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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
Injured Innocence.

The Helena Independent thinks that its
Rntte friends will be interested in hearing
OF their former favorite, Harry, Montague,
manage of Gordon's variety show up TO
the time OF the destruction by flre: Aiter
that occurrence Montague went to Louis
and took the management OF the CASINO
varieties. Not long ago he was arresceu
for maintaining an immoral exnioi.1nn,
and his case was heard before the C,ty
MAGISTRATE. 1t seems that Montague, VINO
vas never conspicuous for regarding de.
cency on the stage, had produced a highly
ealistic portrayal OF life in the st. Louls
snb.stratum. Detectives had been sent TO
watch it's performance, and the result was
Montaeue's arrest. The day. OF bis trlai
was very warm. the Judge had beer drink,
in literally OF this occasion, and was .ene
Of the boys" on all occasions, and after
Tear;ne the evidence, decided that mon.
teoue was a much.abused man, n tnat
- Sas only an evil mind that could con
strue evil out OF his drama: the ponce
men were reprimanded for BRINGING Som =.
nie;nt against him, and Montasue's snow
st;ii draws crowds to witness it's sa'aciooA
fea tures.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
THE COPPER MARKET.
What the Financial Papers Of Gotham
Know About 1t.

The copper market is quiet and without
change in price at 1Oc. for Lake and
s44@9.c. for Oxford, Baltimore and P. 8.
T., says the New York Engineering and Min
Ing Journalof last Saturday. Wehear ola
greatly increased consumption in every d.
t,echon, and Of low stocks everywhere in first
hands. The decline to 10 cents has always
oeen explained and justified by the Calumet
GHecla as being necessary to enable it to
SSiispose OF it's large amount OF copper.
since there is O no accumulation, and
the company will have only it's current
output to market after this month, there
should logically be no necessity for contin-
uing the low price, as we believe none OF
,he companies is willing to make contracts
beyond this month at the present prices.
Inc Allouez strike is assuming much
greater prominence, and it is not only
important for the company. but II
WIN add somewhat to the out-
put OF the Lake District. Official letters,
under dates 1st and 9th inst, which
we're courteously laid before us, state that
.me sixteenth level has now penetrated
aoout IS or 90 feet OF the rich ground, the
,otk maintaining or even improving its
nlsa grade ESTIMATED by outsiders as fully
s'oA IL nhIttf tlQQ IaluIuEL AHu 1AcCl1
locK). Good ore continues to be found in
Inai,.ing forward the eighth level, and, we
"eleVe, also on the fifteenth level, Thelm-
%poftaice of the strike, which was exagger-
SS.rru when it was supposed to be in the
,,a'mut bed, was undervalued in the reac.
~, mat followed the contradiction OF
;n1S r'lmor. 1t would not be surprising ii
should enable the Allouez to produce
nearly 10000 600 pounds this year, or
Ty'hapS about as much as the Tamarack.
-, English market continues dull, and
.Ss even declined a little, closing to-day at
iM ". 'sAGd. b. s., f43 los. And with
"r Th material is. Sd. @Ss. per unit.
me Mining and Financial Record OF the
S"me date says there has been
maly any demand for Ingot, and the
marEet is entirely nominal. In q small
iay Lake has sold at 1Oks to 1OA cents, but
~ouid be difficult to obtain a bid at 1C
daaSslora round lot, as u and
two srs are amply supplied for the next
0rtt months. Other brands are quoted al
bgsau' "a cents, but considerable sales have
Tbano made at very much lower prices
ahso Is very little foreign demand, but The
I'm tn fptl OF supplies is said to be fully
dr,in production and, notwithstanding thu
prssa ess OF trade, there is very little stocl
rulsSe Tor sale. The London market hal
&ss' p steady with Chill Bars quoted
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
BUSINESS MATTERS.
Mercantile Changes Reported by Brad.
streets Commercial Agency.

Mercantile Changes Reported BY Brad.
streets Commercial Agency.
Bradstreet's Commercial Agency reports
the following business changes during the
week ending last Saturday:
MONTANA.
Pincus & Company.
Observation-Disclosures & Co., general
store, dissolved; now Charles Lehman.
EUesfOn-JOhn Jefferson, general store,
sold out.
Heena-George P. Reeves & Co., sold out.
MarysviHe-Cory Bach & Co., general
store, sold out to William Negus & Co.
IDAHO.
tinued business; J.. H. Adams, hotel, re-
Gently commenced; John Holland, restau-
rant discontinued.
Nayton-Geo. Green, blacksmith, discon-
tinued.
Custe-Cyrus Mourning, saloon, recently
commenced; NJ. O'Donohue, shoemaker, re-
Gently commenced; l.. L. Sweet, saloon,
sold out.
ChaNis-M. Ashton, blacksmith, re-
Gently commenced; Falkner & MCGOWAN,
market, recently commenced; D. & E.
Reese, Saloon, ~Ol6SOlVeu, -. reese COntln-
ues; Womacks & Cottrell, planning mil, dis
solved, l.. Womacks continues.
Corder-James o. Corder, saloon, dis
continued.
Elgin-Mrs. E. W. Davenport, general
merchandise. recently commenced.
Pocatello-F. E. Allyn, oil, consolidated
with Fred j. Kiesel & Co.; A. L. Clark,
drugs, just commencing.
Preston-James Brown, harness, ETC.,
recently commenced.
Rexburg-T. E. Bassett. agricultural im-
plements, recently commenced; Isaac
Clegg, shoemaker, recently commenced;
Henry Layman, saloon, recently COM
menced; G. NJ. Murphy, blacksmith, re-
Gently commenced.
Peoa B. "A. Miles & Son, saw mill,
burned out; loss reported at $4,000.
Salt Lake Cfty-George A. Luke & Co..
knit goods, succeeded by Luke & Sherlock;
Grant Bros. Co., livery, ETC., incorporated,
capital stock, 500, 900; Cooperative
Furniture Co., incorporated, capital stock,
3K0 000
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
4 Merry War.

The mems clothing dealers OF Butte are
arad in a wal OF rates for overalls. The
,nesin was sounded by Messrs. Sands &
Rovce, who cut mems overalls down to 60
cents per pair, and then Cans q Klein went
several better by reducing their price Tor
o laI dealers, it is alleged, employed hire
Gnas 70 sobble up Cans & Kleins' stock OF
n]vsralls at that rate, and Manager CAM
bsrpsr was obliged to exercise diplomacy to
nrsyent the enrichment OF his rivals at his
expense. Goldsmith & Co., not to be cleft"
in the deht, have an "ad"in this mornings
MINER to the effect that they will present a
pair OF o~veralls to every person who
purchases 50 worth OF goods from them to-
dav, and tomorrow they will give the same
chrome to every 81 purchaser. The other
dealers in overalls will probably SEE Gold
smiths bet and go one better by ''giving
the %workingman his pants"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
A New Society.

A meeting OF Liberal thinkers took place
at Renshaw Hall last night, where organ.
ization Of Secular Union was perfected
by persons signing the nine demands OF
Liberalism and ~electing the following of.
ficers:
President-O. B. Whitford.
Vice President-W. H. Left.
Recording Secretary-E. N. Dunkle.
Corresponding Secretary-H. Seagraves.
TreaSurer-Charles Stoffel. - -
Application will be made for a charter,
and, when received, it is intended that
regular. meetings will be held and speakers
to address the people as often as
possible.
A broad platform, setting forth the de-
mands for such an organization, with BY
laws, orders OF business, ETC., was adopted,
after which remarks we're made by the
President.
On motion, the meeting adjourned sub
ject to call by the President.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Programme Of the Two Days Session
at Helena.

Programme Of the Two Days Session
at Helena.
The Union Sunday School Convention Of
Montana will be held in the Baptist Church,
Helena, on July 20 and "a next. Follow.
ing is the programme:
FIRST Jay.
$50 a. m.-Seeking a blessing; led by Rev.
G. B. Allen.
10 a. m.-Reports from Sunday schools
and counties.
IL a. m.-Review of reports; w. B.
Jacobs.
11:3O a. m.-Orga~ nization.
Ahernoon-NornaI Class Work.
200 p. inflow to prepare a Sunday
School lesson; W.. B. Jacobs.
800 p. inflow to teach the lesson:
Rev. j. H. Worden.
400 p l.. m.-Dificultics in teaching, and
how to meet them. Questions and answers;
w. B. Jacobs.
Evening.
500 p m.-Praise service; led by Rev. F.
D. Kelsey.
$50 p m.-The book we study.
Address by J. H. Worden, D. D., of Phil
adelphia.
SECOND DAY
800 a. m.-Next Sundays lesson-"The
Resurrection OF Lazarus" Conducted by
DR.. Worden. .
1000 q. ma model Sunday School-A
chalk talk. w. B. Jacobs.
11:OOa. m.-The Superintendent and his
work. DR.. Worden.
Afternoon-Principles of Instruction.
200 p. ma normal lesson. w. B.
Jacobs.
300 p. m.-Primary class work-Open
Conference. Conducted by Mrs. 4. II.
Howey.
400 p. m.-Questions answered. Dr.
Worden.
Evening.
500 p m.-Prayer service. Led by Rev
R. E. Smith.
$50 D. m.-Our Work. Address by W
B. Jacobs, OF Chicago.
Sunday-Union Meetings in MiDg's Opera
House..
400 d. m.-Mass meeting OF children
Conducted by w. B. Jacobs.
500 D. m.-Mass meeting OF the Churches
Addresses by DR.. Worden and W. b
Jacobs.
There will be a great many delegates
from all parts Of the Territory at this con
vention, and a great many people inter
ested in Sunday School work will water
the proceedings.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
Released ON Bail.

Mrs. Anna C. Burk was examined a few
days ago before Justice Mediation On a
charge of stealing q diamond pin, valued at
$3.50, from the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Godfrey Lavelle, where she was employed
as a seamstress. The evidence against
the defendant was purely circumstantial,
but of sufficient strength to make His
Honor feel justified in sending the case to
the Grand Jury. DEFENDANTS bond was
fixed at $500, but she was unable to fur
nish it, and was sent to jail. In prison
she evinced strong symptoms OF insanity,
and her case was brought to the notice OF
several philanthropic gentlemen, who in
terested themselves in her behalf and yes.
terday succeeded in getting her bail re-
duced to 5000, which was furnished by
Messrs. William Thompson and j. E.
Richards. The unfortunate woman. was
liberated last evening, and to-day meas
ures will be taken to keep her from want
until her guilt or innocence is proven by
the Grand Jury.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
The West Granite.

At the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Helena.
Monday evening, was held the first annual
meeting Of the West Granite Mountain
Mining Company. The election Of officers
for the ensuing year resulted as follows:
Presidential. NJ. Hotter.
observation-disclosures Cruise.
Secretary.-C. K. Wells.
General Manager.-J. X. Pardee.
Trustees.-Messrs. S. T. Hauser, Samuel
Word. Ed. l. Zimmerman, A. A. Mcdonald,
I. J. Lowry, A. NJ. Hotter, H. NJ. Parchen,
Thos. Cruise. j. X. Pardee.
Those present subscribed for 10000
shares of treasury stock at 81, and the
hoard resolved that no further stock be
offered to the public at this figure. The
next meeting will be held the twelfth of
next August.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
Warm Weather.

Yesterday was another "roaster." The
mercury climbed into the nineties at rosy
morn aud stuck there with the persistence
OF an impecunious creditor till deny eve.
Abou 2 p. m. a sharp and short shower Of
heavy raindrops from a cloudless sky
muzzled the dust for about half an hour,
but the fierce glare OF Old Sol soon dried
the streets again and humanity sweltered
as before. -
A gentleman named Mcdonald was pros-
trated by the heat while walking on Main
street, but soon recover d under the appli-
baton OF the usual r~estoratives.
A. {. Becker, one of the surveyors en-
pioyed on the VAUDEVILLE Railroad, also
suffered a slight sunstroke, from which he
quickly recovered. MIR. Becker had been
sunstruck before. q
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
Pastime.

The residents OF Idaho street, between
SILVER and Porphyry, are endangered by
.he recklessncss OF a crowd OF boys who
utilise themselves by shooting with a rifle
ga post. Every time a bullet misses the
'ost il ranges in the vicinity named, and it
! a miracle that somebody has not al
nr,ody been shot. Houses have been struck
Nv straw bullets, and yesterday afternoon
!" Of the leaden messengers whistled. in
s',rb close proximity to the head OF a
nromin. Mt citizen that it almost frightened
Kim TO death. The police should put a
Stnn TO the dangerous amusement.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
A Pleasant PARTY.

A very pleasant fare well party was given
yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Jacob Kahn
weller, at her handsome residence on West
broadway. previous to her departure for
Sal Francisco. The party was composed
exclusively OF ladies, among them being the
following:
Mrs. DR.. 0. B. Whitford, Mrs. E. w.
Wynne. Mrs. J. H. Lynch, Mrs. Sam Louis,
Mrs. Sonenberg, Mrs. j. Call, Mrs. J. Oct
finger, Mrs. kaufman. Mrs. L. v. Woer-
theimer, Mrs. Max Mayer, Mrs. Bernheimer,
Mrs. H. Jonas, Mrs. D. H. Cohen, Mrs. H.
Hebron, Miss Carrie Oettinger, Miss Fan
ME Oettinger and Mrs. John Bordeaux.
The menu consisted of ice-cream, cake,
delicious lemonade and other summer deli.
cacies, and the ladies enjoyed immensely.
Mrs. Kahnweiler leaves next week for
San Francisco, where she will spend the re-
mainder of the summer
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
THE CITY DADS.
What They Did in Regular Session Last
Night.

The City Council met last evening in regu.
lar session, with Mayor Frank in the
Chair and sevsn Aldermen present.
The Trsasurer's report up to date
showed $69s.32 on hand, against which
there are warrants, registered and unpaid,
amounting to 81, 926.26. The report was
refer red to the Finance Committee.
Police Magistrate Mediation reported
that from June 10 to date he had collected
$61O.75 in fines.
The Committee on Streets and Alleys
recommended the building of q terrace on
Montana street, north OF Granite, aud the
report was received.
A number OF petitions praying the Coun.
Gil to order a suspension of
changing the grade of the sidewalks
were presented and discussed at length.
On motion OF Alderman Richards, the
Street Commissioner was instructed to, in
future, lay all sidewalks on the grade, and
to use his own judgment in the matter of
having sidewalks already off grade raised
or lowered to grade, as the case may be, as
as possible.
The Street Commissioner was authorized
to lay crossings on Main and Broadway
and Park and Montana; also to construct
a box drain on Main and Park streets.
PCCAIlOA VI UuSllc66 Iueu On VeSU
Broadway to have express wagons removed
from that thoroughfare, zeal Main, gave
rise to considerable discussion. It was
shown that al ordinance was in existence
permitting the expressmen to linger on any
ths'roughfare in the city. SO long as theydo
not 60 within fly feet OF Main street. The
was so amended as to compel
all job wagons while unemployed to re-
main outside the fire limits.
j. Chauvin was granted permission to
erect a bridge across the alley in rear OF
the Amphitheater, said bridge to be fire.
proof.
A number Of bills were read and referred
to the tFinonce Committee, and Alderman
Owsfev thought the Council was spending
too much money. Alderman erik stated
that the city is now in a more iourishing
financial condition than it was u year ago.
Owsley's opinion was based on
the present system of hauling garbage,
which he believed could be improved. His
was shared by q majority OF the Alder
men, but nothing definite in regard to the
was done.
Police Officer Hammer recountei g. few
which had been made against him
by Marshal Jolly because a three prisoners
had escaped from the City Prison. He had
no charges to prefer, so he was ruled out
OF order.
Alderman erik moved that Treasurer
of the Butte City Fire Department,
be instructed to collect the money allowed
Department as it's share of the insur-
ance tax collected by the County Commits
and the motion was carried.
Alderman Richards wanted to know why |
The COW ordinance was not enforced, but
before he received enlightenment the Coun.
Ill adjourned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
THE BIG EVENTS.
Entries for the Stake Races Mex.
Month In Butte.

\ MVuGu III OuCtGs
Tit entries to date for the big stake race,
at the August meeting of the West Sid,
Fair and Racing Association are asfollows
NO. 5-wEsr SIDE STAKES,
Cumming, for 3;year-olds, $50 each, hal
forfeit, $500 added.
3. 2. Nichols, Pendleton, Ogn. B. e
Argo, by Patsy Duffy, dam Neva Winter,
by Joe Hooker.
Blevens and Mclaughlin, Fort Benton
Montana, Oh. 6. Daniel B., by Glen Elm
dam Nettles, by Sundance.
ID. K. Baker, Helena. Montana, B. C.
Castanet, by imp. Glen Athol, dam Cachuea
by King Alfonso.
B. G. Holly, Salt Lake, Utah, B. c. Ell
dorado, by Wheatly, dam Electra.
Carlisle 4 Co., Pueblo, Colorado, Br. c.
Kinglight, by King Alfonso, dam Torch.
light. =.
T. Mar1arkey, Pendleton, Ogn. Ch. f.
Lady Duffy, by Patsy Duffy, dam by Mon.
te Christie.
John Young. Boise, Idaho. Br. +. Lou
D., BY Patsy Duffy, dam Rosa Mansfield.
w. H. Babb, Echo. Umatilla County,
Ogn. =. 6: Tom DAILY, by Patsy Duffy,
dam Sunshine.
NO. 11-ANAcoNDA STAKES.
hunnlng-FOr twO-year-Olds, s furlOngs,
$50 each, half forfeit, $500 added.
Blevins and Mclaughlin. Fort Benton,
NJ. L. Chi Glenetta, by Glen Elm, dam
Nancy. =.
H. R. Baker, Helena m. 7. B. c. Green
wich.
B. c. Holly, Salt Lake City, Utah. Oh. +.
Niena, by Jim Brown, dam Mamie Hub
bard.
Carlisle & Co., Pueblo, Colorado. Br. c.
Corrigan, by imp. Kyrle DAILY, dam Daisy
Miller.
John Young, Boise City Idaho, B. I.
Minnehaha. by Patsy Duffy, dam by Monte
Christie.
w. H. Babb, Echo, Umatilla County,
Oregon. B. g. Duffy Winters, by Patsy
Duffy, dam Neva Winters.
NO. 9-MouLToN STAKES.
Trotting, for 2-year-olds, $50 each, half
forfeit. $500 added.
|: Moorehouse, Butte. Montana. OR. +.
Holland. by Doncaster, dam Berlin, by
Com. Belmont.
W. Brown, Helena, Montana. B. c.
kohinOOr, by Mambrino Diamond, dam A.
Maid, by Fayette MambrinO.
Z. L. Duncan, Walla Walla, W. T. B. +.
Mignonette, by Nutwood, dam by Nut
wood.
F: F: Grimes, Butte. NJ. T. B. 6. Nash,
by Piedmont, dam Fairy, by Forest Gold
Dust.
S. E. Larabie, Deer Lodge, NJ. T. I.
Flint, by Maxim. dam by Forest Gold
Dust.
Lee Mantle, Butte. NJ. T. B. c. Hum.
6oldt. by Com. Belmont. dam Leonera, by
Belmont.
NO. 12-sILvER CITY STAKES.
Trotting, for 3-year-olds and under. !
$50 each, half forfeit, $500 added.
l. Moorehouse, Butte, NJ. T. B. +. Ger i
anium, by Com. Belmont, dam Boquet, by !
Mambrino.
Be-. Holley, Salt Lake City, Utah. B.
Senator, by Echo, dam Senator Jones'
Mare, by Winthrop Morril.
James Blake, Helena, NJ. T. Br.f. Mol.
lie. Breeding not given.
8. E. Larabie, Deer Lodge, NJ. T. Gale,
~ Com. Belmont, dam by Dictator.
Lee Mantle, Butte, NJ. T. s. z. Gilpin,
" Com. Belmont, Calliope, by Fancy Gold
Dust.
The Association will offer a purse for
bred 3-year-olds.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
A Coming Attraction.

Miss Lottie Wade, an actress OF sterling
ability, will soon appear at the Grand.
Miss Wade was leading lady for William
Horace Lingard after Alice Cunning went
to London, also OF Wilbur's Lyceum Com
pany, and h. filled the position Of leading
lady in Manager Maguire's Company for
two seasons in Portland, Oregon, during
which time she played leading business to
Lawrence Barrett, Frank Mayo, John f.
Owens, Herr Bandmann, Samuel Percy
and other leading attractions that visited
Portland under Maguire's management.
Miss Wade, as well as being an actress Of
superior merit, is young and handsome
and in such parts as Leah, Mercy Merrick
and The New Magdalen has no superior.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
Police Cont.

The following cases we're disposed OF yes
terday by Judge Mediation:
Jeanette Devereaux, drunk and disor-
derby, IS and costs; paid
"Doc" johnson, charged with fighting,
also with stabbing q woman, plead not
guil4y; trial next Tuesday at Z p. m:
Louis Malot, vagrancy, guilty, 81 and
costs; paid.
Frank Baker, fighting on West Park
street; discharged
Edward Dolan, lighting and using p~rofane
language, IS and costs.
The case of Hector Godchaux, charged
with disturbance OF the peace, was tried,
and His Honor reserved judgment till 1890
O'Clock to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
Police Court.

There were only two new cases yesterday
IN Police Court.
Mr.. Hughes, for being drunk and disor-
derly, was fined 50 and costs and he was
committed. ..-ha, nail
sne OF IS and costs.
Hector Godchaux,. for disturbing the
,,eare, was discharged.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
Struck By Lightning.

During the thunderstorm last night the
lightning was attracted BY the iron cratine
in front OF Harry Osborne,b Green koorns'
on West broadway, and Vas condueted
by a messenger wire to the co4cert collar.
where 1T wrecked the piano and set FIRE to
some Curtains. Fortunately, nobody was
in the cellar at the time. The FIRE was
promptly ~extinguished, and the total dam
age did not exceed $3.50.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-07-17
nm a Haunof0rd will

Stahlmann & Hanneford will tomorrow
open the Can Can restaurant in the base
ment OF the New Theater Comique. The
place has been fitted with all the conven'
fences for the business, and as both men
are capable and experienced in that line
they will surely make it go. One thing
they promise is that everything served
shall b OF the best.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-03
NEW COUNTIES.

Mr.. John j. Munger, the register of
deeds FOR Finney. Scott, Wichita, Greeley,
ct al, consolidated counties, was in the city
Yesterday. Under the late proclamAtions
of Governor Martin creating new counties
friend Munger is losing some Of his terri
tory, but be is still the recorder for enough
to make small state. He says that they
have been having splendid rains OF late and
that the western counties are looking very
prosperous. Mr.. Munger had just come in
from Colorado Springs. Mr.. N. says that
they are having lively times on the upper
end of the valley oyer new county and
county sest propositions. One Of the latest
moves is in the direction of recognizing
Gray county and calling il Plumb, with the
county seat named Ingalls,. located on the
Santa Fe road on the Arkansas river, near
the present northeast corner Of Ford. MI
NJ. went back home last evening.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-03
THE OKLAHOMA RACKET.

ANYONE who may choose to laugh at the
nav Oklahoma boom may learn before
Christmss that it il no small affair.
A gentleman interested in the matter told
a reporter yesterday that there is now the
most perfect organization for invading that
every was known, and that before spring
lively times may be looked for. He SAID
that there are 1000 men, armed and equip
ped, ready to march on the territory as
soon as it m thought best, and that United
States troops enough cannot be collected to
drive them out, He said that it don't make
. bit of difference if some are killed. There
are too many people in the country any
how. The intention 9f the present organi-
cation is to hold the country at al hazards
and to force q settlement Of the Oklahoma
question. 1t 10 understood among the army
Of invasion that there is no United States
law that can punish them for attempting 70
.ettle on these lands, and if the government
sends troops into the territory 10 drive them
out the people of the United States will
want 70 know the reason. The Oklahoma
question has lain dormant for good while,
but if all that the reporter has heard about
the matter is true, it will furnish some live
" news items yet.