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THE WEEKLY EXAMINER.
NUMBER 20.
BARTLESVILLE, INDIAN TERRITORY, SATURDAY, JULY'21, lW)«i.-KI«HT PAGES.
VOLUME XII.
/<t-*mci rrnu ut 4 V< cause why it should not be forfeited.
(« Pi I N IIS r RAM n IS U It was reported that City Attorney
son, J. K. Green, M. C. Jones, A. T •
Dutneni I. .i. It. Fugate, Z. M. Garri
NOW FOR THE FRAY
out of the
Hill is sick and hat beea
Mayor Sidell
city for the past week
UARTLEHVILLE INTEHURHAN KAIL-
Y SANCTIONED It V COUNCIL
was authorized to employ another at-
torney during the absence of Mr. Hill
and to either compel the company to
JOHNSTONE OUT OF IT
bartlesville man declares he
WILL NOT HE A CANDIDATE.
Vie of Ilia Name in Connection With a
Congressional Nomination Never Au-
thorized, He Says.—Hai No Political
Aspirations and is Not Seeking Office.
"I am not a candidate for congress
and never have been. I have no po-
litical aspirations and am not a can-
didate for anything. I have worked
bard to land much good legislation
for Bartlesville and the fact that she
has attained about all she went after
is satisfaction enough for me. You
can say most emphatically that I want
nothing politically and even were an
office forced on me I would not accept.
This talk of my becoming a candidate
for congress was never authorized by
myself and was made without my
knowledge or consent. I might not be
able to secure the nomination, but ev
en if I knew I could and were certain
of election I would still decline, a>
my personal affairs are of such a na
ture that I could not think of accept-
ing. I desire harmony in the Repub-
lican party and its success at the polls
and hope that we will be able to per-
fect an organization in this district
that will be a model in the future
state of Oklahoma." Such was the
emphatic statement made by William
Johnstone to an Examiner representa-
tive this week. It has been common
rumor for several weeks that Mr.
Johnson would decline to allow his
name to be brought forth for congres-
sional honors but this statement made
by Mr. Johnstone without solicitation
is the first authentic announcement to
be made for publication. This state-
ment of his attitude completely elimi-
nates Mr. Johnstone from considera-
tion in the congressional race and
leaves but one avowed candidate-
Frank Hubbard, of Muskogee. Mr.
Hubbard is making a race for the of-
fice and has a large following, espec-
ially in the Creek nation. Undoubt-
edly there will be other aspirants
pushed into the limelight before the
bell taps.
Enthusiastic Democratic Meeting.
Another largely attended and en-
thusiastic meeting of the Bartlesville
Democratic club was held in the city
ball Monday night. Hon. J. R.
Charlton, of Caney, Kan., had been
advertised to deliver a speech before
the club but, at the last moment found
it impossible to attend, the following
explanatory letter being received from
him:
"I regret exceedingly that I could
uot^etdown last night. We were
trying a jury case and did not get
through until it was too late to me to
catch the train. I did everything to
get through in time, but could not.
Perhaps I can come at some other
time. I would like to talk to the
Democrats of Bartlesville. Please
tell all the boys why I did not come.
T T? fVi orlt.nn .''
the forming of the club. The pure
doctrine of Bryan democracy was
preached aud two former Republicans
signed the roll. Democratic meetings
have recently been held at Talala, Sa-
geeyah and Foyil, and in each place
from one to three former Republicans
have united under Democracy's ban-
ner. Caruetbagism and corruption,
tariff and trusts are what the Repub-
licans are revolting from- This new
countv. excluding Claremore, which is
slightly Democratic, will be Demo-
cratic by two to one on election day.
But majorities are what the Demo
crats are working for to overcome a
possible Republican majority in Ok-
lahoma Territory. The Democrats
here talk the initiative and referen-
dum and recall income tax, reduction
of passenger rates to two cents per
mile, tariff revision and extermina-
tion of trusts.
on. ,
Oglesby —Clarence L Greenwood.
The committee on order of ousiness
reported next,, advising that the tem-
porary i rganization l>e made perma-
nent: al-o ti.at th order of business
Should l> . the election of fifteen cen-
tral committeemen, a member of the
Territorial executive committee and a
chairman, a secretary and a treasurer |
°fThe commTtte^cm ' resolutions then (tiesville Interurban Railway company
reported as follows:
RESOLUTIONS.
HITCHCOCK'S LATEST.
We, the Democrats of the Twenty-seventh
recording district. In convention a^ii-
bled, renlllrin our fultti in ttnd devotion to
those great principles of popular govern
nicut as defined and enunciated by the Im-
mortal Jefferson, adhered to and practiced
l,y the Invincible Jackson and proclaimed
and practiced by the great tribune of the
PeWe'h'<)ld'to ttroiTfundaiiiental truth, that
—Yours very truly, J.R.Charlton.
The by-laws, supplemental to the
constitution adopted at the previous
meeting were read and confirmed by
an unanimous vote. The executive
committee was authorized to appoint
a sub-committe of three in each ward
to assist in future campaign work.
After this action short speeches were
made by Judge A. F. Vandeventer
and Dr. M. C. Wyatt, both arousing
much enthusiasm. The attendance at
the session was the largest yet had,
many being compelled to stand du-
ring the entire meeting. The next
metting will be held Monday evening,
July 30.
To Define the District.
A mass meeting of persons residing
Inside the boundaries of the Twenty-
seventh recording district will be held
in city hall in Bartlesville, Wednes-
day, July 25, at 11 a. m. to take action
on and make an estimate of the popu-
lation of the recording district, to be
submitted to Judge Joseph Gill from
which will be deducted figures for the
purpose of apportioning the district
for the selection of delegates to the
constitutional convention. This con-
vention will be one of vast importance
to everybody inside the district. It
has been rumored, and apparently on
good foundation, that the Republi-
cans will attempt to pad the census of
the recording district, believing it to
contain a majority of Republican
voters: thus making it necessary to
divide the same into two districts
What the people want is a fair, im
partial estimate and every person who
has knowledge of the population will
be given a chance to express hi
opinion.
llubbard Has a Cinch.
New Lease Kules .lust l'romulgated by
the Secretary of the Interior.
The regulations of the interior de-
partment to govern the leasing of
lands of the fullblood Indians in In-
dian Territory, and the sale of inher-
ited lands, which were issued a few
days ago, are designed to prevent ab-
solutely any speculation. Only bona
fide lessees need apply. The regula-
tions are "tight" in that the secretary
of the interior must approve all leases
whether grazing, agricultural or min-
eral, to give them force. The inherit-
ed lands will be sold to the highest
bidder, but not below an appraised
value, and subject to the approval
of the owner. The essential features
of the regulations follow:
As to leases—Leases covering home
steads must not cover other lands.
No lease will be approved for agri-
cultural purposes for a greater term
than five years; for grazing three
years, and for mineral fifteen years
Improvements on grazing and agri
cultural leases will become the prop-
erty of the owner at the expiration of
the lease.
Original lessees on agricultural and
grazing lands must furnish bonds to
an amouut equal to the entire rental.
No speculation in any leases will be
tolerated. Applications for leases by
parties who do not themselves intend
to conduct operations will be rejected.
Original mineral lessees are to fur-
nish bonds as follows: Less than 80
acres, $1,000; less than 120 acres, $1,-
500; less than 160 acres., $2,000: for
each 40 acres additional above 160
acres, $500. The privelege to increase
bond is reserved.
Oil and gas leases will be limited to
4,800 acres and the recently amended
regulations will apply.
As to sale of inherited lands-
Adult fullblood Indians who are heirs
of any deceased Indian of the five
tribes, whose selection has been made
or who is in posession of deed or pat-
ent, may sell to the highest bidder
above an appraised value, the money
to be deposited in the treasury sub-
ject to check by the Indian.
The check of an Indian must not ex-
ceed $50 in any one month.
All lands offered for sale must be
posted in the office of the Indian agent
and be accessible to the public. The
lands are to be assessed by the agent.
The. appraised value will not be made
public and the highest bid will be ac-
cepted, subjected to the approval of
the owner.
DEMOCRACY EFFECTS THE OIHi.tN-
IX A TI ON OF ITS FORCES.
Holds Enthusiastic Convention in This
City and Selects a Central Committee—
Declares for Primary Election System
and Endorses William J. l!ryan
The Democrats of the Twenty-sev-
enth recording district, pursuant to a
call, met in delegate convention in
this city last Saturday afternoon.
The meeting was held in the city hall
and it was characterized by earnest-
ness, fairness, harmouy aud good
feeling throughout. It was composed
of representative citizens—business
men, farmers, lawyers, doctors, mer
chants and the followers of almost ev- n)l governments derive their Just powers
erv useful and honorable avocation i fr0in the consent of the governed.
in life—who have begun laying the | ^t^d^o^
foundation upon which is t j be rear, u Umt Hlld ,.xll(.t justice is accorded to
the grandest commonwealth of the ,.ac|, elii/en thereof nnd that special pri\i-
Southwest. It was a gathering of leges ,ov,rluue„t can be
men who are the peer? of any on eiutn > on|y by the direct address
jrstem of
% and fa
- — - senators
hu O'.'CU by Vdfreet vote of the people.
We further declare for the adoption In
the constitution of Oklahoma of the great
principle of the referendum.
We View with apprehension the combina-
tion of capital and industries, and favor the
incorporating into the constitution of such
laws us will make them as responsive and
amenable to the laws as is the Individual
ClWe denounce the present corrupt reign of
the dollar and demand that the voice of the
citizen lie substituted therefor.
Our appeal is for equal rights, equal op-
portunity nnd respect for the principles of
popular government.
1 Water Company Again Reminded or Its
Derelictions.—Sanitary i ommittee Told
to Enforce Ordinances.—Mayor and Re-
corder M ake Heports.
The ordinance granting to the Bar-
comply with the terms of its franchise
or begin suit for the annulment of the
same.
OIL MAN ARRESTED.
a franchise to operate, maintain and
construct a system of street railway in
the city of Bartlesville was passed by
an unanimous vote of the city council,
at the meeting of the body, held
Wednesday evening
if accepted
men who are the peers of any on earth , secured 0nly by the direct address a
in point of good looks and intellec'.u- p(.a| of all questions to the people,
ality from the chairman of the con
vention down to the half a dozen i«" | vor the election of United States s<
pentant Republican sinners who oeeu
pied the back seats in the hull. White
shirts—clean ones, too— predomi
nated and the general appearance of
the gathering betokened more a con-
ference of sleek, stall-fed preachers
than an assemblage of laymen fore-
gathered in the interests of good gov-
ernment and equal rights. Delega-
tions were present from Copan, De •
ey, Ochelata, Oglesby, Ramona and
the four wards and outlying addition
This franchise,
n accepteu, will have an important
bearing and will mean that Bartles-
ville will be one of the few cities in the
present boundaries of Indian Terri-
tory to posess a system of street rail-
way. The ordinance is a lengthy one,
but the salient points are that the or-
dinance granting to the Bartlesville
Interurban company a franchise for
the construction, operation and main-
tenance of a street railway system in-
side the corporate limits of the city
has been passed. The document was
placed on its third reading and final
passage and passed with an unanim-
ous vote. The instrument in sub-
stance is as follows:
The Bartlesville Interurban Rail-
way company is granted sixty days
within which to accept the ordinance
as passed and sixty days in which to
begin the construction of its lines in-
side the limits of the city of Bartles-
ville. It provides that a single-track
line can be constructed on Cherokee
avenue, begining at the northern lim-
its of the city, thence south to the
southern limits of the city; beginning
at the intersection of Third street with
Cherokee avenue west oa Third street
to the city limits; from the intersec-
tion of Third street and Keeler ave-
nue, thence south on Keeler avenue to
the southern limits of the city; west on
Seventh street from the intersection of
Seventh street and Cherokee avenue,
to Dewey avenue, thence south on
Dewey avenue to Tenth street, thence
west on Tenth street to Keeler avenue
where connection is made with the
Keeler avenue line. A proviso is at-
tached which makes it obligatory on
the company to secure the written con-
sent of a majority of the owners of
property abutting on the thorough-
fares. There is also a proviso that
the company must have constructed at
least a mile and a half of tracks in-
side the city within twelve months
after the acceptance of the franchise
and in case of the failure of the com-
pany to comply with the terms of the
grant a certified check for $3000 must
be forfeited to the general fund of the
city. The c'.ty, in addition thereto,
reserved the right to cause any tracks
constructed to be removed and the
streets placed in their original con-
dition, if the contract is not observed
in toto, unless prevented from doing
so by an injunction by court, resolu
tion of council, or by "acts of God.'
Doctor Charles (.ontha Detained on Ac-
cusation of Serious Character.
According to information received
from the east, Charles Gontha, one of
the officials of the Philadelphia-Osage
Oil and Gas company has been ar-
rested in New Jersey, charged with
obtaining $7,500 by false pretenses.
According to the story told, Gontha
obtained a large sum of money from
SadJuel Ashcraft, of Swedesboro. N.
J., to be used in developing oil prop-
erties in the Osage reservation. It is
claimed that much of this money was
diverted to the personal use of-Doc-
tor Gontha and the arrest followed.
Following is a clipping from a Phila-
delphia paper:
"Wanted by the police of New Jer-
sey on a charge of obtaining #7,;HX) by
false pretenses from an oil company
in Gloucester, Charles Gontha is ly-
ing seriously ill, in a boarding house
at 3929 Walnut street. Gontha was
located at the house by Detectives
Callahan, Haug, Smith and Klett.
had a warrant for his arrest, but when
they went to serve it f >und Oontha se-
riously ill in bed. He said he bad
been without medical attention. An
officer was detailed at the side of the
sick man and the detectives despatch-
ed Dr. Wanamakec. from City Hall,
te attend Gontha. Later, frieuds of
the prisoner appeared before Magis-
trate Kochersperger. They told him
of the circumstances surrounding the
case and entered $5,000 bail for Gon-
tha's appearance when wanted. The
We notice the publication of a list
of eligibles for the Republicn nomina-
tion for congress in this, the Third
congressional district. The name of
Hon. F. C. Hubbard leads the list
and a half dozen others residing in
other towns of the district follow. For
the information of our large list of
Republican subscribers we owe it to
them as a matter of news to advise
that this nomination has already been
agreed upon and unqualifiedly farmed
out to the handsome mayor of Musko-
gee, Mr. Hubbard. He accepted the
nomination for the mayoralty last
spring only on the specific agreement
that the gang at Muskogee wouldstand
together aud pull the prize down for
him. In short, the nomination for
congress is supposed to have been
made last March aud the addition of
several other names to the list of eli-
gibles in the Phoenix is only a cheap
piece of subterfuge to fool the boys
outside of Muskogee.—Times-Demo-
crat.
Claremore Democrats are]Kusy.
A Claremore correspondent states:
AtOolagahin the Fourth recording
district, an enthusiastic Democratic
club with about 100 members was or-
ganized last week. Attorney W. M.
Tall, C. S. Wortman and Cars Rich-
ardson of this place were present and
delivered speeches and assisted in
NEW DEAL IN OSAGE.
Inspector Wright has His Jurisdiction
Extended to lteservatlon.
J. George Wright, Indian inspector
for the five civilized tribes, has had
his jurisdiction exteded over the Osage
reservation also, so far as a general
inspection of the Osage agency is con-
cerned and the handling of the oil
lease business for that nation. Mr.
Wright has returned from the Osage
where he has been looking after his
new duties. In the past there have
been special men sent from Washing-
ton to look after the Osage agency,
but in the future Mr. Wright will make
regular trips there for inspection of
all business that is going on. The
principal work will be the supervision
of all leases and to see that the pro-
visions of the leases are complied with
by the lessees.
Ret Millard, Indian agent for the
Osages, has a man working under him
who does nothing but field work In the
oil sections. This man is under the
direction of Inspector Wright and
mekes reports for him. The inspector
then goes personally to the Osage na-
tion and investigates any delinquen-
cies reported on the part of the les-
sees. The Osages want all the wells
operated all the time and more new
ones drilled. The more oil produced
the more money the company pays in-
to the Osage treasury. All of this oil
is handled by the Prairie Oil and Gas
company in its pipe lines. The ap-
pointment of Inspector Wright to his
new position is due to the tremendous
increase in development and produc-
tion in the Osage nation.
JOSEPH J. CURL, OF BARTLESVILLE
Who is being urged by many friends to accept the Democratic nomination
for member of the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention.
of Bartlesville. There was no wrang-
ling, no bickering, no strife. The de-
liberations of the convention moved
along smoothly and the business id
hand—the choosing of a Territorial
committeeman and a district central
committee—was transacted with that
facility and despatch characteristic of
Democratic conventions.
The convention was called to order
at 2:30 o'clock by Dr. M. C. Wyatt,
who stated its objects Its temporary mJ. of the central commit-
organization was effected b> the se | tee were orted a8 fon0ws:
lection of A. T. Dumehll. kj?®we*i j Bartle-v'lle-W. T. Sidell, Howard
as chairman, and J. D. \\akelj, of p. O. Bucher. C. D. Young,
HS secretary. On motion V .
« r demand that the reign of favoritism
and special privileges, whether of individ-
ual or corporation, be ended.
\\V favor|the removal of all restrictions
from the Indian citizens of this common-
wealth, to the end that they may adminis-
ter their estate as to them seems t>est.
We commend the Democratic party as a
safe guardian for the great mass of citizens
of Indian Territory, who for the llrst time
have an opportunity for the exercise of
elective franchise.
We endorse as the Democratic candidate
for the presidency in Urns that fearless,
matchless commoner and statesman, Mill-
Oil Huns are Increasing.
While the runs for the southwestern
oil field for the first fourteen days of
July were not all that could have been
desired, the figures show a considera-
ble improvement over June, when the
daily average was but 4ti,170 barrels,
the first half of July showing an in-
crease of 5000 barrels daily over the
previous month. During the same
time the deliveries have increased al-
most 3000 barrels daily, which is a
hopeful indication of better things.
Following are the figures from July 1
Following are the figures
to 14:
Total Brls.
Hu n s 750,601 JJ
Deliveries *U.6S),0«
l'ut into tank.. 4;w.ono.4rt
Dally Ave
M.471 ft I.
20.108.tM
H1.MB.nn
Ochelata, as secretary. On motion
the following committees were select
ed \
Credentials—S. F. Bucher, Bartles-
ville; W. A. Kirkpatrick, Ramona:
Alexander Hendricks, Ochelata: G.
W. Shoemaker, Copan: M. C. Jones,
Dewey; Clarence Greenwood, Oglesby:
Order of business and permanent or-
ganization—H. D. Lannom, Bartles-
ville: J. B. Robinson, Ramona: A. A.
Leicht, Ochelata; G. W. Shoemaker,
Copan; Z. M. Garrison, Dewey; C. L.
Greenwood, Oglesby.
Resolutions-A. F. Vandeventer aud
M. C. Wyatt, Bartlesville; R. W. h.
Clevenper, Ramona; .J • D- Wakely,
Ochelata: G. W. Shoemaker, Copau:
li. Clifford, Dewey: C. L. Greenwood,
Oglesby.
The committee on credentials, which
was the first to report, declared the
following delegates entitled to sit in
the convention:
Bartlesville—First ward; H. D.
Lannom, J. W. Kreep, John Coombs,
W. T. Sidell. Second ward—M. D.
Parr, Dr. Howard Weber, S. F. Buch-
er, James Gray. Third ward—.1. P.
Easterly, Fred McDaniel, George S.
Hill, A. F. Vandeventer. Fourth
ward — F. P. llaruett, M. E. Gray bill,
Fred Iseli, J. W. McMican. Guthrie
addition-C. H. Flunkett. Armstrong
addition-Felix Gorman. Overlees
addition—George Lang. Outlying dis
trict—Wallace Buford, Lee Graham.
Ramona—J. C. Stevens, J. B. Rob-
inson, W. R. Bass, C. E. Menzle, J.
L. Greenwood, John Stark, R. W. E.
Clevenger, G. M. Gehrlng, W. A.
Kirkpatrick. R. B. Tyner
Ochelata—John I). Wakely, Henry
Mendius, John Hutchison, Alex Hen-
It Is further provided that the tracks
to be laid inside the fire limits be of
the fiat variety and outside the fire
limits to be "T" rails, all brought to
the accepted city grade, each to be of
not less than 70 pounds to the yard
and the tracks of standard gauge
The cars must be operated on a sched-
ule of not less than thirty minutes
apart and a maximum fare of five
cents between any points in the city
must be maintained, except in the
case of children between the ages of
six and twelve years, when the com-
pany must place on sale tickets at the
rate of two anu a half cents for each
ride. The life of the franchise is for
forty-nine years and a bond of $10,000
to absolve the city from all damages
must be filed. One of the most im-
portant features to the ordinance is a
franchise for the operation and main-
tenance of an electric lighting and
power franchise, the free use of the
streets, alleys, lanes and public
thoroughfares being granted for such
purposes.
The fire committee reported that
team of horses has been engaged to
haul the sprinkling wagon while the
regular fire team is on pasture to re-
cuperate from recent illness, the regu-
lar wagon team being used by the
hose company in the meantime. The
committee also recommended that no
money be appropriated for sending a
member of the department to Roan-
oke. W. V., to attend the annual con-
vention of the National Firemen's as-
sociation.
The street and alley committee re-
ported that a number of the streets of
the city need improving by having de-
pressions filled and the work was or-
dered done. Mayor Sidell filed his
quarterly report, covering the period
between April 18 and July 1. in which
it was shown that $313 has been col-
lected as fines and turned over to the
treasurer. Recorder Mullen reported
the receipt of $929.20, which amount,
less about $38 in fees retained was
turned over to Treasurer McCool.
A report of the board of health was
read. In which it was recommended
policeman was then removed from the
invalid's room."
Negroes Coming to Town.
Bartlesville is becoming a Mecca
for the negro. This fact is becoming
more and more apparent every day to
persons who have business in the cen-
tral portion of the city, and In the
suburbs negroes are beginning to fiml
homes. Until a few weeks ago,before
the advent of a negro preacher, there
were very few negroes in the city or
suburbs. In the country there are a
number of families—freedmen—but
they simply come into the city, pur-
chase what iss wanted and depart.
Of late Tulsa, Muskogee, Coffey ville
and numerous other Kansas towns
have been pouring their dusky inhab-
itants into Bartlesville until it is be-
coming apparent that they will become
a large factor in the future population
of the city. Heretofore the negro
question has been one that the inhabi-
tants have not been compelled to con-
tend with. If the present increase
continues school questions will arise,
as will many others and it will be
necessary to solve these. Many do
not seem to have any apparent voca-
tion but may have bank accounts—
which is very questionable. As Form-
er President Cleveland said, "It is a
condition, not a theory," that con-
fronts us.
F. Bucher.
Ramona—C. K. Tillotson, J. F.
Stark, J. B. Robinson.
Ochelata-J. D. Wakely, Alexan-
der Hendricks.
Copan—William Curd, George W.
Shoemaker.
Dewey—M. C. Jones, Z. M. Garris-
on, B. Clifford.
Oglesby—Clarence L. Greenwood.
Id ^he selection of a member of the
Territorial executive committee W. R.
Bass, of Ramona, and A. T. Dumenil,
of Dewev, were placed in nomination.
The latter withdrew, however, and
Bass was chosen by acclamation.
Dr. Howard Weber and S. F. Buch-
er were by acclamation elected to the
positions ot chairman and secretary
of the central committee, respectively.
J. L. Greenwood, J. D. Wakely aud
E. L. Woodson were placed in nomi-
nation for treasurer. The first ballot rcBU lu .
was without result, but the second i ^at a number of closets in the busi
storm Oa«-Burners.
Producers In the reservation must dricks.A. A. Leicht.
use them. We have them. Order tu-1 Copan-George W. Shoemeker.
day. Oil Well Supply Company.
Dewey—H. M. Brent, E. L. Wood-1 posite Almeda.
elected Wakely to the place
Following a brief but eloquent ad-
dress by Dr. M. C. Wyatt the conven-
tion adjourned.
Deceiving the People.
The Uncle Sam Oil company adver-
tises that it has 1,500 barrel wells in
the Osage, lot 43. The Uncle Sam
is deliberately misrepresenting facts
to mislead and bunco the people. I he
Uncle Sam never had a 1,500 barrel
It never had a well that did half that
much. We defy the Uncle Sam to dis-
prove this statement. If the Uncle
Sam has not been lying to the public
and attempting to deceive by its ad-
vertisements, it will refute this charge
with proof—Independence Reporter.
i You will need a light-weight summer
! su't before long. Better leave your
i order now with Therien, upstairs op-
ness section of the city be connected
with the sewer and several business
buildings were reported as nothaving
sewer connection. The ditch which
runs through the city from southwest
to northeast, ciossing Fourth street
between Dewey and Osage avenues and
Third street between Osage and Cher-
okee avenues was reprfrted in an un-
sanitary condition. The board was
ordered to have the necessary sewer
connections made and the ditch put in
a sanitary condition, to conform with
recently enacted ordinances.
Then the water works question was
brought up again. This is an old
score that has been threshed overtime
and again, as it is a well known fact
that the water works company has not
recently lived up to its franchise. At
a previous meeting an order was Is-
sued that the company be compelled
to comply with its franchise or show
Prepare for Free Delivery.
No formal application for free mail
delivery for Bartlesville has as yet
been made by Postmaster Morgan, it
being deemed best to await the con-
struction of a number of sidewalks in
the business portion of the city and
the numbering of residences. Not-
withstanding the fact thatthree months
have been allowed for the numbering
of residences in the city, almost half
the houses are yet without numerical
designation. This negligence is some-
thing to be deplored, as the number-
ing of the houses is one of the rules
rigidly adhered to by the postoffice
department. The fact that the num-
bering has not been completed is but
an evidence of neglect and not penuri-
ousness. The sidewalk on Third
street, from Dewey east to Cherokee
avenue must be" paved before free
delivery can be made an accomplished
fact and several other places are also
ithout walks. It behooves property
owners to "get busy" at once or
place themselves in the light of ob-
structing public progress.
Prairie Purchased Tank Farm.
A deal was completed last week
whereby the Prairie Oil and Gas com-
pany purchased from A D. Morton,
of Ramona, 280 acres of land lying
immediately west of and adjoining
the Ramona tank farm. Work will
begin at once on the erection of 120
tanks of 35,000 barrels capacity each,
which will make this tank farm one of
the largest in the country. Almost all
work on the Copan farm has been
completed and more than 200 tank
builders are being sent to Ramona.
With the completion of the tanks on
the new farm there will be about 280
tanks on the tract, each with a eapac
ity for the storage of 35,000 barrels of
oil, or a total of 8,400,000 barrels.
This oil, figured at 55 cents a barrel,
will cost the Prairie Oil and Gas com-
pany $4,620,000. The tanks, purchase
of farms and other expenses will fig-
ure 24 cents a barrel, or $2,016,000, a
grand total of $6,636,000.
Mr. Johnstone Denies it Though.
At Bartlesville July 30-31 the Re-
publicans of the Indian Territory will
have a big pow-wow. The Oklahoma
committee headed by Governor FranU
and Attorney General Cromwell will
be present. William Johnstone who
wants to go to congress will get up a
swell banquet for 500 guests, it is said.
Local Republicans are much interested
and Vinita will send a large delega-
tion —Vinita Leader.
Woman's Keller Corps Kichange
at Berentz & Muzzy's today, ( Satur-
day.) All kinds of home cooked ar-
ticles on tale from 9 a. m. The pat-
ronage of everyone solicited.
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