The Helena independent., 1889-04-17

A late number of the ST. Louis Republic
gives the following account of how colonies
Of Oklahoma boomers are organized In the
big cities: In room 403 OF the Bank Of Com
merce building Frank Hamilton, the theat-
rical man. William Hoeleck Jones. the at
torney, and c. j. Edmunds Of this city are
organizing an Oklahoma colony, and a
Republic reporter called upon them yester-
day afternoon. lie found them present
and was soon deep In the mysteries Of the
scheme. Frank Hamilton expatiated upon
the beauties OF the scheme 10 the reporter,
who represented himself as farmer from
southeast Missouri, and leaning across the
table with an inspiring smile proceeded to
unfold the manifold and marvellous advan.
tages which would inevitably accrue 10 all
who entered into the matter. Mr. liamil-
ton Is a most plausible gentleman, and he
has most graceful and cOnfiding manner
in dealing with the festive granger.
During the pauses In the conversation he
would lean back, and. carelessly inserting
his thumbs In the arm-holes Of his vest,
would watch the effect Of his glowing el0-
quence upon the rustic mind. When the re-
porter entered, Hamilton glanced at his No.
10 shoes, and, with a majestic wave 0f the
hand. motioned him 10 seat lie then ran
his fingers carelessly through his wealth OF
dark brown hair, and, putting on his sweet
est tone, inquired what business had
brought the gentleman In. The reporter
fell into chair, and, twisting his hat
nervOusly In his hands, stated that he had
come up from his farm near DE Soto 10 en-
deavor 10 secure an entrance 10 Mr.. Hamil-
toms colony, and that he had dropped In 10
inquire into the particulars.
Hamilton glanced at his companions with
an air OF easy confidence, and bestowing
his sweetest smile upon the simple-Ininded
farmer, waved his hand gracefully aloft
and murmured softly, "Glad to meet you.
sir; we've got the biggest thing on record,
and the names are nearly all In. We want
men Of nerve, and you look like you had
plenty of IT,"
He paused and watched the effect OF this
sally upon his admirlng auditor, and the
farmer grInned acknowledgement Of the
compliment.
Continuing, Hamilton, with another wave
Of the hand, said: 1--WE can give you good
references, and will presume that you can
do the same In return" The farmer nodded
assent, and the speaker went on: "whAi
we propose 10 do is 20 get 100 good men In
TO this thing by the payment OF 500 In cash
each, and In return we will pay all ex
penses 10 Oklahoma, including trsDsporta
ton, tents and two weeks supply OF pro
visions. You have no expense and ne
trouble, and all you've got u do Is 10 ~
along and get your 100 acres Of the fines
land on earth. Rich well, ! should say 4
was rich. One hundred bushels OF corn q
the acre In ordinary seasons Now III tel
you something on the dead quiet" Anc
| he leaned across the table and beamed up
| on the granger.
'.Got big friends at Washington" b,
said. "Fact, though: wlfe's sister marie,
to the United States marshal down In tha
territory. Judge Of the court is grea
friend OF mine. Got II all fixed, and every
thing goes" He paused again and th,
| farmer regarded him for a moment will
open mouthed astonishment and admira
ton, then asked, "How are you going .
manage 10 get in ahead Of all those peOpl
waiting down there Y'
Easy enough, my dear fellow; got II al
fixed, but can't give II away ill your hun
dred Is paid In. Wen be the first colon,
In, and will get our pick Of the land
Nothing like q little influence and hea
hundred, you get your expenses. and you
100 acres, and you give me quarter Of IN
land for my work and influence. See
Lots of people want 10 go, but we're g0ln
TO pick our men. Got any friends that yo
want 10 20 alongw
The farmer answered that he had two O
three, and that he would bring them In.
"Bring 'em along. Glad 10 see 'em an
time, but you'd better get In before Satui
day. The lists nearly made up, and "
caii'trun over the number. You needn'
have any uneasiness about your money, bs
cause every body knows me. Give you a
the references you want, and IL you mis-
this. you miss the opportunity Of you
life"
Overcome by Mr.. Hamilt0n's eloquencs
the farmer felt difiident about asking an
| further duestions and arose to 90 intimal
ing that be would call On the morrow