartlesville, 1 subscribe my-
self, respectfully, S. A. Evans.
New Telephone Manager.
Arthur Whorton, auditor of the
Pioneer Telephone and Telegraph
company, checked out W. H. Gates
Tuesday and C. L. Talley is now the
manager of the Bartlesville system.
James Noble, district manager, with
headquarters at Muskogee, was also
here getting acquainted with the situa-
tion. The system is to be improved
to the point of practically being new
throughout, $10,000 being appropriated
for the extensions, and work will be-
gin at once. Mr. Talley has been in
the Texas service several years. Mr.
and Mrs. Gates will leave in a few
days, to be absent most of the summer.
FORTNIGHTLY WITH FIELD.
The Meeting Was a Flow of Soul and a
Feast of Reason.
The Fortnightly club spent a most
i delightful afternoon wiih "Eugene
Field'' Tuesday at the beautiful
I home of Mrs. P. O. Bucher. Ar we
j all know, Mrs. Bucher's home is
beautiful in itself and the decorations
for the occasion in the way of plants,
autumn leaves, pictures, etc.. showed
exquisite taste. Two pictures deserve
special mention, one being a
copy of W. L. Taylor's "The Dream
Ship,"' which hung in a conspicuous
place above the mantel. The other,
"Eugene Field" mounted upon a red
satin placque adorning the mantel,
Field's favorite color being red, the
color predominated in the decorations,
and those taking a part in the pro-
gramme wore something in the poet's
favorite color. The hostess, Mrs.
Bucher, and leader, Mrs. Gottlieb,
deserye especial mention for the
pleasing manner and faultless way in
which they entertained the club." It
was evident they had given their
time and attention to the arrangement
of the programme. The programmes
were pleasing with simplicity, being
the work of Miss Jennie Gottlieb.
Upon each was tied a bow of red
ribbon? while the coverings were
hand-painted designs in violets,
goldenrod, daisies, grasses, etc., with
the name of the club and date of
meeting in gold lettering.
It has been said books are the only
things that live forever. That is a
noble sentiment, though but a partial
truth. Some books live forever, and
so do some folks. There Is an earthly
immortality. Thought is immortal.
It can no more be buried than it can
be burned or hanged. What better
fame, then, what more enduring
monument, can a man have than
thoughts that live after him—his
words, lifted up like bauuers, calling
humanity to worthier living? How
much all this was brought to mind,
and how much we were all impressed
during the rendition of the pro-
gramme.
It was as if we were really in the
presence |of Field, so well did our
hostess and leader have their numbers
arranged. All present responded to
roll-call with a quotation from Field's
writings, after which followed Edward
E. Hale's tribute to Field by Mrs. Ed.
'Baird, .Iihuos- Wtntcouib Riley's by
Mrs. Yeasey, F. HW|i#ids Smith's by
Mrs. S. E. Bell, and Mary Field
French's by Mrs. Mann. It might be
well to mention that Mary Field
French was Field's foster-mother.
The tributes were well rendered, con-
cise and pleasing to all.
. A paper, written by Mrs. Stich, of
Independence. Kan., upon the "In-
fluence of Field's Writings.' was
read by Mrs. Easterly and greatly
enjoyed by the club. She said a care-
ful study of Field's character and of
his poetic nature—to know and to
feel his sentiments, his goodness of
heart, his tenderness of feeling and
his sympathetic love—must weild an
influence for good. He gives en-
nobling thoughts for child and man,
for youth and age. Read him more
and let the children read him more,
thereby deriving influences for good.
And many other good things and
beautiful thoughts she said of Field,
but, for time and space we have to
omit
The songs by Mrs. Young and
Mr-. Markham and Mr. McClintock
were very, much appreciated. Those
who have a,- -r bear-ci them know how
well tbey ah .ays please.
The poen:, 'he Dreamship," read
by Mrs. Carinai\ was very impressive,
made more so by having before us a
copy of W. L. Taylor's famous
picture, "The Dream Shin."
"An angel --.tanUsHt the ore . ship's Ik Iiii;
An angel stands at th*'
And an angel stands a: ; ■ ■ urn sh'p's
side
With a rue-wreath on her biwv. '
Mrs. Bucher next read a lt^er ; oid
Eugene Field's daughter. Marj t'.-a.vh
Hnglar, of Bitter Sweet ;va<y,
Chicago. This letter, written to >.nr
vice president and direct from
daughter of the subject of the aftei
noon, was a pleasant surprise to us
all as well as extremely interesting
Perhaps it would be interesting to
the absent members to know that five
of the Field children are living, three
sons and two daughters. The widow
of Eugene Field lives with her three
sons and one daughter in the Field
residence in Buena Park, a north-
shore suburb of Chicago. Accom-
panying Mrs. : or ^ar's letter was a
paper containing a few facts takei,
from an uio-analjuis which I'Uuu
wrote for people wlio wished to know
about his life. All members should
have heard this paper, for it was in-
teresting and we know it to be
authentic. But the climax of the
programme was reached when the
guests were served with apple pie am
cheese, which seemed treat, enough- •
but.no: Mrs. Bucher, reading these
lection "Apple Pie and Cheese" in he>
pleasing manner and style, so differ-
ent from the way any of the rest of u
could have read it, made us all feel he*
surprises would never cease. Following
apple pie and cheese which were gone
all too soon—such pie could not last
long i ice cream in the club colors was
served with "The Little Peach." Ac-
companying this course she also read
the selection, "A Little Peach in he
Orchard Grew," and so impressive,
was it made that, while some of us
took a bite and others took a chew,
we imagined we could see Johnny
Jones and his sister Sue doing like-
wise.
The last number on the programme
was that beautiful selection, "Good-
bye, God Bless You," by Mrs. Stil-
well. Some of us have often read the
poem with less interest than was mani-
fested during this rendition, owing to
the excellent way in which it was
given. During the reading the mem-
bers were presented with a most ap-
propriate and acceptable souvenir of
the metting, a picture of Ejgene Field
mounted upon a white background,
the border of which was scorched.
This beautiful piece was done in
Chicago by one of Mrs. Bucher's
friends. It was indeed a pleasant
surprise, and one that will not soon
be forgotten.
We very much regretted the absence
of our president, Mrs. D. A. Camp-
bell, whose presence seems always
to inspire us to do better. We
departed regretting that Mrs. Bucher
entertains the club but once a year.—
Club Correspondent.
HEAVY LOSS AT DEWEY.
The Kartles llarn. With All Contents,
Destroyed By Fire.
The big barn and sheds belonging
to J. H. Bartles & Son at Dewey
were burned last night. The fire
was discovered about three o'clock.
Six head of horses, one mule,
buggies, wagons and harness were
totally destroyed, also a large qantitv
of hay and 500 bushels of corn.
The fire was unquestionably set by
tramps, as the town has been full or
them all week and one was found near
the fire about daylight with a broken
leg, caused by jumping from the hay-
mow to escape the fir.e.
Only one horse and one mule were
saved. Two greyhounds tied to a
buggy were also burned.
How About Itf
A decision which will probably
affect a large number of firms through-
out the country was handed down by
the I nited States court of appeals at
St. Louis, which held, in substance,
that concerns of which the members
are non-residents may not do busi-
ness in Indian Territory. It is not
stated from where the ease was ap-
pealed, but so far as the Examiner
knows, it does not affect the Cherokee
nation, as treaty stipulations are
different.
False Report,
A report was current this week that
Deputy United States Marshal Henry
Kerr had been shot to pieces over in
the Cherokee hills by the Wickliffs,
but there is nothing in it. Henry was
put in charge of the posse hunting for
the murderers of Deputy Marshal
Vier and several skirmishes have
been had with the outlaws and several
accessories have been arrested, but
the principals are still at large and
Henry's skin is still whole.
Good Stationery— toitaminer office,
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