The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-24
THAT OKLAHOMA CAUCUS
It Turned out tn be Meeting for the Dis
tribution of Pie.


Oklahoma City o. T, Dec. 23.-Near-
~ all the councillors and representatives
who came here in response 10 the call
of Colonel j. W. Johnson, have gone
home after holding an interesting caucus
yesterday II was announced as a eau
Gus for the purpose of considering sug
gastions relative 10 legislation. but in
reality 1t was held for the purpose OF
assigning some faithful followers places
AT the pie counter. The attendance was
not very large. the councillors present be-
ing Brown. Clark. the two jos psons.
Randolph, Gould, Fisher. Hammer and
Garrison. The representatives pre- mt
were Lytton, Olson, Christian. Gauit,
Graves, Wilson and Tonsley. The real
character of the meeting was indicated
by the fact that about six candidates for
Office were present for every one legisla-
tor 1t Is true that some legislation was
considered and the tone of things was
conservative mo wild legislation is
the condensed tone of the caucus. Sen
ator johnson of Perry acted as chairman
but the leading spirit was the other john
son-the man who called the meeting.
After the open caucus was over the
legislators went into executive session
on the state of the pie counter. when 1t
was resolved that J. w. Johnson of Ok
lahoma City il 20 be president OF the
council. John Hogan Of Terrilton. speak
er of the house. ]. a. Baker OF Shaw
zee. chief clerk OF the council, Charlie
Hunter OF Enid chief enrolling clerk,
and Mr.. Hightower sergeant-at-arus. In
the house Leo Vincent viii be chief clerk,
10y Walker of Saltwater enrolling clerk,
and that distinguished exKa1san, Buff
falo Jones. sergeant-st-arrs. Judge
Mackey Of Grant county thought he had
a cinch for the chief clerkshlp Of the
council but Charlie Hunter must be re-
waried for his political apostacy and Il
would never do 20 give two such good
offices TO the West Side Frank Stevens
of Waukomis also wanted the place. but
his name was rot slated early enough
and ne must reconcile himself 10 the
tardships of spending a dull winter in
the mountainous atmosphere Of Wau-
kon1is where he can. with the proper
puII. become chief clerk OF the mock
senate that is Ia he organized there.
Poor Tom Doyle Of Perry was canSi-
date for speaker OF the house. but ne
carried his rabbits foot in the wrong
rocket He was backed in his csndi-
dacy by Colonel Dick Plunket who failed
10 prove himself mascot on this occs-
sio1. The defeat Of Thomas and Dick
was great blow 10 the recognition %
G.hietic sports BY the legislature. II -
said that the caucus thought Il bes, 20
keep Mr. Doyle on the floor where his
cory can have fuil swing. II is pos
sihie that he will b given balm fo-
lis political wounds IN the shape OF the
craftsmanship OF the foreign relations
committee where ne can defend his pro-
posed resolution u recognize the beii-
gersncy Of Cuba Charlie Hunter vii ~
the Ed Little az the new regime II j.
said hat he has an ambition 20 be
os,d;da,s s,- delegate 70 congress fl
case % The expected death Of j 7 Cal
Iahan. In the event Of the election q J.
". Johnson 70 the presidency % TIE
council Nr Lynch OF Poacs City vii BE-
made chairman Of the railroad COMMIT
tee. Mr. Lynch ships a great many cat
tie and Il Is thought = hs = put ~ h
head - that important committee nat
ne VII succeed II getting Satisfactory
freight ratsS-tor Lynch