The Woods County News. (Carmen, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, January 3, 1902 Page: 2 of 8
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Woods County News.
CARMEN,
OK LA
OKLAHOMA AND INDIAN TKRIIITOKY
All but three of the counties of Okla-
homa now have railroads.
In Garfield county the discovery is
claimed of aluminum with the copper
deposits.
Delegate Flynn is on the committees
on agriculture, public lands and on
territories.
The Oklahoma county Farmers' in-
stitute will be in session January 10 at
Oklahoma City.
A. G. Heard, a banker of Shawnee,
succeeds C. J. Benson as a regent of the
A. A M. college.
A. J. Morgan, cashier ctf the Santa
Fe station at Alva, shot himself and
died without a struggle.
Miners who have staked claims on
Indian allotments are to be evicted by
the military from Fort Sill
.Sol Temple has been transferred from
the Pond Creek jail to the jail at Enid,
by order of Judge McAtee.
R. R. Ilickok, the first postmaster at
El Reno, has moved to his claim which
he drew in the new country.
On account of smallpox in the Guth-
rie jail prisoners now being sentenced
are sent to the jail at Perry.
The eleven-year-old son of Sheriff
Foster, of Perry, was accidentally shot,
a bullet passing through his foot.
The Pond Creek city council decided
to call an election to vote $35,000 in
bonds for a system of waterworks.
A. R. Emberson, aged 19, was killed
at Ingersol from attempting to get on
a train after it had got well started.
The next meeting of the Oklahoma
Swine Breeders' association will be
held in Guthrie some time early in the
spring.
The Oneida Pleasure club at Wood-
ward has taken a charter. The pur-
poses of the club are "benevolence and
sociability."
The parish at Enid is building a flue
residence for Father DePatrere of the
Catholic church, who has moved there
from Hennessey.
Alfred S. Hewitt, U. S. commissioner
and city clerk of Guthrie, is. dead, lie
was a native of Montreal, and after-
wards lived at Salina, Kansas.
Governor Ferguson states that the
law must be carried out and no build-
ings must be planned that appropria-
tions will not cover. Regents of the
university are warned to this effect.
Geronimo, the Apache chief, has been
deposed by his tribe, and Macenhorses
put in his place. Geronimo challenged
the new chief, who, instead of fighting
the old chief, arrested him and fined
him ten ponies.
Professor C. N. Gould, of the terri-
torial university, has received word
that his collection of flint Indian im-
plements had been awarded a diploma
at Buffalo. The relics were secured in
the Kaw reservation.
Suits for damages aggregating $100,J
000 have been brought against the-
builders of a bridge on the line between
Logan and Kingfisher counties. A
number of people went down 30 feet
when a span of the bridge fell, of whom
one was killed and the others injured.
The Territorial Teachers' meeting
at Guthrie had a very large attendance.
The program was skillfully made and
carried out with much interest. Prom-
inent educators spoke on subjects pre-
pared beforehand and their addresses
were well received and considered of
much value.
F. W. Jacobs, an able lawyer of
Blackwell, has become crazy from the
use of intoxicants. He was at one time
an evangelist preacher. Strong drink
was his downfall.
The Choctaw tracks are in Ardmore.
Mill Creek, I. T., is to have a national
bank.
Many fullblood Creeks are reported
sick with pneumonia.
Hsports from Tulsa say the wheat is
considerably damaged.
The Quapaw country wants to be-
come a part of Oklahoma.
South Methodists are going to erect a
church building at Wilburton.
Fire has destroyed considerable busi-
ness property at Stennett, I. T.
The state bank and several other
buildings are burned at Francis, I. T.
The organization of a national bank
at Goodland, I. T., has been authorized.
Wetumka is another Indian Territory
town which aspires to become a county
seat.
Northern Indian Territory papers
report stock in fine condition despite
the "spell of weather."
A brick expert says there are twenty-
six different kinds of shale in aud
around South McAlester.
I'urcell surpassed all other towns of
its size in its contribution to All Saints
Hospital at south McAlester.
Robert Jordan, living near Beef
Creek, I. T., was shot and dangerously
wounded by a whisky peddler, who
made his escape.
C. A. Young has been arrested at
Poteau, I. T. He paid $40 in postage
stamps for jewelry and had over $1,000
on him when arrested. He is charged
with robbing a postofliee in Texas.
IISI
Seemed to be Coming Eastward-
Threatening Plains Country,
STORM' -CAME WITH A RUSH.
Six miles east of Ponca City well dig-
gers struck at a depth of 65 feet what
is supposed to be zinc "jack." They
bored into it eight feet with no sign of
getting through it. Samples have been
sent to the professor of mineralogy at
Manhattan, Kansas. It is not doubted
at Ponca City that there is both lead
and zinc in the substance.
An Alva delegation visited Governor
Ferguson who heard them concerning
the troubles at the Alva normal. The
governor told them he would not in-
fluence the normal board, but there
would undoubtedly be a change at the
school.
A hotel at Arlington was burned and
the landlady risked her life to save
$350 which was hidden where her hus-
band, Mr. Thompson, could not find it
although he went into the fire to do so
first. Mrs. Thompson was seriously
* ,_but saved the cash.
Chickasha voted on issuing bonds to
build a school house. It will require
24 teachers to supply the needs of the
city. The town has many well educa-
ted citizens who demand good schools.
The Dawes Commission gives notice
that from January 4 to April 1, 1902, it
will be in session at Muskogee to hear
applicants for enrollment of Cherokee
citizens and to hear evidence in such
tses.
A Christmas fire at Chickasha de-
stroyed property to the amount of $75,-
000 before it was under control. Two
.banks were damaged and the Armour
Packing company lost 00,000 pounds
of meat.
Acting upon an order from the secre-
tary of the interior all building and
improvement operations are stopped at
South McAlester, I. T., until a schedule
of values has been prepared by the
townsite commission.
Governor Ferguson has appointed C
A. McBrian, now probate judge of
Blaine county, as a member of the
board of regents of the territorial uni-
versity at Norman to succeed Henry E.
Asp of Guthrie, resigned.
The M. K. & T. railroad company liaa
filed charters for three new extensions;
from Guthrie to Stevens, I. T., 135
miles; from Oklahoma City to main line,
35 miles, and a branch from main line
to Wybark, I. T., 80 miles.
The Woodward and Fort Supply
railroad company is in the field again
with an amended charter and it is
stated at Woodward that the road will
be built. It will connect Woodward
with the Beaver Valley country.
Cherokee Indians are reported starv-
ing in the hills near Tahlequah, in the
Going Snake district, as a result of the
loss of their crops and the blizzard.
They are members of the Neetowah
tribe and are said to be the laziest peo-
ple on earth.
P. C. Kelley, a merchant and cattle-
man of Mounds, committed suicide
while in bed with his son. He shot
himself in the head with a revolver.
Financial difficulties are thought to
have been the cause. He was insured
for $20,000 and the policy would have
expired on the day he did the deed.
South McAlester approves the Moon
bill which is for creating the territory
of Jefferson with that city as its capi-
tal.
J. T. Phillips had trouble with his
wife and killed his father-in-law
James F. French, and then killed him-
self. Both were prominent farmers in
the Creek nation.
The town lot sale at Emmet, I. T.,
was on a disagreeable day, but buyers
from Tishomingo, Durant, Dennison
and other Texas towns, took all the
vacant lots except eight.
Charters have been issued at South
McAlester to an ice plant and an elec-
tric light plant at Hartshorn and a
mercantile company at Okmulgee.
W. R. Gaines, a fireman, waskilledat
Shocotah, I. T., in a railroad wreck,
lie had been tried three times for mui>
der and was about to have a fourth
trial.
Charles E. Johnston, the rough rider
who is novB custodian of the Wichita
mountain forest reserve, has married
Miss Cora Garwood, of Missouri. Thej
will live in the mountains.
M>8soulR, Mont., Dec. 2S.—Conductor
Chan, King was blown from his train,
while it was on a tressle. Wis body
was found at the bottom of a deep
gorge.
Helena, Mont.—A storm struck
Helena with startling suddenness. A
calm, warm morning was transformed
iiito a howling blizzard iu almost a
twinkling. The snow descended rap-
idly while the wind raged. The storm
lasted almost an hour. During the
storm the wind attained a velocity of
45 miles an hour. The storm came
from the northwest and was general
over western and central Montana.
Astoria, Ore.—The worst storm of
the winter prevailed along the coast,
doing considerable damage to property.
Two of the three barges used by the
contractors at the Sylvia De Grasse
reef broke from their moorings and
were driven against the railroad tressle
in East Astoria. One of the barges was
completely destroyed, while the other
was badly damaged. The railroad
track was also damaged. During the
day shipping was tied up.
Salt Lake.—The storm which has
been raging throughout the north-
western mountain country, struck Salt
Lake with a suddenness and fury that
startled the residents. From a dead
calm the wind increased with remark-
able rapidity and within a few mo-
ments had attained a velocity of fully
50 miles an hour, bringing with it a
blinding snow storm which raged with
the fury of a blizzard for over two
hours. The storm came from the
northwest and although of compara-
tively short duration was one of the
severest felt in this section for years.
No serious damage as a result of the
high wind is reported yet.
The telegraph and telephone com-
panies whose systems were badty de-
ranged as a result of the storm report
wires again in working order. The
railroad companies report but little
delay iu their service.
•Japan's Commerce.
Tacoma, Wash., Dec. 35.—Japanese
advices state that the Japan Mill
Steamship Co., has decided to build in
Japanese shipyards sixteen steamers
between now and 1907, to augment its
great fleet now running to America,
Australia, London and up and down
the Asiatic coast. The decision was
reached to build them thus early so
that the company may be prepared to
meet the growing competition offered
by new steamers of other lines running
to the Orient.
EXCITED ABOUT BUFFALO.
Given a Ball Killed by Accident They
Imagine Herd*.
Guthrie. Ok., Dec. 27.—The Pawnee
Indians are on the warpath.
One buffalo bull was so injured in
transfer from the Santa Fe stockyards
to Pawnee Bill's ranch, south of town,
that he had to be killed. The* meat
was given by Major Lillie to the In-
dians for a buffalo dance. The In-
dians have been dancing and pow-
wowing ever since. They claim the
vast herds of buffalo are coming back
to this country, and many Indians
have notified the white lessees to va-
cate their ranches at once, as they
wish to lay the fences low, so the
buffalo will have full sway of the
country. The white people in the re-
mote parts of the reservation are com-
ing into Pawnee, and report the Indians
are acting in a threatening manner
towards them. Pawnee Bill has placed
mounted guarts around his buffalo
ranch, as the Indians are camping in
the timber west of there, and in sight
of the herd, and from their suspicious
actions he thinks they intend to liber-
ate the herd and perhaps kill them.
Civil Service Turns Down Maclay.
Washington, Dec. 28.—Maclay, the
historian, after receiving notice of his
discharge, appealed to the civil service
commission and received reply from
John R. Proctor of the commission,
who said: "Your separation from the
service, according to the facts in your
case as they appeared in the public
press, was made upon the order of the
secretary of the navy, in whom the
power of removal rests. The demand
for your resignation, followed by your
removal, upon the direction of the
president, through the secretary of the
navj% was not in violation of the civil
service act and niles, in view of the
well known facts in your case."
For the Fort Smith & Western.
Fort Smith, Ark., Dec. 23.—A mort-
gage of five million dollars to secure
the issue of bonds Jo build the Fort
Smith & Western railroad from here to
Guthrie has been filed here, executed
by President George Hayden and Sec-
retary A. C. Dustin in favor of the
Mercantile Trust company of New
\ork. Of the bonds, representing
three-quarter million dollars, are to be
delivered ta President Hayden without
restrictions. The remainder is to be
used for construction.
Smoking a Marching Tonic.
Experiments have been made In
Swiss army on the effect of smoking
the march. The results were in fav
of the troops that were allowed to hav]
their pipes, and, moreover, their dia
cipline was better.
Flirst Submarine Cable.
The flrst submarine cablc was Inidi
across the English Channel about fifty!
years ago. It was also about the same
time that Hostetter's Stomach Bitte-a,
the world-renowned dyspepsia cure, was
flrst introduced to the public. If you are
a sufferer from this ailment, or from In-
digestion, flatulency, constipation, nerv-
ousness or insomnia, you should try it at
once, if you would be well. The genuine
must have our Private Die Stamp ovep
the neck of the bottle.
" Worry often comprises a lot of fool
things that never happen.
Stops the Cough and
Works OfT the Cold
Iiaxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
The stray dog realizes that an ounce
of prevention is worth a pound.
THE HANDSOMEST CALENDAR
of the 3eason (in ten colors) six beau-
tiful heads (on six sheets, 10x12 inch-
es), reproductions of paintings by
Moran, issued by General Passenger
Department, Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway, will be sent on receipt
of twentyrflve cents. Address F, A.
Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chi-
cago.
Whenever a boy sees a door open h«
looks in.
DON'T FORGET
A large 2-oz. package Red Cross Ball Blue, only
6 cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Xnd.
Ever notice how much of your time
you throw away?
PIso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as
a cough cure.—J. VV. O Brien, 322 Third Ave,
N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6,190ft
Some people would rather take med-
icine than advice.
A Christmas Dinner That Was Not Eaten
because of Indigestion! Tills sorry tala
would not have bapn told if the system
had been regulated and the digestion per-
fected by the use of Nature's remedy—
Garfield Tea. This wonderful herb medi-
cine cures all forms of stomach, liver
and bowel derangements, cleanses the
system, purifies the blood and lays the
foundation for long life and continued
good health. Garfield Tea Is equally good
for young and old.
We are all caught oftener than wa
imagine.
A St. Joseph Assignment.
St. Joseph, Mo., Dec. 27.—The Simp-
son Clothing Company, 405-407 Edmond
street, made a general assignment for
the benefit of all creditors. The assets
are estimated at $50,000; liabilities 830,-
000. William B. Pistole was named as
trustee and took charge of the stock.
The deed of trust covers the stock here,
as well as the store at Centerville, la.,
which is in charge of Herman Simpson.
There are 144 creditors, it is said.
Acetylene Gas Dangerous.
Topelta, Dec. 24.—The Santa Fe will
discontinue the use of acetylene gas as
it is dangerous when handled by inex-
perienced persons. Within a few weeks
damage has resulted from explosions
inside the coaches while in motion.
The acetylene is generated on board
the train and in each car. This differs
from the Pintsch, which is manufac-
tured and used from storage tanks.
Convention of Mine Workers.
Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 25.—John
Mitchell, president of the United Mine
Workers of America, has issued the call
for the national convention of miners
in this city for January 20, and the
joint conference of the mine workers
and the bituminous operators in In-
diana, Illinois. Pennsylvania and Ohio.
The conference begins January 20 and
will continue ten days. The miners'
convention proper will be in session
ten days and over 1,000 delegates will
attend.
Ohio Short on Coal.
Lima, O., Dec. 26.—There has not
been a pound of soft or hard coal in
this city for about a week. The fuel
famine is unprecedented and there is
no sign of relief. Wood has gone as
high as ten dollars a cord and hun-
dreds of people walk miles into the
country to meet wagons coming into
the city to make purchases before
others can get to them. Railroad^ rg;
port thousands of carloads of coanBP
Railroad Uuilding in 1901.
Chicago, Dec. 27.—Figures prepared
by the Railway Age show that railroad
building during the year 1901 has been
greater than it has been for for eleven
years previous, the total approximating
5,057 miles of.line. In 1890 the total
was 5,670, and in 1900 was 4,437 miles.
The construction for the year added to
the total mileafe previously reported
brings the total mileage of the country
to approximately 199,370.
Wants a Newspaper.
Topeka, Dec. 27.—H. G. Rising of
Kentucky, who laid out the first rural
delivery routes in Kansas, has quit the
service and is now looking for a news-
paper opening. He was cited to the
Atchison field and went there to in-
vestigate it, but the proposition did
not look good to him and he has
decided to go to some of the Mississippi
valley states and locate.
Italy Asks Protection.
Washington, Dec. 27.—The Italian
government has been renewing its
efforts of late with the authorities in
Washington to have our federal statutes
so extended as to protect foreigners in
cases arising within the jurisdiction of
states, thus giving a federal remedy for
lynchings and like affrays directed
against Italians such as have occurred
in Louisiana, Colorado and Mississippi.
New Secretary of Treasury.
Washington, Dec. 26.-A tender of
the office of Secretary of the Treasury
to succeed Secretary Gage has been
made to former Governor Leslie M.
Shaw, of Iowa, but it is understood
that no response has been received
from Governor Shaw to the inquiries
sent him.
At the White House no information
on the subject is obtainable, pending
a definite authorization of the fact
that a successor to Secretary Gage has
been obtained.
Germany Waiting to See.
Berlin, Dec. 25.—The foreign office,
while it is reticent as to Germany's
specific plans with regard to Venezuela
and the time of their execution, gives
the impression that something will be
done soon. It is watching the uprising
in Venezuela under the leadership of
General Luciano Mendoza. If anything
serious should come of this revolution-
ary movement Germany will suspend
action in the matter until it shall have
^UU,U8U1 iu me matter until it shall have
tween this city and Cincinnati waiting 'been satisfied with which party de facto
to be moved.
the government rests.
Ffol Trice* niglxr.
The cost of living in New York city
is said to be higher this year than
ever before. Everything that could go;
up, except house rent, has gone up
from 30 to 50 per cent. The price of
meat is higher than it has been in ten
years. The prices of other commodi-
ties of general use in every household '
have increased gradually during the
last five years and a comparison of
wholesale and retail prices of to-day
with those of 1897 shows an increase
that is startling. The only articles In
a long list that have cheapened are
coffee and flour.
Everybody
Who suffers from Bodily
Aches and Pains, such as
Rheumatism, Gout, Lum-
bago, Headache, Pleurisy,
Sciatica, Sprains and Bruises
Should Use
St Jacobs Oil
It Conquers Pain
Price, 25c and 50c.
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