Weekly Oklahoma State Capital. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 25, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 18, 1897 Page: 1 of 8
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THE FIRST PAPER PUBLISHER IN OKLAHOMA.
VOLUME i>.
PART ONE.
GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1«J)7
11! PAOES—1 TO !>.
Nl'MliER 'J.",.
how wilut en: ^fi^jfirweak
What to Do With Indian Commissions r
Smith is a Question.
TAWNEIt WANTS HIS PLACE
Secretary BUM aud ludlan Commissioner
,)oii«n DlflVr as What should lie
Done With Smith- Formerly
>1 Resident of Guthrie.
Washington, Sept. 9. — I Special
From Thb State Cai-itai, liureau, till)
Fourteenth Street, N. W. |—The office
of Assistant Commissioner of Indian
Affairs is just at the present time a
bone of contention between Secretary
Kliss, of the interior department and
Indian Commissioner Jones. So clearly
defined are the respective positions
of the two officials concerning the
matter that it is said that their per-
sonal relations are considerably strain-
ed, if not entirely severed.
The contention lies in the difference
of opinion as to what shall be done
with present Assistaut Indian Commis-
sioner Smith, who was appointed by
President Cleveland from Guthrie, and
who has held the office until the pre-
sent time. Smith has made a splen-
did record during his term of office,
but the place is so prominent a one
that the political bosses of the party
could no longer reconcile themselves
to it being held by a democrat.
So far all was plain sailing, and it
was thought that Smith would soon
give the place to a portege of Senator
Hanna, of Ohio—a man by the name
of Tawner from that state. There is
no doubt that Tawner would have
gotten the place in short order, be-
cause in addition to the backing of
Senator Hanna, Tawner is the private
secretary of Secretary Bliss. But just
at this point Secretary B.iss threw the
Hanna camp into deep consternation
by declaring flatly that Smith must be
provided for in case he was compelled
to vacate the comraissionership.
It is said that Senator Uannaremon-
strated against this strongly, and it is
further alleged that President Me Kin-
ley found means to express sorrow at
the stand taken by the secretary. This
failed to budge that gentleman, how-
ever, but he proposed a compromise
that appa at tly simplied the situation.
It was that Tawner should be given
the place of assistant commissioner
and that Smith should be transferred
to field duty as a special agent of the
department. The parties interested
were informed of this arrangement
and the change was about to be made
when Commissioner Jones delivered
the ultimatum that Tawner was not
acceptable to him as an assistant and
that he would not countenance the ap-
pointment under any conditions. The
opposition to Tawner's appointment
by Commissioner Jones is tnat he de-
sires Walter Field, of Oklahoma City,
appointed to the place and is determ-
ined to wage a vigorous war against
tne appointment of any other man.
This interesting event occurred last
week and at the outset Secretary Bliss
was displeased with the stand taken
by Commissioner Jones. On last Fri-
day the two gentlemen had a confer-
ence in the private office of the secre-
tary. While it cannot be learned
what occured on that occasion, it is
known that the session was a stormy
one, and that the two officials parted
in anything but an amicable frame of
mind. Hut nothing definite concern
ing the controversy could be ascertain-
ed.
Another conference was arranged
for Monday afternoon and Commis-
sioner Jones was on hand. But it is
said that the secretary sent out a curt
reply bv a messenger to the effect that
other matters engaged his attention
just at that time.
Those who are cognizant of the situ-
ation are keenly on the alert 'or de- ,
velopments. It is understood that Sec- J '
retary Bliss has aroused considerable
enmity on the part of the political
bosses by his independent course in
appointing or urging for appointment
men of his own selection.
Commissioner Jones' objection* to
Tawner as assistant commissioner
Catarrh and Bronchial Trouble-
Had no Appetite-Now Better in
Every Way —A Delicate Child. ,
"Some time since I took a sudden cold
and could not get rid of it. Being subject
to catarrh and bronchial t rouble 1 coughed
terribly. I lost my appetite and grew
poor and weak and I did not feel like
work. 1 began taking Hood's Sarsapa-
rilla. In a short time the cough disap-
peared, I slept well, had a good appetite
and I was better in every way. Last
spring I was not feeling well, I had no ap-
petite and no strength. I resorted to
Hood's Sarsaparilla and soon felt more
like work. My little nephew was a deli-
cate child and had a humor which trou-
bled him so he could not rest at night.
He has taken a few bottles of Hood's Sar-
saparilla and now ho has a good appetite
and is able to sleep." Mis3 Abbie J.
Freeman, South Duxbury, Mass.
Uam/4'c Sarsa-
Snll/LrUl ^ pariila
Is the One True Blood rurifler. All druggists. $1.
MORE CAPITAL,
Comptroller Coffin Says the United
States is Accumulating Capital.
OVER RESERVE OF RANKS.
It Will Tend to
—Warn* tlir
hit Ion ti
iiwer the B te of Interest
'roptn \ K> lnMt Sp« «>u-
I 4 urel**HS Invnt*
in But*.
u, ^,1r :llo are the best after-dinner
liOOU S 1 IMS digestion. 25c.
no assistants who are not perfectly in
accord with him and his administra-
tion of the office. He has been partic-
ularly active in breaking up certain
deals which are known to be of fre-
quent occurrance in the administra-
tion of Indian affairs in the field. It
is known that the government, as well
as the Indians, have lost much money
through the questionable transactions
of the Indian agents in turning over
the various tribe sums of money
awarded them by the government
There is also a rich opportunity for
dishonest agents to co operate with
traders in fleecing the government and
the Indians alike.
Commissioner Jones has unliearthed
several of these plots while on his trip
through the west, atd he has his eye
on several others. He believes that
Walter Field, who is thoroughly con-
versant with Indian affairs, will be of
great value to him in this work and
will insist upon the latter's appoint-
ment.
FLYNN COMING HOME.
Washington, Sept. 10. — [Special
from The Sta ik Capital Bureau, Glo
14th Street, N W.] — The acting
comptroller of the currency, Mr. (leo.
M. Coffin, who keeps in constant touch
with the financial condition of the
country thioufth the otiicial reports
made to him through banks, is confi-
dent of a most prosperous financial
season for the United States in the
near future.
"There is every evidence that the
United States is accumulating a vast
amount of capital of its own, said
Mr. Cofiin to a State capital corres-
pondent, "and this goes to show that
sooner or later, if it is not already so,
this country will be financially inde-
pendent of (ireat liritian or any other
nation.
"This financial independence was
the war of the silverites. 1 hrough I benefaction
the workings of uatural causes, how-'
ever, we are now achieving what the
free silver men would have endeavor-
ed to accomplish by a plan which
would have only resulted in the depre-
ciation of our money.
"The current rate for demand loans
in New York is l?-4 against a slightly
higher rate in London, and it is not at
all improbable that under these cir-
to conduct their business enterprises.
This low interest had been a very
potent factor in aiding these foreign
manufacturers to control the foreign
markets for their exports, and of which
markets American manufacturers
should and will have a good share.
"If American manufacturers could
secure as low rates of interest as those
paid by their British competitors a
very large part of the 8200,000,000
worth of raw cotton annually export-
ed to British mills could be manfaetur-
ed in the I'nited States, to the great
benefit of American labor and inves-
tors in mill enterprises.
"More than this, the Americans
would have a better chance at. the
markets of Central and Southern
America for their cotton goods, mark
ets that belong to them naturally, but
which are mainly absjrbed bytheUer-
mans and British now.
"With this prospect of easy and
plentiful money ahead of us, there is
still an element of danger in the situ-
ation. It is the danger of rash invest-
ment and speculation. With money
comparatively easy to obtain, there
will be a natural inclination to rush
into speculation of all kinds, and the
people may be swept off their feet in
the booms which would follow for a
short time.
"The gold discovers may also effect
a situation. It has been demonstrated
that the great panic of 1857 was large-
ly due to the speculation arising from
the gold discoveries in California and
Australia, of the preceding years.
There is danger of history repeating
itself at this time, and every newspa-
per that warns the people against in-
dulging in speculation and careless in-
vestments will be conferring a public
LAND CASES.
Interior Department Hands Down
Some Decisions for Oklahoma.
CLAUNCH WINS HIS CLAIM.
in. K lilil Fulled to V
AKiilliMt ('launch
ove II Ih Allf gut In
Other Oklaho-
FnvurHhle
Decisions.
Washington, S pt. 11—(Special from
The Statk Capital Bureau. 010 Four-
teenth Street, N. W |—The secretary
of the interior department has handed
down a number of decisions in contest-
ed land cases in Oklahoma territory.
In every one the decisions of the local
office as well as the holdings of the
general land office have been affirmed
by the secretary. They are as follows:
Claunch WIiih IIIh Farm.
In the case of John T. Claunch vs.
William L. Kidd, which was a contro-
versy over the so. hi of sec. 35, tp. 15,
n. r. 6 e., Guthrie land district. Okla-
homa, the secretary affirms the decis-
ion of the general land office. From
the records of the department it ap-
pears that Claunch made homestead
eLtry for the above laud and that on
August 1?>, 1892, he applied for and
was granted leave oT absence until
April 15, 1893. In his application for
leave of absence ('launch alleges that
he first made permanent improvements
on the land on March 29,1892, at which
Attorney General Took Paper* of Appll- tlm0 he tQok up hig actual reBidence
canta to the President. there with his family. Heimmedi-
Washington, Sept. 10.—|Special.] ately began the erection of a dwelling
Attorney General McKenna has gone j1Quse which was completed the first
to Summerset. Penn., to consult with 1 week in April, 1892. He then moved
OFF FOR SUMMERSET.
President McKinley. He took all the
papers of applicants to succeed Judges
with his family into the house where
Mulshed II 1(4 ItiiHlncHH and linn Started
Home.
Washington, Sept. 9.—(Special.)—
H. T. Flynn has departed for home,
staving' completed his business here.
SUCCESSOR FOR JUDGE DALE.
He Will he Appointed I'pon the Presi-
dent's lleturn.
Washington, Sept. 9.—[Special.]—
Attorney General McKenna is author-
ity for the statement that Judge Dale's
successor *rill be appointed shortly
after the return of the president.
Oklnlinma Pension*.
Washington, Sept. 8.— [Special.]—
The following pensions were granted
in Oklahoma today: Increase—Fred-
erick Jillson, Guthrie.
COLT SHOW.
Eighteen Flue Colts Sired hy a Norman at
Crescent.
Crescent, Okla , Sept. 9.—[Special
Correspondence. |—1The finest colt show
of the season was exhibited here last
Saturday. Mr. J. W. Wehr, owner of
a thoroughbred Norman stallion at
this place, organized an exhibition of
colts sired by his stallion and proved
unsurpassed by any former show.
There were eighteen colts from three
weeks to two years old on exhibition.
Mr. Wehr offered three prizes for the
three choicest colts. Geo. W. Sloan
received the first premium of $5.00,
Mr Ogle, second, of 50 and Mr.
Fleming third, of $1.00. J. T. Murray,
J. G Brown and T. Waller acted as
t
Scott's S>
Emulsion
is made up of the most essential
elements that go to nourish
the body. V7hcre the appetite
is varying or lacking, it in-
creases it, and where digestion El
is weak, it aids it to perform H
its [unction in a more vigorous |j
way. It enriches the blood, B
makes healthy flesh and cures B
chronic coughs and colds by §
making it possible for the body j§
to resist disease. Our friends tell ti
us "IT Works Wonders" j]
but we never like to over-state {j
the merits of our remedy even
when it has been tested and
tried for over twenty-five years.
If you will ask for it, we will
send you a book telling you
mere about the subject than we
can put in a few words.
Go to your druggist for Scott's Emul-
sion. Two sues, 50 cts. and $1.00.
SCOTT A BOWNE, New York.
IT OX. JOHN RUSSEL YOUNG.
NAMED AS THE FIRST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE NEW CONGRESSION-
AL LIHRAIIY.
Hids For Indian Schools.
Darlington, O. T., Sept. 9.— Spe-
cial.]—The following bids were re-
ceived for the dormitory at the Chey-
enne and Arapahoe Indian agency at
is said, lies in the fact that it conilicts , Darlington, Oklahoma, and have been
with the commissioner's policy to have , submitted to the commissioner of In-
' dian affairs at Washington: 0. Swan-
son, Topeka, dormitory, $17,300, out-
I house, $425; Sternberg & Dodd, Wich-
ita, dormitory, $19,390, out-house,
$583; Roberts & Spicknall, El Reno,
dormitory, $14,443, out-house, 8424.
(Roberts and Spicknall, if faced w ith
El Reno han<l-made brick, $14,443; if
faced with Kansas City brijk, $14,-
975.)
BRADFIELD'S
FEMALE PECULATOR
jj is for women's diseases and irregu- |
larities. It cures everything that is j
commonly called a "female trouble." 1
It acts directly upon all the distinctly j1
feminine organs of generation, driv- .
ing out weakness and imparting
^ strength; stopping unnatural drains, J
£ and regulating the monthly flow ,
i) in every instance. It makes sickly
and weakly women strong and well
again. $1 a bottle at drug stores.
Send for a free book about it.
The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
NOTED OUTLAWS CAPTURED.
Ulum McCook Kim Down hy Officers at
Coollftge.
Coo li doe, Kas., Sept. 9.—(Special.)
A posse of deputy United Spates mar-
shals and Sheriff Ellison of this coun-
ty overtook and capturedClum McCook
and his partner, who had stolen a
bunch of mules and horses in the ter-
ritory and were making for Colorado.
Clum is one of the famous McCook
gang who have been a terror to the
turritorv for many years.
cumstances, New York bankers are
loaning money in London. Having
trade balances abroad, and with the
interest rate higher in England than
here, it is not to be supposed that they
would lose the opportunity of getting
more for their money by letting it re-
main there instead of bringing it
home.
"In spite of the enormous loss and
depreciation in values sustained by
the United States during the last four
years, the latest bank statistics show
that there has been a very large ac
cumulation of capital in this country,
much of which is lying in the banks,
awaiting a favorable opportunity for
investment.
"The national banks of this country
now hold about $100,000,000 over and
above the sura required by law as a
legal reserve. The same condition of
affairs undoubtedly exists in the sav
ings banks, the trust companies, and
other banking institutions throughout
the states of the union. There has
been a wonderful accumulation of
caoital in the savings banks. In 1894
they had deposits to the amount of
$1,7*47,000,000. In 1896 this sum had
increased to the extent of nearly
5515,000,000, and there is no doubt that
the figures of 181)7 will show a further
upward movement.
"One result of th's enormous accum-
ulation of capital will be lower rates
of interest in the future. I am sure |
this will come, and my opinion is
shared by many bankers throughout
the country. I do not believe that we
will see again as high lates of interest
as has prevailed in reeent years. While
this outlook may not be acceptable to
the money lenders it will be a great
boon to the manufacturers, the mer-
chants, contractors and other borrow-
ers of money. It will give to the Am-
erican manufacturers the great ad-
vantage enjoyed by the English and
European competitors in the low rates
of interest upon the money borrowed
Dale and Keaton. He was extremely
reticent before his departure, saying
whatever action was taken would be
by the president, as he prefers not to
mix in Oklahoma appointments any
further.
BANK EXAMINER IN TOWN.
Reports the ltank* of liliigllMher In Excel-
lent Condition.
Kingfisher, Ok. Sept. 10.—[Special].
John Pugh, the very pleasant and
affable territorial bank examiner of
Guthrie, is in the city, and has made
an otiicial examination of the several
banking institutions of this town.
He reports the Kingfisher banks in
excellent condition and fine running
order, having within its vaults over 45
per cent of it deposits.
The People's bank he also found in
a good and substantial state, with
he has resided ever since. His other
improvements consisted of a well and
about seven aeres of broked ground
planted in corn and other vegetables,
all his improvements amounting to
about $100.
On August 29, 1892 William T. Kidd
filed affidavit of contest against said
entry alleging abandonment and fal
ure to settle upon the land on the part
of the entryman and to cu.tivate said
land as required by law. Accompain-
ing the affidavit was an uncorroborat
ed statement by the contestant that
the entryman obtained his leave of
absence through fraudulant represen-
tations. On July 20th, a hearing was
had and the local office rendered a de-
cision in favor of the entryman and
recommending the dismissal of the
contest made by Kidd.
It seems that the local office did not
pass on the contestant's statement that
the leave of absence was obtained by
fradulant means, inasmuch as said
statement vva not deemed to have
been made in compliance with law,
and that the evidence adduced at the
hearing was heard to show that the
entryman was a resident upon the land
prior to the filing of the contest for a
period of six months from the date of
said affidavit
Upon appeal to the general land of-
fice the decision of the local office was
affirmed, whereupon the contestant
appealed to the department, which
also affirmed the decisions of both the
lower courts.
In rendering his decision in this case
the secretary says:
"The preponderence of evidence in
this ease shows that the entryman was
a resident on the land in controversy
the latter part of March, 1892. built a
house and made other improvements,
as alleged by him in his application
for leave of absence. In the latter
part of April, 1882, he moved to Still-
water, Oklahoma, for the purpose of
obtaining employment and that his
wife and child might have the atten
tion of a physician. The entryman
had no money and could find no work
to do in the vicinity of this land. He
returned to the land the first part of
August, 1862 and following the advice
of his physician, applied for leave of
absence as hereinbefore set out. He
again returned to the land in the
spring of 1893 and has resided there
ever since.
This decision of the secretary is only
just and right and from all the evi-
dence submitted in the case, there is
no doubt in the world but that Claunch
is the rightful owner of the land.
Other CaweM Mettled.
The secretary affrras the decision of
the local court and the general land
office in the ease of Crissman vs How-
which was a controversy
north,
for the sw qr, sec 5, twp 20. north, r
2 e, Oklahoma land district, has been
denied by the secretary and he concurs
in the decision oi the general land
office.
The petition for review filed by Jno.
Waner has also been refused. This
petition resulted from the contest for
the nw qr of sec 27. twp 12, north, r 1
e, Oklahoma land district, between
Waner and Elbert S. Hensley, which
was decided by the department in
favor of Hensley on January 30, 1897.
RALLY ROUND THE CAMP.
Old Soldiers are Having a Good time at
the Alva Reunion.
Alva, Ok. Sept. 10.—[Special]—This
place is decorated in red, white and
blue in honor of the visit of the thou-
sands of old soldiers who are literally
pouring in to attend the reunion two
miles north of town, and everything is
being done to make the old boys feel
at home and convince them that we
are a patriotic and undivided people.
The city is theirs for the week they
have the keys—and a better hearted,
whole souled lot of boys never congre-
gated together. Mavor J. I). Karr
went out to the grove, or reunion
grounds, Wednesday morning and in a
neat, appropriate and humorous way,
welcomed the boys to our city and
told them to take what they saw and
enjoy themselves, even to Williams'
watermelon patch. The address of
the mayor put the old comrades in a
good humor and made them feel as
though our people appreciated their
coming. An old comrade from Kiowa,
responded to the mayor in beha.f of
the old soldiers and done the subject
justice.
The reunion is being held in one of
the prettiest groves in Oklahoma and
the scene presents much attraction.
Marshal music is upon the grounds
and the reveille is occasionally sound-
ed, the call to arms, etc., until the
camp reminds the boys of the times
when they were serving in the cause
of the country. ^
One noticeable feature is that a great
majority of the old soldiers have their
wives and families along, thus making
the society so much the stronger and
better.
Thursday afternoon, Miss Sarah
Ilosworth, one of our normal faculty,
delivered an address to the old sol-
diers. She has a reputation for ora-
tory that is world wide and her elo-
quence is unsurpassed by even those
of the Ingalls stripe. ~
The camp fires at night are furnish-
ing no little amusement and are avery
prominent feature of the gathering.
The Alva "Hayseed" band enlivens the
occasion with good music. This band
has ruade wonderful strides recently
and is now an honor to the town and
community.
plenty of money on hand.
These banks are'mauaged and con
trolled by an efficient set of officers ' ard et al ,
and practical business men of this
community, as will appear from the
official report which Mr. Pugh will | The motion for review filed by Cler-
make upon his return to Guthrie. aman Story against Elmer E. liabcoek
■ over the sw qr of sec 1, twp 28
|r w, Perry land district.
NOTHING EQUALS IT!
RELIEVES ALL PAIN.
Mothers must have it.
Grandmothers had it.
POND'S EXTRACT
SOLD EVERYWHERE.
GET IT.
Oklahoma reunion*.
Washington, Sept. 10.—[Special.]—
The following pensions was granted
Oklahomans today: Additional—Na-
hum W. Magruder, Alva. Increase—
A. D. Marble, Lawson.i Original—Jno.
Hallard, We.burton.
Oklahoma Pensions.
Washington, Sept. 11.—[Special]—
Pensions for Oklahoma and Indian
territory are as follows: Original,
William J. McClure, Oklahoma City.
Increase, George W. Allen, Newkirk.
Original widows etc., reissue, Catha-
rine Shearn, Okarche. Indian terri-
tory: Original, Samuel W. Lowe, Sa-
pulpha. Increase, Thomas J. Yount,
Wilson.
Mrs. D. A. Ainsworth and children
arrived last night from Washington to
make their home here. Mr. Ains-
worth is a clerk in the land office and
is a prominent candidate for register
of the office.
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