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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
q. & Land Oniss. New Orleans, II.

Jan. ,, 1900.
Notice u hevehy given that the follow.
ins-namesl settler has 3ie6 rotjc: Of his
intention to make dina proof in support
ri his claim, snd that said proof will be
made before II. II. waSr+c. clerk OF tho
District CuaVt. at C0vinyson. La, on
Monday. February ID, l0JU. wig:
LOUIS L. BAHAM.
Who made HOMESTEAD entry No. 5,0s9
for the southwest quarter Of the south
east quarter q section -, tOwnship q.
south range 10 east, st. Helena mert
dian.
He canes tbs go!ls wing witaesss to
provo Lis ccntina9us T<sidsncs upon
and culiivatiOo Of sAid land. v;si
/. n. Bahan, AdOlph Bahain, John
Reed and Andrew Rodrigusx, al Of
Mrdis0sville, L.
j. GO WAL1sx l. C0Hxx, Rsxistee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
o. a. Land Ofass. New Orleans, Il.
Feb. 10. 1900.

j
Notice is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler hes flea notice Of his
intention to make Anal proof In support
Of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before II. <. Warren. clerk Of
court, at Covington. La, on Monday.
March 26. 1900. viz:
SAMUEL BOSS,
Who made homo stead entry Nc. IL. 1877
for the northwest quarter OF the s0atl,-
vest quarter, section 4, and the south
half Of The southeast quarter and the
northeast quarter VI the southeast
quarter. OF section 5, township =, south
rangs a east, It, Helena meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, viz:
John +. Davis, Calvin Ladnier.
George Muller and A. Anderson, all Of
Pearl River, La.
fe l7.6t. WALTER I. COHEN, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
NOTICE.

A reward IL soRered by the under.
signed for any party or parties caught
trcsspassiDz or cutting any timber on
my land. known - the Crossman.s
land,) situated three miles from Abtts
SPRING.. They viii be prosecuted to
the fullest extent Of the law.
MRS. JAS. T. GUINAULT.
S33 0ourboa street, New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
Official.
LICENSE ORDINANCE.

l. Be 1t enacted by the Town Council
of the town of Covington, La, That
q license tar for the year 1900 Is hereby
levied upon all corporations, firms,
persons or individuals pursuing any
trade, occupation, business or calling
in this town, which is subject to q
State license.
Be It further enacted, etc., That
the amount of said taxes to be the same
as Is now collected BY the State, for
the same kind of trade, occupation,
business or calling.
Be 1t further enacted, That the
Marshal be instructed to proceed to
collect the license due the town for
the year 1900 according to law.
Adopted Feb. 6, 1900.
c. Z. WILLIAMS,
Mayor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17

WANTED - SEVERAL PERSONS
for District ONCE Managers In this
state to represent me in their own and
surrounding counties. Willing to pay
yearly $500, payable weekly. Desirable
employment with unusual 0pp0rtunt-
ties. References exchanged. Enclose
self addressed stamded envelope. 8
A. Park. $50 Caxt0n Buildin z. Chicago
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
Not . single negro is registered In
the parishes Of st. Mary, Iberia or
Laf0urche.

The House committee on claims
has favorably reported the Cooper
bill for the payment Of the South
ern cotton claims. The bill in
wolves an expenditure of $4,000
600.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
DR.. J. + PIGOTT.
t.UVINHTON Ia

Offers his professional services 10 Tie
public.
Residence. west Of Railroad Depot
Once 1t the City Drug Store, Oh
Columbia Street.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17

- Mr. James Keyser is authorized
70 act Is agent for the FARMER at
0lidell
~ Mr. Roland Galatas Ii authorized
70 net - agent for the FARMER ut
0adisonville
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
NOTICE.

All parties are hereby forbidden,
under penalty Of the law. to cut wood.
deaden trees, or otherwise trcsspass on
my lands In this parish, formerly the
lands Of r. r. Herwig, and Herwix Z
BOssfer. MRS. Il. Z. KUNTZ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
1alf
-Fe
For District Judge

We are authorized to announce
JAMES N. THOMPSON,
OF Covington, La, Is . candidate for
Judge Of the 36th Judicial District,
composed Of .sse Parishes of st. Tam
mar. aud Washington, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17

FIFTH WARD.
For Police Juror.
Williams, 46. Pierce, 50.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Morgan, SIT.
The race for Police Juror in the
Sixth Ward, has not been settled
as we 60 TO press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
For Justice Of the Peace.

We are authorized to announce
ZACH. STRAIN,
@ q candidate for Justice of the Peace
for the Third Ward, subject to the
action Of the voters.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17

Friday, March 2, will be hang
mans day in New iberia. John
Green, Reuben Cately, Charles
Brown and Hypolite Brown, ali
colored and convicted of muir.
der, have been ordered by Gov
ernor Foster to be executed on that
day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
FOR SALE.

Property on the BOgue Falia river.
Consisting Of = dwelling house, two
room cottage. kitchen. stable, and ether
Oot-butldtDRs. Has IL acres under
cultivation. Also vineyard, fruit or
chard and pecan grove. Fine bathing
and 'attag Apply ut this ONCE, or
address TO Rostoface box No. Is.
Btsak leases Of property, drawn
up in legal form, for sale At this
ooice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17

o. .. Land Once, New Orleans. ia. !
Feb 8. 1860.
Notice il hereby Civ en- that the follow.
ing-named settler has died notice Of his
intention 10 make 6nal prof IN lp;,ort
Of his claim, anil that a,id pro will he
made before II. II. Warren, Clerk If
Corrt, II CoviDRton, La, an Monday.
March 10, 1900. viz:
RENE Young,
Who made homestead entry No. IS. l6G
for the south kalf Of the southeast quar-
ter Of section e. townshipS. south range
Is east, 81. Helepa Meriii ~.
He names the following witnesses to
provs his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz;
Julian Atlot. Wiltx Parker, Joseph
.ascure and Wiley johnson, Ill Of St.
Tammany Parish, La.
fslO6t. wALTx8 l. COHEN. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17

DIR, GEO. R. FOLSOM.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
ONCE on Columbia street, near hut.
land, next door to Norman { Kenuedy's
store.
Residence at the former Schneider place.
Day and night calls promptly attended
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
For District Attorney.
We are authorized to announce
BENZ. N. MILLER,

as . Democratic candidate for election
- District Attorney for the Goth Judi
cial District, composing the parishes of
st. Tammany and Washington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
Democratic State Ticket.

FOR GOVERNOR,
W. w. HEARD, of Union.
FOE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
ALBERT ESTOPINAL, st. Bernard.
FOR TRERsUREs,
L. E. SMITH, Rapides.
FOE SECRETARY OF STATE,
JOHN T. MICHEL, Orleans.
FOB AUDITOR.
w. 8. FRAZEE, st. Landry.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
WALTER GUION, Assumption.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
Nv. CALHOUN, Orleans.
FOR SENATOR'S,
J. 8. SETTOON, Livingston.
C. 8. e. DARLINGTON, st. Tammany.
>.e.;
Announce d,lents.
$50
For Representative.
We are authorized TO announce
COL. ROSWELL KING,
g IN Independent candidate for Repre-
sentative OF st. Iammany Parish.
MANY VOTERS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
FOR SALE.

A arst-class family carriage and sad
ole Hone, sixteen hands hixh, sound
and gentle. Apply at this s,G}ce.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17

THIRD WARD
For Justice of the Peace
G. i. Smith, l66 Chas. Heintz,
l26.
For Constable.
Eugene Dupriest, lss. Chas.
Heintz, ll9.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
For Clerk Of Count

We are authorized to announce
z. w. HOSMER.
- . Dem0cratic candidate for Clerk OF
the District Court, In and for the Parish
Of st. Tammany, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
We are authorized to announce

VIC 8Ie 8uCQOI1Z6I 20 3u0OuuC6
GORDON w. GOODBEE,
- . Democratic candidate for election
- District Attorney for the 26th Judi
cial District, comprising the parishes of
st. Tammany and Washington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
Harvey E. Ellis, Gordon W. Goodbee,
Covington, La. Franklinton, La.
ELLIS & GOODBYE.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
~ Notsry in Office.


PEAt:rItINl; PHYSICIAN.
Residence Of. the corner Of Rutland
street. v'e<t Of the NariindAle House.
Once next 20 PlaI che'e store,
Day and Night calls promptly attend.
cd. Chronic Diseases Specially.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
DR.. B. 3. PAINE.
Druggist and Physician.
hAvnrvvvrv T..

Tenders his professional services &c
the public. Day and night calls ,rompt.
~ attended to.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17
FOn RENT

A Furnished house, six rooms, hall
ana front and back galleries, large
grounds, stable, etc. Also m upfuT-
nished house with i've rooms. For
terms, apply to J Z. SnIru.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17

w. G.. KENTZEL, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-02-17

w. G. KENTZEL, Secretary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29
STOCKMEN
OF the Territory Plsnnir & for a
B g Meeting at III Reno,
Scripps-McRae League,

Scripps-McRae League.
FL Reno, Jan. 29.-The annual meet
ing OF the Oklahoma Live Stock Asso-
citation, TO be held here February 10
and IA, will probably be in every way
the best ever held. Stockmen from
all parts Of oklahoma and many from
Texas, the Panhandle, Kansas, Mis-
souri, and Indian Territory have ex-
pressed their intention Of being pres
ent. The citizens are making prepa-
ratiens to provide entertainment for
hundreds Of guests, and promise that
every body shall be comfortably cared
for A half rate fare has been given
by the Santa Fe, the Rock Island and
the Choctaw railroads.
w. +. Bolton, secretary OF the asso
citation, said that the volume Of trad.
ng done at the convention would be
he largest of any cattleman's conven-
tion held this year
Or. Lewis and Prof John Fields, OF
the Oklahoma Agricultural and Me
chanical college, will read papers; Col.
Albert Dean will talk on splenetic
fever and quarantine lines in Okla
homa; p. w. Hunt Of Fort Worth, will
read a paper on blackleg; Prof Dean
of the Missouri Agricultural college
will read paper on immunization of
cattle from fever; DR., Delonge Of Chill
licothe, Mo-, will speak on the devel-
opment OF the range industry, and Il.
f. b. Sotham will present the merits
OF the Herefords as range cattle. Su,
perintendent Rust will specially rep.
resent the Kansas City stock yards,
and NJ b. Irwin, traffic manager, will
do the same for st. Joseph. G. s.
Leonard, manager of the Chicago
union yards, has promised to be pres
ent with good delegation, and L. w.
Krake will come with the st. Louis
delegation in strorg force.
special train will be run from Hig-
gins, Tex; and Woodward to FL Reno,
leaving Higgins about a. m. and
Woodward about q. m, on the morn
ng of February l2. This train will
irun solid to Ell Reno, and will carry
passengers at IS rate to the conven-
tion and return
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29
CHURCH OF ONE TREE.

One Of the most extraordinary Ie-
ligious structures in the country stands
at Santa Clara, Cal This is the house
Of worship nsed by some of the Baptist
brethren OF that place. Every stick OF
timber used ia the structure was cut
from one single oak tree. Fifty years
ago this oak sheltered the first Baptist
congregation ever assembled together
in that region; and on account of the
historic associations attaching to II, It
was decided by the descendants of the
same original Baptists TO use It in
building the structure which now
stands on Shis site. The tree was cut
of twenty feet from the ground, and
the big stump, which was partially hol-
low, was left as the foundation for the
steeple OF the new church. The rest
OF the trunk and the immense branches
were cut up into timber and used in
the construction OF the church. When
the building stood completed, meas
uring thirty feet wide by seventy feet
deep, there remained Of lumber more
than 1900 feet.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29
DAMON and PYTHIAS.

Heroic Drama Co be Presented February
12-Prof McCarty's Good Luck
The stirring heroic drama, Damon
and Pythias, will be presented by
local amateur talent in this city Feb
ruary 10 1t is unnecessary TO dwell
on the worth Of the play. Suffice it TO
say that the drama, under Lawrence
McCarty's direction, will be exception
ally fne Prof. McCarty says the re
hearsals are progressing finely. The
cast is an excellent one. George Dod-
son, as Pythias seems to the manner
born lie possesses a splendid voice
easy poise and a graceful, movement
Il. w. Joces makes an ideal Damocles.
lie has good tenor voice and a nice
bearing. The caste numbers 40 The
play will be elaborateiy dressed. The
rehearsal school is from a. m. TO 5 p.
m. daily.
The following letter is commenda-
tory Of Mr.. McCarty:
Topeka, Sept. IA, 1898.
Lawrence A, McCarty, st. Louis, Mo.
Dear Sir and Brother-As s individ-
uals we experience great persona
pleasure in carrying out the instruc-
tions received by us from our respec-
tive lodges, TO certify to the accuracy
of the statements contained in some
of the testimonials borne by you TO
the effect that you are master OF the
art of oratory and unequaled as an in
structOr of amateurs. The truth OF
these assertions was demonstrated 10
the complete satisfaction of the people
Of this city who we're so fortunate as
to witness the drama OF Damon and
Pythias, which was produced at the
Grand opera house on last Wednesday
evening by members and friends Of our
order under your direction and super
vision.
We shall at all times esteem it a
privilege 10 recommend you and your
work to any one desiring the services
Ct skilled artist along the lines indi-
Gated. With assurances Of high per
soual regard and wishes for your con
tinued prosperity, we subscribe our
selves yours in F. b, and G.
Orr Adams, G, c., and A. d. Watts,
X. OF r. and s., Topeka lodge No 80;
Judge George w. Clark, X. of r. and
S Home lodge No, 1855; w. NJ. Lands,
/ c. c., and T. ID Humphreys, X OF r.
and 5, and ID. g. c., Valiant lodge No.
] 17q
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29


"All coons may look alike" but all
shows are not alike. This suggestion
is Apropos TO the coming Of the Black
Patti Troubadours Patrons of the
theater can mahe no mistake in at
tending the performance of this re-
marksble company. The Troubadors
enjoy a standing IN theatrical circles
which Is the envy of nearly all pro
moters OF amusement enterprises.
Through the remarkable talents OF it's
versatile members, the extraordinary
excellence OF its stage performance
and its phenomenal popularity IL has
become one OF the most valuable pieces
of theatrical property in the countryH
Messrs. Voelckel and Nolan, the fouu-
ders and promoters OF the enterprise,
have realized handsome fortune from
their investment They are exueri-
enced showmen and seem TO have
struck the right investment in the
Black Patti Trou badolrs aud this com
pany's great stage performance. AT
Bro ks theater Wednesday, January
81 Prices 25c 10 ST. Box seats sizes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29

THE El Reno Democrat,in an intense
desire to be in at the feasting. is suf.
ferinR q severe twinge Of pull-bRck
Democracy. Come out into the open,
HeuEley cast off those political am-
billions for the nonce and let the fful-
gence of the true, the good and the
beautiful pervade your anatomy.
There ia no satisfaction in coyly trek
king from kop TO Eop unless our
readers understand that you will
stand hitehed when the time shall ar
rive.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29
suppREsAING rHE EAors

Anything that may serve 10 throw
an uhfavorable light on the Mckinley
administration will be suppressed by
the Republican congress This has
been proved by the action Of the sen
ate, which rejected by party vote q
resolution calling for the facts con-
cerning she negotiations Of the treaty
under which Spain received SEQ OOO, coo
for the Philippines.
Mckinley has proiessed an earnest
desire TO turn the Philippine matter
over TO congress, but that body cannot
act intelliRently without knowing all
the facts In refusing to call for this
information the Republican senate ex-
presses preference for going 1t blind
rather than to bring to the public
knowledge facts prejudicial TO the ad-
ministrntiOn.
IL Is quite evident that In the begin
ming Mckinley was in favor OF secur,
ing for the United States simply a
eoaling and naval station at Manila
What was ~ thAt changed TINS lnten-
tionP IL the inquiry as 10 negotiations
preceding the treaty OF Paris could bee
pressed the answer might be found,
1t is alleged that the hand OF England
was busy in this matter, aud that
Great Britain, for purposes OF selfish
interest, wanted 10 entaugle this coun.
try IN Oriental politics. Doubtless
this charge is susceptible OF proof, but
that proof will not be FOR Incoming
Censorship began before Otis made II
odious at Manila II still exists, and
Mckinley, protected by his partisan
congress. rests contented'y behind the
screen OF secrecy and does the ddinR
OF England, careless OF the interests
OF the people of this country
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29

Probably nN Englishman OF modern
times has tld such a strange career as
that OF Hu,,h cecil Lowther earl OK
Lonsdale, who recently announced his
intention OF taking CelG Of the wives
and families OF all the men in the re-
serve corps in Westmoreland and Cum
berland counties while their husbands
are in active service. Twelve years
ago the noble earl was chiefly noted
for his attentions to various burlesque
actresses, among them Violet Cameron
being prominent. At that time he Wis
tied New York, but was ostracised by
society because of his eecapades At
that time, also, the dukes financial
affairs we're in a bad way, chiefly 1t
should be stated, because of the reck-
less extravaganza OF his brother.
known as the RED Earl" whom he
succeeded in 1882. Shortly after his
visit to this country the earl turned
over a new leaf to such effect that at
present he is regarded as q model hus-
band. His estates have been managed
with such skill that he Is now one or
the richest men in England He has
distinguished himself as an arctic ex-
plorer and he is probably the most
Intimate friend OF both the prince Of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29
How'sthIsl

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of CattArrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Cattarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY 4 CO., Props. Toledo
Ohio
We the undersigned, have known +.
j Cheney for the last IS years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and fnancially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm
West & Traux. Wholesale Druggists
Toledo o.
Wald'Dg, Kinnan & Marvin, whole
sale druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Price IS cents per bottle, Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29

advocate Of Mckinley nolicv ~ az
pansion, but now that General Wheel
er is coming home the imperialists are
not so loud in their remarks about
Wheeler.
Why has the brave cavalry leader
resolved to lay down his sword sur
render his commission and return?
Can it be that the knowledge OF the
true condition OF affairs in the Phil
ppines has changed his views on the
Mckinley policy.
1t may be that General Wheeler has
discovered that the Mckinley admins
tratiou has really no use for q Demo-
crat other than to get a good adver-
tisement OF its policy out OF him, and
then sidetrack him so that he may
not do the work which he is ambitious
to perform.
General Wheeler is not the man TO
put up patiently with Sights. he
went to the Philippines for the pur-
pose OF nghtlng. He did not go TO
make a display or to help the political
boom OF Mckinley. Disappointed in
receiving proper assignment from Gen.
otis, the fery old soldier retires in
disgust.
If Wheeler could have his way and
IL few more fighters like him could
be placed in command with a real
general in the place of Otis, the re-
ports from thin Philippines might be-
come more satisfactory.
But it is not likely that Wheeler
has found things at the scene Of ac-
tion in such shape as he was led TO
believe them and thus one more con
vert TO McKinley's policy has exper
fenced q change of heart.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29

n p. Wills, OF Eoson, Okla whose
fifteenth child a SON. was born last
week, has named IL Dennis Freeman
Willis. The Dennis Is explained. AS
% 'he name Freeman the father has
this 20 say; Mr. Daniel Freemsn was
cousin OF mine and was tte first
man 20 make homestead In the United
Statec. Five miles west OF Beatrice
on Cub creek in Gage county. Neb.. Is
located the tirst homestead that was
entered under the act The homc-
stead act was approved Nav 30 lsG9
and was 10 take eff c' Jau. 4 1853. DR..
Freeman went 10 the Now Years ball
AT Brownsville, made the acquaintance
of the clerk OF the land ofi.e who in
terested himself in Freeman's case.
hunted mp the register ant at mid
night the latter opened up the office
and issued Freeman's papers al 1905
on the morning OF January /, 1862.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29

TUE Pawnee Dispatch has become
the organ OF the Socialists of Pawnee
county. 1t calls for unionism in rag
time cadence, and otherwise shows
what a lot of fools are at the helm
There are two good papers in Pawnee,
which cover the field thoroughly.
This fact affords no solace to the Dis
patch and the band OF political warts
it supports, hence its entrance into
the ranks of the Socialists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29

The Norman Voice tPopulist) says
fusion in this territory this fall
means the defeat Of every fusionist
candidate nominated" John Allan,
my Joe, John, attended the Enid
committee meeting, after experience
ing achange of heart, yet in spite Of
the above statement he signed a
leafet which asked not for fusion" >"
but for coalition" Pass the dction-
airy, please
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-01-29
WILL INVESTIGATES.
Potta watomle's Figures Appear BuncO TO
superintendent Hopkins,

Potta watomle's Figures Appear Bunco to
superintendent Hopkins,
In the distribution of school land
lease money proportionately among
the counties of oklahoma, only one
county's figures arouse the suspicious
of Superintendent 5. N. Hophins as TO
ther correctness in returns. That
county is Pottawatomie. Ten thous-
and, one hundred and ffty-two chill
dren of school age are reported from
that county, which is 2,516 more than
the returns of 1879. II is more than
the com bined figures of Woods, which
is four times as large, and Day coun
ties. PottAw atomic county is one of
the small counties OF the territory
aud its returns appear so out of pro-
porti ons TO the superintendent that he
will personally investigate the matter
later on. Under the provisions of the
statute he is compelled to issue the
warrant, but he does it with the be-
Ii that the county has "aXed" it's
returns.