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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
Wilson News Notes.
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Wilson December <

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Wilson. December 5.
The Wilson Light Infantry held a
very important meeting yesterday. The
time of Captain T. S. Pace had expired
and a business meeting vas called to
elect his successor. MI. ]. T. McCraw.
one of Wilson's most prominent busi-
ness e was unanimously elected to
fill the vacany. The other officers
We're: First Lieutenant T. S. Pace;
second lieutenant. E. T. Peoples; secre-
airy, Paul Branch; treasurer. J.. B.
Harris.
Under the new management much is
expected of the Wilson The
newly elected officers are all men OF
much energy and under their guidance
it is hoped that the organization viii
rank first in the state guard.
On Thursday night the Wilson chap
ter of the Daughters of h C~onfeder-
acy will give an entertainment for the
benefit of the now in course
of erection at the Wilson cemetery.
During the Summer much enthusiasm
was in the and
nearly enough was raised to
complete it. The ladies hope to raise
the remaining funds by their enter
tainment.
The Jesse S. Barnes camp, Confeder-
ate Veterans, held an important meet
ing in the mayors office this evening.
Steps We're taken to lave the o
ment in memory of their dead heroes
completed at once
The Wells-Whitehead Tobacco Com
pany T meeting with much success
with their cigarettes, Carolina
Brights."
Coroner ]. K. Ruffin was yesterday
called to Elm City to hold inquest over
a negro woman who was killed there
on Tuesday night John Taylor, a ne
gro man of that place. is charged with
the crime.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
DupIfn Court.

Correspondence of the Messenger.)
Kenansville. n. c., December 4.
The superior court of Duplin county
is in session here this week, Judge Fred
Moore presiding and Solicitor Rodolph
Duffy representing the state.
Sheriff Middleton informs your CORE
spondent that it is one Of the largest
courts that Duplin has had for many
years, that it is a two-week's term and
that there is business enough to last
the full term.
The grand Jury is to pass on the
Sampson county libel case at this term
and there are many people from Samp-
son here as a result. If this case should
come to trial it would be h most i'm
portant during the session
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
Against Children Working I'm F~actorie,

Atlanta, Ga, December 6.-As a re
suit of a bill presented to the present
l~session OF the legislature to prohibit
children under twelve years of age
working in the cotton mills OF the Sta &c,
the mill owners of Georgia nave form
ed an association TO stop the practice.
Since the organization of the mill
owners the advocates of the bill have
decided not TO insist on Its passage.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11

London, December 1.-The war office
has received h following from Lord
Kitchener. dated Bloemfontein, De-
cember 5th:
General Knox re-engaged deWet
yesterday. He drove the enemy from
all their positions before dark, when
they retreated ~northward. Colonel Pill
cher assisted by a turning movement
on Knox's left
Lord Kitchener reports also several
minor affairs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11

Srcanton. Pa. December 5.-Thirey-
two men employed at the Nayaug coll
liery in Dunmore were entombed by a
caye-in this morning. but. thanks TO q
simple fortunate circumstance. n terri
Il disaster "a avoided.
The men were at work about 1000
feet ron the bottom OF the slope and
400 below h surface. when two acres
Of the roof between them and the
slope came down with a terrible crash
crushing the pillars beneath il and
causing a rush Of air that almost blew
the men from their feet and hurled the
were extinguished. but the air was still
pure and they relighted them. The
cracking OF the pillars in their vicinity
told them that the cave-in was extend
ing ward them and that they must
find a way out or be caught and
killed 4 rats in a trap.
The foreman, crawling on his hands
sometimes squirming through ~crevices
that barely admitted his body, made
his way to within fifteen feet OF the
airway which led to the second opening
and which, 1t was presumed, was not
affects by the fall as IL is a narrow
passage u through solid rock Re
turning for the men he had them take
their tools and follow him. After a diff
ficuft n dangerous journey they
reached h point where the fall block
their way. This was attacked with
bars. picks and shovels and after an
hours work a passage was cleared TO
the airway, which. as they had counted
upon, was open. As fast as they could
run they made their way to the second
opening and hence to the surface,
where they were greeted with Wild hur-
rahs from the thousands who had gath
cred, expecting to see them brought
out crushed and mangled corpses If
they We're brought out at all.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
The Anti-Brittsh Demonstration

Cologne. December IAN a~ngaophobe
demonstration o place today In front
lof the British consulate here. Mount
led police dispersed the rioters and ar
lrested the leaders
Serenades and ovatfons Of Mr.. Kru-
lger Planned by various societies have
been forbidden in the interest OF pub
Tic safety
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11

Newport News. Va, December g.
Three hundred and City recruits for
h United States army arrived here
tonight from Fort Riley and jefferson
Barracks c he Chesapeake and
OHIO railroad They will embark on
the United States transport Rawiins
tomorrow and sail fer Porto Rico Fri
day night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11

Hall, who was severely injured by a
block OF wood falling upon him in the
Brooklyn nav yard last Monday, was
said to be but slightly improved
Wednesday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11

To Repeal the Fifteenth Amendment.
Washington. December 5.-Represen-
tive Kitchin, Of North Carolina, has
introduced in he house a resolution for
a constitutional amendment to repeal
the fifteenth amendment to the consti-
tuition
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-12-13
Meals and Lodging.

EoR CONVENIENCE of the Travel.
Il ing Public hereafter nc Stones
Wharf, meals viii - furnished at SC
cents; Lodging. 50 esnts.
c. Teams for hire.
]. PHILIP GREENwELL.
Nos>e7-H
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-12-13

ing days aud had them on October
18th. Identified the shoes shown
her as the shoes husband had on
October Is. On cross examina.
ton told among other things Of the
search Of the house BY officers.
Didn't remember any remark made
by Frank Stewart when the officers
took shoes.
William Jourdan went to Mr..
Bowles' about l o'clock. October
Is, Bowles was not ct home. Saw
Stewart there. Went home about
1870.
j. Henry Hall lives about I Of q
mile of Morganza. Testified 90 tc
distances from Morgauza TO Bowles'
and KNOTS. Thought il would
take about 2 hours to walk the dis
lance and rob house.
At the conclusion Of Halls testi
mony, the defence closed.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-12-13

Mr.. r. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, N. Y, says: "Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy is the best med
icine have ever used. Il is fine child
ren's remedy for Group and never fails
TO cure" When given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough has developed, it will pre-
vent the attack. This should be borne
in mind and q bottle Of the Cough Rem
edy kept at hand ready for instant use
as soon as these symptoms appear. Fol
sale by William +. Greenwich & Son
Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-12-13

Earnest lie q devotion of all the
faculties. 1t is the cause Of pa
thence; gives endurance it over
comes pain, strengthens weakness,
braves danger, sustains hope, makes
light Of difficulties and lessons the
sense of WEAKNESS in overcoming
them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-12-13
BLACKSMITHING.

HAVING taken possession of Black.
III smith Shop recently occupied by n. j.
Pope In Leonardtown, am prepared 10
give special attention 70 horseshoeing, etc.
I can always be found at my shop and
win do all work in my line at shortest mo-
ice and as cheap as can be done in the
county. Guns and pistols also repaired
Tsrms essh.
WIN. n. WHILE.
Arrff..o If
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-12-13

eB- "About five years ago ! Was
troubled with catarrh of the low bow
ell" says G. T. Chisholm, 4s4 Dearborn
Ave, Chicago. and although consulted
several eminent physicians who pre-
scribed for me, ] found their remedies
failed to in any way relieve me, and the
trouble almost became chronic. After
suffering several months, one day, con-
cluded to try Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy and ! beg to
assure you that / was most agreeably
surprised to find after taking two doses
of the remedy that was completely re-
lieved Of the disease that had cost me so
much trouble and annoyance. i am
thankful to say that have not suffered
from it since" For sale by William F.
Greenwell 6 Son, Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-12-13
To The MiIling Public.

At GARDINRR's MILLS you can get
FLOUR "Hillsdale" Roller Process
put up In neat cotton bags Of I
I. ! and 1lfe bbls for the lowest
possible price consistent with
good goods. This -four and
hne, Corn
MA are for sale every day In the
week, and for exchange for
sound, good whea and corn.
Bran. % cents; Middlings 30cts and
Wheat Screenings IS cts bushel
With thoroughly equipped Saving
1utfit capable Of cutting 5000 feet Of lum-
Der day, win guarantee quick and aeon
rate saving every fair Thursday Of every
week until wheat harvest No leavinS
Your4ogs but bring them on Thursday and
get your lumber the same day.
AUBREY 8. GARDINER,
sept 20-vt near Chaptico
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-12-13
LU M B e r.

Twill keep constantly on hand af Leon I'd
town wharf q full supply Of
BOARDS. sCANTLING.
WEATHER BOARDING, FLOORING.
PALlEGs, DRESSED BOARDS.
6HiE0LES, &c.. &C.
Al orders for Lumber. Doors- Sash. Latbs
Llne and Hair promptly attended 70.
- TEAMS. Cash.
july l-tfs son. w. NEAR.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-12-13
Saul LeYinSOn,
Matchmaker and JeVeler,
LEOEARDfOVH, - Maryland.

have fitted up my place Of business with
first-class stock of Soisd Gead and Pare
silver Watches. Solid Geld BiBgs,
Chaims and ail kinds et Jeweiry..
special attention paid 10 fitting sPECTA-
Giles AND EYEGLASSES, the glasses OF
which are the very BEST PEBBLES. am
prepared TO suit all persons and ages. Every
pair OF glasses Is given for trial for six months
TO my customers. Old glasses repaired and
adjusted In the very best manner. Beware Of
imifarionsi
The people Of ST. Mary's county have now
an opportunity Of purchasing watches. clocks
aud all kinda Of jeweiry thai are guaranteed
and warranted 70 be just al represented.
All repairing done at my store can be coma
IDENTIFY relied upon.
Old gold and silver bought or exchanged for
new goods. All orders by mail viii receive
prompt attention
NY place % business Ii In the new building
Of Mr.. Francis v. King. adjoining the Law Of
lce Of Robert @. Combs. Esq.,. Leonardtown.
Maryland.
Zach X. Morgan. n. ID. Joseph II. Key.
Ii. Harris Canalier. 10 Il. Morgan.
Capt. Ben adams. Jos III. htAburu,
Capt. WIN Norris, w. X. Sparks.
Philip 7. Buckler, b. Abel.
ADril E-tfs
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-12-13

~
Farm Of 800 acres, fertile, good -
buildings, situate about Il miles. FROM
OakviIie and four miles from steamboat
wharf. Good state Of cultivation. Price,
$4,000. Terms easy.
Farm 10 acres, good buildings, fne
soil and well improved. Suitable for
trucking. Price, 81 800. Near &c. Jo-
seph's Church Terms easy.
Farm 20 acres on Sc. Clements Bay.
Fine two-story dwelling. New. suita-
BILE for cultivation Of fruit. Beautiful
view. Terms easy.
A small farm, II miles South Of Chap
tico az Gross Roa-.s. Two miles from
steamboat wharf. ~ acres. Common
improvements. Good stand for business
mercantile or mechanical. Suitable for
fruit. Price. 800. Terms easy
| Small tract Of land on tributary of Sc
Clements Bay Good dwelling. Abou
8 acres. Good for trucking. Price, $3.50
Terms easy.
10. r. MORGAN,
Leonardtown. Nd.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20
BETTER EVERY Day
Results of Oklahoma Election
Grow Encouraging,
THAT BIG GAIN IN VOTES
Within Ten thousand of Total
Vote Two Years Ago,
THAT BIG GAIN IN VOTES

Guthrie. O.. T., Nov. 1s-The more the
election returns are studied by the politi-
clans Of oklahoma the more reason ap-
pears for the Republican party Of the
territory to feel encouraged The inter
view Of william Grimes Of Kinghsher,
given in Sundays Eagle. was read with
great interest here, and those who have
been comparing the returns Of this year
with former years. begin to see what i'm
mense strides the Republican party is
making in Oklahoma
The table which has been prepared, Of
ali congressional elections in Oklahoma,
and which is published herewith, shows
that Flynn came within 10000 of polling
this year the total vote Of the territory in
1ss 1t also shows that year by year
the Republican vote on congress has been
becoming larger and larger, that the
Republicans as a whole can always be
depended upon 10 vote, and that Flynn's
majority Of 1900 in 1893 was not a nor
nal Republican majority but one caused
by an immense stay-a5-h0me opposition
vote.
The Republican party shows a gain Of
over 10000 voters from 1898. such d gain,
in fact. that wnen 900 voters were add
cd to the fusion total. stiu fusion was
unable to win 10y almost 5000.
The table Of all elections held in Okla
h1ma published with this dispatch Is ac-
curate and complete and will be found
worthy of preservation for future com
parsons.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20

sixth district-wm. H Scott Cushing.
o. r.. Fusion
Seventh district-John Embry, Chand-
Ter o. r., Republican,
Eighth district-Robert Z Wood,
Shawnee, o. r.. Fusion.
Ninth dlstrict-B. F. Nesbit. Eason,
O. IT, Fusion.
Tenth djstrict-Walter L. Phelps. Nor
man, O r.. Democrat
Eleventh district-C. C. Jones. Oklaho-
ma City o. T.. Republican
Twlfth dstrict-John w. Comp. Ed
mond, o. r., Republican.
Thirteenth district-James W. Hadley,
Frisco. o. T.. Fusion.
Fourteenth district-Thomas B. Ried,
Fl Reno o. r.. Republican.
Fifteenth district-David H Van Kirk
Neshit. @ r.. Republican.
Sixteenth district-WaHer C. Stevens
Hennessey, O. r.. Republican
Seventeenth distrlct-Suas f Seeley
Guthrie O. r Republican.
Eighteenth district-ATles Allen. Ne
ridian. @. r.. Fusion.
Nineteenth district-Ret Mulara. Enid
G. IT, Republican.
Twentieth diserict-Frank r. Rogers.
Eremlin. O. t.. Republican.
Twentv-frst dissrfct-John TT. Decker
Pond Creek, O. T.. Republican
Twenty second d.strct-FIe nrv NJ
+ Brewer. Deer Creek. O. IT,. RepubHcan-
I Tweuty-third district August T
/ suiggs Alva O T.. Republican
( TWen-y-f1wth district-John II Camp
( bell Watonga, @ r. Republican
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20

Seventh district-George w. BeAamy,
FL Reno 0. T., Fusion.
Eighth District-Felix L. Winkler,
Kinghsher, o. T., Republican.
Ninth district-John c. Foster, Guthrie,
Repu bHcan.
Tenth district-Richard z. P. Mes
san, Enid, O. T., Republican.
Eleventh district-George H. Coulson,
Alger. O. T. Fusion.
Twelfth district-Alpha D. Updegraff
Augusta. o. T, Republican.
Thirteenth district-John B. Harrison,
Cheyenne, 0. T, Democrat.
HOUSE.
First district-W. NJ Ferguson, New
kirk, o. T., Republican.
Second district-James Wilkin, Tonka-
wa, O. T., Republican.
Third district-John A. Oliphant, Perry,
o. T., Republican.
Fourth district-FIuston A Thomas,
Cleveland, O. T., Fusion.
Fifth distEct-Jas j.. Matthews Still
water, 0. r., Fusion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20
WITH THEFT
Tom Phillips of Guthrie In
dicted by Grand Jury.
BAIL FIXED AT $4,000
Twenty-Three Counts Are for
Making False Entries.

Guthrie, O. T., Nov. 19-Like clap Of
thunder from a clear sky word went
around town this afternoon that ". T.
Philips, bookkeeper Of the Guthrie Ma
tionaI bank, had been arrested for en-
bezzlement Three indictments were
found against him by the United States
grand jury, embracing ffty-three counts
for. having embezzled $3.O72 from the bank.
Twenty-three Of the counts charge him
with making false entries and the thirty
additional counts charge him with en-
bezzlement. This evening his bond was
fixed at $1,000.
Tom Phillips, as he is known, is a pop
ular young man and his numerous friends
believe in the sincerity CT his protesta-
tons of innocence. His conduct has al
ways been good and his habits were such
as not to arouse any serious suspicion as
to his honesty. To be sure he lived well,
but not apparently beyond his means.
Mr.. Philips was fond Of society and
the homes of the best families in Guthrie
have always been open to him He is
known far and wide among the public
men Of Oklahoma.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20
FAMILY REUNION IN OKLAHOMA


Guthrie. O. T., nov. l9-Tbe Saltwater
Democrat thus chronicles a remarkable
family reunion in Payne county:
The annual reunion IF the Hesser
family was held at the Three oaks form.
TWO miles southwest OF ingalls, Monday.
COMMUNICATING the 64th birthday " E-
der J. IT, Hesser, and the foartg-f3ur-h
anniversary Of the marriage Of him and
Sarah Hesser, the father and mother %
the family. This remarkable family con-
sists Of thirteen-nine brothers and FOUR
sisters, all living. TO whom have been
born hfty-one children. There IS also a
great grandson, making in ell eIshty-ODe
members Of the family IN Ineal line. in-
Guiding sons and daughters in-Jaw All
are living In Payne county and an were
present at the reunion except Mrs. Har-
ris and her family. who reside in the
Kickapoo country I'm Lincoln county, and
were unable to make the long drive nee
essary TO be present Muslc was given
by the Hcsser martial band. a very
pleasant feature Of the occasion was the
cake contest" between the s'sters-in-lav
Of the family Grandfather Hess er each
year offers three prizes for the best three
cakes. The first prize this year was
awarded 70 Mrs G. IT. Hesser; second.
70 Mrs. C. ~. Hesser; third 90 Mrs NJ
w FIesSer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20
A Guaranteed care for plies.

itching. Blind, Bleeding CT Protruding
Piles. No cure. no pay. AL druggists
are authorized by the manufacturers Of
Pazo Pile Ointment TO refund the money
where it fails to cure any case Of piles
no matter Of how long standing. Cures
ordinary cases in six days; the worst
cases in fourteen days. One application
gives ease and rest. Relieves itching in
stantly This is a new discovery and Is
the only pile remedy sold on a positive
guarantee, no cure. no pay. Price 90
cents. If your druggist don't keep It in
stock send US 80 cents in postage stamps,
and we viii forward same by mail. Man
ufaotured by Paris Medicine Co, St
Louis. No. Manufacturer Of Laxative
Bromo-Quinine and Groves Tasteless
Chill Toric
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20
FOOTBALL AT KlNGFlSHER
Local Enthusiasts Kick Against the
University Team

Guthrie, o. T., NOV. ia Kingftsher
special to the Capital says: Undoubtedly
the finest and most exciting game Of
football ever played in Oklahoma was
played on the local gridiron Saturday az
ternoon between the university eleven
and the Kingfisher team, which resulted
in only a pair Of goose eggs. 50 far as
score was concerned. The Kingtisher en-
thusiasts are wild with excitement over
the showing made by their team against
the university boys and are not slow in
showing their appreciation Of the many
fine plays made during the progress Of
the game. While they are loud in their
praise Of their own team, yet they are BY
no means unstinting in their praise Of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20
CAUSED BY SPITE WORK
Governor B1rnes Refuses TO Honor
Requisftion From Oklahoma

Guthrie o. T. Nov NV. r. Taylor.
an attorney Of Oklahoma City. was be-
fore Governor Barnes today TO protest
against the issuing OF warrant upon
the requisition OF the governor OF Ar
kansas for the arrest Of A c. Root re-
porter connected with the Oklahoma
City Times-Journal who is under indict-
nent az Fort Smith OF the charge y
lbef 1t was represented to the governor
that the Indictment was the result Of
pure spite work. and this repre- sntation
is suhstantlated by a telegram 10 the gov
ernor signed BY q number o. the leading
citizens Of Fort smith IN view u the
protest. Governor Barnes decided not 70
allow a warrant TO 60 forth Cor the pres
ent and viii allow Roots attorney I've
DAVIS in vrStea % make 2 showing
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20

Guthrie. @. r.. Nov 19-Ths Perry Re
publican says bin IS Being Prepsre5
Ter Introduction ~ the next melting IL
the legislature that win erant cities If
the f-st-class the right 81 hare paving
done by contract ana 20 alow the pay
ments 20 be extended over n period O..
five or sen years as the city councils rsae
determine The Bill IS expected 90 receive
the support ~ cities IKE Guthrie. FL Re
no. Shawnee Ksnsdsher. Perry ana cab
e-z that are desrous ~ having q number
~ t-a streets paved this coming year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20
EXTENSION OF PHONE SERVICE
one Hundred and FIFTY Instruments
Added TO PancaCItN-

Guthrie o. T. Nov 1s-The Poncs City
Times says. Twenty rev phones have
been pat in at th-s place since Qct3aer =
J. A Mclean. manager u the N3rthsra
Oklahoma Telephone company. is CON
stantly adding Improvements 10 che sss-
TEN and now f5s new long distance phones
vith the --latest Improved switch board are
among the immediate improvements 81
be made AZ Ponca City. The new phones
and switch5oar5 are ~ arrive here .r a
few DAYS The cid system g as7 Being
discarded AZ SewEirk. Blackwell su5 ether
points ard she latest lDp73Tse .astr--
msats put En- This WI Ert im-
proveusat- as thsrs IS 81 6.Tersa &C. the
world between are I'd ara As aew
-1cnss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20
No LEASES Bang MADE
Mayor Witches Annoyed by a Fake
Dispatch

Ponca City, o. T.. Nov. 19-Major o. A
Bntscher, agent of the Osages, reports
that ne is much annoyed over the pub
LEGATION in Kansas City paper of a.
story that he was now making. leases of
millions of acres Of fine farm lands in
the Usage reservation to white farmers
The article in question was quite lengthy
and there was not one word of truth in
it from start to finish. He is making no
leases Of any kind to anybody for any
purpose.
Major Nntscher desires that the fol-
lowing letter be given as wide publicity
as possible with a view to relieving him
Of great annoyance and to correct the
false impressions left in the public mind
by the fake article:
"Sir-Replying TO your letter Of recent
date inquiring about Usage land leases,
I have to state that the publication of the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-20

article appearing in the Kansas City Star
Of November 3, and copied by other pa
pers. stating that have begun the leas-
ing Of reservation lands for agricultural
purposes, is entirely Unauthorized and
unwarranted.
NO change from the present system,
which permits Indian citizens the ex-
elusive control Of their improved lands.
is contemplated. There is no ruling Of