Logan County News. (Crescent, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, June 29, 1906 Page: 3 of 8
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CHAPTER XVIII.—Continued.
"•You bet," la the only comment
Dick vouchsafes, but his manner
shows how coolly he takes the stir-
ring information given, which may
mean the greatest of danger and per-
haps death.
Truth to tell, he Is worried secret-
ly, but only because those are with
him who may be injured in the me-
lee. He has already considered a
scheme, wild though It may appear,
by means of which he shall win the
favor of the assemblage, and thus
crush the incipient rebellion.
It is too late for them to get away
from the crowd. As soon as they
make a move the very thing they seek
to avoid will be precipitated upon
them.
Some other plan must be tried, and
the more Dick Denver reflects the
more convinced he becomes that Ills
wild thought is not such a bad Idea
after all. At any rate, it suits his no-
tion as a clever way to win the sym-
pathy of the crowd, which, like most
of its kind, is, in general, a good-
natured one, ready to swing with the
Jiero of the hour.
Dick would like to confer with his
comrade, but this is hardly possible
now without allowing the ears of Miss
Pauline to catch what they are talk-
ing about, and he hardly cares to do
that.
So ho must depend upon himself,
and, taken with a sudden notion, de-
cides upon his unique plan to outwit
the senor and his clique.
He will take all the City of Mexico
into his confidence—the good people
shall hear how some of their fellow
citizens endeavor to persecute those
whose only sin ha3 been the extension
of Mexican business—the restoration
of her most famous mine.
Already the situation has grown
grave. He can see scowling faces
around, and It is evident that if, as he
believes, the followers of Senor Lo-
pez mean them harm, the crisis will
not long be delayed.
Bob is close to him—Bob, whom he
can trust in any event, and who will
protect Pauline with his life if need
ibe. He presses against the sheriff.
"Look after Miss Westerly, my dear
fellow. I'm going to astonish these
chaps a bit. The spirit is moving
"within me. We're in the net here;
you can see the senor's adherents all
around us, scowling like demons.
What I propose to do—but time
passes, and the opportunity is ripe.
Watch me, my boy."
Bob's curiosity is, of course, Imme-
diately aroused; he cannot for the
life of him Imagine what it is his com-
panion aims at. The object may be
plain, but the means which he is
about to employ are decidedly hazy.
II may be readily understood, there-
fore, that Bob watches his companion
with great interest, though he does
not for an instant forget that he has
a charge to keep. Dora no longer
liangs upon his arm; he must have
ilioth of them free in order to meet
the difficulty, if it comes, with liis full
strength.
Pauline wonders, too. The words
she has heard Dick utter open her
•eyes to one fact, and she takes note
-of the scowling faces around them.
One glance she gives, and then de-
votes her attention to the man she
loves. What is it he means to do,
this man who does not seem to fear
any danger so long as he accom-
plishes the work which he sets out
to perform?
Dick's sudden notion Is a strange
■one, but quite suited to capture these
people, who depend a great deal upon
excitement to keep them in the land
of the living; a champion bull-fighter
is here a hero, just as in Madrid, the
idol of the populace, until someone
comes along who overturns this bra-
zen image.
Dick knows this as well as the next
man, and it has a bearing on his
movements. He has seen a way by
means of which he can probably win
'the good-will of the crowd and bat-
He the plans of the clique. However
stagey it might appear in almost any
other country, it goes here as a
mighty dramatic effort.
He has timed himself well. The
"band of Pedro Gomez rests for a brief
period—they have gained much ap-
plause by previous efforts, and will
soon endeavor to win fresh laurels
with the last selection on the night's
program.
It is at this'moment that a man
-comes clambering up onto the dais
•or platform that has been erected
for the band—a man whom those
nearest recognize as an American.
Surprise keeps them almost quiet,
only a sort of murmur passing
ihrough their midst proclaiming the
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astonishment with which they behold
this bold act.
What is he about to do? Is he a
madman who seeks the life of the
band leader, or does he Intend to
present his thanks, accompanied per-
haps by a substantial present, to the
man who can draw out such wonder-
ful music?
Ah! now he clambers over the rail-
ing; with a bound he la on the plat-
form. Cries arise—more of the as-
semblage has discovered him. What
does he now?
Dick turns to face the crowd—he
finds a thousand eyes fixed upon him,
as though he were some prize animal
at a show. He raises his hand, and
his wonderfully powerful voice rings
across the plaza.
"Silenclo!"
All noise immediately ceases—they
wonder what this American senor has
to say to account for his singular ac-
tions.
Dick takes the bull by the horns—
he proceeds to invite these good peo-
] pie Into his confidence, well knowing
that they admire bravery, and will
side with the man who appeals to this
feeling.
He begins by telling them of the
situation, the plot against a brave
young woman, simply because she
chances to have inherited a large
sliaro of the El Dorado Mine, de-
scribes lightly some of her persecu-
tions to which she has been subject-
ed, and thus gains the good-will and
sympathy of the crowd in the ad-
vance.
His manner is fervid, so that he
carries them by storm. Cries of
"bravo" are heard, showing that the
people are with him. Not a sound
crowd relative to the bullfighter, and {
from the laugh that bubbles forth U
is evident that he has the popular t
esteem on hla side to besln with. Dick
does not pin his faith on this; ho has
seen the fickle nature of Spanish and
Mexican crowds before now, and if
Barcelona can gain even a temporary
advantage over him, these same
throats that now roar forth bravos for
the Yankee will possibly resound with
cries, "Muerte los Americanos!"
Now the other reaches the staging
—he seizes hold and begins to mount,
just as Dick did before him; seeing
which, that worthy takes off hla
lightweight coat, and rolls up the
sleeves of his shirt, knowing what an
effect such little dramatic actions
have at times, and the shouts that
arise prove him correct.
The members of the band, as deep-
ly interested in this singular game as
any present, move back to make
room. Fortunately the platform is
of a generous size, and will allow the
participants in the unannounced bat-
tlo free play.
Dick does not cast more than one
glance In the direction of his friends,
and seeing Pauline with a look of the
deepest concern upon her face, it
nerves him for the task to come—•
under her eyes he will exert himself
as never before.
A victory over Barcelona will carry
with It such popular favor that the
game that has been started on the Al-
ameda will be blocked In its inception,
and must at least be transferred to
the El Dorado.
Now Barcelona flings himself over
the railing of the stage—his exertions
below have already winded him in a
degree, so that he is hardly in a con-
dition to face one so much at home
with his hands as Dick has proven
himself to be.
In his present frame of mind the
Mexican does not care—he would
rush at one ten times as strong and
agile as Denver. Twice before, of
late, he has found occasion to regret
I meeting the American, but this is all
m.
"I Understand—They Will Attack Us To-Night.''
has as yet been heard from Lopez,
the schemer, or any of his lieutenants.
Perhaps they are too amazed at this
peculiarly bold movement of the en-
emy, and hold their place because
they do not know what to say.
Having carried his auditors along
with him thus far, Dick now springs
a surprise. He boldly proclaims that
one of the leaders in the miserable
scheme against the welfare of a
young girl is a man whom they have
known and admired in the past by
reason of what they considered his
bravery, but who is now sunk so low
that it is doubtful whether he would
dare to respond to a challenge, and
meet the speaker face to face upon
that platform, without arms, to prove
himself a man capable of defending
himself with the weapons nature gave
him.
Dick knows hl3 man well, and
doubts not the result of his speech—
it is a consummation devoutly to be
wished, and he has taken the surest
way of accomplishing his end.
Then, with some expression of dis-
dain for the man who has sunk so
low, he gives the name of Tordas Bar-
celona, creating something of a sen-
sation, for the time was, not long ago.
when the inclosure devoted to the
baiting of el toro in the City of Mex-
ico rang with vivas and bravos for
this same athletic bullfighter.
In the midst of the exclamations a
roar Is heard, not unlike that which
a mad bull might emit as he sees the
red muleta dangled in front of his
eyes. This comes from the man who
has been thus publicly challenged by
the gringo horse-tamer. Barcelona
has heard, Barcelona is even now
pushing his way forward, hurling peo-
ple right and left in his desire to
reach the stage, and thereby making
enemies. Barcelona is no longer the
cool man who used to stand in front
of the bull and await his chance—he
is even now frothing at the mouth
with fury.
Dick see3 him coming, and laughs;
it is his deBire to so enrage the other
that he can manipulate him as he
pleases.
He even makes some remark to the
forgotten in his present heat of pas-
sion.
Dick awaits his coming in what ap-
pears to be a rather careless attitude.
Every eye is upon these two figures
thus brought face to face in the pres-
ence of the multitude, as champions
of their respective causes.
When Barcelona advances he dou-
bles his fists and makes ready to de-
molish the man who has dared him
to the combat. Perhaps, if he can get
within easy reach, he may do consid-
erable execution with the terrible
power he controls, but the trouble
will be to get that near with a man
so used to keeping on guard.
Up come Dick's hands—his attitude
would delight the eye of a champion
in the ring, it is so easy, so graceful,
and yet so full of conscious strength.
The Mexican appears to be a human
avalanche, hurling itself down the
side of a moVntain. Dick is the rock
upon which it will split.
He is no longer inactive—his arm
shoots out and the loud thump is plain-
ly heard. A shout arises as the glad-
iator of the bull-pen staggers back
from the concussion—he who has
been used to hearing cheers in his
favor now learns what it means to
feel the sting of rebuff, the shouts
for his antagonist.
He becomes a little more cautious,
since that first staggering blow has
knocked a portion of sense into his
skull—he waits for an opening to get
in one of his terrific strokes that will
stretch his antagonist senseless at hia
feet.
Now Dick begins to play with him
as a cat would a mouse—his superior
education in this line, and the agile
powers which nature has given him,
make this an easy matter; indeed,
there does not seem to be one in all
the crowd who does not see through
the bull-baiting and enjoy it. Thus Is
the biter bitten—the man who has
played the hero so many times, and
convulsed the crowd by his antics
with a confused bull, now finds him-
self placed in something of the same
position.
(To Be Continued.)
THE BILL IN BRIEF
Some of the Most Important Pro-
visions of the Enobling Act
The provisions of the new statehood
bill are herewith given in abridged
form: Section one gives the people of
the territory of Oklahoma and Indian
Territory a right to adopt a consti-
tution and become the state of Okla-
homa, but nothing contained in the
constitution shall be construed to lim-
it the rights of Indians in either ter-
ritory, nor shall any law be enacted
pertaining thereto that will limit or
affect tne authority of the Uinted
States government.
■Vi'tinll two "IIVid S tll« \>rn' o "ll
state Into one hundred and twelve dis-
tricts for the purpose of selecting
delegates to the constitutional conven-
tion—fifty-five from Oklahoma, fifty-
live from Indian Territory and two
from the Osage Indian reservation In
Oklahoma. The governor, chief jus-
tice and secretary of the territory of
Oklahoma shall apportion the terri-
tory of Oklahoma Into fifty-six dis-
tricts as nearly equal in population as
possible, except that the Osage reser-
vation shall comprise one district with
two delegates, and these officials shall
appoint an election commissioner
whoso duty it shall be to establish,
voting precincts, appoint judges of
election and furnish all election sup-
plies. The commissioner of the five
tribes, and two judges of the United
States courts for the Indian Territory
shall apportion the Indian Territor-
into lfty-five districts. as nearl-
equal in population as may be. The
governor of Oklahoma and the judge
si" ;■ In serv.ee for the United States
courts in Indian Territory shall bv
proclamation, order an election to the
constitutional convention within six
months after the passage of the en-
abling act. The constitutional con-
vention is to be held in Guthrie on
the second Tuesday after the election
of deleyates, and the law provides
that thy shall not receive pay for
more than sixty days.
The election laws of Oklahoma are
extended over the Indian Territory
and the qualification of voters and
manner of holding such election shall
be the same as prescribed for the
election of delegate to congress from
Oklahoma. The act defines that the
new constitution shall be republican
in form, and make no distinction in
civil or political rights on account of
race or color, and shall in no wise be
contrary to the constitution of the
United States or the Declaration of
Independence. Perfect political and
religious freedom must be provided
for and polygamous marriages are to
be prohibited. The constitution must
proclaim for prohibition for twenty-
one years over that part of the new
state now comprising Indian Territory
and the Osage and other Indian res-
ervations. The new State must de-
clare and must forever disclaim
| any right or title to any unappropri-
ated public lands situated within the
boundaries of said proposed state. The
debts and liabilities of Oklahyi'ia Ter-
ritory are io be assumed by the new
state. The sum of one hundred thou
sand dollars is appropriatd by con-
gress for the purpose of holding such
election and convention. The laws
now in force in Oklahoma in regard
to members of the legislature are
made applicable to this case and the
disbursement, of the funds are to be
made by the secretary of Oklahoma
territory.
The new state sh'-ll bo entitled to
five representatives in the lower house
of congress and until the next gener.i
census is taken the representative dis-
tricts shall be as follows:
That district numbered one shall
comprise the counties of Grant. Kay.
Garfield, Noble, Pawnee, Kingfisher.
I. >gan, Payne, Lincoln, and the terri-
tory comprising the Osage and Kan-
sas Indian reservations.
That district numbered two shall
comprise the counties of Oklahoma.
Canadian, Blaine, Caddo, Custer
Dewey, Day, Woods, Woodward, and
Beaver.
That district numbered three shall
(with the exception of that part of
recording district numbered twelve,
which is in the Cherokee and Creek
nations) comprise all the territor-
now constituting the Cherokee. Creek
and Seminole nations, and the Indian
reservations lying northeast of the
Cherokee nation, within said state.
That district numbered four shall
comprise all that territory now con-
stituting the Choctaw nation, that part
of recording district numbered twelve
which Is in tho Cherokee and Creek
nations, that part of recording dis-
trict numered twenty-five which Is in
the Chickasaw nation, and the terri-
tory comprising recording districts
numbered sixteen, twenty-one, twenty-
two, and twenty-six, in the Indian
Territory.
That district numbered five shall
comprise the counties of Greer, Roger
Mills, Kiowa, Washita, Comanche.
Cleveland, and Pottawatomie, and
the territory comprising recording dis-
tricts numbered seventeen, eighteen,
nineteen, and twenty, in the Chicka-
saw nation, Indian Territory.
The representatives, governor and
other state officers are to be voted
upon at the same time the vote to
accept or reject the constitution is
taken.
Sections sixteen and thirty-six in
every township in Oklahoma Territory
and all indemnity lands selected in
lieu thereof are granted to the new
state for the use and benefit of the
public schools. Five million dollars is
given by congress for the use and
benefit of the common schools of said
new state in lieu of sections sixteen
and thirty-six and other lands of tho
Indian Territory. Section thirteen in
the Cherokee Outlet, the Tonkawa In-
dian reservation and Pawnee Indian
reservation, reserved by proclamation
of the president of the United States,
are donated to the university of Okla-
homa, the preparatory school, the nor-
mals, the agricultural college and the
colored normal.
The new state is divided into two
judicial districts. That part now com
prising Indian Territory shall const!
tute the eastern district and that part
comprising Oklahoma territory is to
be designated as the western district.
The circuit and districts courts for the
eastern district shall hold one term
each year at Vinita, Tulsa, South Mc-
Alester, Chickasha and Ardmo: \ and
of the western district at Guthrie. Ok-
lahoma City, Enid and Lawton. Pro-
vision is made for the disposition of
all cases now pending or to be prose-
cuted later before the supreme courts.
The fees and salaries of all officers of
the United States courts shall be the
same as is provided in similar courts
in other states.
Th * act says that tho constitutional
W'livenMnn rniivbv ordinnnc' provid • for
the election of officers for a full State
government, including members of the
legislature and five Representatives to
Congress, and shall constitute the
Osage Indian Reservation a separate
county, and provide that it shall
remain a separate county until tho
lands in the Osage Indian Reservation
are allotted in severalty and until
changed by the legislature of Oklaho-
ma, and designate the county seat
thereof, and shall provide rules and
regulations and define the manner of
conducting the first election for officers
In said county. Such State government
shall remain in abeyance until the
Slate shall be admitted into the Union
1 and the election for State officers held
as provided for in this Act. The S^ato
legislature when organized shall elect.
( two Senators of the United States, in
the manner now prescribed bv the'
laws of the United States, and the gov-
1 ernor and secretary of said State shall
certify the election of the Senators
and Representatives in the manner
required by law; and said Senators and
Representatives shall be entitled to
be admitted to seats In Congress
and to all the rights and priv-
ileges of Sen itors and Represen-
tatives of otehr States in the
Congress of the United States. And
the officers of the State government
formed in pursuance of said constitu-
tion, as provided by said constitutional
convention, shall proceed to exercise
all the functions of such state officers:
and all laws in force in the Territory
of Oklahoma at the time of the admis-
sion of said State into the Union shall
be in force throughout said State, ex-
cept as modified or changed by this
Act or by the constitution of the State
and the laws of the United States not.
locally Inapplicable shall have tho
same force and effect within said State
as elsewhere within the United States.
Got His Dates Mixed.
At a christening in the wilds of Mis-
souri, while tha minister was recording
the event, hfe hairpened to say:
"Let me see—Isn't this the 27th?"
"I should say not," retorted the Indig-
nant mother, "it's only the ninth."—
Chicago Daily News.
Needed Revision.
A bill is before parliament for the
revision of certain ancient Scottish
laws Among them are: "That na
Scott.lsman bring in the realme ony
Inglisnien." "That all personis sail
cum to Courtis in sobyr and quiet man-
sr." "That na Inglisman have benefic.)
within Scotlande." Also the statute of
"wapynaschawingis rldaria and gall-
ons throu the center."
Noed No Rocking.
In Alaska tho papoose is placed in
a kind of waving cradle, into which
it is securely tied, the whole being
fastened to a young sapling flr planted
in the ground in a slanting direction;
it moves up and down at the slightest
provocation. In summer the baby i3
left for hour? together outside.
McXinley's Optimism.
President McKinley once said:
"Always peril, and always after them
safety always darkness and clouds,
but always shining through thetu tha
light and the sunshine; always cost
and sacrifice, but always after them
the fruition of liberty, education and
civilization "
Statues with Top-Hats.
' Some of the London newspapers are
arguing over the number of statues
with "top hats" there are in existence.
One is a statue of the late President
Kruger that never reached Pretoria
and lies in a yard at Durban. Mrs.
Kruger stipulated that the top of the
hat should be left open so ai to hold
rainwater for the birds.
Roman System of Figuring.
Counting on tho fingers was a reg-
ular system for the young Romans.
They would make eighteen move-
ments with the left hand for the *n-
bers below 100, and eighteen ith
the right hand for those above. Two
kinds of counting machines, called
an abacus, were also used. One was
a board strewn with sand, on which
geometrical figures were drawn. The
other was a frame, with balls moved
In grooves to represent figures, with
a special contrivance for doing frac-
tions. As teachers were not very pa-
tient in those days, arithmetic might
be said to have been 'earned lesa by
rule than by ferrule.
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