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VOL. 9—NO. 188.
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SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1906.
18 CENTS PER WEEK.
GOV. FRANK FBANTZ WAS INAUGURATED AT GUTHRIE TODAY
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CHARTER FOR NEW
EAST AND WEST LINE
COLORADO, OKLAHOMA AND NEW
ORLEANS ROAD IS GRANTED A
PERMIT TO BUILD.
cided to Change Their Plans
Concerning the Proposed
Route.
Colorado from Denver to Pueblo, east
to the Kansas state line and through
the following Kansas counties: Stan-
ton, Morton, Grant, Stevens, Seward,
Haskell, Meade, Clark and Comanche.
W. S. McCaull and His Associates De- The line also passes through the fol-
lowing counties in Oklahoma: Beaver
Woodward, Woods, Day, Dewey, King-
fisher, Blaine, Canadian, Logan, Okla-
homa, Lincoln, Cleveland and Pawnee,
the Seminole, Creek, Chickasaw and
Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 15.—W. S. Mc- Choctaw nations, and through Texas
Cauli and his associates of Kansas and. Louisiana to Shreveport.
City today secured a charter for a The charter also authorizes by pur-
railroad, the Colorado, Oklahoma and chase or lease the acquisition of the
New Orleans, evidently intended to Guthrie, Fairview and Western. The
cover all the ground occupied by the new road is to run through the follow-
three former lines. The new road dif- ine Texas counties: Fannin, Lamar
fers, however, from the Colorado, Ok- Red River, Hipler, Franklin. Wood,
lahoma Central and New Orleans, the Titus, Morris, Camp, Upshur, Greeg.
western division of the proposed "West Marian and Morrison.
India Short Line," in providing a pos- The company is capitalized at $20.-
Eible route through southwestern Kan- 000,000 and has the following incor-
sas instead of making it necessarily an porators: W. S. McCall, George F.
east and west line through Beaver anil Riehl, C. B. Kelses, L. J. Underwood,
Woodward counties, in Oklahoma, as Richard L. Dryer, J. G. Trimble and A.
was contemplated by the former char- Chapin, all of Kansas City; George C.
ters. Cowles and M. N. Tomlin of Darrow,
The line as projected runs through Okla.
AN IMMENSE CROWD
SAW THE CEREMONY
Splendid Parade of Great Length
a Feature
CITY HAS OVER 6,000
SCHOOL CHILDREN
SCHOOL CENSUS WILL BE COM-
PLETED FOR THE MEETING 0*F
BOARD TONIGHT.
THE OLD AND NEW
Official Returns Will Show Over 6,000
Residents of School Age
In the School
Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 15.—Captain
Frantz, the incoming governor, calbd
on Governor Ferguson and Secretary
Grimes Saturday night prior to their
retirement from office and to pay his
respects. The meeting between the
two governors was most cordial and
even enthusiastic, and exchanges of
CHIEF JUSTICE ADMINISTERED THE OATH
Inaugural Bail, to Which Entire
Territory is Invited, will Occur
Tonight at the Auditorium
Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 15.—Hon. Frank tire program, and while everything was
Frantz, late Osage Indian agent, is simplicity itself, yet the inauguration
now the governor of Oklahoma, the was on a style never seen before in
seventh since the territory was created, the history of the territory. The new
Guthrie is In gala attire as a welcome governor has already won favor with
for the new executive. Every store, all who met him, That he is indeed
residence and other place is decorated a man is certain.
with gaily colored bunting and the city
is overcrowded with guests, many of
whom arrived on special trains dur-
ing the morning.
The inaugural ceremony began at
one o'clock this afternoon, when a
parade of great length marched to the
executive mansion, where Gov. Fran I-'.
*nd his tiwimi init-ttwrnr-fTif paYnm'
then proceeded to the Carnegie library.
The parade was composed of the gov-
ernor's escort of militia, old soldiers'
organizations, cadets, civic organiza-
tions, etc., and wa  one of the most
brilliant processions ever seen in the
capital city.
At the library, in the presence of the
great throng the oath was administered
by Chief Justice John H. Burford, and
Gov. Frantz immediately delivered his
inaugural address. The speech was
forceful and showed the intense inter-
est and earnestness of the new execu-
tive.
For two hours after the address
which was received with great enthu-
siasm, the new governor was the cen
best wishes for success were made. i'er a reception at the library and
The taking of the school census of
this district was practically completed
today, and Superintendent J. D. Mc-
Donald and his eight assistants are fig-
uring up the totals, preparatory to
presenting the census to the school
board at its adjourned session tonight.
Mr. McDonald stated today that he
could give no official announcement as
yet, but from his and his assistants,
taking the totals of all their work, after
the cutting out of duplicates, the
school population of the city will ex-
ceed 6,000. It is believed the total
will be in the neighborhood of 6,100.
The complete returns will be made
public tonight. There are about 900
children of kindergarten age, from 4
to 6 years, in the district, which in-
cludes the entire city, and these are
Included in the census.
The work of taking this census has
been very carefully done. Every house
has been visited and the names and
addresses of the parties are included
in the report of the census enumera-
tors. It is undoubtedly corect.
Figuring from the completed cpfsu<;.
the city undoubtedly has a population
considerably in excess of 22,500. The
enumerators have taken a census of
thousands of people visited him.
Ferguson congratulated Frantz upon
his appointment as governor and as-| ' his evening the inaugural ball will
stired him that at all times he would i a' *'le au<"t°r'um, and as it is
be willing and ready to co-operate with
Since Oklahoma was first thrown op-
en to settlement and with it came the
mad rush of the thousands to enter
the "Promised Land," up to the pres-
ent time there has been seven govern-
ors. Through the troublous times of
territoryliood these men have govern-
ed the people who comprise the citizen-
ship of Oklahoma, and have watched
its growth and development:
Governor W. C. Steele, of Franklin
Ind., was appointed by President Cleve-
land in 1890, and was the territory's
first governor. He was succeeded by
ex-Governor A. J. Seay, of Kingfisher
who served until 1893, when W. C.
Renfrow, of Norman, received his
commission from President Cleveland
Upon the election of President McKin-
ley, C. M. Barnes, of Guthrie, was ap-
pointed, and continued to serve until
William M. Jenkins, of Guthrie, was
appointed by President McKinley short-
ly after his election to the second term
in office. Before his commission had
expired and after being less than two
years in office, T. B. Ferguson, of Wa-
tonga, was named as the sixth Okla-
homa governor, by President Roose-
velt. Governor Ferguson's four year
term expired today, when Capt. Frank
him. It was noticeable that the
warmth of Ferguson's greeting made
a deep impression on Frantz, and they
shook hands again before parting, evi-
dently the best of friends. Governor
Ferguson has announced that he will
make a final statement today of his
action on pardons and other matters
pending which must be settled before
he retires. Frantz spent half an hour
in Secretary Grimes' office.
a general affair, to which all the ter- Frantz, of Enid, was inducted Into
litoiy is in'.ited, it will be attended ■ office. All the former governors of
by an immense crowd of visitors. I the territory are still living, and with
Everything in connection with the the exception of ex-Governors W C
inauguration of Gov. Frantz moved off Renfrow and ex-Governor W C
well. Not a hitch occurred in the en- Steele continue to reside in Oklahoma.
Indigestion is early overcome by the
use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, because
this remedy digests what you eat ana
gives the stomach a rest—allows It to
recuperate and grow strong again
Kodol relieves Indigestion, Belching of
Gas, Sour Stomach. Heart-Burn, etc.,
and enables the digestive organs to
transform all foods into the kind of
rich red blood that makes health and
strength. Sold by J. E. Cockrell.
Fire in Office
A heavy heater set Are to the floor
every person in the city! in addition to ln ,he. Ploneer TelePhone °™ce Satur
the school census, and this will be com-
puted separately from the school cen-
sus for the information of the public.
day night about 8 o'clock. The blaze
burned down between the floor and
lower ceiling and the firemen were un-
able for a time to locate the blaze. The
rooms were filled with smoke, and the
Notice. floor was considerably burned, 'out no
Owing to the fact that there Is one great damage was done, though a large
St. Pauls church in the Indian Mis-1 amount of valuable property was en-
sion conference, the name was dangered.
changed by the official board from St.
Paul's to Trinity M. E. church, South.
Indian Whiskey Peddler.
Dave Avery, said to be part Indian,
Is under arrest charged with seiling
whiskey to Indians. Deputy U. S.
Marshal John Jones made the arrest.
The fire alarm hereafter will be
sounded by the electric light whistle
as the old fire bell has been taken
down.
Pay Your Taxes.
Now is the time to pay your taxes
at the First National bank, Sht ...
JUDGE RURWELL
IS REAPPOINTED
CHIEF JUSTICE BURFORD AND
JUDGE HAINER ALSO RECEIVE
REAPPOINTMENTS.
The Senate Will Confirm All Three
Without Further Comment, as
There is No Op.
position.
Washington, Jan. 15.—The president
today sent the nominations of Chief
Justice John H. Burford, Associate B.
F. Burwell and Associate Bayard T.
Hainer to the senate. As there is
no opposition to the reappointment of
these Justices, they will be confirmed
at the first executive session of the
senate.
Judge Burwell's appointment has
been expected for some days and will
give general satisfaction throughout
the district, as he has made a splendid
judicial record during his eight years.
Chief Justice Burford has also been
slated for reappointment, as has Jus-
tice Hainer, both of them having good
records.
FIELDS IS DYING
N ew York Jan. 15.—Marshal Field,
the millionaire merchant, who has
pneumonia, is in a critical condition.
He has sent for his lawyer and Mrs.
Field and other relatives are at his
bedside. The physicians remain con-
stantly to administer oxygen.
3 p. m.—Mr. Field is sinking slowly,
and is believed to be dying. The
doctors are using oxygen and hope that
he may survive though they admit that
his condition Is very grave.
NEW CHURCH WILL
RE FINE STRUCTURE
CHRISTIAN CONGREGATION
ERECT A SPLENDID EDIFICE
SOON.
Over $3,500 Subscribed Sunday to Aid
in Building the New Church
on Eleventh
Broadway.
and
Sunday the Christian church pledged
$3,500 toward the building of their line
new edifice on lots which they own at
Eleventh and Broadway, opposite the
new Carnegie library. Rev. B. J.
Waugh, the-pastor, has worked untir-
ingly of late, since his acceptance r.f
the call to this church, to add to the
membership. His revival meetings
In the big wooden tabernacle at Tenth
and Broadway have continued for
some weeks and are still in progress.
Dp to date 230 new members have
been added to the church. The meet-
ings will continue for the present each
night. Prof. Gardner of Marion, In I., | on business.
WILL Is leading the singing, which Is v.tf
good and an enjoyable part of the re-
vlvals.
Rev. Waugh has also not been Idto
In the matter of providing a new edi-
fice on the lots owned on Broadway*.
At the services Sunday the above ani-
ount was subscribed, and other funds
will bo raised at once to insure ti)*
success of the project.
The new church will be the duplf-
cate of Homer T. Wilson's church at
San Antonio, which is acknowledged
to be the finest church In the state of
1 exas, The work on the foundation
will begin about March 1, at which
time the bad weather will undoubted-
ly be over, and the corner stone laying
will occur early in April.
It is the Intention to build this
church large enough to seat 1,500 peo-
ple, and it will be thrown open te
grand lodges and other territorial meat
Ings requiring a large auditorium.
C. B. Hart, division freight agent,
was here from Oklahoma City today
MEET IS
LARGELY ATTENDED
MIDSTAR WAS THE WINNER IN
SUNDAY AFTERNOON'S MEET
OVER ALL COMERS.
and
■ Frecius, Clarence Frauenthal's Dog,
Was a Close Runner,
May Win Today's
Heats.
The soothing and comforting effects
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, when
applied to Piles sores, cuts, bolls, etc.,
subdues pain almost Instantly. This
Salve draws out the inflammation, re-
duces swelling and acts as a rube-
facient, thus circulating the blood
through the diseased parts, permitting
or aiding Nature to permanently re-
move the trouble entirely. Sold by
J. E. Cockrell. • '
There was a large number of own-
ers of coursing hounds and other Inter,
ested parties in the city as a result of
the meet of coursing dogs, which be-
gun Sunday afternoon at Oak park and
ends this evening. The dogs came
from Wichita, Gueda Springs, and oth-
er points Jn Kansas, and from nearly
every part of Oklahoma. W. E. Harry
man and Clarence Frauenthal had ar-
ranged the meet and their efforts have
proved very successful.
In Sunday's races. Merry Clair won
over Queen; Ribbon over Alice Roose-
velt; Stutgart Girl over Rosallta;
King over Pathfinder; Neversettle Girl
over Bell Reynolds; Lady Brandon ov-
er Pop Cannon; Brightllght over Fris-
co Line; Puts and Calls over Roxane;
Midstar over Likely Lass, and Frecius
over Happy Hooligan.
In the second heat the above winners
ran as fellows: Merry Clair won from
Ribbon; Stutgart Girl from King; La-
dy Brandon from Neversettle Girl;
Brightllght from Puts and Calls; Mid-
star and Frecius ran a tie In the first
race, and in the second to decide the
tie Midstar won. This dog is owned
by W. Babb, of Blackwell.
Today's races have been largely at-
tended, and are now being run at Oak
park. Clarence Frauenthal's dog, Fre-
cius, who nearly claimed the champion-
ship Sunday, is one of the favorites
today.
E. W. Sullivan.
| E. W. Sullivan was found 111 on the
street Saturday by Patrolman Benson,
who took him to the station, where a
I physician had him removed to a hospi-
tal. He was suffering from heart trou-
ble and passed away Sunday. He
stated before his death that he was
from Pauls Valley and was a railroad
man, but that ha had no relatives. The
remains are at Fleming & Brown's
morgue. The dead man was 55 year*
of age.
FOR SALE.
5 acres Improved In east part of city.
Price $2,000.
5 acres Improved ln east part of city.
Price $2,200.
5 acres unimproved in northeast part
of city. Price $950.
Four fine 20 acre blocks ln northeast
part of city. Price $1,500 to $1,801
each.
Neat and new 4 room cottage, gooti
well, lot 50x140 feet, east front, oa
car line, ln east part of city. A ba 
gain at $750.
New 9 room dwelling, large barb,
woodhouse, well, lot 75x150 feet, east
front, on North Market street, nett
car line, Is a bargain at $2,600.
Investigate our large list of fanan
dwellings, vacant lots, stock of ehoec,
stock of dry goods, stock of hardware,
stock of groceries, two rooming houses
two restaurants, one confectionery.
We have what you want. Come an4
see us.
C. E. EASTERWOOD
Phone 505 119 E. Mate
"Here lies mine babe, as dead
nits.
Whom Gott has klllt mit ager fits.
He would not let him live mit me
So took him up to live mit He."
The child would have lived had he
been given Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and
Fever Cure. Sold by Shawnee Drug
Co. •
Miss Nellie Wolfe of Oklahoma City
is a visitor In the city today with
friends.
WAITING
For your ship to come in? Maybe jon
haven't sent It out. Start a bank ac-
count. That's the way.
n
$1.00 will start the account at tlM
BANK OF COMMERCE,
JW
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East Room, Whlttaker Building, J