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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
TO PROSPECT FOR COAL
Stroud star Advocates a Vigorous
Coal Search

Guthrie, O. T., Dec. 4-The Stroud
Star has begun an agitation in favor Of
prospecting for coal, oil and gas, and fig
ures out that Stroud stands as good a
show as Neodesha and Bartlesville. It
insists that operations should be begun
at once and pushed with vigor. At the
worst. it urges, that even If neither coal,
oil nor gas is found there yet remains
a very high probability of striking arte-
sian water. The Star shoots the follow
ing bright rays at the subject:
Several Of our most conservative bust
ness men are agitatlng proposition thar
test we'll be sunk in this vicinity to
ascertain whether or not gas, coal or oil
ara underlying Stroud. The recent dis
covery Of abundant oil and gas at Bar
tlesville, a comparatively short distance
northeast of here, raises the pertinent
question: rs it not probable that Stroud
is built over the same strata? Mr.. Over
man, the well-driller, says that in sink
ing wells in and about tbs city that he
has frequently noticed indications of the
presence OF oil Mr.. Overman came to
Oklahoma from Neodesha, the center of
the Kansas oil fields, and should GER
tainly know whereof he speaks. Coal,
also crops out Of the surface, but no at
tempt has been made to define the extent
Of the deposit Biologists declare that
the oil and gas belt OF Kansas extends
in northeasterly and southwesterly
trend, and field operations confirm this
declaration Now, take your map Of Ok
lahoma and Kansas and lay a ruler on it
in such a manner as to allow the edge
to touch both lola and Neodesha (the two
largest oil and gas towns in the state)
and You VIII observe that Stroud is in a
direct line with these two towns This
is especially significant fact when taken
in conjunction with the fact that Bar
tlesville is also on that line. This ques-
ton should be thoroughly considered and
operations commenced at once. Every in
dication points TO the existence Of a
wealthy oil, gas and coal deposit, but
assuming that none would be found IN
test well at stroud there IS no doubt
that an artesian weH would result and
that would be worth to the community
ten times its cost -"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
FEAR AN OUTBREAK
Indians said to be Concentrating
Near HENRIETTA

Henryetta, L T, Dec. 6.-The full blood
Indians Of the Creek nation having been
gathering from all directions for the past
tendays and about 500 are now assembled
at Hickory Grove, a place about five
miles south of this city. No one knows
exactly what these red skins are up to
but it has come that they are going to
get wild and clean on the white devils"
in this territory. Last night parties
driving past the place saw a large num-
Der of tents; and camp fires and heard
them shooting pistols and yelling or COB
bling for all that was in them. It IS
said that when an Indian gobbles it
means war, and many Of our people fear
an outbreak However, nearly all our
people are armed and ready for them.
The United States officers are very indif-
ferent in these parts and an outbreak
could cause considerable trouble for the
reason that there is not United States
officer within forty rifles OF this place.
Half the whites could be massacred be
fore the officers could be apprised Of the
outbreak As things are people win be
compelled to protect themselves and will
do It.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
HEAVY POLICE BUSINESS
Oklahoma City ReapinE Harvest in
Police Court

Guthrie. o r.. Dec. 6-Ths Oklahoma
Clty Times-J7Urnal repor5s Oh DoHce
court revenues In that mum c'pahty a.
follows The police cour- The p1st monta
has had a good Business ana he total
receipts Ct the Judge aai the chiet 2t 10
Ece WIFI amount TO about >Li Tbs 3
thc regular amount that has aecome
necessary to satisfy the powers thar e
and the police thlnk chat they are earn
ing an their salary when they reach ths
amount The total Tor the year in 6uez
etc. thar t1e police VIII have collected
viR reach nearly g2o-9 ana adds mater.-
ally t. the revsnae 81 The c.ty sam Bar
tsl who was recently Apprentices 70 tae
force. has been assigned the Job ot keep
ing down the denzeas ~ the smosy
Row ana promises order IN his baniwicx
iii the frture
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
PONCA ClTY'S GREATEST NEED
Not so Much a Penirentiary as Good
steel Bridge.

Guthrie .. T. Dec. 6.-The Ponca CITY
Courier evidently regards a bridge in the
hand as better than a penitentiary IN the
bush and says: 1.-THE Blackwell Times
Record seconds the motion Of the New
kirk n-News-Jourual for the
location of a state institution at Ponca
city. There are some good state institu-
lions to be passed around and this city
IS entitled to one. and one Of the best
But when the pententiary is suggested
Ponca City moves to amend by substi-
tuung O good steel bridge across the Ar
kansas"
In another column 1t reports bridge
projects in Pawnee county as follows:
The county commissioners Of Pawnee,
have decided to build three bridges across
the Arkansas between that county and
the Usage country. They have advertised
for bids for one at Ralston. also for one
across Camp creek near JeGr,es' cross
ing. and one across Hominy creek. over
in the Usage nation Pawnse IS reaching
AFTER Usage country business with long
arm and strong arm"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
PLANS OF CH0CTAW ROAD
General Solicitor says 1t Is Prepar
ing for Real Expansion.

Guthrie, 0. T, Dec. .-Hon. J. ". Nc
Loud, general solicitor of the Choctaw.
who was in the city yesterday. when
asked about what his road planned for
Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, in the
next year, said:
Railroad officials are so often misquot-
ed that the yoften have to withhold IN
formation that is Of public interest This
is made necessary as matter OF policy.
You may state that the hoctaw Railway
company, win. within the next twelve
months, construct a line from some point
on its main line within the limits OF the
hoctaw Nation, to some point on the
main line Of the Santa Fe within the
limits of the Chickasaw Nation; also.
that within the same period Of time,
the main line viii be extended westward
from Weatherfo7d to Amarillo, Texas.
The Necessary nanial arrangements are
now being effeted and the work viii be
pushed rapidly forward when it Is once
begun. Of course the company is con-
sidering other projected Improvements.
but nothing denite has been determined
upon as vet"
the directors as regards the business Of
that road Is now doing, Mr.. McLoud
said: They are more than pleased. The
business done by the road during the
past two years has been most satisfac-
tory. On their reent western trip the
directors expressed the utmost satisfac-
tiion, not only with the business the
road was doing, but also with the re-
sources of its tributary territory"
Mr., McLoud is not a man Of many
words, yet in these few sentences ne
conveys the best of good news to Okla
homa City. These projected extensions
mea mot alone the increased trade re-
lations for Oklahoma City. not only new
mines opened up and other natural re-
sources developed, but it win mean direct
communication with CoOrado, New Mex
leo and elsewhere in the great mountain
region % the west. Oklahoma City has
reaso nto be proud Of its location on
this great trunk lire.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
WANTS ONE STATE ONLY
sapuIpa Light scOrches Some Moss-
back Contemporaries,

back Contemporaries
Guthrie. 0. T., Dec. 6-As an example
of the anxiety Of the Indian Territory to
hitch its little sled on behind the Okla
bona sleigh before it Is too late to make
the coupling, an editorial in the sapulpa
Light means a good deal. The Light
pitches into those Indian Territory jour
nails which don't know good shedding
when they see it, and says:
The attempt being made by Muskogee,
South McAIester and Vinita papers to
belttle and hold up to ridicule those
journals who are espousing the single
statehood policy is ridiculously weak and
unworthy. There is, beyond all question,
sufficient meat in the proposition for ar
gument, but sophistry. hyperbole and
sarcasm viii make no converts to the
Rhode Island idea There is a majority
of the papers published in the two terri
tories in favor Of single statehood, and
many of them are supporting that policy
for the simple reason that amp other IS
positively visionary and Impossible Of fru-
ition The attempt to maintain a line
Of argument that is palpably impractical
IS sort Of smart ignorance that accom-
plshee nothing. 1t IS only species Of
agitation that is detrimental and hopes
for something beyond the continued pub
iicity Of It's mentor. This is the view
taken Of the statehood question by many
that are supporting the single statehood
idea The reasons against double state
hood are SO apparent and fnsurmountable
as to make an advocacy of that policy
seem absolutely childish. Aside from the
fact that every question has two sides,
there is little excuse for any one oppos-
ing the general ground Of negaton It IS
the fixed destiny Of the two territories,
regardless Of the political party in power;
it is the only policy which we on this
side Of the line, may hope for early rec
ignition For this reason, If for no
other, we hope for it and support 1t. We
are not daunted by the miserable repre-
sensations as to Oklahoma taxes and po-
Hdcal organizations. All such stuff is the
purest rot As we have said before, if
Oklahoma Is willing to take Us. we
should be right willing to be took.
Don't forget to use a little PRICKLY
ASH BITTERS whenever the stomach Or
bowels are disordered 1t quickly cor
reefs such troubles and makes you 1eel
bright and cheerful.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

Mr.. Longs position in congress and
among the leaders IS assured. III tne-e
were any doubt Of 1t at the last session
there is not at the beginning o. this one
AS a member of the committee or ways
and means he was much scugat after
By newspaper men here on his arrival IN
regard to the very important subject 81
the revision Of the war revenue act AS
a member Of the committee during the
hearings, he and his opinions Syere given
respectful attention by men like Payne.
Dalzeu, Grosvenor and other great nous
leaders Ills cali on the president was
the signal for congratulations on his re-
election and a warm welcome by the
chief executive. Mr. Long may not make
any great speech IN the house at this
session. though he viii probably be hearI
briefly on both the biz to amend the war
revenue act and the Grout BIN Alr.
Long. however. in his Porto Ricau speech
OF the last session. made himself famous
and gained prestige sufficient ia the
speech-making line 20 last for many
years
A. A. Richards, assistant journsI clerk
Of the house. Andy" Richards as DC IS
known all over the Seventh district ard
Kansas, arrived here Wednesday ~ this
week He spent Thanksgiving with his
son Clarence. who is naval cadet at the
Annapolis academy. Mr.. Richards Is
here to resume his Official duties. Cap
tain Mckee. journal clerk Of the house
nd brother to Mr.. james Mckee of New
ton says that Richards Is the most en-
fcisnt assistant In his particular line that
ne has ever had in his Office.
There IS much pleasure and gratinca-
ton expressed here over the general re-
suits In Kansas at the recent election.
Oncials ana Others here have carefully
watched the entire campaign. They have
not yet ceased comments on che outcone.
The leaders all regard Kansas as n the
Republican column 10 stay.
one OF the startling things in politics a.
Illustrated by the election ~ Joseph r..
slbley Of the Tewnty-sev Pennsylva-
MA district 70 succeed himself Two years
ago Mr. sibley was elected as q Demo
GRAFT He had pronounce Republican
views shortly after and gave expression
10 them On several speeches i0 The house
one was on expansion ard vas particu-
larry good This year against several
strong Republicans. BE sought and ae-
cured the regular Republican n5mina-
ton After one ~ The blt,erest and most
vlIisn7us sights on him FL The history ~
Pennsylvania M sibey vas tr,um-
phanuy reelected lie w,u make "a valg-
able man on the ReDuhAcan Size IN ths
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
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81. \ The Kind You Have Always Bog9
Signature zLUzR
FEARFUL MILL ACCIDENT
James Copeland Horribly Mangled at
G4nuA Chief

Guthrie. 0. t. Dec. 6.-The Capital has
the following dispatch from Cloud Chief:
james Copeland, part owner Of a gin
six miles southeast of Cloud CHIEF, met
with an accident which may cause his
death. He was working with gin stand
and his hand was caught ia the saws and
literally sawed OF ~ 10 ,ae shoulder.
The engineer va sthe only person res
ent and he had 70 80 and stop the en-
CINE and then return and pun ne man
loose. At last reports ar. copeland vss
not exaected 10 live
The county commissioners sold the re-
mains OF the 500 court house. tnat was
built last spring, for the paltry sun q
SO. Before II was moved 10 CordeL
they we're offered 500 for it. such is life
In the far west
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
STABBED m HEART
Fatal Quarrel Between Two
Section Hands
OVER PLUG OF TOBACCO
Knife Hurled Into Heart of
One While in Passion.

Guthrie, o. T., Dec. 6.-Two men named
whiteside and Cellars, working on sec
ton near Saltwater, quarreled over a
plug Of tobacco. Whitezide struck Eel
lars with a spade cellars drew a pocket
knife, threw it at Whiteside, the blade
penetrating the heart Whiteside died in
a few minutes cellars gave himself up.
the deceased was a stranger about A.
years Of age. cellars is a young man
aged % and has always been a quiet, in
offensive boy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
TEACHERS MAY BE FACTORS
At Annual Meeting Action VIII be
Taken on statehood Question


Guthrie, 0. T., Dec GA factor which
may have no small influence in the final
settlement of one important phase Of any
single statehood scheme has appeared in
the announcement that the teachers of
indian Territory. who viii meet at South
AIcAlester in their third annual holiday
time association on December z. will
take action on the statehood question
and will adopt something strong in the
way of resolutions or a memorial looking
to some provision in any statehood
scheme, single or double, for a liberal
public support Of common schools. The
accompanying propaganda which is ike
ly to be inaugurated viii necessarily
count in the formation of public senti-
ment along two lines; first. the public
support of common schools for the
schools sake. on grounds Of the public
welfare. and, second, as a matter of JUS
tice to Oklahoma in the event Of single
statehood, in favor of which the teachers
of Indian Territory are said to show an
almost solid front It is expected that
the teachers in their coming convention
viii draft some scheme whereby a school
fund ample in itself shall be created ana
which shall be equitable in relation with
Oklahoma in the event Of single state
hood.
The officers of the Indian Territory
Teachers association are as follows:
President, Calvin Ballard. South Nc
Alester; first vice president, G. F. Troller
Tuskahoma; second vice president. Mrs
Caroline Eaton. Claremore; third vice
president, s. P. Morris McAlester; rail-
road secretary, J. W. Cooper, South Nc
Alester; recording secretary, Miss Anna
Jones, Wagner; executive committee. J.
NJ. Simpson, Ardmore; B. s. Coppock
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

son Senator Harris was the next
TO appear. Mr.. Long was the next ar
rival, coming on two weeks IN advance OF
the session on account OF the meeting Of
The committee Of ways and means for the
consideration OF the repeal or the war
revenue act. Senator Baker arrived yes
terday. as did also one or two Of the
other members Of the delegation. Neariy
al or al win DO here by tomorrow or
Monday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

Of iron ore declare that this IS a certain
indication Of rich ore deposits beneath
Indeed it is said that there are but few if
any places in the world where coking coal
and high grade iron ore occur as close
together as they do in the Choctaw na-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

Guthrie, g. n, Dee 6.-rhe jury ia the
H7r nsge suit for Sld0 against
-he STATE CAPITAL Printing mpany Al.
vcr'icl which was opene5 thls AIMS
upon the RECOMMENDING of y1urt 6lsciosIns
HndnE for Ihe rislnd0 p taa sam e
>.oe damages The Capital company V-il.
a2paA t-z case and aght 10 60 ,ha l.H1lL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

on a requisition from the governor Of
ArF Kansas. Root was defendant in sew
eraI criminal and civil actions. Three Of
them have chen dismissed, but the SIAN
der charge brought by Miss Agres Friz-
zene Of Tort Smith was continued.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
BRYAN WRITES ALETIER
gays ale Stands for American Prinoi
ples McEnrale.. OF lLnNeraes.

Fort worth. Tex. Dec. willis p
Morris iate national organizer n Tsxai
OF Bryan clubs among travelling men. TO
day received the following from W.
Bryan. eve made the best Eight We
could for principles which all believed TO
De American. and we must continue 70 DO
our duty as we zee Il. regardless q tenn
porarv revcrsea
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
SEATON OUT FOR BLOOD
with Various Weapons sic Kinca
and ANnnmheh mnnr

Seattle. wash. Dec. civilian seatou.
aged e. az South Park, miles from
Seattle killed his uncle, Dsmiel .-4charss.
fatally wounded Myrtle Haprood. aged so
and seriously wounded his sister. Mrs
Roy Clark and Hazel Hapeood. eeed %.
with an ak and shot a man named ken
nedy in the back He was shot twice
by Deputy sheriff Kelly bohore surrend-
arfur
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

Guthrie. O. T.. Dec. 5.-Ths 3ary IN tss
Homes $1,000 damage case against tae
State Capital Printing company. which
went out iast night az n o'clock. is SAL.
out and unable 20 agree upon vsrdict
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
- -, to oEInhoma

Guthrie q r. Dec. 5-A C. Root. city
editor of the Tmcs-J1urnal ~ Oklahoma
CIy has returned -r1m Sort smith.
where be was taken about ten days ago
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
READY FOR BUSINESS
Interesting Budget of News
From the Nations Capital.
PROGRAM OF CONGRESS
Nicaraguan Bill VIII be Passed
Without Doubt.

Especial Correspondence Of The Eagle)
washington. Dec. 6.-The session OF the
Fifty-sixth congress, which win open at
noon Monday. win be an eventful one,
principally from the number OF important
pieces Of legislation that vii be en-
acted.
The things which viii positively be ae-
complished this session are:
Passage Of the appropriation bills.
Reapporuonment
Amendment Of the war revenue act
Nicaragua canal.
Army reorganization
Giving the Philippine commission more
power or the passage Of the SDooner bill.
which leaves The president with author
lty.
The following may be accomplished
though there is no definite certainty;
The ship subsidy bill
Navy reorganization.
The apporuonment bills. Of course, have
practically right of way. They must bs
passed if nothing else is done.
The Nicaragua canal bill, which passed
the house Just before The close OF the
session last summer. IS a special order In
the senate for December 10.
The army reorganization. If the idea Of
Captain Hun of Iowa, chairman Of the
house committee of military affairs, is
followed out. wiz consist Of the mainte-
nance Of an establishment OF 5000 men,
with staff reorganization complete, and
r77Tev sufficient IN roafnraf N the army in
the way 1t should be maintained.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07
Stop Talking

Listen, While We tell you
something about your hair. Did
YOU know that if you would
only use a little Of Ayers Han
Vigor three OF four times a week
your hair would grow very much
faster? 1t restores color to
gray han, too, and stops falling
Of the BAR. and It IS most
excellent dressing.
Ifyou do not obtain the benefit You desire
from use Of the Figor, write the Doctor
about 1t. he viii tel you Just the right
thing 70 DO. Address, Dr.. j. C. AVER, Lowell
Mass.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure
cold ga one day. no cure no pay. Price
n certE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

Perhaps the two things above all else
in which the country at large Is interest
ed and looking to congress TO do this ses-
sion are the passage Of the Nicaragua
canal bill and the amendment Of the wa
revenue act IF this Republican con-
gress does these two things" is e com
mon saying among fair minded men Of
the opposition. the party Will have done
much to have merited the tremendous
vote Of confidence of November 6 and u
insure its maintenance in power" And
just at present the Indications are GER
tainly excellent that these things viii be
done.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

with the railroad or construction com
psny ia regard 20 the first station cut
from the city
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

The Hepburn bin. as it is commonly
called, after the doughty fighter from
Iowa who fathers it, proposes to Gig the
Bis ditch and build it without fortified
tions. which is perfectly right. This bill
passed the house and is now before the
senate. 1t would appropriate about 40
millions in yearly instaIlments. Its JUS
tee and merit is conceded on every hand
save by those who are rabidly opposed
to Britain and fancy they see in this
bill an intent to solidify an alleged
"Anglo-American alliance"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-07

According to the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
between this country and Britain, rad-
fed a half century or so ago. neither
country was to build canal without the
consent Of the other Under the Hay
Pauncefote treaty, now before the senate.
one country can build the canal without
the consent Of the other provided it is
not to be fortified. The present condition
IS this: If the Hepburn bill IS TO become
a law, and 1t is locked on with much
favor. the Hay-Pauncefote treaty must
be ratified or the Clayton Bulwer treaty
abrogated or grossly violated. This lat
ter would scarcely be done even by those
rabid denunciators OF their own country
who are so because Of their fancied aver
sion to an alleged alliance" for it would
be an act of national dishonor.
50 that is the situation. The Hepburn
bill, it appears now. win be passed. Then
the treaty VIII be ratified. Then The
canal viii be dug.