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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-26

me to go into a store and get some
matches. did so, and we went on till
We got to a little ravine a short distance
west of Bellemont. and then he COM
planned of being cold, and said we would
stop and make a fire. We went a short
distance north of the road and made a
fire, and then he said that I knew that
he had his gun on him to kill me. but
that he didn't want to do it, and that we
ought to shake hands and call the trou-
BILE all off. I said all right, and he Of
fered his left hand, which I took. At the
same instant he reached back with his
right hand and drew his gun and at
tempted to shoot me, but tn enug- "
tempted to shoot me, but the gun snapp-
ed. Then I grabbed the gun and wrench
ed it from his hand and shot him twice.
left then and rode back to Coleman's
and told Coleman that I had shot Dukes,
and supposed that had killed him, and
that I wanted to find an officer and give
myself up. Coleman told me that Al Nc
went to McLaughlin's house. and he
brought me to Chandler. I think that
Dukes was about 81 years old. He had
killed another man in Tennessee before
he committed the murders for which he
was sent to the penitentiary, but he came
clear when he was tried for the first kill
ing
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-26
PlTIFUL SCENE AT SALTWATER
When George McDanieIs Was Taken
Away TO the Asylum.

Guthrie, O. T., Dec. 25.-An unusual
scene is graphically described by a writer
in the Saltwater Democrat, who says:
"One of the most touching and pitiful
sights the writer has ever witnessed oc-
Cured at the court house Tuesday. For
several years past George McDaniels, a
haIf-witted man, has resided near Per-
kins. He has always been considered
harmless and has spent his time wan
dering around the country hunting and
fishing. But of late he has been growing
ugly and dangerous, and being very
powerful man it was decided best for the
community to have him sent to the asy
lum at Norman. He was accordingly
brought in on Tuesday and the necessary
legal steps taken But when the time
arrived to start for the railroad, the poor
fellow began to put in a vigorous objec-
ton, so that it was necessary to straight
jacket him. When first pinioned he
struggled fiercely, but soon submitted to
the letters and then the most abject and
pitiful look of fear that came into his
face will never be forgotten by thse who
witnessed it. We have read of the heart
rendng look that comes into the eye of
the wounded deer as 1t lies at the mercy
of the hunter. but have never realized
what it was like until we saw what must
have been the same look on the face of
this animal-man. Not possessed with the
power of speech, he turned his eyes with
that pitiful look on his brother and be-
sought him with a low moaning sound to
save him But the painful scene was
ended as soon as possible and the drive
to Orlando commenced. Deputy Dodson
and Mr.. McDaniels' brother accompa-
MED him to Norman"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-26
TEST Of eligibility
To the Fusion Nomination for
Delegate
ACCORDING To MCCARTNEY
Should be FeaIty to Both
Keaton and Callahan.

Guthrie, O. T., Dec. 25.-w- A Mozart
ney. of Kingfisher. a leading silver man,
gives it as his opinion THAI the fusion
nominee for congress in Oklahoma next
year should be a man who cast his vote
for Callahan and then Keaton- The e.
Reno Globe brought out this opinion in
the course of an interview. Mr.. McCart-
ney was asked this:
What do you think OF Flynn's chances
to pass a free homes bill at this session
of congress ?"
81 don't think he stands any show, nor
do I think he intends to attempt to pass
the bill"
DO You think Mr.. Flynn is in good
faith in the statehood fght?''
Il don't think he is in good faith in
anything; If he wanted TO get a free
homes bill through he would court the
favor of those who have votes and are
instituted in getting free homes for their
constituents, and would not insist upon
having Dennis Flynn attached to every
bill"
81 Understand that you are cooperating
with w. ]. Bryan in Democracy now?"
II am in favor OF free silver. am an
anti-expansionists and am an antitrust
man, and had 1 a vote on national issues
would vote for Bryan
"In reference to the territorial cam
paign next fall, do you favor straight
Democratic ticket for delegate to con-
gress or would you prefer to have a
united opposition TO the Republican
party?'
''I can find nothing in the Chicago plat
form that I cannot endorse. The Demo
Gratis are Of the same opinion that am
so far as have conversed with them.
am in favor of doing the best 1 can for
the people, which I think consists III
agreeing upon the differences Of opinion
upon minor issues. The constitution of
the United States is a COMPROMISE be-
tween giant minds. One book of the
Bible is canonical by only one vote. The
man who is actuated TO do the best for
his fellow-men will lay aside minor mat
ters and manfully meet the cardinal is
sues,
Have you any choice for delegate to
congress?"
eyes; somebody who voted for both
Callahan and Keaton--no particular pref
erance as to the man.
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Usage RESERVATION A COUNTY
This Is Judge Baine's idea OF What Is
Best for All Concerned.

Guthrie o. T., Dec. 2.-The Leader
says: Associate Justice Bayard 7. Hainer
of the oklahoma supreme court favors
the organization OF the Usage reserva-
tionin to &C ountry and its annexation
to the territory. He has written a letter
to the department of justice at Wash
ington, favorihg its annexation to Paw
nee county for judicial purposes, but he
is willing to go further and give It repre-
sentation in the territorial legislature.
The people IN the Usage nation are an
intelligent class, thrifty. Woodworking,
industrious and capable. Said Judge
Hainer last night: They are deserving
OF representation and their country
should, I believe, be organized into a
county and made a part-of the territory
of Oklahoma A very considerable por-
ton OF the people on the reservation
favor a move Of this kind and would well
come II. believe it IS only matter OF
a few years, at the least, when this re-
suit will be consummated."
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DOUBLEDAY is OUT OF IT
Mcclure Continues the Old. Double
day EstabI sh n New. Bnsiness


day EstabI sh n New, Bnslness
New York, Dec. 23.-S. S. Mcclure, pub
Usher OF McClure's Magazine. Is TO pub
lish books also, Independently now %
Frank y. Doubleday. They became asso-
ciated in the fall Of 1891. Mr.. Mcclure
had bought works OF literary merit. sold
them to various newspapers for publica-
ton as circular letters and made money
for thirteen years. He has founded his
magazine 1t contained IN fits issue OF
! October. 1887. this announcement:
1.-THE book publishing business has been
formed for convenience into a separate de-
partment under the title OF the Double
day & Mcclure company. We viii build
up, as quickly as may be. a worthy collec-
ton OF books. and in choosing them we
shall follow the same line Of editorial
policy that is exemplhed in Mcclure 8
Magazine"
Frank N Doubleday had been manager
Of the business department OF Scribner' s
Magazine. He had been in charge of the
subscription department OF Carl Serb
ner's Sons He was. Ike Mcclure. a
young man. intolerant OF old methods.
Together they could produce books that
were at once works OF literature and
works Of actually. letters and news. art
and Journalism. They did this efectualiy.
They published works OF Stephen Crane.
Hsmlin Garland, Henry George. Rudyard
Kipling and W. r Stead.
8. s. Mcclure said yesterday: M.
Doubleday IS going away because I wish
to be the head OF a book publishing bust
ness as Well as the head OF Mcclure
Magazine.
81 have fifteen years OF intimate &C
quaintance with authors and with ad-
vauced literature. TOW. I have been sue
cessful IN making familiar 70 the public
the talent OF the authors that were known
only TO restricted circles. / intend %
watch more anxiously than ever the work
q men who are not celebrated and 70
make them famous II is ny pleasure
DO you retain Kipling. OF s. he 70 fol
Iow Doubleday Mr. Mcclure was ask
ed.
Il DO not know" VI Mcclure replied
''The terms o. our division are not yet
settled. Mr.. Doubleday goes into par
nership with Walter y. Page. formerly
editor % the Atlantic Monthly. Henry -
I.ainer. son u ths late sidney Tain~-. the
poet. follows Mr.. Dgaoleaay iu RS rev
venture. what happens is that r. Nc
CIu-s goes into me business ~ pla,lzhlaE
books without the association % 1r.
DOUBLEDAY"
~. Do13le8ay rs.d. s-ras, haprene g.
tast r. - DoJhis1ay c1ntia1es fhe bist-
ness % pB5Hzhlng BOOKS without tes 49,
s5ciatl0n ot 3 g. Mc~lgrs. E.pleE aa3
the rest remain On ms i-st Jamss sfzc-
arthur. formerly s3i.qr ct the Eaz-aaa.
SAILS f1r England 20 represent ttls raas-
r. London ws IRE O. remove - 80 e
I-nf9n sQ1s-e"
II Mcclure and ~ Doga,essT say
that thsT have m s.sp1tsT. that taeT az
friends TAey sgak q ere zn1-1er e.
tsr11z @ p953te ftteTe5ca
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on the field irst and BY their clever prsc-
tice work II seemed as II they would run
up a large score. Berkeley In her prelim-
iuaries made many fumbles and her root
ers were doubtful
Carlisle won the toss and kicked OF
for thirty yards. Berkeley ran the bali IN
I'VE yards. then returned the kick The
Indians then began 10 buck and were
fairly successful, although Berkeley, held
and the Indians found Il hard work
When the ball was on Berkeley's ten-yard
line, Carlisle fumbled and Berkeley took
the ball. Then Harrisburg tried his fake
kick, which lost the game Tor the blue
and gold. Al the end OF the first half
Berkeley seemed 70 be somewhat winded.
but the Indians were as fresh as ever. and
il was predicted that they would roll uD
a large score. But the breathing spell
between halves put Berkeley right and
she PLAYED the second half with a dssA
that was surprising. In this half neither
side had any material advantage. al
though the ball was in BeTksiey's terrific
~ most OF the time. Al one time Il
looked as n the Indians might kick q
field goal They were craving near the
goal line but Just before they got with
IN kicking distance Hudson was hurt ard
had 10 retire from the game eli had
tried several field goals during the game.
but was unsuceessmul. yet there was a
great feeling OF relief or the part q the
Berkeleyaus when he retired. Tor u Was
certain he could not miss all the time.
Near the end Of the second half. rhere
was a battle between the punters OF the
two teams with no advantage on either
side. and time was called with the bail IN
Berkeley's territory. The game was The
fastest ever seen on this coast aud al
though Berkeley lost. she has risen highiy
in the estimation Of football enthusiasts.
St Louis Mo. Dec. &-Ths famous
All-ChlcaEO association football sgEreEa-
ton had its measure taken BY the Cycling
club team OF st. Louis at Athletic Park
today. After signing crack western ends
OF this city they were confident Of their
ability 10 win from the Wheelmen. but
Captain Dick Jarrett's men turned the
tables on them completely. The viso'ofs
were favored By the wind during thu
first hair and managed 20 score two goals
10 the Cycling clubs one In the sec
Ond half however. TIRE whselmen played
all around the visitors. scoring three
goals 10 the Cycling clubs one. In ths
second half however the wcelmen played
an around the visitors. scoring three
goals 20 their ore. which made the fnsl
score 4 to IN favor OF the St Louis
team
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DETAILS OF MlLLER'S MURDER
At WynnewOod. L. t. as Related by
Two of His Companions


Guthrie q. T. Dec. 25-Details Of the
killing at Wynnewood, Indian Territory,
are brought in the Republic of that place.
The details are given as follows: On Mon
day night about o'clock Dolph Jarrett
and Lester Brock went up to the water
tank north of town ON an errand, and
when reachink the tank they overlook
party whom they recognized as George
Miller, a young man about p or % years
old, and who had worked as a laiborer in
this neighborhood for some time. The
boys were going to a house east of the
tank, and Miller went along with them
until near a camp of wood choppers, and
then remarked to the boys that he would
go to the camp, that he knew those par
ties and taking a railway went on in
the direction of the camp and Jarrett and
Brock went on to the place they had
started After attending to their business.
which probably took them % or 80 min
utes they came back the same road they
went, and after reaching the railroad.
the boys heard noise in the brush near,
but thought nothing of nothing being
wrong until they had Travelled a few
yards and found the body of a dead man
lying across the railroad track. 1t was
dark and their lantern had gone out, but
they could tell that it was a dead body,
and FASTENED to town and notified the
railroad authorities, City Marshal Autry
and Mayor Lee. A handcar was procured
and officers and citizens at once visited
the sctne and found the dead body to be
that of George Miller, the man who had
left Jarrett and Brock to go to the camp
Mayor Lee went to Paurs Valley for an
officer and bloodhounds, but before he
returned Marshall Autry, ]. H. Walner
and others had rounded up ten campers
and had them under arrest. Deputy Foss
came down from the Valley and remained
where the body was found, until day
light and the prisoners were brought to
town and kept under close guard until
the next morning Near where the body
lay was found piece of pistol, and by
a smooth talk to a woman, at the camp
she produced a pistol with blood stains
that the piece exactly fitted, and on fur
Their investigation q knife was procured
from one of the parties that was blood
stained also. A preliminary examination
began early the next morning and all par
ties were released except Will Hines, Ru-
fus Rose, Lewis Rose and Kenif Ward.
After quizzing them a while Ward con-
fessed to knowledge OF the crime and said
that Will, Hines and Rufus Rose did the
killing. The four were taken to Pauls
Valley, where, we are informed, Lewis
Rose was released and Kenif Ward was
held in $500 bond, the other two being
remanded to jail.
It seems they had shot Miller IN the
back the ball entering under the right
shoulder blade, coming out three inches
below the left nipple. His throat was cut
from ear to ear; a cash three inches
long on the forehead, one on the chin
and 1t seemed as though he had been shot
in the mouth. The body had been placed
across the railroad track that the first
passing train might blot out the hellsh
crime.
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BILLINGS IS ALI RIGHT
Writes a Letter That He Is
Safe at Watonga.
WANTED TO CATCH A MAN
Left His Buggy and Struck
Out on Horse back.

Guthrie, o. t, Dec. 25.-Mr. ]. w. law
ton of Arapahoe is satisfied that his friend
DR.. Billings has not been murdered. Mr..
Lawton says in the Arapahoe Bee:
'Diligent search was kept up for DR..
Billings, whose mysterious disappearance
was noted in the Bee last week, until
Monday afternoon, when Mr.. Lawton re-
ceived a telegram from him from Waton-
ga stating that he was there and all
right, and that he would explain by let
ter OF that date. On Wednesday the fol-
lowing letter was received:
'Kingfsher, o. T., Dec. u, '99.
"'J. w Lawton. Arapahoe, o. t:
Dear Friend-I heard this morning
that had been dead for one month, and
had not got a decent burial 1 also came
very near being arrested for numbering
DR.. ]. S. Billings, which is something 1
never intend to do SO long as live. John
Griggs and I left Arapahoe together look
ing at the country. We wished to catch
some friends ahead and could not with
the buggy. We met a man there who
said we could leave the buggy there and
he would run it down to the house. We
left it and he rode without a saddle and
let me have his and did not catch them
until night. That night my horse got
away and left We thought him stolen
and went up into Kansas, thinking we
were on track of him. Were Water-bound
once for a few days. I wrote you a let
ter and thought had mailed it, but found
it in my pocket nearly worn out. I found
my horse Sunday about 15 or 20 miles from
where he left US. Do not know where l
will locate. Keep my things for me.
VIII write you again soon. Do not know
how long 7 will be here. Yours,
DIT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-26
HYDR0PH0BlA NEAR CUSHING
Numerous Cases Reported Among the
Canine Population There.

Guthrie, o. T., Dec. &.-There Is a
great deal of hydrophobia among dogs in
the Cushing neIghborhood at present,
says the Cushing Herald, which says:
Arthur Stackhouse's bull pup went mad
yesterday morning and had to be shot L
had snapped arthur in the face the day
before when he was playing with it, but
as no blood was drawn TO serious results
are feared. The mule which was bitten
b. Charles Humphreys dog about twO
weeks ago went mad the other day and
died. Quite q number or dogs belonging
10 the town and vicinity were bitten b.
that dog and doubtless some % them vii
60 mad Anyone owning a dog they
value had better fasten IL Up, as al dogs
running al large in the town VIII be Kill
81. and Il IS right that they should be
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-26

ested in the welfare OF these Indians have
recommended stockraising. and especially
cattle. as the most essential, In order TO
put these Indians in the way OF self-sup-
port
One OF the resolutions Of the conven-
ton OF Indian workers at Geary was To
this effect: That greater encouragement
should be offered to these Indians by the
government to get them started IN the
various forms of livestock raising This
action by the Indian workers in Okla
homa seems TO be favorably received by
the board of Indian commissioners-theiF
secretary Hon. Merrill E. Gates. SAYING:
I am glad 10 note that your conference
emphasizes the need Of increasing the
amount of livestock cared FOR by the In
dams. and of instructing them along the
line OF proper care for livestock
Major A. T. Woodson, their retiring
agent who has been with them for six
years says: The money heretofore largely
appropriated for rations should in my
opinion, be expended for breeding stock,
such as cattle, sheep, boss. etc, and
issued to such deserving Indians as indi-
cate a willingness and a disposition "a
keep and properly care for the same
''Hon. D. T Flynn, delegate 70 con-
gress from Oklahoma. likewise saws, in
reply to a letter TO him on the subject:
I note what you say about securing cat
tie for the Cheyenne Indians and am in
hearty accord with the proposition. II
| possible viii endeavor 70 have 1t carried
out this winter
'"That the Cheyennes and Arapahoes OF
| Oklahoma may be gradually made SELF
| supporting would be a blessing. not alone
| to tht Indians themselves but to the
white settlers living among them, who
| under present conditions are called upon
! to bear many extra burdens. Livestock
raising in connection with farming seems
| to offer the best solution OF the question
Of self-support for these Indians"
Little strokes fell great oaks" You
may escape winter colds by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla-
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It is the unnatural drains, the irregular
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: DR.. PieTce's Pellets cure bihousneSs.
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And as she lies
weak and suffer-
ing, she remem-
bers the DAYS,
only such a little
W lille behind,
when she tiptoed
along the top
rail OF the worm
fence, as active
and blithe as a
squirrel.
But there S
something wrong
about this Condi-
ton. One word
expresses Il
natural.
: It's against ma
= tuue TO be in
e,,.>I, q condition,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-26

superintendent Of Oklahoma, the sher-
IFS convention. the swine breeders con-
vention, the territorial poultry show, con-
vention CT socialists of the two terrific
ries. the annual meeting fthe horticui-
tural, agricultural and irrigation society
There are one or two conventions which
cannot now be called to mind 1t is es-
.timated that the teachers meeting alone
will bring from 800 to 500 visitors, so it is
safe TO say that the week viii be merry
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-26
HOLIDAYS AT oKLAH0Mv CITY
viii be Crowded with.at least Seven
Big Convent ons.

Oki2homa City. @. T. Dec &-This
week viii Re a lively one FOR Oklahoma
CITY. IL addition 20 tbs usual vuu C vls-
itors. some eight OF ten conventions wl.l
oe held here. Among tae meetings Hll
re The teachers convention embracing
the teachers az both the Indian Territory
and Oklahoma the convention o: county
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prosner-fy forI9OO.

Indications everywhere point to great
prosperity for the coming year. TINS Is
an invariable sign of a healthy nature.
The success of a country, as well as the
success of an individual, depends upon
health. There can be no health II the
stomach is weak. If you have any stom-
ach trouble try Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which cures dyspepsia, indigestion
and bihousness. It makes strong, vigor-
Gus men and women.
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HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-26
LIVESTOCK FOR The INDIANS
Advocated by Dennis EtyHa Had
gsOther- Interested in the Red Nan

Ggtaris. . r. Ise- 1s--I-lVezfa-k to-
TIE Indians s. advocated - T. a HAn-
farl e. rae Cearg Balstln- ~ Stafford
SAYS: Wan tac excepti-n - F
snaI- uzusser. these Iatlaus 60 st haFe
s1ch .5yeasock as cattle shee7 4rs7 nf'ss.
ye- OE.ahazaa g. stock raising eazairT,
ard these Ins1ans have Eme O. f4s aeRf
lzna ID ire ce1ntry fas sock rslssnE f1T
shsy hare zeusragg fhasea isrs tizF
me streams waere there - waieF saa
sae.ser e. aEsek Az2y gs1s1ls .4,ks-
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TO CUREACOLDINOxEDA DAY

Take Laxative Bromo QuInine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to cure E. w. Groves signature is on
each box 25c