The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-02-12

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Messrs. Rourke, Michigan, Wigland,
Collins and stine for favors extended.
When the cattlemen's convention
was called TO order at 4;3O o'clock by
Secretary Bolton, the house was com
fortably filed with delegates and
others. The reading Of the minutes OF
the second annual convention followed
and the reports OF the secretary and
treasurer followed
The address OF welcome was deliv-
cred by Judge J. r. Dean. II was an
eloquent effort, and placed the visitors
at home at once. Judge Dean is a
westerner OF the old school aud knows
what TO say and how to say 1t.
NJ F Word, of Grand, was billed for
the response, but he being absent,
G.. e. Morrow, President Of the Okla
homa Agricultural aud Mechanical coll
lege, at saltwater, responded in behalf
OF the guests Prof. Morrow's address
was really happy. He said he had been
a member of the association three
hours, and was an old cattleman, since
at the Oklahoma experiment station
he fed and "Rrazed" as many as
thirty cows. He spoke at length on
the growth Of the cattle industry in
Oklahoma, and the money it brought
into the territory, lie plead for har-
mony among stockmen, and thou yht
the best way to keep the interests of
cAttlemen intact was to settle all diff
ferences and work for the common
good.
Hon. Thomas Doyle
responded in behalf Of the legislative
committee Mr. Doyle, although taken
by surprise at being called on, acquit-
ted himself in highly ereditable mau-
ner. In the house Mr. Doyle had made
a motion that both branches Of the as.
sembly attend the convention. believ-
ing Il TO be TO the best interests of
the cattlemen and lawmakers. Mr.
Doyle referred TO his cattle-raisin0
career and it's disastrous results. He
said the assembly was friendly to cat
tie interests and thought every dele
gate would favor such legislation as
would promote the growth Of the cat
tie industry. That Mr. Doyle was at
one time closely identified with stock
raising cannot be doubted, since his
address was filled with illusions TO the
industry, that are not in the category
OF the uuinitiated. He told of the
benefits that would accrue TO the ter
ritory through liberal laws rela ting to
thier industry and in a neat and felic-
itous manner complimented his legis-
lative colleagues, Messrs. Stoyan,
Cherry, Marum, Vickers and Wilson.
On motion Of Mr. Doyle, the members
OF the legislative committee were
made honorary members Of the asso.
citation
Judge Harper S. Cunningham re-
sPonded to the address OF welcome In
behalf OF the Guthrie Club. While
brief, his address seintillated with
bright points. lie referred 10 the
deep interest entertained by eastern
Oklahoma for the industries of the
west side aud In clever vein conveyed
greetings TO the cattlemen assembled
from the commercial organization of
the capital city. Judge Cunningham
Is a pleasing impromptu speaker and
he never fails TO make a favorable inn
preston on his hearers. The judge
presented the credentials OF the dele
gates from Guthrie and on his motion
they were made members Of the asso-
eiation.
sergeaut-at. arms Cease, OF the house,
In response 10 calls, made few touch
ing COW remarks, as did also A. A
Byers, Of Newkirk
L r. Delaney responded 10 railroad
calls and &. G. Niblack thanked the
association on behalf Of the press
Major A. + Woodson, agent OF the
Cheyenne and Arapaboe Indians, was
called on and responded with a remi-
niseent speech. The major is an easy.
graceful talker, versatile aud interest.
ing. His long connection with Indian
agencies, which have much TO do with
the buying aud selling OF cattle, ena-
bles him 10 cali up fund OF reeollec-
sions that are OF peculiar interest to