The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-11

has made since the agitation of the ques-
ton began. While the object OF this or
ganization has not been crystalized into
law yet the issue has been made ma
tional one by the recognition Of the prin-
clple in national platform of the three
great parties and by the passage of d
free homestead law in limited or general
form by both branches of the congress.
and having been made an issue before
the people we urge that it have the sym
palhy of the electors Of the territory.
The league recognizes and appreciates
the work Of ex-Delegate Flynn in the
furtherance of the cause during his two
terms in congress, and that large num-
Der OF obstacles have been removed by
his persistent iabors.
The league extends 10 Delegate Gala
nan every assistance in its power for the
carrying OF this cause In the present con-
gross.
The league also recognizes the efficient
services OF Senator Pettigrew in this
cause as chairman of the committee 10
when the bill was referred in the sem
ate, and also Of the very many friends
Of the measure in both the senate and
house Of representatives., and the league
continues TO urge the justice OF the
cause OF free honesteads to settlers,
and insists that no measure could De
passed by the American congress that
would SO fully show to the people of the
western states and territories that she
congress was In hearty accord with the
interest of our people, for there is no
western state that would would not now
be benefited by the free home law but
what has at some time in its history had
free homesteads for its settlers.
The league lays the justice of its cause
before President Mckinley and asks the
hearty cooperation OF the executive
hands of the government in securing the
success OF this principle.
Resolved, That at the close Of years
labor in the interest of free homes We
fully appreciate the faithful and efffcien:
president of this league, Hon ]. j, HoIs-
ton, and the able assistance given him
by the secretary. Lincoln Mckinley.
The question being of vital importance
to the settlers, involving their homes
and future happiness. We believe this
convention voices the unanimous graft
tude of the people in thanking them for
the faithful discharge of their duties as
such officials.
L. MKINLEY.
4 r. E. GILLETTE.
o. H. P. M'DOWELL.
Committee on Resolutions.
Mr. Houston of Perry, declined a re-
election and James lockwood of Usage
City, was elected president; T. y. Athey
Of Blackwell, corresponding secretary; ].
s Shoemaker Of Kremlin, recording seq
retary.
The league then adjourned to meet at
the call of the president a. Newkirk.
wHlTECAPS IN THE STRIP.
Caldwell. Kan, April 10.-Charles F.
Gibbs, who has an excellent claim fif-
teen miles southeast of Caldwell, was in
the city Friday last. He informed a
representative of the Advance that he
was having trouble with his claim.
When the strip was opened for settle
ment he came from Topeka and made
the run, securing valuable quarter
section in 1928, and parties in his
neighborhood have been fighting him
ever since. He has had two or three
contests to fight, and on Sunday night
the 2Stn ult., a posse OF men came to
him and ordered him to leave He en-
phaticaily informed them that he pro.
posed TO stay. They then resorted TO
other means to get nm away. They
told him that there were twenty in num-
Der ana they would each give dollar
making s21-ie he Gibbs would re-
linquish his rights on the clair. That
failed to work. They rhen run his
wagon off of the claim aid gave him
orders not 20 go back. If be id death
would follow. AS son as day dawnei
he Ia.t for Pond Creek and swore out
war1ants Cor thei- arrest.
About two years ago a posse ~ men
came to his house one night and tried 10
burn him out They pun hay around the
house, sa;lc. II with coal OIL and then
set the grass on FIRE.
Gibbs IS q aoor man. a cripple and Is
DlIIlu VIZ VIII tiIlS uSc'J'SL
him he : srit'y and proposes 10 fight
for his rlsh-s and hold his clam
WIND VERSUS POETRY.
FL Reno, o. T, April 1o-The Star
says: A non-partisan meeting was held
in front OF the Caddo hotel last even
ing. for the purpose of ratifying the
election of a good set of city officers.
COTS Cadet band kept the air full of
music and noise. and after few intro
1uctory remarks by Judge Pitzer,
speeches were made by Judge Dan
Peery. Marshal John Hudspeth, Colonel
". w. English. Judge Franklin and
Constable Trum IN Keller. Mayor Fi;cx.
niger was indisposed and could not be
present. All the ,.peakers were greeted
With applause ling aad loaj, and The
Jest Of feeling rre'sued Mr. English |
spoke at some length, eulogizIIg ex-
Mayor Hahn. reciting considerable poe
~, speaking in general good terms IF |
III the successful candidates. 4 win1 |
storm came up, which cut rhe meeting /
shorter than it would have been. had |
he weather been calm.
CAN SEE DAYLIGHT.
Duncan. l. T., April 10.-Mr. William /
Duncan, who was delegated by our peo-
BE 70 attend the conference of the joint |
commission OF the Choctaw-Chickasa
itizens. non-citizen and the Dawes COM
mission at Atoka, returned yesterday
morning. Mr.. Duncan says the outlook
or final and speedy settlement OF the
townsite question, and other
pertaining - the Indian Ter
itory, IS brighter than il has ever been
eretofore.- and that the Indian citizens
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