The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-01-26

PERRY, o. T., Jan. 25. - Especial
Apropos of the retirement of
"Jupiter' Malone from the Office Of
register of the local land Office, move
ment has sprung on foot to secure the po-
sition for some citizen of the territory,
preferably of the city of Perry. This ac-
tion is the result of a sentiment which has
prevaded local circles from the first, and
which is bitterly opposed to the importa-
ION of foreign officeholders into the terri
tory, Thus far all local federal offices
have be en- provided from the outside,
much to the chargin and disgust of the
local politicians. They lave regarded
such course as being emphaticaliy op-
posed to thu doctrine of home rule, oil
which many conspicuous and odlons eX-
ampes have been visited upon them.
What the people of this region want, ana
what they have right to demand LIS that
the local offices in which they are inter
ested shall be filed by men known to them
10 be of social and financial standing
with moral integrity and worth.
These sentiments have given rise TO
movement, practically unanimous, that
Perry man shal. have the office vacated by
Jupiter Happily the sentiment Is also
unanimous in faver OF Mr.. Emmet Beattie
Of this city Mr. Beattie is the only local
candidate for the office. lie has the lu-
dorsement of the territorial authorities,
all local officials, and mem btrs of the local
bar. He is one of the leading Democrats
of the territory, gentleman oil nnanclal
standing, and a man OF unIm peachable ln-
tegrity. He is well and favo-abiy known
in Wichita, from whence he c;tne, and
man against whom 10 word of disparaging
criticism can be said. Mr.. Beattie Is a
resident of Perry, was promin ent canol-
date for the governorship of the territory,
IS one Of the commissioners of y county,
property owner in the city, and has the
moral and financial backing OF the entire
community.
The only opponent of Mr. Beattie's can
didacy comes from Georgia Democrat. a
clerk in the land office at the present
ime The issue is squarely drawn IN the
county between local officers for local
offices, as against the importation of out
siders who are unacquslnted with the
local conditions. If the Democrats in
power shall not heed the demand Of the
people Of the territory, but shall appoint
foreigner to this office, they will make an
6gregious political blunder.
The Democratic statehood convention
has come and gone, and only the kindliest
recollectionS remain 10 attest the event.
The guests of the city expressed them
selves with The greatest unanimity as be-
ing surprised and gratied at the wonder
iul commercial development which has
taken place since the birth of the Magic
City. Many of them took their leave on
the evening of the 9th. and the remainder
took their leave this morning, AL carrying
with them vivid Impressions of the hospi-
tality of Perry's good people.
THE WORD "oKLAHOMA"
Next to the outcome or the Mitchell
Corbett fight and the Democratic terrific
rial statehood convention, no subject has
elected deeper interest locally than the
prevalent discussion of the meaning of the
word ''Okla hornao Your correspondent
was recently favored by an opportunity of
discussing the question with some of the
most enlightened and oldest in hnbitants of
the Cherokee nation. To the end that the
annals OF literature might not lie des-
poiled or their own, and that "A nomencla-
ture OF at least enc Indian nation may not
lose the JusS celebrity of having given "A
name to the soon-to- be state of Oklahoma,
we give the following story for what it is
worth:
The word Oklahoma" first became
known as geographical name with the
meeting of the council of the United
States commissioners and delegates of the
Ave civilized tribes, made necessary by the
political changes which resulted from the
war of the rebellion. That meeting was
held somewhere on the Canadian
river IN the Greek country
about 1866. The ambition which
fred the Indians at that time was that a
state might sometime be admitted to the
Union, which should be composed of In
dian citizens only, ana the word "Okia-
homa" was selected rs fitting and proper
name which might b attached thereto.
The word "OklahouIa" comes from the
Cboctaw language, ana a liberal transla
tion of it, would be Home of the Red
Man" Originally it was used among the
Indians OF Indian Territory applied TO
the entire territory.
This translation of the word comes to
us from one Of the best informed auIhori- |
ties among he Indian nations. 1t comes
from Cherokee Indian who is very nigh
in tie councils of his tribe, and one who
has reached the years of maturity among
them. he is n man who has represented
them At Washington III their most i'm |
portant councils with government officials |
and who Is, perhaps, better Informed upon
the literature, Traditions, and political
status of the Indians OF the five civilized
tribes than any other man now living. His |
name is Mr.. j. c. jordon OF Cleveland.
Mrs. J.. b. Hastings and Miss 1inche |
Tincher of Joliet, Ills. are the guests of |
Miss Carrie Wynn OF this city. They will |
remain IN the c!ty for AN extended visit, |
10 become acquainted with the beauties |
and advantages OF our Italian climate, |
our exuberant spirits and our unstinted |
hospitality.
The ladies of the Methodist church of |
this city gave a supper and entertainment |
in the board of trade rooms this eyeeing. |
The occasion WAS one of the most delight |
ful of the season. After supper had been |
served a program. consisting of recita- |
tious. readings, etc. interspersed with |
solos upon the harp was enjoyed by all |
The net receipts OF the occasion. which |
VIII I've applied to the erection OF the new |
church edliice of the society, Were large.
The Democratic editors OF the territory
who were IN attendance en- the statehood |
convention. assembled in convention at |
the board of trade pariors this morning. |
A full discussion OF important matters |
pertaining 10 their profession as related TO |
local conditions was had.
The full reports of the proceedings of |
the convention contained IN the EAGLE, |
thclr first appearance in print in the ter |
ritory, were eagerly read and commented |
upon this morning
THE ONWARD EAPCH /