El Reno Weekly Globe. (El Reno, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 17, Ed. 2 Friday, July 8, 1904 Page: 1 of 6
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J. M. TADLOCK, Editor & Publisher.
EL RENO, CANADIAN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA JULY 8, 1901.
VOL. XI, NO 17
WILL DEFY COURT
PUTS UP BONUS
Cdorado Authorities Will Refuse Kingfisher People Grab the G. F,
to Surrender President
Moyer
"Denver, Colo., July 1.—It is given
out here today that the state authori-
ties have decided to refuse to permit
Moyer, the president of the Wes ern
Federation of Miners, to be taken to
St. Louis where he was to appear be-
fore the federal court of appeals,
where an application for a writ of
habeas corpus had been made, and
which is to be heard July 5. The
claim is made that the writ was di-
rected to the military autyorities,
but they claim to have surrendered
Moyer to the state authorities before
receiving the word from St. Louis.
If the refusal is made Moyer's attor-
ney's will ask to have the governor
and adjutant-general cited for con-
tempt.
SWALLOW NAMED
A Texan Named Carroll Named tor
Vice-President
Indianapolis, July 1—The prohibi-
tion national convention nominated
Dr. Silas Swallow, of Pennsylvania
for president, and G. W. Carroll
for vice president. A campaign fund
of 1(16,000 was raised in the hall.
W. B. ROBERTS.
In the column of announcements
of candidates for county treasurer
before the democratic primaries ap-
pears the name of W. B. Roberts,
the present alderman from the first
ward. Mr. Roberts has served' in
this capacity several years and has
made a most acceptable official.
He has a wide acquaintance through-
out the county and in the northeast
portion where he resided before re-
moving to the city is exceedingly
popular. He, if nominated, will be
elected.
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
At a meeting of the stockholders of
the First National bank the follow-
ing directors were chosen: J. F.
Holden, E. D. Humphreys, R. S.
Trulock, H. C. Bradford, W. H.
Criley, L. A. Wilson, H. L. Chown-
ing.
The directors then selected the
following officials:
H. C. Bradford, President.
T. J. Stewart, Vice President.
W. H. Criley, Vice President.
L. A. Wilson, Cashier.
H. L. Chowning, Assistant Cashier
Before the ides of November come
El Reno will have added many new
and substantial buildings to the al-
ready large list of her handsome
structures; and the number of old
ones remodeled and embellished by
the hand of the artisan will surprise
even her own people. Excavation is
now going on for several brick or
stone structures, and the number of
smaller frame buildings in course of
erection or oontemplated are many.
A new one in the rear of Peach Bros,
store of no mean dimension, has made
its appearance in the last 24 hours.
DEATH OF HELEN GOULD.
Helen, the 9-months of age
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W.
Gould died at 3 o'clock this morning,
after an illness of several weeks.
Funeral services from the residence
No. 301 South Barker at 11 o'clock
Sunday morning.
The affliction comes double in this
case Mr. and Mrs. Gould having lost
a little daughter only a short time
ago in Texas.
POLICE COURT.
Justice Bannister presided at, pol-
ice court today. Orrin Walker
charged with creating a disturbance
was discharged. Bud Nettles and
Fred Tucker were fined for being
drunk. W. Brown was taxed $7 and
costs for running a tricycle on the
streets without a light, but fine was
suspended during good behavior.
& W. Railway
Kingfisher people after consider-
ing the proposition of the Guthrie,
Fairview & Western railway have
decided to furnish the $10,000 bonus
asked and to give the right of way
through the streets and alleys of
that thriving city. The condition is
that the line is not to be sold to the
Santa Fe or the Rock Island. The
contract is being drawn up and Mr.
McCaull, the promoter states that
work will begin in the very near
future,
A TOWNSITE
The People Without a Title to their
Homes in Harrison
When the drawing took place a
man named Byers drew card 71 and
filed on a quarter section which is
now known as Harrison, and in the
Rock Island directory is known as
Godobo, When Mr. Byers reached
the spot he found that a townsite
company had jumped the site and a
suit was the result. In the land
office Byers was defeated and before
the general land office the same re"
suit was in order. The case was
then taken to the Secretary of the
Interior and after two years of liti-
gation the decision of the lower
courts were reversed and Byers is a
winner. The secretary ridiculed
the decision of the lower courts
and said there was absolutely no
claim for the townsite people. Mr,
C. A. Bannister of this city was one
of Byers' attorneys. The town peo-
ple of Harrison will now be looking
up Byers to make a settlement.
"A THING OF BEAUTY
Is a joy forever." This axiomatic
epigram forcibly suggested itself to
the mind of the Globe reporter as he
entered the spacious dining hall of
the Kerfoot Hotel this forenoon. Mr.
Riley, the new proprietor, has and is
amply evidencing his enterprise and
refined taste in the work of renovat-
ing nd redecorating his popular
hostlery.
His dining room since the decorator,
Mr. E. S. Campbell, has left there
the fruits of his handiwork, is fitly
described by the caption of this ar-
ticle. It is indeed a thing of beauty.
Its new dress is the work of refined
taste and artistic execution. Com-
mencing at the baseboard the entire
room is girdled with a band of wine
colored linkrusta kona extending up
to the top of tlie wainscoting. The
side walls are laid with a soft ingrain
of salmon yellow, while the ceiling is
canopied with a rich orange or moire
yellow coursed with water figures
giving it a delightful changing aspect.
The two large open beam girders
overhead and the upright iron col-
umns supporting them, ara actually
veneered (the coat is so thick) with
the highest grade of China white
paint, while the columns are adorned
with raised ornaments in gold. But
this is not all. On the center of tne
east wall extending from wainscoting
to ceiling, a distance of 12 feet and 9
feet wide, is placed a picture in water
colors that is a dream of beauty. It
is a copy of that celebrated painting,
'The Water Nymphs," or as it was
named by the author of the original,
"The Undine," so long known in
classic song and story. This artistic
setting or the tout ensemble, gives
to the room an elegance or richness of
shade and color that rivets the atten-
tion of the guest the moment he en-
ters the room.
Mr. Riley's refined-enterprise and
the artistic attainmentsof Mr. Camp-
bell are worthy the pride of any city.
RELEASED.
Denver, July 5.—President Moyer,
of the Western Federation of Miners
arrived here yesterday and today
gave bond in the sum of $10,000 for
his appearance when wanted, at
Cripple Creek. He had been in
cnstody 103 days.
THEY WANT THE GOODWIN
TO FIGHT FRANCHISE
Neither Russia Nor Japan Will
Think of Mediation
JAPANESE WIN ONCE MORE
Capture Fen Shui Pass, are then Attacked
by Russians and Win
Again
Washington, July 1.—While the
state officials here are satisfied from
their private advices that the recent
visit of King Edward to his nephew,
Emperor William, was not brought
about by any purpose to initiate a
movement toward the restoration of
peace between Russia and Japan,
there is reason to believe that some
very careful and discreet inquiries as
to opportunities of some such over-
tures at this this time have emenated
from Washington. It may be stated
that the resu't has been to disclose
the fact that neither of the bcliger-
ent powers is yet in a humor to sue
for peace or even to entertain over-
tures from any third power on that
subject.
Tokio, July 1.—Fen Shen pass is in
possession of the Mikako's army.
The Japanese advanced in three col-
umns. One was assigned to deliver
a frontal attack and the others to
strike the enemy on the flanks. The
column which advanced upon the
Russian right fiank fought a desper-
ate action. After a hard fight the
Russians were driven out. The next
morning the Russians attacked the
Japanese position and were defeated
with heavy loss. The Russians who
defended Fen Shen Pass consisted of
eleven battalions of infantry and sev-
enteen squadrons of cavalry and
three batteries of artillery. The ene-
my had spent three months in forti-
fying the Fen Shen Pass. The bar-
racks and other buildings captured
by the Japanese had not been de-
stroyed, but before retreating the
Russians burned their warehouses at
Shan Tasu. The Russians retreated
in disorder towards Shi Mil Cheng.
We all along had soml suspicions
about the degree of temperance rep-
resented by the national prohibi-
tionists, but when they nominate a
man for the presidency known by
Swollow that settles it. It is only a
question of time when the name of
the man heading their ticket will be
Guzzle
The farmers tell us that during this
period of frequent rains, no wind,
plenty of sunshine and hotjuights, th
corn is growing beyond control, and
taking the weeds with it. The ground
in many places is too wet the last ten
days for plowing, and all the farmer
can do is to sit on his horse and watch
his cofn grow.
The delegation to the democratic
national convention from Oklahoma,
which left our city this afternoon for
St. Louis, is one to be proud of. In
these democratic leaders will lie found
the enthusiasm of youth, the digni-
iied sobriety of age, the experience of
public affairs, and the keen percep-
tion and pleasing attributes of di-
plomacy. Oklahoma never sent a
stronger delegation to a national con-
vention of either party. Mr. Bellamy
and his colleagues has the hearty
good will and cheering hopes of suc-
cess on their trying trip from the
Globe and its army of readers.
What is "TEETHINA'? Well,
'tis this:
A tasteless powder that will kiss
From baby's brow the fever glow
That teeteing always brings, you
know.
"TEETHINA" Overcomes and
Counteracts the Effects of Summer's
iieat, Aids Digestion. Regulates
the Bowels. Gives rosy cheek *,
health and happiness to babies.
Received a Body Blow by the Coun-
cil Last Night
A LONG DRAWN OUT SESSION
Which May Result in a Damage Suit—
The City Affairs in
General
The city council met last night in
regular session, six members respond-
ing. Councilnaen Freeborn and En-
gle being absent. Mayor Lincoln
presided. When the clerk finished
the reading of the minutes of the
meeting at which the Goodwin street
railway ordinance was passed. Coun-
cilman Stoneman said that there was
a misunderstanding of some kind,
that section fourteen ought to have
been stricken out, but that it appear-
ed in the ordinance when published.
This was verified by others, and the
statement was made that the section
granted an electric light franchise to
parties, and that two franchises
could not be granted in one ordinance.
The Mayor stated, if the council had
done something they did not intend,
that he was ready to entertain any
motion in the premis3s.
Councilman Humphrey moved the
reconsideration of the vote by which
the ordinance had passed. When the
name of Mr. Peach was called he said
he did not desire to vote as he had
not been present when it was passed.
The council refused to excuse him,
so he voted with the remainder, and
the vote was reconsidered.
Then quite a disc ssion folowed as
to the method of proceedure. The
Mayor stated the ordinance now
stood as if it had not passed.
City Attorney Clark was asked for
an opinion as to position the city
would be ini in case the ordinance
was repealed, and he said, "An ordi-
of this kind is a contract and a con-
tract requires two or more parties,
but it is not a contract until there is a
meeting of minds. Until the terms
of the ordinance are complied with
you have no contract, and the rights
of the grantee cannot vest until after
their acceptance, and not having ac-
cepted, and the rules of the council
giving you the right to reconsider at
the same meeting or the next regular
meeting, you have a right so to do."
A motion to put the ordinence on
its passage was then made and it
was voted down.
Mr. Reid representing Mr. Good-
win was asked if they desired the
ordinance amended and passed. He
said the ordinance as it stood (before
the vote) suited them It had been
submitted to Judge Wooes of
Chicago, and was considered good.
They had vested rights and after the
action taken lie w ould just as soon i
would stand at that point.
Councilman Hunphrey moved the
ordinance be re-introduced. This
prevailed. Section 14 was stricken
out and the title amended after
which it was pgssed under a suspen-
sion of rules, by unanimous vote.
OTHER MATTERS.
All claims for June allowed, the
$300 fee of Judge Lowe to be paid by
a tax levy for jungement.
Reports of city officers for June
were read and filed.
THAT MEYERS KILLING,
Kansas City, July 5.—Frank Ho-
ttman of this city, 20 years old, was
arrested in Walla Walla, Washing-
ton yesterday charged with the mur-
der of Clarence Meyers in this city
May 11, Meyers was found dead
with his throat cut. His wife de-
clared that two negro burglars were
his assailants. The police professed
to believe her story and released her,
1 but thej- pursued an investigation on
the theory that a man accustomed to
visiting the woman killed the hus-
| band. Hottman and Mrs. Meyers
: were children together at Higgins
j ville, Mo. Mrs. Meyers is still in
! Kansas City.
BOLD BURGLARY
Bickford Street Residence Cleaned
Up During the Morning
A bold burglary was committed
this forenoon between H a. m. and la
a. m. at the home of R. M. Shelhnan
on South Bickford avenue, by thus
far unkuow persons.
Entrance to the house was made
through a porch window on the east
side of the building, and as no one
was about the premises at the time
the thieves had undisturbed pos-
session. They went through al'
closets, beds and bedding, chests and
trunks, and took therefrom every
article of value and that was not too
bulky to carry away.
Among the stolen articles were the
clothes of Mr. Shellman, including
his best suit and all his best under-
wear, his fine revolver, a gold watch
belonging to Mrs. A. King, which
had been left in his charge, besides
many articles of less value.
No one aaw any strangers about
the premises during the forenoon.
A COLORADO
PREACHER
Tells of the Situation Among Min-
ers of tne Cententenial State
SAYS PEABODY IS A TYRANT
Gives the Reasons for the Strike and Shows
the Mine Owners were
to Blame
Robert McKim, the celebrated
poet, preacher of Colorado, who has
lived among miners for years in a
recent interview in Wichita said:
"I will not enter into any argue-
ment either for or against combina-
tions of capital or labor, but I do
maintain that if capital organizes it
is unjust to condemn labor for doing
the same thing, inasmuch as it is
done for self protection. Colorado is
a union state, a large majority of the
working men being union men.
"Among the grievances of the
miners was the refusal of united
capital to recognize united labor.
Another was the demand for an
eigiit hour day for the men in the
mines, mills and smelters. The peo-
ple of the state had voted on this
proposition which won by a majority
of 40,(MM) and then was defeated in
the legislature through the influence
of the mine operators. The coal
miners asked that they be noc re-
quired to dig 2,500 to 3,00(1 pounds of
coal for a ton. It is a fact that the
Colorado Fuel and lorn company
exacts 2,500 pounds on the ground
that there is a certain shrinkage and
loss in hauling the coal, as if the
miners should be held responsible
for such loss. There doubtless is
some loss, but as the miner loses all
the slack which passes through the
screens and which the operators turn
to profit in the way of coke, this loss
is more than made good and as a
matter of fact the operators obtain
clear one ton of screened coal out of
every four ton dug by the miners.
For their work the*miners get 55
cents per ton, pay $2.50 per keg for
| powder and keep their tools in re-
| pair. Some of them make good
wages, but while they are doing it
they are aiding the operators to
amass a great wealth.
"Another demand of the miners
I was that they be paid in cash and
not half in cash and half company
script. No one but the company
merchants will take script at its
face value and the miners are thus
almost compelled to buy from the
company merchants who exact any
price they^may choose. During my
residence in Trinidad and work
among the miners I have known of
instances where miners were kept
under surveillance when in Trinidad
in order that it might be learned if
they bought anything in the way of
supplies from the merchants of that
city. And these were American
citizens, too, who, when their day's
work was done should have been
considered free to do as they pleased
with their earnings.
"In the camps the miners are com-
pelled to live in company houses,
paying rent at the rate of $4 per
room per month. This is done in
order that they may be held in
check for fear of eviction, and in a
good many Instances it is an effective
check.
"Do I think the outrage at Inde-
pendence was of union origin? No, I
do not think it was and yet I am not
prepared to say it was not. It is a
fact that not one scintilla of evidence
has vet been adduced to show that
it was the work of the union or any-
one connected with the union.
Knowing as I do the character of the
men who were chosen to serve as
Bpecial deputies, I should not be
surprised to learn some time that
they could tell who did the work.
It is a fact known tortile people of
Colorado that these men are for the
most part lawless, lazy and worth-
less and that their interest in the
situation there is only in proportion
to the leilgth of time they are author-
ized to carry revolvers and repeating
shotguns at $3.75 per day.
"Politically, this labor trouble is
destined to rosult in a decided
change in Colorado. I feel certain
that inasmuch as the state admin-
istration lias taken the stand it has
agalnlst the union it will mean a
blow to the republicans that they
will not recover for many years to
come. Governor Peabody lias seen
fit to exercise authority without
precedent in the history of this
country; he is not a friend to labor
and the party he represents will be
held responsible for his acts. I am
not certain that the democrats will
profit any by the trouble.
PIEDMONT POLITICS
U, S. Brown Dishes Up the Situa-
tion in Matthewson
U. S. Brown, of Oklahoma City
who lias been visiting his daughters
at Piedmont dishes up the political
situation in that town and locality in
the Times-Journal as follows:
"Politics in this neck of the woods
is decidedly democratic and of the
Bryan quality. Your correspondent
finds a goodly sprinkling of Repub-
lican leaven, that by fall, may prove
beneficial to the political loaf.
Among the republican workers is P.
R. Rains, D. A. Couch, J. H. Wan-
zer, J. R. Coykendall and John
Stout, the latter is.'and ex-Confeder-
ate soldier and a man of sterling
qualities of mind who believes this
nation, baptized in the blood of its
best citizenship. North and South,
should accept the infinite decree as
final and be one and inseperable.
All parties here are still undecided
as to nominees for the council and
legislature. The republicans, how-
ever, with whom we have talked,
seem to favor Col. Lincoln or Law-
yer Criley of El Reno for the council
but express no preference for the
legislature. All seem united upon
McGuire for Congress and among
the democrats your Uncle Hill has
many good friends. Edgar Jones
has a following here also.
WYNNE—DANIELS.
Miss Lillie Wynne, daughter of
John H. Wynne, a well known
farmer whose home is near Minco,
and Mr. John A. Daniels were mar-
ried at the M. E. church at that
place yesterday at 11 a. in. by Rev.
Cole, the pastor. The young coupl6
have many friends in this city where
tiiev formerly lived. They will
make their home in Oklahoma
City.
MARRIED.
Judge Phelps performed l he mar-
riage ceremony for A. C. Johnson of
Guthrie and Miss Alice Hamilton of
this city, on the Fourth.
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