The American--News. (El Reno, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 10, 1904 Page: 1 of 8
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THE EL RENO AMERICAN-NEWS, EL RENO, OKLAHOMA. THURSDAY MARCH ro. i , 14.
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NUMBER 50.
SOCIALIST
(TIT TICKET
Nominated in Conven-
tion Last Nif^ht
TEST OF STRENGTH
The First Gun Toward tne County,
Organization Was Fired—Six
Hundred Contributing Mem.
bers in County.
or all allottees of the five civilized
tribes of the Indian Territory who arc
(not of Indian blod except the rcstric-
I tions on the homestead. A Sur.her
amendment by Mr. Little was adopted
which places with the secretary of the
interior the authority heretofore ves-
ted in the Dawes commission to sell
at public sale tracts fr >m the result! ■
of land belonging to the Cr-eks in tLc
Creek nation now unsettled, and con-
sisting of about 50,000 acr-s. The pro-
vision authorizing and directing the
commissioner of Indian affairs to
make rules and regulations for tie
renting of the homesteads am surplus
lands allotted to full bleed Indians be
longing to the Cherokee, Creek, Cnoc-
taw and Chickasaw Indians in the In-
dian territory, or to the minor chil
dren erf such Indians went out- on a
point of ordetr raised by Mr. l.ittle
The bill then was passed without divi
sion-
A bil for tlie relief of settlers within
the limits of the great of iand to ti e
Atlantic and Pacific railroad company
in New Mexico and pasted.
mII BEET
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discussed by Chamber
of Commerce
The socialists of El Reno met last
night in the Carpenter’s hall on Rus-
sell street, and nominated a straight
city ticket. While the gathering was
rather small the enthusiasm for tne
cause was at a high pitch. The mem-
bers of the new party present w ere de-
termined to stand by their principles
and let the world know where they
stand. Titis is the perilminary steps
toward the nomination of a straight
ticket for the fall campaign, and while
the party leaders have no hopes of
electing the city ticket, their purpose
is to perfect an organization for the
battle in the fall which will be more
successful, There are now almost six
hundred contributing members enroll-
ed on the socialists honor roll in this
county, and the national society is
planning to send speakers of nation
al reputation here during the sprin
and summer to campaign the county.
Socialist meetings are being held at
Calumet almost every week, and abou
the 25th a regular preacher of th
faith will arrive to make his home i.
this city and open regular services.
A. K. Gore was selected as cam
paign chairman and C. A. Rorrirk as
secretary, and the following city tic
k,-t selected:
SCHOOL BOARD.
First ward—D. A. Malone.
Second ward—J. B. Lawton.
Third ward—W. J. Kehrer.
Fourth ward—C. A. Rorrick.
CITY COUNCIL.
First ward—W. F,. Hortough.
Second ward—C. P. Sides.
Third ward—A. I\. Gore.
Fourth ward—E. H. Swanke.
For city assessor—John Gillan.
A committee of three, consisting o
Messrs. Loudermilk, Swanke and Cor
don was appointed to draft a rcsolu
tion and a platform for the party.
They will report their resolution to
day to the press of the city, and it will
be entirely along solcialistic lines.
See the new wall paper at Morrow’s
Novelty Store. 184 tf
TH
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Jim
THREE HOI IIS
Action on Onel f^esofu-
ton Postponed
PLANT IN SIGHT
Gentlemen Arc Interested in Oklahu
111a for the Product—Club But-
tons Have Arrived.
The cultivation and growth of suga.
beets occupied the attention of the
Chamber of Commerce last night, and
the large number of business men
present discussed the subject thor-
oughly. A gfcutfleman interested in
ttgar mills has been in eommunica-
iminim
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Now
1 Session
Wichita
Grand Trunk line to the Pacific.
The decision was reached only after
a prolonged discussion. The meeting
was pacek and at one stage of tne
proceedings the tone was unmistaka-
bly hostile to embarking in so huge an
enterprise. General Manager Hay.,
who had come from Canada, especially
to attend the meeting, saved the sit-
uation and when the final vote was
taken there was only a few oponents
to the Grand 1 runk ru |rou<! under-
taking to build a trans-continnental
railroad.
Sir Charles Rivers Wilson, president
of the company, said tile new lines was
justified by tiic flow of property front
east to west and the increasing immi-
gration into Canada front the Unite I IT Vr»i:T niAT
The Grand Trunk could not | EXPECT SHOT SESSION
hope to receive such generous treat-
ment from the Canadian government i
as the Canadian Pacific railway, fi t [ "
the premier, Sir Wilfred Lattrier, had!
acted absolutely fairly, in spite of vio-
lent political opposition with the ob-
ject of obtaining) aditiotty] facilities
for tne development of Canada. •
The president characterized the de-
posit demanded by the Canadian gov-
ernment in collection with the agree-
ment as an cxteremly uimcssary anil
unreasonable demand.
this city, following a
tt'oke of apolexy. Besides being a
member of ,lu. medical professoin Ur
Hcatl> is 1 fellow of tin Royol G or-
graphical society belongs to .1 German
A.'oeiation of kindred purport and
hold, several consular ollices. Ho js
consul for Bolivia, consul for Gaut-
cmaula. outsit- general for Honduras
■uni holds the same commission from
tlte government of Nicaragua. I)r.
Heath discovered a stream in South
America, one of tne sources of supply
01 the Amazon, which was named the
Heath river. Bolivia some time ago
granted him a cooes.ion of several
millions acres of land. Dr. Heath’
was born in Wisconsin in 1834,
There Has Been Some Talk of'Rail
road Dominacion of the Fac-
tion Now in Power.
Special by Associated Press.
1 Wicnita, Kan, March 8—R.-publi
Then, one after another, share hold- can politicians and candidates for state
ers representing blocks of 50.000 and offices are coming to Wtcliita in
more shares, rose and declared they droves. The advance guard consisting
had not nad sufficient tune to con- uf D. W. Mulvane, of Topeka, the
sider so litige an -?nterpriss.
• .. c ".L | An amendment was proposed
tion with {secretary Goodwin looking r., vn - , , , ,:i
.......... • ------ - . TU George Allen w‘>" bad resigned lus!ant Governor Hanna, of 11,11
WANT INFORMAT ON
To Procure Increase in Salaries of
Postmasters—Want Report of
Committee Printed and
Read First.
Indian Bill.
IS PASSED BY THE HOUSE-
SOME CHANGES.
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Washington, March 8.—The house
has passed the Indian appropriation
bill after some controversy over some
provsions affecting the tribes in the
Indian Territory. An unsuccessful ef
fort was made by Mr. Stephens oi
Texas to eliminate the provision for
continuing the Dawes commission an
other year.
An amendment by Mr. Litle of Ar-
kansas, was adopted removing the re-
strictions on the sal; or lease of lands
Fine Quality
and low price of our photos is
keeping 11s very busy. No
more at present prices after
present stock is used up, so
don’t be too late.
Wide Awake Studio.
©N WADE STREET OPPO
01TB BRICK BARN,
Washington, March 8.—Mr. Over
street, chairman on postoffics.s and
post roads, caled tip in tile lions; to
day the privileged report of that com-
mittee on the Hay resolution calling
for certain information regarding the
us? of “influence” by members of th‘
house to secure increases in salaries
etc., of postmasters. 43y unanimous
agreement action on the resolution
was postponed until Wednesday whet
there will he three hours general de
bate on the motion to table the reso
lution. Tiiis was done that the repori
of the committe; on the resolution
might be printed and read by all mem
bers.
IN THE SENATE
Washington, March 8—In the sen-
ate today bills were passed authorizing
bail in certain criminal cases on appeal,
in the Indian territory, and validating
certain conveyances of the Northern
Pacific railroad company.
Mr. Foraker presented the creden
tials of senator-elect Charles Dick to
succeed the late Senator Hanna, botji
for the unexpired term ending March
4 next, and for the full term o.f six
years, beginning at the latter date.
The credentials were read. Mr. Dick
was not present to take the oath.
The naval appropriation hill was
then taken up. Mr. Patterson offered
an armor plate amendment agains
which Mr. Hale said he should make
a point of order after Mr. Patterson,
had discussed the amendment. The
amendment provides in the secretary
05 the navy cannot procure armor for
the vessels authorized at prices which
in his judgment are reasonable, he is
authorized and directed to expend so
much of the $12,000,000 appropriated
for armor as may be necessary to erect
a factory lor the manufacture of ar-
mor.
Mr. Patters,on asserted that since
1898, the government has been letting
its armor contract to a combination
that has fixed the price and determined
the bidding. He reviewed the armor
plate controversy, declaring the Car-
negie and Bethlehem, companies to b*
“in league with and members of the
Wett frwt"
toward tii^ establishment of a mill |
somewhere in Oklahoma. The culti-
vation of beets has never been follow-
ed extensively, yet there are many In
[this county who are satisfied the pro
duct can he successfully handled. The
manufacturers’ committee, with the
assistance of Louis Hoffman and Her-
man Harms, will snow the gentleman
what Oklahoma can produce.
The library committee reported th
hoard has decided to locate the library
on the Lassen lots if the Ricker &
Springs lots arc not secured by the
time the foundation is ready to be laid.
The money is now in the bank for the
work, and plans will soon be adopted,
and the actual construction commenc-
ed. The hoard announces positively
the Lassen lots will be acepUd if the
other location is n«>t deeded over bj
the time the contract is let.
The special bridge committee im-
ported the location ofi the South Ca
nadian bridge, and was discharged.
The committee appointed to colie t
$125 to hire an aditional instructor for
the teachers institute, reported prog-
ress. and are still at work.
The club buttons have arrived and
arc now on sale at two cents each.
The business men are requested to
procure these buttons for distribution
among their customers and to strang
ers.
A Jolly Time.
OTTO LEE ENTERTAINED HI.
CLASSMATES LAST NIGHT
Otto Lee entertained his class mates
last night at his home, toi S. Grand
Various indoor games were enjoye.
by his guests and elegant refresh
tnents were served. Those presen
were:
Edith Clarke, Emile YVewerka, Zo:
Hunt, Alice Ford, Inez Morris, Willit
Haas, Bertha Lewis, Maude Lewis
Loretta Womble, Mary Gelder, Lillian
Fogarty, Selma Hoffman. Earl Tal-
bot, Ernest Viall, Charley Huffman
Vincent Daily and Otto Lee,
WAFFLES AND MAPLE SYRUP
Don't that sound good to you. At
the old court house next Thursday
evening, March iotli, the following
menu will be served.
Hot wafffes with maple syrup.
Home made sausage. Pork chops
Spiced peaches. Pickles.
Coffee.
This menu will be served by th
ladies of the Congregational church
Agreement Ratified.
GRAND TRUNK LINE TO
BUILT TO PACIFIC.
BE
Londpn, March 8—The Grand Trunk
railroad shareholders meeting ratified
the agreefent with the Canadian gov-
ernment far the construction « n
real leader of the re-organized or dis-
hy organized party in this state, Li men
resigned his, ant Governor Hanna, of llill Cite.
Scat the directorate on account of I Secretary of State J. R Burrow of
the matter under discussion in which Smith Center, State Treasurer T T
Mr. Allen declared the intended ac- Kelly, of Paola. whom tlte old machine
tion would rum thr Grand T runk1 woll|,j pj,
railroad.
to delcat f<»r the nomina-
tion, and some fifty or more equally
prominent men arrived yesterday
Others came in today, and by noon
the hotel lobbies were tilled with men,
each of whom wanted to buttonhole
.. .. __ - sonic otlu r man and fix up a deal with
d.an parliament at its meeting March him hereby one or both would profit,
to. must have an answer one way or Since tho arriva, of lhe lirst ,,,,
the ntner. Nice president Sm.then lion t0 ,he rclHlbIican statc convention
openly attributed some of, the ertttcism1 tjlere ha, bccn SOI1K. lalk
Several large share holders with-
drew their proxies and placed them in
the hands of the directors.
The president in reply to cries or
"adjourn”, explained that the Cana-
ill the investigation of rival railroads
General Manager Hays bluntly tol
the shareholders that if they did no
acept the Canadian offer other intlu
enes would, and that without a trail,
continentaln exetcns'on the future o
the Grand Trunk would be gloomy i
the extreme. Mr. Hays prophesied
great future for the new road whicl
would he able to hold its own in com-
petition with the existing systems.
After two and a half hours discus
sion Mr. Allen’s amendment was de
feated and the agreement was ratified
The semi-annual acounts were passed
but not without criticism of their in.
reased expenditures which, the presi
dent, said, was justified on acount o
the larger traffic, severe weather ant
higher prices.
Hold Court Martial
ONLY MEANS BY WHICH MILI
TIAMEN CAN BE REMOVED
IN OKLAHOMA.
Guthrie, O. T. March 8—In seeking
to improrve the efficiency of the Ok-
lahoma national guard, Governor Fcr
guson desires to remove several com
misioned officers for incompetency
and refusal to obey orders. Not wish-
ing to submit them to the embirra-s
ment of a court martial, he asked th®
attorney genera], P. C. Simons* for an
opinion whether the commander in
chief could make the removals withou
caling a court martial. The attorne,
general held tiiat any case sufficient
for removal must be considered in a
court martial.
ATTORNEY FOUND DEAD. ’
Ardmore, I. T., March 8.—Captain
U. M. Wrigley, a prominent attorney
"I fishimingn, was found dead. Heart
failure was the cause of death. Wrig-
Icy formerly resided ill Kansa- and
Colorado. It is reported that he was
captain of an American transport dur-
ing the Spanish-Amercian war.
See Jas. O. Sackett, 'or gener-
al fire insurance 176-tf
Cold Tire Setter,
At Tlioes’ Carriage shop, one block
south of new court house. Will nob
DISH your wheel, will not BURN
the fellow, will not scratch the paint.
Come and see and be convinced
Don’t forget the place. 183 6tp
T. J. Smith, of Geary, was looking
after business in the city yesterday
lie says the farmers ip nis vicinity are
preparing for an early staring.
JUS KIM
HI LliET
Why Japs Appear in
Northern Waters
GET AN ISLAND BACB
Neighbors Fight.
DISPUTE OVER A BOUNDARY
LINE LEADS TO TRAGEDY,
Vaiden, Miss., March 8.—In a fight
between Aaron Stewart and his son
on one side, and W. W. Hill and two
sons on the other, the Stewarts have
have shot and killed W. W. Hill and
his son John Hill and severly wounded
Hunter Hill, The difficulty arose in
a dispute ove ra boundary line. The
parties were neighbors living twelve
miles West «f here,
railroad
domination of th? faction now in pow
er, just as it was talked during the
late administration when the b aril of
/equalization raised the total assess-
ment of Kansas tax payers slightly—
just a small matter of twenty two mil-
lions—and cut down the assessment
of the railroads at the same time.
None of tile candidates are talking,
and tlie men who are on the inside s^v
that the convention will be short. They
expect all of the work to be finish 'd
Wednesday in god time, and with the
only possible contests being those of
railroad comnt.WuniT and supreme
court justices, it loks as if tneir pre-
dictions would come true.
None of tiie preliminaries for th
congressional convention which meets
tomorrow afternoon, have been .set-
tled. Up to a late hour today, it was
not even known who would be the
chairman of the convention, that hav-
ing been left until tne delegations ar
rived, and until Congressman Murdock
could he consulted, it being supposed
that he would he here in person to di-
rect things.
Arrangements for tlte congressional
convention are in the air. It is sup- c . . .
posed that Congressman Murdock S,’?C,lal A’SOC'at?d Prcss DisPatc'fl.
neglected to write his wishes to his . ,°’ ,March 8~It 15 rePorted here
friends here, believing that Dav; Lea-1 llfV 16 ^'I>' ,nct tbe Pnss'an off
ny would carry what information vvaaL, a 'sv°st^,Cv and tbat tbe Russian
needed. Mr. Leahy’s condition had bccn destroyed,
afternoon, is such that lie cannot tell'. ne rta 011 !,'r tbe appearance of
anyone what the congressman may {apane8e m northern waters advanced
have wished him to tell. His temper- herc ls the,r Probable deilre t0 reeail1
attire is 103. Judge Wilson was admit- P°ssisslon °f ‘he island Sakhalien,
ted to the sick room for a few minute* '' lc 1 was ceded to Russia by Japan.
It is pointed out that the whole of
Food
Supply of Northern Part of
Mikado’s Domain Derived From
That Source.—No Fight i
. _ Yesterday. ^
but he found the patients mind wan-
dering.
So far neither the temporary nor the
permanent organization has been de-
cided.
The convention will pass a resolu-
tion endorsing President Roosev.l
and his administration, a strong one
endorsing Congressman Murdock, an-
other indorsing D. W. Mulvane for
northern Japan will be threatended
with famine if the food supply derived
from tne island of Sakhalien fisheries
is cut off. Nine-tenths of the exports
go to Japan in addition to which Jap-
anese boats have been carrying on
piratical fishing along the coast which
his exhausted the fish supply of the
Amurestuary. The native tribes there
member of tne national committee, and are sudering fiom hunger and typhus.
' The Russian government will prepare
a gun boat flotilla on the Amur to
instructing the delegation to vote for
him, and another indorsing Fred Du-
mont Smith for delegate at large. J.
D. Miliken, of McPherson, will be
asked to place Mr. Murdock’s name
before the convention.
Noted Explorer Dead
DR. HEATH STRICKEN WITH
APOLEXY AT KANSAS CITY
Kansas City. March. S,—Pc.. E- R
Heath, a noted explorer, Is dying at
provide protection to the fisheries as
soon as the river is free from ice.
The wife of Admiral Stark, the for.
mer commander of the Russian fleet
is at Port Arthur has returned here
from Port Arthur denies the report
that the admiral and his- officers were
ashore attending a ball at the time the
Japanese attacked the Russian squad-
ron. Madame Stark declares her hus-
band did not pass the night ashore
after he took command of the squad-
ron. On the night of the attack, Feb-
ruary 8, all the officers and crews were
on board at 5 o'clock in the afternoon
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