The Tecumseh Leader. (Tecumseh, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 2, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, August 16, 1895 Page: 2 of 8
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Tecumseh Leader.
N. 6. MOUNTS, PuUlisb.r.
TECUMSEH,
OKLAHOMA
Hon. Neal Dow !s a living argument
for temperance. Ha is 91 years old,
and hale and hearty.
William Botts, a well-known engineer
in Rochester, N. Y., was treated to a
great surprise the other day, which was
no less than an invitation to his wife's
wedding. Three years ago Mrs. Betts
left home mysteriously and William
had heard nothing from her until he
had received the invitation to go to
Banta Clara, Cal., to see her married to
j. W. Albo. Instead of complying with
her request he went over to the court
and got a divorce.
The horse and bicycle have been run-
ning in competition, but a big building
is to be erected in Central Park, New
York, as a riding academy for both.
On the ground floor will be a ring for
horseback riding 200 feet long and 80
wide, with space for more than 2,000
spectators. On the fourth floor will be
a bicycle course 234 feet by 90 feet.
Other floors will be occupied by riding
clubs, restaurants, etc. This would bo
a great scheme for Philadelphia.
Two deputy marshals from Guthrie,
Ok., found themselves in a prety fix in
New York the other day. They were
taking John Bittell, a forger, to the Al-
bany penitentiary to serve a seven-year
6entence, and instead of going direct to
Albany with their man they stopped off
at New York and went to a hotel, where
Johnny gave them the slip. They left
him in the room while they went down
to the office to smoke. John went down
the fire-escape and didn't stop to smoke
in THE NEW COUNTRY
William McGinty was indicted at the
last session of the grand jury at Duluth,
Minn., for being the leader of a gang of
box-car thieves. Just before he was in-
dicted he fled, and was brought back a
few days ago in a badly mangled condi-
tion, with his legs gone, having been
run over by a train in North Dakota.
The sheriff had him brought to the
Jail, where he will be cared for until his
trial takes place. Many people have
been wondering what had become of the
man of mishaps, who was last heard
of when "down went McGinty to the
bottom of the sea, dressed in his best
suit of clothes." Here he is and in the
same hard luck.
There was a lively time at Grayson,
Ky., one day recently, when 1,600
armed fanners rode into town, hitched
their horses around the courthouse,
and went inside to protest against the
collection of a tax to pay certain rail-
road bonds of forty years' standing.
They claim the road was not built ac-
cording to agreement. At the present
time it looks as if the farmers
■would avoid the payment, as no
one can be found with nerve
enough to try to force it. Thus
In union there is strength. Kentucky
farmers, as a rule, don't ride horseback
■with Winchesters across their shoulders
merely for their health. ' 1"
( The new Chicago directory discloses
the fact that the Johnsons now outnum-
ber the Smiths. But all the old-time
■favorites, Ole Olsons, Hans Hansens,
O'Sulllvans, Schmidts, O'Houlahans,
ftc„ arg much in evidence. Frank
Przcowsky stands alone in his nomen-
clature, but there are plenty of
Szezolkowskis, Szczpoirckys, etc, From
this great book, which is about the size
of an unabridged dictionary, it is esti-
mated that Chicago's population is now
1,700,000, or 60,000 more than last sea-
son. If figured on the same ratio per
directory name as New York figures
(5%) the present population of Chicago
•would be placed at 2,100,00'",
BRIEF BITS OF GENERAL NEWS
FROM THE TERRITORIES.
Oklfthoma adi! the Indian Territory with
Their KutJget of General mid Local I.ore
Itemized for the Convenience of the Gen-
eral Header.
An Oklahoma man is working on a
horseless carriage.
Sallie Roberts is after her husband
in Oklahoma divorce courts.
The Santa Fe and the Choctaw are
now fighting for the territory freight.
They say that Judge Burford can
make a speech that makes the windows
rattle.
The Chickasaw Indian military are
in the field cutting down illegal pas-
ture fences.
Lately Oklahoma has been rather
surpassing the Indian territory in
criminal news.
Judge Parker, who sentences so
many criminals in the Indian territory
weighs '-'03 pounds.
The general opinion is that Mrs.
Hatch will succeed in getting Clyde
Mattox pardoned.
The storv that Wyatt made his last
stand behind a Kingfisher. county
watermelon is refuted.
There are only two towns of any size
in Oklahoma that have not had jail-
breaks in their history.
And yet and notwithstanding and to
the contrary there is only one sure
cure for outlaws—statehood.
Misses Burch and Rodman, two so-
ciety young ladies are making a tour
of the territory on bicycles.
Horace Speed will marry Mrs. M. >1.
McAllister, Axigust 14. They are to
visit New York via. Galveston.
The insurgents in Cuba have sus-
pended war-fare to wait to see what
that big mass-meeting in Oklahoma
will do.
Ex-President Benjamin Harrison
went squirrel hunting last week with
Daniel M. Ransdell. late marshal of the
District of Columbia, to Dana, Vermil-
lion county, Ind. In 1S88, just before
his election to the presidency, Mr. Har-
rison went to Dana to hunt quail.
An army of correspondents and
artists followed him on that trip.
Reports from Vermillion county
woods this year indicate that
squirrel are very plentiful. The report
doesn't say whether the presidential
bee is numerous in Vermillion county,
but Mr. Harrison usually knows where
to find what he wants, and he is said to
be fond of the buzzing of the busy
Insect.
By a paragraph in the sundry civil
appropriation bill, which lately became
a law, Congress has provided that the
old fort and the national park on the
island of Mackinac shall be turned over
to the State of Michigan for a State
park. At a time when the government
is' making national parks of all the
great battle-grounds of the civil war, it
has relinquished to a state one of the
most historic spots on this continent—
a place intimately associated with the
history of the northwest under the
French and the English, and memorable
by reason of its capture by the British
in the war of 1812, and of the repulses
of the Americans when they twice at-
tempted to recover it during that
itri^gle with Great Britain.
Two unknown men held up the post-
master at Paradise and secured S16.
This makes three robberies at this
place.
An up to date territory hotel keeper
has purchased Z.vp Wyatt.s breast
plate to use alternately as a sieve and
tom-tom.
Professor Morrow has finally accept-
ed the presidency of the Agricultural
college. He will make $2,400 a year
out of it.
If the prize-fight is not pulled off in
the territory, why Judge Kilgore will
have to take a long tedious trip to Dal-
las, that's all.
Recently an Oklahoma board of
trade announced a meeting, with the
explanation that citizens could leave
their poeketbooks at home.
Mr. Myth Schaefer, the people of the
territory will please take notice, had
no hand in the shooting of Zyp Wyatt.
Where oh, where is Schaefer, any
wa y ?
Three weeks ago, according to his
father Zyp Wyatt was in the United
States marshal's office to give himself
up, but "there were too many around.
Queer excuse.
James Paint Yellow and Miss Strik-
ihg-in-Water, Arapahoes, appeared in
El Reno the other day and insisted on
being married like white men and
women—by a minister.
Frank Minter, an old settler, living
15 miles southwest of Ardmore, was
shot and instantly killed a few days
ago. by his son-in-law, Roland \ aughn.
Vaughn came from Padueah, Ky., a
few weeks ago, and was in the employ
of Minter. Indolence on Vaughn's
part caused Minter to discharge him
from his employ, and from this the
trouble arose, resulting as above.
Vaughn is well armed and has skipped.
Officers are in pursuit.
The following is a statement sub-
mitted by the Comptroller of the ' ur-
reney, showing the condition of the
national banks of Oklahoma at the
close of business July 11:
KKSOrilChS.
I.onnft and diBcounts *
Overdrafts
Wyatt has been recognized as the
man who killed Mrs. Townsend's hus-
band, in March 1804.
The bull-worms are beginning to ap-
pear in the Oklahoma cotton. The
worm dispensation of Providence is
slightly overdone in Oklahoma.
The lowest bid for the El Reno
school house was $9,950, and was put
in by an Oklahoma City man, whom the
school board is now investigating as to
reliability, etc.
The people of the negro town of
Langston have asked the city council
to resign or immediate steps towards
dissolving the incorporation of the
town will be taken. The trouble is a
high occupation tax which is said to be
driving people out of the city.
The preliminary examination of
Frank Olive, of Round Pond, charged
with aiding prisoners to escape from
jail, was finished Friday before Justice
of the Peace Easton, the court taking
the case under advisement and reserv-
ing his decision until Saturday.
Rufus Buck. Lucky Brunner, Sam
Simpson and Noamie were arrested
Friday in the Concharty mountains
near Checotah, I. T. These four men
ravished three white women a few
days ago. Their capture is credited to
the sagacity of the Indian police as-
sisted by United States marshals.
Mrs. S. F. Hatch, Clyde Mattox's
mother, is at Buzzards llay seeking
from President Cleveland an absolute
pardon for her son. who is now in jail
at Leavenworth, and has been sen-
tenced to be hanged at Wichita in Oc-
tober. for a murder committed in the
Territory six years ago. Mrs. Hatch
has obtained an audience with the
president and he is considering the
case.
Fifteen farmers passed through \\ au-
komis Tuesday afternoon after three
horses which were stolen Monday
night. They had recovered one, that
was stolen two weeks ago and
were taking it home and had camped
for the night. On awakening Tues-
day morning they found that one and
the team they were driving had been
stolen. They were very indignant
and said they would exterminate the
whole gang.
It is not at all improbable that the
Corbett-Fitzsimmons tight may take
place on Indian Territory soil. Judge
C. B. Kilgore asserts that in his opin-
ion there is no legal impediment in the
way to prevent its taking place in the
Chickasaw nation. Ardmore is but 17
miles from Dallas and by going there
all legal complications and tines would
be avoided. Territory enthusiasts are
working hard to get the tight at Ard-
more and are sanguine of success.
A question of SI,000,000, is involved
in the townsite trouble at old Wharton.
The case was the Southern Kansas
Railway Company (the Santa Fe) vs.
Hansen & Nirns, on a siut of rejection.
Hansen and Nims occupy a small space
of ground known as the Santa Fe right
of way, and have a deed from the local
townsite board, and the Santa 1' e is
suing in this case and many others for
possession. W hen the railroad people
moved their station they commenced
proceedings to oust settlers on the
right of way, and Judge llierer heard
the first case last week. The Judge
has two months to hand in his decision.
For several days reports have been
coming in of horrible outrages perpe-
trated in the thinly settled country
south of Sapulpa, I. T. Three women
have been taken from their homes and
outraged, one of whom has sincc
died. Stores and houses have
been robbed and numerous horses
stolen. Deputy United States Mar-
shals and citizens have been scouring
the country and were rewarded late
Friday night by the capture of the
whole gang, tlrcat excitement pie-
vails among the citizens, and it is re-
ported that a large body of men are
attempting to intercept the Marshals
who are on their way to Fort Smith
with their prisoners. The names of
the negroes are now unknown, but
they are supposed to be citizens of the
Creek Nation.
Dick Yeager, the notorious Oklaho-
ma bandit, was captured about noon
Sunday six miles cast of Sheriden.
\ posse of farmers, headed by W. 0.
The female bandit, Bell Black, tried
to escape from jail last Saturday.
At Okarche death is now very cheap.
Cucumbers ean be bought for 5 cents a
dozen.
Guthrie is scheming to couple a Ter-
ritorial soldiers' reunion onto the Lo-
gan county fair.
An Oklahoma boarding house is can-
tering along toward the road to fame
by advertising that spring chicken is
served every day.
The editor of the Taloga Advocate
says that between cliiggers and mos-
quitos, he has given up all hope of
spiritual redemption.
Majah Whittinghill has charge of
the proposed corn nalace. Ground
will soon be broken and corn husked
for the structure.
There is some doubt as to whether
there is anyone in the territory who is
anxious to perpetuate the outlaw bus-
iness at this time.
Old man Wyatt says that Bill Doo-
lin is not dead. He is right. Besides,
the correspondents must have at least
one man left to kill off.
Zyp Wyatt is said to bear a strong
resemblance to a prominent Oklahoma
politician. Is this a covert slap at
Arthur Percy Daniels?
Since Mrs. Albert left Oklahoma
Jessie Findlay has gone down in the
quick-sand of oblivion She is never
mentioned any more.
One Oklahoma editor has made the
tact threat that if he meets a certain
other editor he will swipe him one
that will jar the freckles off him.
Robert McReynolds, while digging
for bait the other day, unearthed a
man's skeleton and fifteen dollars in
coin. This happened in Logan county.
Miss Moffitt, that gay girl who ma-
ligned the territory in Boston, will
please take notice that missionaries
are treated better in Oklahoma than
in China.
"Irish," a well known character of
Noble county, and only thirteen years
old, was convicted of petit larceny
and sentenced to the county jail for
thirty days.
An Oklahoma newspaper finally
decides that the gold of Boggy Creek
is worthless, but insists that the black
sand is very valuable, because of its
use in the manufacture of a certain
kind of steel.
William Crittcndon and C. F. Cra-
vens had a preliminary hearing before
United States Commissioner Febbe,
Saturday, on the charge of stealing
cattle from the Osage reservation and
were bound over to appear before the
next United States grand jury under a
bond of 81,000.
The Cherokee, George Wade, who
so fiendishly assassinated Henry Bacon
was arrested in the Indian territory
and taken to Van Buren, Ark., and
lodged in jail. Wade was an escaped
'convict, and had some grudge against
Bacon. On the night of the killing
he was seen at the church where Ba-
con was when killed.
Officers have arrested near Purcell
Doc Williams and placed him in jail,
pending a hearing before the com-
missioners on a charge of obstructing
United States officers and harboring
criminals. He is a friend to the noto-
rious Christian boys, who since their
recent jail break have made his home
their rendezvous.
The Oklahoma jail delivery is still
causing considerable talk. The guards
admitted certain women inside the
building during the dead hours of night
and the motive of admission is being
questioned. One woman has admitted
that she knew all about their intened-
ed escape, but she refuses to tell how
she knew.
The probate Judge of Perry county
has granted an injunction prohibiting
the Treasurer of that county from col-
lecting city, county, territorial and
school taxes from realty in the city
for the year 1894. The amount in-
volved is over $20,000. The case will
go before the Supreme Court of the
Territory.
Emerson James was shot and in-
Health once impaired U not easily *•*
gained,
yet Parker's Glnprer Tonlchas attained these result!
In many eases. Good for every weakness and dlstreaa.
A pneumatic tube is to be placed on
Brooklyn bridge to expedite mail com-
munication between the two cities.
It is more than wonderful
how patiently people suficr with corns. Get peace
and <«mfurt by removing them with Hlndercorni.
The wrong side is never the right
side.
Eternal vigilance is the price of sev-
eral things other than liberty; for in-
stance, a bank reserve, and an um-
brella.
On the Fourth of July the small boy
is patriotic, although his colors are
only black and blue.
Tobacco'a Triumph.
Every day we meet men who have apparently
lost all interest in life, but they chew and smoke
all the time and wonder why the sunshine is not
bright, and the sweet birds' song sound discor-
dant. Tobacco taki.* awny the pleasures of life
and leaves irritated nerve centres in return. No
To-Bac is the easy way out. Guaranteed to cure
and make you well and strong, by Druggists
everywhere.
There may be as much selfishness
in giving something as there is in rob-
bing a bank.
REV. H. P. CARSON. Scotland, Dak.,
says: "Two bottles of Hall's Catarrh Cure
completely cured my little girl." Sold by
lJruggists, 75 cents.
Mothers have taught the world how
to pray.
For Knights Templar.
Low-rate excursion to Boston via
Nickel Plate road. Tickets on sale Aug.
19th to 25tli inclusive. Lowest rates;
through trains; palace sleeping-cars;
unexcelled service, including dining-
cars and colored porters in charge of
day coaches. For particulars address
J. Y. Calahan, General Agent,
Adams street, Chicago, 111.
Ill
The hardest situation for a grumbler
to be in, is to feel like grumbling and
have nothing to grumble at.
If Troubled With Sore Eyes
Jackson's Indian Eye Salve wiU positively
cure them. 25c at all drug stores.
G. G. Grady, the widely known show-
man, died recently at Indianapolis.
Choice of Routes-
To Knights Templar conclave, Boston, via
the N.ickle Plate road, embracing Chau-
tauqua Lake, Niagara Falls, Thousand
Islands, Rapids of the St. Lawrence,
Saratoga, Palisades of the Hudson,
Hoosac Tunnel, and ride through the
Berkshire Hills by daylight. Tickets on
sale Aug., l'Jth to 25th inclusive. Lowest
rates, quick time and service unexcelled
including palace sleeping and dining cars.
Address, J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111
Adams street, Chicago, for further inform-
ation.
A jilted chemist finds love to be com-
posed of fifteen parts of gold, three of
fame and two of affection.
Makes the
Weak Strong
Hood's Sarsaparilla tones and strengthen*
the digestive organs, creates an appetite,
and gives a refreshing sleep. Remember
Hood's
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HnnH'a the after-dinner pill and
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Fossett, had been in pursuit of liiin stantly killed Thursday evening in the
United Statea bonds to secure circulation,
Premiums on United States bonds
Storks, securities, etc
Banking-house, furniture and fixtures ...
(Hher real estate nnd mortgage* owned...
Due from national bank#, not reserve
ii gents
Duo (roiu State banks and bankers
Duo from approved resvrvo agents
Checks and other cash ite.us
Exchanges for clearing-house
Hills of other national banks
Fractional currency #
Total specie —
Legal tender notes
I'nited States certificates of deposit for
legal tender notes
bVvo per cent, redemption fund with trea-
surer
; il.305
Total
liabilities.
< 'upital stock paid in
Surplus fund
I ltdlvidedprofit*, less expenses and taxes
paid
National bank notes outstanding
Due to other national banks
Due to State banks and bankers
Dividends unpaid
individual deposits
Hills payable..
Average reserve held. S0.W per cent.
4M,4sj I for several days in the inountams west
•ii'ooo "f 'Friday night he succeed-
' !i3.-> i i'd in giving them the slip and started
ii)4.79t j eastward presumably for hi* father-
.(K.m* in-lu\\-"s place where he could rest and
I procure a little medical attendance as
.,3,21 j he had been hard pressed and was
■y,1 wounded in the side. He crossed the
l:;o,!>,i'.' |jock [siami Kail road near Waukomis
" Saturday afternoon with the posse in
close pursuit. \l right lie took refuge
in a cane field which was surrounded
J by the officers who, felt sure of
their man. Yeager, however, man-
' iiged to get by them and started on
! east, lie again was overtaken and
- — caught asleep, this time by part of
11.210,008 p„sse led by Marshal Smith, who
.$ soo.ooo called on him to throw up his hands.
XMtoo lie reached for his gun and began
shooting, but was twice struck in the
leg by bullets and. falling, he threw
up his hands and surrendered. His
wounds, which are serious, are not
fatal. His identification is very lull
and complete and his appearance
tallies with the officer's description.
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ltotli are full-blood Choctaw Indians,
■lames had been drinking heavily, and
started in to paint the town red, riding
his horse into doorways and shooting
promiscuously. His mad career was
stopped, however, when he ran against
Irwin. Four bullets penetrated ins
body.
Monday afternoon near Okmulgee
1. T. four Indians and a negro, all un-
known, ravished a white girl in the
presence of her father who was cov-
ered with a. Winchester. A short time
afterward the same fiends met Henton
Callahan, a prominent Creek citizen
and cattleman w ho was accompanied
by Sam Houston, a negro employe
whom they held up and robbed of
money, saddles and boots, after which
they shot Houston through the shoul-
der, killed his horse and beat Mr. Cal-
lahan unmercifully with their guns.
Indian citizens and white men are af-
ter these outlaws and if caueht the
result can be guessed.
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