The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-04

SINE rlch specimens siSo, in which gold
can be seen by the naked eye My as
says range on one certain lode from Sis
gold and a trace to SIS in golS; then
again. the FL Reno and Colorado Springs
company from the same rock. 81 in gold
and szs IN silver. total si4 from top rock.
Others say $3.50. SIS and $50. Silver
p II prycominate in this kind Of quartz.
Then again. some 'pannins concentrates
assayed SIS. Some OF my own panninS
Jassaysd by amslgamation1 ran Is high
as sl.5FS n The ton.
Il saw IN article in the Star from your
correspondent al Duncan in regard 10
TIE Wichita mountains I cannot add
anything more than % say that 1 mus,
give aim praise fer his truthful descrip-
ton OF this country. II always affords
me much pleasure when I read truth.
Fearing my communication viii tax your
patience too much. l viii close
GREER on BARNES.
TIE Guthrie capital. commenting on
me selection of Barnes for governor.
says:
.Pres.der; McKinIey's frsnkness in
stopping the strain in the governorship
contest. is oommeniable. Il VIII save
much travel. trouble and expense 10 ad-
hs-eats of both sides, VINO would have
been erowdng INTO Washington. II Mr..
Mckinley viii be equally plain 10 al
applicants. ne VIII have conferred per
sonal blessing on them.
the declaration thar Barnes viii be
appointed proves that the Mckinley
managers. as honorable men should in
all things. are fulfilling their promises.
AZ the Eb5itt house meeting in Wash
irgtcn in February. 1896. Mr.. Hanna told
Nj. Barnes in General Clayton's presence
70 go home and make the fight and
you slall have your choice Of Oklahoma
positions IL Mr. Mckinley is nominated
ami elected Mr.. Barnes made the
fight: as national committeeman. he
was o. much service 10 the Mckinley
forces in 81. Louis-and now he IS 10
nave The governorship, which office is his
choice Promises are always made in
such cases-and they should always be
fulhIled The same honor should prevail
in political promise as IN a business
agreement. Politicians who keep their
agreements are the most successful per-
saraIly and the safest FOR the publ.c ser
vicc; for men Of honor are careful to
make no rash promises.
'Taere has been no animosity in this
contest. Ne affiiavits or charges We're
filed: no bitterness was engendeTed.
Both SIDES are in condition 20 easily har-
morize for a successful administration.
We believe every Flynn man and Mr..
Flynn himself. viii give ready acquie-
scence. and do all in their power 20 as
list Mr.. Barnes in the work before him.
He will be az the head Of the Republican
party IN Oklahoma and it will be the
duty OF every Republican to stand by
him for a solid party organization and
superior public service. Colonel
Barnes will have the earnest support OF
the Stste Capital in every laudable act
os mis- administration. He has the a5.li-
". integrity and agreeability 70 fill the
Office admirably. His long public SER
vice have equipped him for all the duties
tile govern0Iship viii involve.
1T q not a question OF crowds There
can be no crowds in the Republican
party. If IL is to be dominant IN Okiaho-
ma IL must al DC ofle so4Al Si'"u W
harmonious workers. The crucible for
public office should be personal character
and capability. With these as the
standard, there can be no doubt OF the
future supremacy of the Republican par
~ III this territory"
HAD To WHACK UP.
Alva. O. T. April 3-L.sst week Coun-
- kt.o-,ax- Vrp,, fled corurfaint against
the Wells Fargo Express Co for ship
Ping five deer from Waynoka. contrary TO
law. which provides a penalty Of 500 for
each offense. half 70 20 TO the informer
The eompsny's attorney appeared and
MEAD guilty 20 one charge and the others
were dismissed. We have heard that
Agent Spaulding al Waynoka must pay
49, in, - inra his fob