The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-10
GUTHRIE GOSSIP.


GUTHRIE, Ok, March 9-Joe Much, a
Shawnee interpreter, has informed Mar
shal Grimes that Billy Little Ok, who calls
himself an Indian, but who is really a
Mexican, has for some time past been try
ing to convince the Shawnees that he was
possessed of miraculous powers. He
seems to have succeeded to some extent
with Big Jim's band (Big Jim is grand
son of the famous Tecumseh), as three Of
the Indian boys have joined him. The In
dians generally desire to have him driven
out OF the reservation. The attempts to
get up ghost dance have thus far failed.
Col. Patrick, the Indian agent, will doubt
less promptly eject the imposter.
Numerous stories have been circulated
relative to the influx of colored people
into this section. Some have come, but
probably 300 would cover the whole num-
ber. 1t is an unfortunate move, as they
come destitute and filed with the idea
that they have only to reach Oklahome to
find plenty without effort on their part.
The whole thing is scheme gotten up by
land sharks to raise the wind. If the
matter is pushed any further the EAGLE
correspondent will feel called upon to
furnish few facts connected with the
matter, that will place certain persons in
our midst in compromising position.
We care nothing for any real estate dodge:
but when it comes to bringing poor, de-
luded human beings to poverty and suffer
ing for the sake Of fleeing them of a few
paltry dollars, it is time to call a halt.
The court has decided that Logan county
is entitled to register of deeds. It was
thought at the time OF the election in Feb
ruary that there might be such an office as
register Of deeds without an Incumbent,
and the Peoples party and Democrats
elected Miss Cora Diehl. The supreme
court declares such an office to exist.
Some doubt exists as to the eligibility of
Miss Diehl on account of her sex. The
court ordered the outgoing county clerk TO
turn over all records pertaining to the
Office of register of deeds to Miss Diehl
The county clerk-elect having possession
of the same, his predecessor could not
do it.
There are $50 cases docketed in the dis
trict court. Twenty-one boarders Ian
guish in the bastile.
Terrill proposes to make a plea of self
defense
The village board came to the relief of
the board of education of Guthrie. They
provided for several imperative demands.
A good board of trustees has Guthrie
Secretary Robert Martin has had added
to his burden that of disbursing the
federal appropriation for schools When
one realizes the fact that everything
must be made out in duplicate, and this
means at least four papers for each
teacher in Oklahoma, and furthermore,
that no additional clerical force is provided
for, he can not but give the secretary
credit for his effort to help on the new
territory.
The Board of Trade has accomplished
wonders. Sixty days ago it had member
ship of forty-three, today it has on its roll
225. 1t sent commission to Washington
to secure the ratification of the Iowa and
Sac and Fox treaties, and they certainly
aided in bringing it about. They have
secured a two-stand cotton gin. which
will be begun this month, also, a 100 barrel
-four mill Will be commenced at once. The
Board of Trade is also building two high
ways in the new Indian country One
runs northeast and the other southeast
The board has done grand work, and its
will rapidly increase.
The amateur theatrical company under
the management of Mr.. Ellis, gave ''The
Streets of New York" to an enthusiastic
audience. Mrs. Frank Greer evinced won
derful histrionic ability. Messrs Decker
and Ratcliff acted their parts splendidiy.
Little Edna Newland made quite hit
She sang her little songs in such manner
as to call forth the highest com pliment.
Quite number of Guthrie society people
viii go down to Oklahoma City Thursday
night TO hear THE Streets of New York . |
They viii be elegantly received and ban
luetted.