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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
VERMONT CASHIER Is SHORT
And the Merchants National Bank of
Rutland il Closed.

Rutland Vt. March with its doors
closed fast and its cashier, Charles w.
Mussey, in jail. a defauller for S145,000
the Merchants National bank of this city
formerly one of the strongest institutions
in the state, stands tonight on the verge
Of ruin, unless its stockholders come to
its assistance and help the remaining as
sets to pay of the $4,000 due its deposit
tors.
Mussey confessed his guilt to the entire
board Of directors, having come back from
Albany at the solicitation Of local de-
tective, who traced him 10 that city when
he failed to appear before his employers
late Saturday afternoon. He remained
in close detention in the bank ali day,
practically under arrest in A civil suit
brought by the bank for $50 90. but to-
night the United States authorities, after
an examination into the banks affairs,
formerly arrested him on a charge of en-
bezzlement. and lodged him in the county
It is understood that the United States
circuit court has placed his bail at $I00.-
co. Coincident with AIusseys confession
came the closing OF the music store Of
H A. Mcclure, Jr.. the business Of which.
according 10 the confession Of the cashier.
has been supported wholly or in part by
the funds 0f the bank. Muszey's pecula-
tons began six years ago. and were %
well covered up that the national bank ex-
amlner was deceived By the cash but a
few months ago. the only deficit being
made To appear good through a large
number OF forged notes which Mussey IN
serted. Mussey told the directors today
thas he loaned Mcclure 800 SIX years
ego and that the amount was returned.
Siace then however. other loans were
made without the knowledge OF The direc-
tors, until the sum became half as much
again az the entire capital stock CT the
bank StIl the directors remained IN The
daTs. and would have remained 50 = one
q their number last week had NOT heard
from an outside source n Muzsey's Ioans
70 Mcclure The inevitable 8av arrived
last SATURDAY. when &ussev was called
before the board and asked FOR the banks
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
INDIAN POLICE SQUELCHED
story of an Enjoyable Court Scene in
the Chickasavy Nat on.

Guthrie, o. T., March 26.-People in the
Indian nations who are suffering from
the Ubiquitous tribal tax are enjoying the
report Of court scene in the Chickasaw
nation recently: In the United States
court at PauIs Valley, Friday, c. A
Andrews, a member of the Paul's Valley
bar, was about to be elected by the In
dian police, and he appealed to Judge
Townsend. The judge asked him if he
was willing to pay the tax, and he said
he was. Judge Townsend then asked the
policemen if that was so. They said it
was, but claimed that they had no au-
thority to desist now, as they had or
ders from the Indian agent which they
must obey. Il don't care who you have
authority from; If the indian agent or
you interfere with that man 1 will put
you both in Jail" The court then said
that the taxes must be paid, but was
veryemphatic in his statement as to the
method Of collecting the same.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
PAIR OF JOHN R. TATES
Meeting Between the saltwater j chm
X, and RIaekweII,s MayOr.

Guthrie, o. T., March 25.-The Black
well Sun says: Very seldom is it the
case when you can find two men of no re-
lationship whatever who have the same
surname and initials. but when two men
having the first, last and middle name
alike get together, it is very unusual
occurrence. Such a thing happened in
Blackwell Monday. John r. Tate of
Saltwater arrived here yesterday to see
his son, Myron, who is sick, and while
here, Of course, hunted up our mayor,
John r. Tate. They could rot in any
way scrape up a relationship, but they
found out that one was born in Ken
lucky and the other in Tennessee. Such
a coincidence is indeed unusual, and
Mayor Tate was as highly elated as if
the other Tate had been a near relative
or lifelong friend whom he had not seen
for years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
NAYS Of ISE RANCHER
In Holding the Kiowa and
Comanche Country.
TRAVELLING MANS STORY
Alleging Ways Dark, and
Tricks Not at All in Vain.

Guthrie, o. T., March 26-The Hennes-
sey Clipper has added an important chap
ter to the deayed opening Of the Co
manche country. That papers says: 1.-THE
Clipper recently had conversation with
E. F. Knf1ht, wide awake collector
for Reeves & Co., the big threshing ma
chine manufacturers of Columbus, Ind,
which throws some light on the meth
DDS employed by interested parties to
keep the Lkiowa and Comanche country
from opening for settlers. Mr.. knight
was making his way from Chickasha
across the country an Anadarko to look
up some recalcitrant debtor who had To-
Gated in that out-of- the-way place to es-
cape too close communion with his
creditors. It was along in December and
our informant could not avoid noticing
the fine corn crop that was everywhere
being harvested Nearing Anadarko he
stopped where farmer was cribbing
corn. Never had he seen finer looking
corn, scarcely an ear short of a foot in
length and many that would measure
more, and as nice and plump-looking as
the fat ears that were devoured by the
lean ones in the time Of Joseph, Phar-
oahs famous prime minister. On the
way to the agency he fell in with q
ranchman bound for Anadarko and their
conversation turned upon the country and
it's future. In a burst of confidence the
ranchman told him that ''the farmers in
this part of the country are getting good
pay for certificates that the reservation
was unfit for agriculture" He was given
800 for such an affidavit himself, and he
felt perfectly willing to make it, as he
could do better if the country was not
opened to settlement" Mr.. Knight ar
gued with him, pointing out the fine corn
crop as a proof that it was a desirable
country for farming, but the ranchman
said it didn't matter; he didn't want the
country settled up by farmers. He ad-
mitted that he had not been in the south
ern partof the country and could not say
from actual knowledge what sort Of
country it was. The only presumption
possible is that the cattlemen and leasers
were furnishing the money for this
wholesale bribery, against. the interests
of the hundreds of people who want to
enter the country to make homes for
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27

Peruna Callahan, who migrated to con-
congressman, but as a Populist, and who
voted with PETER and Simoson on the
efficacy of commission and Coke's tonic.
After two years OF Callahan the Popu-
lists in convention cried for more Gala
han, and, disregarding previous agree
ments, fought all night for the human
Peruna testimonial. Democrats renal med
firm. however, and Keaton. a Democrat,
was nominated. Immediately the Popu-
lists sulked and Keaton was beaten
Again, after two years, the old fusion
cry is raised. Po0ulists chew the rag
and want the earth, and a few Demo-
Gratis, with eyes on coveted jobs, are dis
posed TO give it TO them. What folly
Having delivered himself of the vicious
roast, Major Niblack disclaims any dis
position to especially antagonize the
PopuIists. In showing up Populistc short
comings he merely wishes to recall Dem
ocrats to their duty Then he vehemently
adds:
There is no sense in congressional flu
sion; nothing is to be gained by it Flu
sion is merely a betrayal of party pride
and trust The line between Democrats
and Populists on national questions is so
indefinite as to be practically indetermin-
able. Why, then, should Democracy sur
render its name and identity merely to
pander to the whims of a few men who
want public jobs? The fusion outfit
should be ignored. 1t is It's own antidote.
Sensible Populists-the rank and file-are
under the Democratic banner now, and
they are satisfied with Democracy in its
pristine purity. Christian charity has
expanded to an amplitude sufficient to
enable even the narrowest of partisans
to contemplate with unruffied serenity
those acts which ought naturally to re-
suit from changes of mind, however sud-
den and unexpected they may be. Gov
eminent by parties pre-supposes inter-
party migration. The theory is-and it
is not always bad-that when citizen
is convinced that the party to which he
belongs has outlived its usefulness, he
will cease to desire its ascendency in ma
tional affairs and will go over to the
party which is regnant and stands for
what he believes. Just so with the rank
and file of the Pooulist party in Okla
nOHld. MOVING tHdl the DOHCISS Oh tile
Democratic party are Just and right and
embrace his creed the PoDulist has join
ed Democracy. 1t is only the territorial
organization of PoDulist office seekers
who stir I'D the fuss. This organization
for several years has met at stated peri
DDS, divided among themselves the nomi-
nations which shall be ratified at the
and all that has been de-
sired of the common PoDulist' is that he
shall take enough time off on election
day to vote the ticket so kindly arranged
for him. But the common Populist is
not common this year. He has been
for himself. When the masses
are profoundly stirred there are few
voters who find it imDracticable to go
with one or the other of the two old
parties. who are the only actual COM
petitors. Therefore the territorial organ
iZation of PoDulist office seekers will re-
ceive scant recognition this year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27

once offered 10 go across the street 10 the
assets. Mussey put on "a bold face and al
safe deposit vault for the securities. TAe
directors waited an hour for him. and
then sent for a detective. The cashier
went from the bank TO his house where
ne took a few hundred dollars. and then
left the city. The detectives cauaat ~
with him yesterday in Albany and per-
suaded him to return without extradlJion
papers.
The directors in the meantime had
learned Of the shortage but none was
ready for Mussey's statement that the
total amount was Slf5.oOo While The di-
rectors had already decided to close the
bank. none Of them was prepared for such
large shortage and Musscy's statement
was received with cOHsternaior-
This forenoon. after Mussey had made
his confession, the directors instituted d
suit against him for 5000 attaching eli
his property. which. however Is not ex-
tensive. nj the meantime the bank exam
liner arrived ana spent the remainder n
the day in examining the books Th!.
afternoon sufficient evidence was found
70 lead TO an arrest. and a warrant was
issued b. the local court. Mussey was
taken quietly to the jail. and viii be ar
raigned tomorrow before the Uuite8
States commissioner.
Late this afternoon Bank Examiner y
D. Muir was appointed temporary receiver
OF the bank.
The closing Of McClure's music store
accounted for part Of Mussey's shortage.
but it Is generally admitted here THAI The
store had been run on Ear Jess than sl45-
90 during the past six years Many PER
sons found themselves unable 20 recon
Gle M1ssey's statement that the m0nev
had gone into the business. with what
was known u the volume Of that bael-
ness. Additional explanations are boxed
for within a few DAYS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27

between Morey and herself. saying that
they frequently returned together % The
Jaw office after the others had gone. that
Mercy called on her at the Blue River
resort three times and that at one tiuo
when Mrs Morey was away from home
she, az Nor Us solicitation. accompanied
him 10 his room. She protested. however.
that there We're az no time any immoral
relations between = ~~~-n. she also iden-
tilted ioclet containing Mercy picture
and a lock of Nis hair which she had worn
next 20 her heat At times Miss H0r-
locker found II weS nigh impossible %
answer the questions burying her head
IN her hands and sobbing aloud Deposl-
tlons Of insanity experts were also real.
in which The opiaion was expressed that
the defendant was insane when she sent
Mrs Mercy a, candy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27

secretary Of the territory today. The
incorporators are Roy E. Stafford, w. T.
Parker and Verde V. Hardcastle. The
capital stock is 1850
the City Hall association Of Fay, Blaine
county, capital stock $1,000 The object
Of the association is to erect building
for the use of the Modern Woodmen Of
America. The incorporators are B. f.
Goe, j. NJ. Sweeney and ohm Mowbray.
The st. Louis, Oklahoma and Southern
Railway company filed certificate of in
crease of capital stock from 100000 to
$500, 600.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27

oar elegant stone school building Is
enaring completion
Plans and specifications for system
q water works vii Dc suonlitted tEls
week.
The vie ard daughter o. Attorney
John c. Hughes are late arrivals fr0z
Missouri
Banker s;ager Of E@Poria- Kan. pas
iosElnr over our city last week ~-tA =
yiew q Locating
Eal,or \. +. johnson, d the D.spateh,
has jus; caaaplsted 50 elegant aew res
dence on z street
v. ". Stewart a prominent attorney
ard a q.ones- 81 tbs place s naw lg.ag
a. he aaiaE * ae21h-
Material for District Attorney Nc-
Gairs's nsw iwo-zso-y buliaiag L aoE ars-
Ing p.4csa OF ~ ground
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
MRS. KELLER WANTS HER SON
Now Detained by Her Divorced Hus
band. Whereabouts Unknown.

Guthrie. Q. T, March 26.-The Okla
homa City oklahoman says: Mrs. Eta
J. Keller, in the probate court yesterday
applied for a writ OF hsbeas corpus 10
prevent he- Tate" husband. John En-
DRY Keeler. from retaining thu custorv o.
their son. John Emory Keller. Jr.. who
IS aged = years and whom she alleras
she has supported by her own efforts for
many weeks. She says iC her PRAYER for
the writ that on March %. 1870. the boys
father by fraud secured possession OF the
child. The court issued a writ for the
return Of the boy to the court. but the
father and the boy coul6 not be found.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
INDIAN CHIVALRY, AFTER ALL
Hiram ThOrp shoots ThOrp Pere for
FIOgging Thorn Mere.

Guthrie. Q. It, March 26.-The Shawnee
Democrat says: Information was re-
ceived at this Office today that Hiram
Thorp, an Indian living near Keokuk
Falls. was whipping his wife last night
when his son interferred in defense Of
his mother, which resulted in the son
shooting the father through the left
shoulder with a Winchester rifle. Dr.
Nahr dressed the wound and reports the
patient 10 be resting easy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
.EXPERTSARE PUT ON THE STAND
To say Miss HorIocker Was Crazy ~
Aha. Nenf the andy

Hastings. Neo.. March 25.-In the trial
of viola Horecker charged with send
ing poisoned candy 90 Mrs. Morey. only
three wltnefses were heard during tho
forenoon. one was the sister 81 the &C.
cused who testified SO - the DISTURBED
mental condition ~ tho defendant during
The holidays 90 1855 Or. Cooke wa jhs
only important witness. lie testified
t5at the witness was possessed with a
d sessed mind. and gave e a. hts prDscs-
sioBal opinion that y she sent ths poison
she was insane when che DID e. II D.
expected thar much ~ not all % me
testfmonv FER the defeudan, from snis %
wii De expert evidence on the question
q the sanity % che accused
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
FATAL QUARREL OF RANCHMEN
W. +, Ely Killed by a Man Named
BalIin in Greer County.

Guthrie. O. T., March 26.-In Greer
county, near Combs. two ranchmen. one
named w. +. Elzey. the other named
BALM, had a quarrel over aten-acre
tract IN a fight in which Elzey is re-
ported as the aggressor. Balm killed
Ezey. Balm went to Mansum and save
himself u.
Cleanses the system, makes new. rich.
healthy blood. cures dyspepsia, kidney
and liver ailments. skin diseases and
nervous weakness-Begts' Blood Purifier.
Two bottles cured me Of blood disorder
and weakness says Mrs. Belle NJ. MI
Ter Ksnsett, Ark J. P Allen. Dockurn
& Higginson, Geo. Van Werden.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
9 a - a - - Il Ia.
Gear, he p Ia 10 fE hsn tasH 5s--1
q %AEZHZZI


Eeene. y r. March She bank CON-
missioner fer Sew Hampshi-s have reti-
tones f1r as aaesTsee for the Kssns
fsfaarsnty ssrlDEs Bsnk ~ ,hls city anH
the Eseae Fits Cent savines Bank
neither BARK has received seposirs 81
late 0W1ag 20 = se1ersl aeiis, that taeV
BAD suE tanned iesses through western ST.
seetne1fs. The kneas Fre Cent saw
iezs Haak has paid eea9estars one alsi-
9as8 ~ ~ per cent 81 gses . - -
TIE keeue Guaranty Savings Park haa
rsif 1erreite-s q diTsI~ns = per oeaf.
Tafs tzsss.sfioa o7Tfa f1is7z1
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
ODD CHARACTER Is DEAD
William &. Clark. Who Loved Trees
and Cats and Dogs

Guthrie, o. T., March 26.-The Cloud
Chief Sentinel-Herald says: ION last
Tuesday about noon William G.. Clark
died from injuries received a few days
before. While attending his horses one
of them became frightened and squeezed
Mr.. Clark against the side of the stall
in such a manner that the truss which
he wore was pressed into him and caus-
ed internal injuries from which he died.
Mr.. Clark has been a resident of this
county since the opening of the country,
having taken a claim just north of Cloud
Chief. and has devoted every day since
to improving it, and he had at his death
probably the best orchard and forest in
the county. He had every variety of
fruit known in this latitude, and a sam
pie Of every species of forest trees that
grows in Oklahoma, on his place, and
each tree is thrifty and doing we'll Mr.
Clark was an eccentric and odd man, yet
he had a good heart and was well edu-
Gated. He was man of a great deal Of
experience and was well posted on po-
litical and economic questions. He lived
a quiet life, surrounded by large fam
lily or cats and cogs, OF Whlch ne thought
more than many people do of their child
rem. He was jealous to the wants and
comforts of his cats and dogs and was
particular that each should have plenty
to eat He has no relatives in Oklaho-
ma, but has a sister in southern Kansas.
His remains were inferred on his claim
Take up the loose ends" the little all
ments. to prevent sickness, by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27

The Pawnee Milling company has clos
ed a contract to furnish the Otoe Indians
with $1,000 pounds Of flour.
Somewhat of curiosity TO our people
here, in the way of million dallar rail-
road mortgage. was filed for record last
week
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
Teeth Wade From Paner.

Teeth Of papier mache are the latest in
dentistry. BY a peculiar process they are
rendered better than any other material
Paper teeth may be fine but we will ven
ture that most people prefer their own
and this may best be accomplished by
keeping the stomach healthy with Hos
letters stomach Bltters. The condition
of the stomach invariably affects the
teeth. The Biters viii strengthen your
stomach. cure dyspepsia and biliousness
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
Accused Of Murder IN TeuSessee

Mountain View, o. r, March 2s.-~Sever-
eral days ago an officer was here loak-
inE Tor a man mated Reed. who Is wanted
at Madisonyius. Tenn. Tor a nurdar
committed in 1856, but failed TO find the
man he was hooking Tor. Tuesday J ".
Morris arrested man by that name and
has him In custody.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
shcr Confess Withdrawn

Enid. O. T. March 24-The contest cas-
Of Groves against Porter for the oflc
Of sheriff % GARFIELD county has bed
withdrawn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
saIeonkeeper Fined ESQ

Guthrie, o. T. March Soto Hansen.
a local saleonkeeper. plead guilty to keep
ing his place open on Sunday in the dis
rrict coar- this .nAzniaS Gzd Vas nned
$50 and costs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
PENlTENTlARY FOR TEN YEARS
Sentence on Charles Thomas. Who
Killed II sSom-in-Law.

Guthrie, o. T.. March 2s-Charles
Thomas. who killed his son-in-law. E.liah
J. Boyles. plead guilty in the district
court this morning and vas sentenced to
ten years in the peniteSdary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
TO CURE COLD oxED4Y

Take Laxative Br0p2 Q1IEine Table.G
All druggists refund the money Z g. falls
70 cure z y. Groves SIGNATURE g On
each BOX &c
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27

- Gsilt y-ssl 70 tr5ed score Ct -eElesi..s - 20
o4sFs Esia. constipation and ki-ll-ed aIl-.ssufs
Sat aeless sou - tired Pass TAszsssas vo-s' ve
n-Fer ieeTsd the right o-s-. Tlsev tnrn Over The
Essss re>i,t1 TIE complexion. care biIlsousness
A1a b2nEsA SICK headache Al "A ,.ra.-ssss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
ART cIes orIncorporation FiIed

Guthrie. Q. r. March 25.-The Oktaho-
ma Printing company. of Oklahoma iCty.
filed articles cs Incorporation with the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27
stops the Cough and Works Or the
CoVd

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-27

Take up the loose ends" the little all
ments, to prevent sickness, by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-08-11
Itnwood campmeeting and other Items.

LluMOUQ Odlu pmGNuuE anu Ota~A At>sA-Ss
Between 5000 and 1000 people were at Linwood
camp on Sunday last The attenda nee was not as
large rs in former years. the majority of the people
coming on the W. NJ. Railroad. The services were
opened by Rev. J. NJ. Ship, of Pennsylvania, and
the morning sermon was preached by Rev. i. H.
Dohner of Shippensburg, Pa, his text being He
brews, I'd chapter, Sd verse. The afternoon sermon
was preached by Rev. ]. Addison Smith, pastor Of
Aisquith Street Presbyterian Church, Baltimore.
taking for his text Nth chapter OF Luke 18th verse
The ministers present during the camp and taking
part in the exercises were-Revs D. w. Spencer, I.
b. Tyler John A. Saxton. L. f. Murray and J. Gear
niger. The music under the direction of Mrs.
Michsel and Mrs. Mesier. The tent holders were
Mrs. L. b. Garner Mrs. L. S. Sellman, w. R. Rey-
nolds DIR. Tyler, L. II. Dohner, Mrs Carrie Mesler,
Samuel Pfoutz. J. Birely, s. A Shrof George C.
Anders Mrs. Smeser. Mrs. Stouffer, James NJ. Ship,
Samuel Haines, John Slonaker, John Carr, Mrs.
Fannie Michaels. J. p. Garner Mrs. Eta Hollen-
berger E. b. Garner. Samuel Harbaugh, Barton
Bean and William Mitlen. The tin type man was
there and did rushing business. The camp closed
on Thursday evening.
In springless Western wagon, drawn by two
horses leading two colts. and dog chained under
meath the wagon, is the way J. T. Ryley is travel
ing through this country. He left Plymouth. Indi-
ana, last June and went to Virginia. He passed
through the western section of the county last SUM-
day on his way back to Indiana. The contents of
the wagon were the old man about rs years of age
the young man, wife and three children, cooking
utensils, &c. They claim that they only
travelling through the country for pleasure and did
not intend to settle. Poor pleasure.
Jacob Fitz threshed 935 bushels of wheat from 81
acres and Josiah Erb 736 bushels from Is
The floor of the granary of William Wright broke
down from the weight of the wheat, letting over
200 bushels of the grain down into the buggy shed
below. The buggy was somewhat damaged.