The Guthrie Daily Leader. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 122, Ed. 1, Saturday, May 2, 1896 Page: 1 of 4
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ILLINOIS FOR M'KiNLEY.
NATIONAL DELEGATES INSTRUCTED
FOR THE OHIO MAN.
CULLOM IS TURNED DOWN.
He UAd All the Political Mnclilncry and
Manipulators With Itltn but the Mo-
Klnley Iloom Carried the Dnjr
tYltli Knse Tremendous
Outburst of Untluifllnsm
In tho Contention.
HrnmoFiKLD 111. May 1. William
McKinley of Ohio is tho choice of tho
Republiouns of Illinois for president
of tho United Mates. He was so do
olared at the Hcpubllcun state con
Tention here yesterday lie was not
"only" declared the choice but the over-
whelming choice of tho people of this
stato who believo in tho principles of
the Republican .party.
Every offort and schome known to
politicians was brought to bear upon
the delegates to induce them to name
another man but all tho schemes
failed. It wan apparent the peoplo
whom tho dolegatos represented
wanted McKinloy and tho delegates
could not bo induced to violate tho
wishes of their constituents.
That tho people of this .State were
pleased with tho choice was made ev-
ident by tho 12000 spectators and vis-
itors who gathered from all parts of
ho Stato to attend the convention.
As soon as the name of Major McKin-
ley was mentioned in tho convention
there was an outburst of upplauso
that surprised oven tho most ardent
admirors of Major McKinley. Nearly
overy man woman and child in the
vast throng arose at tho mention of
tho namo of the lluckoyo statesman
and for nearly five minutes shouted
and yelled and cheered. Hats wore
thrown in the air by tho more enthus-
iastic and for a time it seemed as if
tho vast crowd had gone raving mad.
The contest was between tho Re-
publicans who believed Shelby M.
Cullom should be honored as the
standard bearer in tho presidential
contest by tho peoplo of this State on
tho one hand and tho Republicans
who favored McKinley on the other.
Arrayed on tho side of Senator Cullom
was that organization known as tin
Cook county "machine" and a larg
number of leadiug politicians and
statesmon of Illinois. With him wore
vetoran. politicians who t y-
gono by have engaged in many a hard
fought political contest. They had to
aid them ono of tho most perfect po-
litical organizations that haB ever
been formed in this Stato; but all
their plans wont wrong.
While Senator Cullom and his back-
ers mot defeat they met it gracofully
and at tho conclusion of the conven-
tion thore was not the slightest ill
feeling on their part towards the vic-
tors. Tho first shot was liicd by Cullom's
men in tho shape of a resolution in-
structing tho national dolegates-at-largo
to support him in the St. Louis
convention. As soon as Senator Cul-
lom's namo was mentioned there were
wild and enthusiastic cheers from his
friends. There had been nothing up
to this time in tho way of demonstra-
tion that approached ft. It gave his
followers courage. The monster dome
vibrated again and ugain with that
volume of sound.
Hut when the announcement substi-
tuting tho name of Major McKinley
for thut of Cullom was offered tho
outburst of applause was simply tre-
mendous. Tho chairman waited
patiently several minutes to allow the
nudiencu and delegates time to cool
off and then he uttemptcd to restore
order but he might as well have tried
to stop an Illinois tornado. He rapped
tho speaker's desk vigorously with his
gavel but it only seemed to increase
the tremendous outburst. Seeing it
was an impossible task he allowed
the storm to sptnd itbolf. From this
time Senator Cullom's friends gave up
hope. They saw nothing could stop
the determination of the delegates to
nuine Major McKinley as their choice
for president.
Ex-Stato Senator Charles II. Fuller
of ltoono county prosontcd the resolu-
tion instructing tho national delega-
tion at large to support Senator Cul-
lom. A delegate from Lee county
moved an amendment substituting tho
name of McKinley for Cullom.
V J. Calhoun of Danville tho Mc-
Kiuley leader hero made a speech
supporting tho amendment When
he had flulBhed M. II Maddon of Chi-
cago offered an amendment to the
amendment instructing he delegates
to the national convention to declare
their confidence in the ability of
Tliomas H. Reed of Maine and W. It.
Allison of Iowa to load the Repub-
lican fight in the presidential contest.
Tho proposition was defeated and
tha convention then adopted tho
amendment substituting tho namo of
WilUtim McKinley for that of Mr.
Cullom This action was upon tho
motion of one of Senator Cullom's
friends made unanimous and tho
delegates at largo to the national con-
vention were instructed to bupport
William McKinley of Ohio for 'pres-
ident at tho national convention at
St. Louis.
A motion was made to lay the Mc-
Kinloy resolutions on the tablo. and
was defeated by a vote of 503 to 832.
Vhon the uproar following tho
adoption of the McKinley resolutions
liaii eased the following delngates-at-lurge
wore elected: R. Y. Patterson
editor Chicago Tribune; William I'enn
J"ixon editor Inter Ocean. ex-Governor
Highest of all in Leavening
IvSl Powder
l a. Uglbsuy"di liTimart Rnn cx-uor-crnor
.1. W. Flfer.
'1 lie presidential eleutors-al-largu
tire Rabbi E. G. Hirsch Chiongo and
lion Iioraco D. Clark of Mattoon.
Tho convention dovotcd the early
part of the day to the completion of
tho State ticket which was filled mil
y follows:
For Governor John R. Tanner.
Fo- Secretary of State .1. A. Rose.
For Stato Auditor J. R. McCul-
lough. For State Treasurer Henry L.
licit.
STATE'S EVIDENCE.
l'ecullur Outcome of tho Hloliu Unite nt
Oklahoma City
At Oklahoma City C. Klohn one of
tho witnesses in the Uarmou-Palzwold
perjury case now on trial in the dis-
trict court has turned Btato's evidence
and yesterday gave tho whole scheme-
of the Patzwolds away.
Ho says that he testified falsely in
tho land office and that he now for
tho first time has told the truth about
tho transaction. He Is a young man
about 30 years old and no doubt ex-
pects to obtain clemency by giving the
thing away as he is himself under in-
dictment. He says that an agreement was made
by the Patwolds as to what they were
to swear to and that they mot in a
room and drilled and prepared to
swear that they all started from the
lino at the proper time. By this schome
they expected to be able to beat any-
ouo who might contest them
The claim about which he sworo
falsely is in the Cheyenne and Arapa-
hoe country.
It was by the advice of his father
and mother nnd because he had be-
come tired of lying about the matter
that made him change about.
WIND AND WEATHEK.
What Oklahoma. Observem
of Croitf.
llnye to Say
The average temperature for the
week 73.9 was 10 0 above normal.
Maximum 02 on 20th minimum 80 on
22d.
The warm weather clouds by day
and dews by night have been favor-
able for tho growth of all vegetation.
Generally all crops have thriven and
donev well.. An exception to J'U J.
wheal and oats in most counties of
the central section where drouthy
conditions arc beginning to be ex-
perienced. Over this central sec-
tion wheat while it has made a fair
growth docs not retain tho good
color of last week and its condition
is not so promising being affected
by dry weather. Chinch bugs too
are reported in groat numbers and
while as yet little damage has been
done by them fears are entertained
that unless a heavy dashing rain soon
occurs they will ruin wheat oats and
corn Wheat everywhere is heading
nicely. Corn shows a good stand and
is receiving its first cultivation. Oats
require more rain and their growth
has beeu checked in some counties.
Cotton planting is very nearly finished
and that planted earliest Is up and is
being chopped out in southern sec-
tions. Tho fruit prospects are yet all
right. Early native vegetables and
strawberries are coming into the mar-
kets. YOU CAN UNDERSTAND.
l'olur Kxposltion mid the Veuecuelau Con-
troversy Made Clear.
The Encyclopedia Rritannlca that
epitome of the world's kuowledge
contains an account of Arctic explora-
tion from tho time when the first priest
visited the island of Thule the Iceland
of today down to tho rescue of Lieut.
Oreoloy from Sabine Point by the
"Thetis" and "Hear." In this article
on the polar regions is interesting in-
formation about temperatures the
fauna etc. with two fine maps of the
Arctic circle.
Thero aro also articles on Venezuela
and the ceding of British Guiana to
England by the Dutch The Monroe
doctrine is given also.
Very few mon have the means- to
possess a largo reference library but
the Encyclopedia Rritaunjca is within
the reach of all. It may be seen at
tho Star's Educational Department
103 Oklahoma avenue.
Want the Holla 1'urfccU.
A delegation of Osago Indians are iu
Washington for tho purpose of having
the secretary of the interior investi-
gate their annuity roll. They desire
information as to tho amount of in-
terest accumulated on their possessions
and Instructions as to the education of
their children.
Charlie Cameron the carriage pain-
ter has moved to tho old Kimball
building on Division between Okla-
homa and Cleveland. All work guar-
anteed lOtf
Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report.
HOW BILL TAYLOR DIED
run
rtrtlcunr of the Execution
Cnrroltou Mo.
at
Caiiiioi.mon Mo . May 1 1111 Tay-
lor was hanged huro yostcrday morn-
ing at 10:5T Thoexi-euHon passed off
without incident and Taylor was pro-
nounced dead at 1 1 : 1 by a coroner's
jury. The drop was '. foot und the
doomed man's neok was brolysn by
tho fall. The body was cut down and
placed in charge of V. G. Hcekett of
Purdiu Mo. as per Taylor's last wish
and will be burled to-day in Yount
cemetery near Laclede Mo.
Taylor exhibited a remarkable
nerve and presence of mind during tho
trying ordeal and never once faltered.
He marched from the jail to the scaf-
fold through tho crowd of 3(0 peoplo
without so much as n tremor and de-
scended the scaffold steps with a firm
steady step. Ho curried u tiny cruci-
fix in his pinioned arms as lie wont to
i his death nnd hissed it when it was
offered him by Father Kennedy.
He scanned witli idle curiosity tho
faces of people who wore inside tho
stockade while the straps were placed J
about his knees r.nd turned and
looked Sheriff Allen of Linn county
full in tho face when he tightened the
noose about Ins neck. Ho was not
permitted to talk nor did he mako
any request to bo allowed to make a
statement. He raised nis ohln as tho
black cap was adjusted. Deputy Cum-
mlngs dropped a handkerchief; thero
was a slight creak whon Sheriff Stan-
ley threw the lever and the body of
Hill Taylor clothed entirely in black
shot into space and the murder of tho
Meeks family was partially avenged.
Iimtant Death ltcultel.
The fall of nine feet broke Taylor's
neck and killed him Instantly. Thero
was not the quiver of a muscle nor
tho tremor of a limb after the body
settled from tho first rebound. The
oxecutlon was a very successful ono
in overy respect. Sheriff Stanley of
Carroll county Sheriff Allen of Linn
county Deputies Lon Sholton and
George Cummings of Carrollton Dep-
uty County Marshal J. U. Ross of In-
dependence and Sheriff Andriano of
St. Joseph wore on the scaffold in an
official capacity.
Father Kennedy through whose ef-
forts Rill Taylor was baptized and
admitted into the Catholic Church
and Dr. H. W. Tull of Carroll-
ton stood beside the doomed
man offering spiritual consolation as
tho preparations were made for tho
execution. At the foot of the scaffold
tnuif C HUIUUUi liJUIIM'Ota til IIW.H.M
olic church who had twice assisted.
Father Kennedy in administering tho
lust supper to the condemned man at
the jail and with high mui.s at tho
church knelt and prayed while Tay-
lor's soul passed into eternity. They
with Father Kennedy and Dr. Tull
were In tho jail when Sheriff Stanley
read the death warrant to Taylor and
his hands were bound preparatory to
tho march to the scaifold and they
went with the procession. It was the
first time in the history of Missouri
that women were permitted to see an
execution.
The Death Warrant Head.
At IOHIj Sheriff Stanley went inside
the jail with his assistants and read
the death warrant to Taylor Father
Kennedy praying und pleading all the
time. The prisoner's hands were then
pinioned tight against his stomach
and he was led out. Deputies Shelton
and Cummings preceded Sherlifs Allen
and Stanley between whom the con-
demned mu walked his hat upon his
head and his eyes red und swollen
with weeping. Next followed Sheriff
Andriano nnd Deputy Marshal Ross
of Jackson county. Father Kennedy
and Dr. Tull followed clote upon the
officials and were followed iu turn by
the twelvo women and several youug
men who were praying aloud until
the jolt of the dropping body as it
straightened out the rope told them
all was over. Mrs. Martha Meeks
whose son Hill Taylor killed and
some women of Sheriff Stanley's
family also saw the execution
Taylor passed a more or loss restless
night before the execution. He
awoke about 0 o'clock and asked for
breakfast. Eggs coifee and biscuits
were given him which ho ate with in-
different relish. During the morning
several of his attorneys called on htm
and they talked to him in the presence
of two fnsidc und one outside guards
After the attorneys were gone he
seemed over-anxious to accept tho at-
tentions of the priust. He gave to
Colonel Hale the following statement
to the public:
Taylor Statement to the l'ubllc.
"1 have only thisstatementtq make.
I ought not to suffer as I am com-
pelled to do. Prejudice and perjury
convicted me.
'By this conviction my lonely wife
is to bo left a widow my babius are
made orphuns in u cold world my
brothers to mourn and friends to
weep. You husten my gray haired
father and mother to their graves.
"The mobs and that element have
hounded me to the grave. I had at
least hoped to live till the good peo-
ple realized the injustice dono me but
1 am prepared to meet my God and I
now wing my way to the great un-
known. There I believe every one is
properly judged
"I hope my friends will all meet me
in heaven. I believe I am going
there.
"Good bye alL-W P. Taylor."
As Taylor's body wa lowered into
the casket. Sheriff Stanley would not
permit the rono to be cut One of his
deputies was heard to remark that he
could retail it for 81000. After tho
body was placed in its coffin it was
raised to a sitting posture and the
knot loosened with difficulty by Dcp-
nty Cummings who finally removed it
without taking off the black cap. The
body was then taken in charge by the
undertaker. Nobody was allowed to
see it
Taylor told tolonol ilale that if he
had been granted a thirty days re
spite by Governor btone ho would
ne ver hang Ho hoped to escape.
When the execution was over the
tho stockade. Tlloy out oft numerous
mementoes from the soaffold.
This morning the remains wero
taken to Laclede accompanied only
by tho undertaker from Purdin and
Russell Knolsley one of Taylor's at-
torneys. After tho final scene was enacted
mauy who oxpressed regret at
Georgo's escape said they were glad
he succioded in getting away and
that they did not want to see another
execution In this city.
When Taylor Was a taw Btmlont.
Columma Mo. May 1. William
aylor was a student in the law de
partment of tho Missouri Stato
university in 1883 and 1884 He was a
jnorobe non-communicatlvo young
man shrewd in business affairs but
never taking high rank in his classes.
Ho did not rmunln until crrmlnnt.lnn.
it is the custom of the university law
department to announce the death of
any former student. Judge Alexander
Martin the dean of the department
ihadc the usual announcement iu the
junior law class of Taylor's death
and commented upon the case in grim
fashion.
.lere Booth Get Ills llewnril.
Jeffkhson City Mo. May 1. Gov-
ernor Stono yesterday paid the $000
reward ollorcd by him for tho arrest
and conviction of the Taylors. Jere
0. South of Mountain Grove Ark. re-
ceived it. The conviction was com-
plete whon all legal means were ex-
hausted so when tho United States
Suprome court refused a writ of error
in tliis cuso the roward was duo. South
has now obtained nearly 82700 in re-
wards for tho capture.
TALK ON BATTLESHIPS.
Mr.
Allen of Jfahrnska Make Home Hie
Political Prediction!.
Washington May i. The Senate
spent another day on the naval appro-
priation bill without completing it.
Mr. Gorman further opposed the item
pi four battleships und expressed tho
opinion that the appropriations al-
ready made would consume the bal-
ance in the treasury. A determina-
tion of the number of battleships has
not yet been reached. Mr. Chandler
has proposed substituting thirty large
and fust torpedo gunboats for two of
the battleships. Mr. White of Cali-
fornia spoke of the need of coast de-
fense before further uuval vessels
wero built and Mr. Allen of Nebraska
made a speech of over three hours ar-
raigning the two old parties.
Mr. Allen predicted that tho Repub-
lican party would bo victorious at tho
25jailAtelSJariotJiqB.Bnd that the
power lor a tinru oi aecmury. j.nreo
months hence he said there would bo
a great bolt in the Democratic ranks
one wing taking refuge in the Popu-
list party and tho rest becoming
"gold bugs." I hen turning to the
Republican party Mr Allen accused
it of "frying the fat" out of protected
industries and said that party too
would go out of power in 1000 giving
place tu a party of the poople. Mr.
Allen spoke until 4 o'clock consuming
over three hours.
DAVIS MEN WON.
nil Faction Curried the Kamas City
Hepubllomi Frlmnrle.
Kansas Crrr Mo. Mav 1. The Re
publican primaries for the selection of
presidential and congressional del-
egates resulted in a sweeping victory
for the Webster Davls-Filley faction
over the Major Warner wing of the
party. The "Regular McKinley
Ticket" which was supported by the
Warnorltes curried two out of the
ten wards. The other wards are said
to be for the Ohio man.
MoKluley mill Cahoon.
MAitriiiKiKi.n Mo. May 1. The Re-
publicans of tho Thirteenth congres-
sional district indorsed McKinley for
president and Cahoon for governor.
Charles Parsons of SL Francois and
G. J. Root of Wright wero elected
delegates to the St. Louis convention.
For Filler anil Davl.
Liiibrtv Mo. May 1. Tho Repub-
lican convention of Clay county in-
structed its dolegatos to vote for
Filloy for national committeeman and
Webster Davis for governor.
Killed for Striking a Woman.
Chicago May 1. Yesterday M. J.
Wyckoir an engineer employed by the
Uuossnei Raking Company shot Will-
iam Wegner u wealthy manufacturer
through the head and in tho lelt
breast; inflicting woundb from which
Wegner died within a few minutes.
The two men were neighbors and did
not get along well and two days ago
It is claimed Wegner during u row
struck Mrs. Wyokoff blacking her
eye.
I'reiuluiii for Llou lleacU.
The girl boy married woman or
man bringing and giving us the
largest number of Hon heads cut from
Lion Coffee wrappers in the month of
April May and June beginning April
1st and all to bo brought in by July
1st will bo given a handsome Han-
quet onyx-handled lamp valued at
310 The party bringing tho second
largest number will receive a hand-
some chamber-set value S4.
Come to the store and see the pre-
miums you ara to work for.
The Welcome GitoEnr.
Notice.
The office of the Chandler Stage and
Express line has been removed from
the Hotel Dally to L. A. Johnston's
cigar store Victor block First street
bet. Harrisonville and Oklahoma ave-
nue. All orders will receive prompt
attention 5tf
Have you seen the '05 Columbian?
The pleasure you feel in riding a
wheel that you know is tho best that
can be made is worth more than the
price you pay extra for your purchase.
F. R. Lillie &. Co. have secured too
agency for tho Columbia Bike and
have them on exhibition at their store.
POOR CLOTHES
Are Not Cheap at Any Price!
Every man to his own trade
ceived by those pretending
measure and procure ou a Genuine Tailor
Made Suit at one-half our price. They are
counterfeits and You are the Loser.
We have the largest stock of Woolens in the
City to select from and challenge competi-
tion as to workmanship and fit.
WILLIS The Tailor.
OKLAHOMA CARRIAGE WORKS.
Manufactures nil kinds of Vehicles. PnintiiiR Trimniingr.mil
Repairing promptly attend odplo.
322 South Division Street
J. W. MoNEAL Pbkb
GUTHRIE NATIONAL BANK.
Capita) - - - $50000
C lA wluWI
Roard of Directors in
James Stratlou Horace Speed.
GEO. E. RILLINGSLEY President.
W. E. HODGES
Cashier
CapitoL NationaL BanK
GUTHRIE' OKLAHOMA.
Capital fully paid $50000.00
Surplus 10000.00
ROARD OF DIRECTORS:
A. G. Hrowor Capitalist Utlca N. Y. Geo. E. Rllllngsloy. Guthrie O
W. E. Hodgos Guthrio. M. L. Turner Guthrio.
Chas. E. Rllllngsley Guthrio
Correspondence Solicited. Collections a Special""
THE ANCHOR.
SALOON.
The finest ecuipped bar in the city. t
Wo-handlo only tho best Wines Llquortjand Cigars
Next door to the Leador office. .
105 Harrison Avenue.
Telephone No. 55.
F. P. ALLEN Proprietor.
G. H. GOLE ROOFER
Manufacturer and applier of Cole's Asphaltum Iron Clad Roof Paint. The
best for metal and shinglo roofs. Makes shingles like slate. Also put on as-
phaltum gravel Band tar and pitch roofs and lays the genuine asphaltum
walks and pavements and artificial Btone. Old roofs repaired and made as
good as now. Stacks and 6tand pipes painted and repaired All work guaran-
teed. Rest of references.
C H. COLui
200 W Okla. Ave. Seatonlan Drug Co
The Mistletoe Bar
Cor. Oklahoma Ave. and Division
One Block From HotelcRoyal
Caters to the Best Trader-Only. Best Goods
In Stock all the Time.
15-Year-OI Whiskey and a full Hue of Standard Cigars.
Fine Billiard Parlor. Telephone No. 9
Be not de-
to take your
Guthrio Ok.
A. J. SKAY Vice Vjijcbidkn
addition to Rank Ofllcers:
Rob'l Martin J. R Cottlugham
W. J. HORSFALL Cashlor.
OIIAS. E
RILLINGSLEY
Assist Cuihior.
crowd which had beeu kept at bay
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