The Enid Democrat. (Enid, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 3, No. 25, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 1, 1896 Page: 4 of 8
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Enid Democrat.
KNIFING DEMOCRATS.
FRANK HEN8LEY, EDITOR.
BVBHCUII'TION BATHS:
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The K.NID pKMOOBAT is published every
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a!i<l elilI-re<I at th. I..r transmission
through Ui'* mails as .I'l'imd-nsss mailt i.
SATURDAY, KEIl. ,8Wi-
CORRESPONDENTS WANTED.
We want correspondents to the
Dkmockat in every school district
mnl will semi a copy of the paper
free to each corresondent during the
time he is acting as news jrmherer
fur us, together with paper and
envelopes. We want short, pointed
news items ol the neighborhood.
School teachers lire adinirablp fitted
for this work and we would l>e glad
to liave them act for ns. In this
connection they can furnish the re
port of the respective schools along
with other| items of interest and
give it the widest possible publicity
by publishing it in the* columns of
the Democrat, thereby not only
benefitting! themselves and their
neighborhood but us also.
McMasters has dubbed the editor
of (he OUIahoinan the Arkansaw runt.
In thirteen out of the 21 counties
ot Utah there is not an officer who is
not of Mormaii faith.
We are told that there is no pret-
tier harbor scene in America than
Arkansas l'.iss and Corpus Christi
Hay.
Utnli has 21 counties, Oklahoma
23, with territory ready for settle-
ment out of which three more coun-
ties can be carved.
It is claimed that horizontal Bill
Morrison's Presidential boom has
struck New York, and threatens to
devastate the empire slate.
It is said that there is from one to
jive men in every county in every
state and territory, anxious to attend
the republican convention at St Louis.
Tt is claimsd that Gen, Powell
Clayton is a candidate for vice Pres-
ident on the republican ticket, one
object being that if he fails to get
the second place that it will place
liini in line for a Cabinet position.
Frank Greer promises to reveal
the combination and scheme back
of the school tax levy made by the
territorial board of cipiaVi/atiousome
time back. II there is anything
crooked about it we say, "let her go
Gallagher."
The editor of the Chickasha Gaz-
ette reminds his patrons that it lakes
money as well as brains to publish a
newspaper. It may require brains
down the Indian nation, but up in
Oklahoma money is the only requi
site,and it takes but little of that.
H:v. VVellman, pastor of the
Congregational Church at this place
has been commissioned by the gen
oral conference ot that denomination
as a missionary to South Africa, and
instructed to be ready to start June
1st. He hands in his resignation
Sundav.
It is a matter of no little regret
that we have so many men in the
democratic party possessed of that
devlish spirit of "the dog-in-the-
manger." Hut such is the case.
This disposition is a hellish one, anil
men possessed of it are a curse to
the party and a disgrace to the ter-
ritory. They have not only torn
the party to pieces in Oklahoma,
but hsve so fouled the fragments
that the President at Washington,
the Departments, and the reading
ublic in general are beginning to
look upon us as an aggregation of
characterless thieves and cut-throats,
incapable of self government.
As democrats we compelled a rec-
ognation of the principles of home
rule, but as black mailers, calumni-
ators and vilifiers of each other we
are forcing the administration to null-
ify it, ami go out side of the territory
for men to till the ollices.
We believe it to be the duty of the
Dress of this territory to call a hall
in this pernicious business before
we force a reign of carpelbagUin up
on ourselves which will take us years
to shake off. Stop a moment and
think of the results that may follow
if a marshal from abroad is sent in
here, by reason of, and a rebuke to,
our own cussidness. When he comes
we will find him to be some poll ti
cal striker , or ward heeler, whom
the people of his own locality would
not trust with nil office. A man re-
sponsible to no constituency for his
appointment, with no interest in the
territory, nor in us as a people, sim
ply turned loose on us as a reward for
service rendered to some Senator or
Representative. Simply sent here
and kept here to linquidate some
politioal debt by some one who
would not think of foisting him up-
on his own constituency. And he
in turn will surround himself with
deputies and clerks of his own choos-
ing, foreign importation like him-
self. And what is true of marshal
will be true of'one if not three Judges
which will be appointed before this
administration closes, and perhaps
other officers.
Let us stop our disgraceful villifi-
catious of each other and pull togeth-
Wheu a man is appointed or
elected to otlice of good average
ability, and of good reputation for
honesty ami integrity, especially
when that integrity is vouched for
by six or eight years of honorable
dealings with his fellow men, while
sojourning iu a land so prolific of
temptations as Oklahoma, it ought
to be a sufficient pasport to any office
and no democrat should feel con-
strained to break into his closet, or
to dig in the grave yard of his youth,
in quest of skeletons to down him
with. We will have enough to pre-
vent our enemies from violating these
sacred precincts without doing it
mrselves,—El Reno Democrat.
ing to their faith, or acceptable to
the believers in it, and that whether
the state went democratic or repub-
lican it mattered not to him. I hat
nevertheless every state officer,
whether elective or appontive, would
be defeated unless the Church so
willed it. He said there is no dis-
trict judge who can escape his re-
sponsibility to the Latter Day Saints,
and with two exceptions there will
not bea sheriff in Utah who is not of
our selection. No such conditions
exist in Oklahoma, yet il would
seem that we are to be kept out of
the Union for no other reason than
that the news has gone out that
whether the new state is democratic
or republican, free silver Senators
and lieresentatives will lie sent to
Congress to represent us.
It is gennerally conceded that lid
Dunn, chairman of the democratic
territorial committee will be given
first place under Marshal Nagle. If
there is any such thing known in Ok-
lahoma politics as rewarding men
for services faithfully performed there
should be no hesitancy in this matter.
Ed accepted the secretaryship of the
territorial committee in 1802, was
made chairman of the conimttee in
1804, and discharged the duties of
both possitions without compersation
of any kind. Of all the fat loaves and
fishes that have passed iu review be
fore him, i n quest of some other
fellow's maw, not one of them halt-
ed long enough for Ed to get even
a smell. We repeat that if there is
any truth in the adage that "tli6
laborer is worthy of his hire," it is
about time for Ed to get something,
and we hope Pat will not forget him.
Two vety important facts in con-
nection with the new era of maga-
zines are illustrated in tMe Decem-
ber Cosmopolitan. 1|s fiction is by
Stevenson, the last styry written
before his death, "Ouida," Sarah
Grand Zangwill, and the beginning
of James Lane Allen's new Ken-
tucky realistic story, "Butterflies."
Probably no stronger array ot fiction
lias ever been presented in any insi&-
Hzine—money couM not buy better.
Nor has any magazine ever had a
larger number of really distinguished
artists engaged upon the illustration
of a single number. 1 he reader
might be puzzled to know how sueh
a number can be made at the prise
of ten cents. But the magazine itself
affords the solution. It contains 189
pages of advertising, which, as the
publishers announce, is from $4000
to $8000 more net cash advertising
than was ever before printed in any
magazine, of any kind, and in any
country. It breaks the worlds re
cord in the publishing business.
Moreover, the cost of the artists and
authors who appear in this number
is divided amongst 400,000 copies,
bringing the cost per copy propor-
tionately low. Titu Cosmopolitan
thinks that the ten cent magazine,
bringing, as it does, the best iu art
and literature into all classes, is an
educational movement second in
importance only to that of the public
schools. 3-20-Bt
for homeseekers.
I have for sale one of the largest lists of good lands
ever offered by an Agent in the West. These lands are
the very best and most productive in Oklahoma, Texas,
Missouri, Arkansas and California.
1 can give bargains in either large or small tracts in
either of the above named states.
colonies.
I make a specialty of locating Colonies and when ten
or more parties desire to locate in a body, will visit them
and bring plats of the lands, arrange for transportation, and
refund Kailroad Fare and Expeuses if the lands are not
found as represented by me or my agents, acting lor me
officially.
remember
that there is yet many Thousands of Acres of Good Lands
in Oklahoma Territory, yet subjected to Homestead Settle-
ment and Entry, and a list of these lands will be furnished
bonified applicants.
1 cordially invite your business and correspondence.
Cheap Metropolitan Papers
G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.
The Encampment of the G. A. It.
of Oklahoma and and the Indian
territory will be held at Enid on the
15, 10 and 17 days of May, next. It
is expected to be the largest in point
of attendance ever held in the ter-
ritory; many old soldiers will be here
from Kansas, Missouri and Colorado.
It is to be hoped that the soldiers of
Grant county will make a special
effort to make this a grand success.
Much of the success of the Encamp-
ment will depend upon the effort of
the citizens of Enid, as the attend-
ance will be from 4000 to 0000.
N.
OKLAHOMA VS. UTAH.
The Purcell Register says that a
proclamation has been issued calling
the Chickasaw legislature in special
session. This would be a good time
to secure the passage of a resolution
requesting Congress to admit the
Chickasaw nation into the Union as
a part of Oklahoma.
Next Sunday at 11 a. in. in the M.
E. Hall, I will use for my subject,
"The Law of Christian Develop-
ment." Text St. Mark 4:28. After
which, will receive those who have
and will at that time unite with our
Ch urch.
L. 11- Trimbi.k, Pastor.
There is no excuse nowadays for a
citizen failing to subscribe for a
great metropolitan newspaper in ad-
dition to taking his own county pa-
per. The "Twice-a-VVeek" Republic
of St. Louis, which is credited with
the largest circulation of any weekly
paper, is only §1 a year, and for this
sum it sends two papers a week, or
104 papers a year—less than one
cent each. The weekly contains the
best and brightest news condensed
from the daily paper, together with
a well assorted collection of reading
matter and useful information. A
popular feature iu its columns next
year will be the speeches of promi-
nent men in the presidential cam-
paign. These will be given almost
in full. A reader of the "Twice a-
Week" Republic will always be
abreast of the times, for no paper
has greater news gathering facilities.
The Daily and Sunday Republic
can now be had by mail for a little
more than one cent and a half a day,
or $0 a year, when paid in advance.
Though this paper has greatly re-
duced its price, it has increased its
value twofold by adding many valu-
able features.
'I
ENID OKLAHOMA,
Reffuencks: Any Bank in Enid or Kingfisher, 0. T.
Great Ml Island Routs
A special from Hennessey to the
Dallas News, dated the 24th inst.
says that a cold blooded murder was!
committed at Isabella the night of j
the 23rd. That a heavily armed mask
ed iniiii rode up to the door of J. C.
Roberts and demanded Emission.
Roberts refused to open the door
and three shots were lired through
il which caused liiin to change his
n ind. The object of the robbers
was to secure some money which j
Roberts had received for cattle sold
that day. He commanded a boy of
Roberts to get the money, which
the child could not liud and he was
; hot in the mouth from the effects
of which l.e died the following morn-
ing. The dispatch states that 150
From the comparative statement
taken from the reports of the Gov-
ernor of Utah and the Governor of
Oklahoma, submitted to the Secre-
tary of the Interior at the close of
the year just past, it will be observ-
ed that Oklahoma is as well qualified
lor immediate statehood as her el-
der anil more fortunate sister.
Governor Wells of Utah estimates
the population of his state at 24 i,-
324. Governor Renfrow gives it as
his opinion that there are at least
275,000 people now living in Okla-
homa. The assessed valuation of
property in Utah, including 10,810
farms, is ♦07,083,525. The assessed
value of Oklahoma, with less than
one tenth of the farms proven up, is
♦39,275,180. The entire populat-
ion of Oklahoma is distinctively
American, law abiding, thrifty in-
dustrious and inteligent. That of
I'lah is mixed in its character, with
the Mormon Church dominating
every county In the state. The
| Mormons of Utah constitute four-
filths of the population. The Mor-
mon missionary, Bishop Hart, a
member of the priestly order of Mel
clnzdak and a Utah politician who
served in the last legislature, saiil
]>r. T. .1. Rush the dentist has
received a complete set of dental
tools and is now ready to do any
and all kinds of work in that line.
Office with Dr. Field, over the
Watrous-liarley drug store. 23 tf
The Missouri state democratic
convention >vill be held at Seilalia.
Subscribe for the Democrat.
All ladies having a few hours
leisure each day should write me at
once, regarding pleasant home work
which easily p"ys §18 weekly. This
is no deception and will certainly
pay you to investigate. Reply with
stamped envelope. Miss M. A.
Stebbins, Lawrence, Mich.
Wanted-A good live correspond
ent in each township in the county.
Paper will be furnished upon appli—
catson at this office. A copy of the
Tuibune-Dksiocbat will furnished
during the time of correspondance.
FOR SALE.
C. B. "WEEKS,
Police Judge City of Enid
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR
AT LAW,
onice at Count'II rooms, southeast of Square
on 1> street.
to a reporter for ti « New ^ ork Sun
fanners were in pursuit of the inurd- „ few ,|avs Hcro that the Mormon
tier. v,,(er ail elected every state and
I local functionary from men belong-
Silbscribu lor the Dfc.il ihai
ENID MARKET.
The following is the price paid
for grain and other farm produce.
White corn, ♦0.20 per bn.
Yellow corn, 0.18 " "
Kaffir corn, 0.15 " "
Wheat, 0.45 " "
Hay, 8.00 " ton
The following is the retail price
of flour, meal and etc.
Flour, *1.40 to 2.00 per cwt
Kaffir meal, 0 00 " "
. Corn meal, 0 00 " •'
! liran, 0,00 « "
| Chops, 0,00 "
| Mill feed, 0.70 " "
Coal, (McAllister) 5 50 " ton
I have a homestead located ten
miles from Enid for sale at a
BARGAIN. The soil is all black
loam and nearly level. Frame
house and barn, cave, good well,
pasture of 22 acres and about 135
acres in cultivation, living water
nearly all the year on premises
Call on or address, N. Campbell,
Enid, Oklahoma.
First. The Chicago,Rock Island
& Pacific Ry. runs through Vesti-
b tiled Trains daily Chicago to
Denver, Colorado Sprinbs and Pu-
eblo, leaving Chicago via Kansas
City daily at 0.00 p. m., and via
Omaha at 10.00 p. m., arriving mount-
ain cities second morning.
Second. The regular Tourist Car
to California via. Kansas City runs
once a week, and leaves Chicago
every Thursday at 6:00 p. m., Kan-
sas City at 10:50 a. in. every Friday.
Tickets based on second class rate,
and car runs on the fastest trains, and
known as the Philips-Rock Island
Tourist Excursions. Car arrives at
Colorado Springs, Saturday7; 35 a,in.
and Los Aageles Tuesday.
Tiiihd. Many persons are buy-
ing farm lands in Texas, Kansas and
Oklahoma. Thk Cheat Rock Is-
land Route runs to all tnis trritory.
Fouiitii. For Mexico City the
Rock Island runs a Through Sleeper
from KansasCitv daily at 8:40 p
via Topeka, McFarland, Wichita,
and Fort Worth and Austin to San
Antonio. Two Routes from there
are International R.R. to Lared o,and
Mexican National to the City ot
Mexico; Souhern Pacific anil Mex-
ican International via Spofford and
Eagle pass to City of Mexico.
Connections are also made at Fort
Worth via the Texas Pacific to El
Passo, and over the Mexican Central
to Citv of Mexico.
Fifth. Send to address below
for a Souvenir called "Summer
Vacations," that gives much infor-
mation to tourists. Sent free.
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A.,
Buy Your
Legal Blanks
At This Office.
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ATTORNEY AND COUKSELQR-AT-LAW
Notary Public.
Practices in all Courts of Territory.
Office in Elliott Building.
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ENID DEMOCRAT
The best advertising medium in
I (lartleld'County.Itryit. ^:1
H. J. STURGIS,
Attorney at Law,
Office—in Wood Block. Enid, O. T.
Practices in All Courts.
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Patents
Land Claims
WATSON E. COLEMAN,
Land And Patent Attorney
Practice before the General Land Ofllce a
specialty.
References: Hon Lafe l'enca, Ex. M. C.
Hon. John C. Bell, M. ( '. U. S. Senator Win. V.
Allen, 'Jongressman J. l>. Hicks, Ktc.
Washington, 1). C.
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Will practice before all courts and
departments of the Government.
Ofllees at Knld, Kingfisher and
Oklahoma City. O. T. anil Topeka
Kans. Hon. I'. ti. Coney Associate
Atty. Topeka Katts. I). K. Macmertln '
Associate Atty. Oklahema City, O. T.
Main Otlice - - - Enid O. T.
J. W. STF.EN JOHN W. TONPSON
STEEN & TOMPSON,
LAWYERS.
Office: Room 4, King Block, E
street, east of square.
ENID, - - O. T.
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Attorney-At-Law.
Practice in all courts ol the Ter j
ritorv, also the Interior Department.
Office 2'.2U E St., Enid, O. T. |
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Hensley, Frank. The Enid Democrat. (Enid, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 3, No. 25, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 1, 1896, newspaper, February 1, 1896; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc157032/m1/4/: accessed April 24, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.