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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09

is only a question Of time when Enid viii
be the first city of the territory from a
wholesale standpoint At present a hard
ware and implement syndicate and an
eastern grocery corporation are figuring
on locations her and viii carry larger
stocks than any house in Oklahoma. The
railroad facilities here are uueQualled Ter
wholesale houses. Lines Of railroads run
IN six different directions from the city,
including the Rocl, Island and Frisco
trunk lines. The Representatives Of the
wholesale companies above mentioned
think the prospects here are the best
to be found anywhere. though. of course,
wholesale trade IS practically in embryo.
It is deemed best to withhold the names
Of the companies at present ,for fear
other cities might advance a bonus to
Secure them or even vote bonds. IN com
ing to Enid, they ask nothing. the pros
poets Of an enormous future business
Turing them.
The cash wealth Of this city and county
is surprising. The banks Of this city
contain over 81. 100000 in individual depos-
its and the banks Of the other cities Of
the county contain about s500,o0o making
nearly 81 5000 900 cash on deposit. This,
too. when the wheat crop has not yet
been sold. a million and a half dollars
is no great amount, except when you
take into consideration that it belongs
to everybody. One bank in this city has
I 300 depositors. The money belongs TO
the farmer, that is, the farmer of energy.
Of course. there are some shiftless souls,
who spend their substance in riotous liv-
ing, whose places resemble the ancient
hill the sinner sitteth upon but as a
rule, every farmer is an aristocrat, roll
ing in Oklahoma s luxury.
The wheat is fine, yielding from 20 TO
40 bushels per acre and testing from 60
to s. pounds per busheI. Were it not a
fact that the corn and other late crops
vii make only half a crop and the grass
is pretty wen burned. hence little hay
this country would have taken the wings
OF the morning and scared above the
clouds in golden coin blisss, but the
shortage of late crops evens mp matters
somewhat, so Oklahoma VIII continue to
reside on earth and acknowledge ac-
ouaintance with surrounding states.
1t is thought by statistic specialists
and prognosticators that Enid VIII be q
city of 1900 in eight years, while some
are certain that she VIII be putting
are certain that she VIII be the future
capital Every Enidite dreams of the
time when a handsome capitol building
viii occupy the capacious square and
Enid VIII be the nerve center of Okla
homa.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
Work Of suicide Is Found.

PottsviIIe. Pa, Aug s.-The finding OF
the body of Mrs. Seth Davis aged 80.
with her skull crushed in near here. is
regarded as an indication that her hus-
band. who hanged ---.nself last Saturday,
had murdered her. The couple were last
seen together by their daughter last Fri
day. when they were supposed TO be on
their way to Pottsville. Only the man
reached Pottsville and there was strong
suspicion that ne had made away with
his wife. The suspicion was strengthened
when she did not put in an appearance
at the funeral Of her husband.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
Janitors of Chicago Form Trust.

Chicago. Aug. S.-"Janitors in this city
are forming q trust" says this mornings
Chronicle. They call it The Janitors
Protective Association and declare it
designed for the amelioration of the con-
dition Of those who are in charge of Office
buildings and fats" The association
has now 80 members and has applied for
a charter At a meeting last night by
laws were adopted. officers elected and
trustees named It is said efforts viii
be made to form similar associations in
other cites.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
STRICTLY BY AGREEMENT.
Governor Dukes Instructs Secretary
OF Townsite Commission.

Governor Dukes lnstructs Secretary
OF Townsite Commission.
Ardmore, I. T., Aug. Recently Gov
ernor Dukes, of the Choetaw nation, in
strlcted the secretary Of the Choctaw
townsite commission. TO have nothing to
do with the appraiseplent Of any town in
the Choctaw nation not plated in accord
ance with the Atoka agreement. The
governor made no claim that the towns
were not correctly surveyed or that the
work was rot satisfactory to the inhabit-
ants Of the towns or Indians, but merely
thta the work should be done by the
commission IN accordance with the agree
ment.
Yves Burney, secretary of the Chicka-
saw townsite commission, sent the fol-
lowing letter to Indian Inspector J.
George Wright today:
Department Of the Interior, Office of In
dian Affairs, Chickasaw Nation Town
site Commission, Indian Territory,
August 6.
Hon J. George Wright. United States
Indian Inspector. 8Iuskogee. /. T.
Sir:-Your letter of August 4, 1901, ad-
dressed to Mr.. A W. HefTey. chairman
Chicka saw townsite commission, has been
handed TO me by Mr.. Hefey. In this
connection you instruct the commission
to proceed with the appraisement of
town lots in the town Of Ardmore with
out further delay.
In reply there to. desire to say that,
acting under instructions received by me
from the governor Of the Chicsasaw ma
tion, L decline to proceed with the ap-
praisement of lots as directed by you.
as 1 am instructed by the governor to
have nothing to do with the appraisement
of any town in the Chicl1asaw nation that
has been plated in violation of the pro-
visions Of the Atoka agreement. which
should govern in the plating and ap-
prai ising OF townsites in the Chickasaw
nation. Very respectfully.
IVES BURNEY,
Chiclasaw Towasite Commissioner.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
Tours in the Rocky Mountains.

fhe Scenic Line of the World" the
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, offers to
tourists in Colorado, Utah and New
Mexico the choicest resorts. and to the
trans-continental traveller the grandest
scenery. Two separate and distinct
routes through the Rocky Mountains. all
through tickets available via either. The
direct line TO Cripple Creek, the greatest
gold camp on earth. Double daily train
service with through Pullman palace and
tourist sleeping cars between Denver. San
Francisco and Los Angeles. and Denver
and Portland. The best line to Utah,
Idaho Montana, Oregon and Washington
via the ogden Gateway" Write S. K.
Hooper G. 2. & T. a, Denver, Colorado,
for illustrated descriptive pamphlets.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
. a . 81 O RTA.
Bears tbs q ih8 kild Y18 Rais AIHaS Beggii
Signature sigma tao IT. ''''
Of LszS1e|SX THIN
MoVEMENT Is GROWING.
Oklahoma Must Have Single State
hood. Bradford Says.

hood. Bradford Says.
Ardmore, I T., Aug. THE Appeal
says:
An Appeal reporter saw Judge s. B.
Bradford this morning. and IN speaking
OF needed legislation and NIr. Trudgeon' s
visit 10 see Senator Quarles. said:
''AIr. Trudgeon is conservative and well
building of the Frisco railroad and brougt
posted. lie has been interested in the
building OF the Frisco railroad and he
was brought in contact with different
classes Of people and learned their wants
Before congress meets there VIII proba-
hly be a vousing convention held at some
central place and the people given an op-
portunity t. send representative nnen 10
express their wishes.
-The movement for single statehood IS
growing stronger and VII eventually
come. Every congressional committee
thar visits this territory. or Individual
Congressman that comes within cur bcr-
ders. goes away favorinr the aullgaraa tion
Of the TWO territories.
Statehood OF territorial government
is now attracting the attention of an e.
ement thar has heretofore paid nttle ar
tentian e. governmental sTairs IN this
territory in particalar Since the various
hoards u traee made their visits in tha
interests of their markets. the business
world has taken an interest ie oar pros
uerity. ana ws cant nrosrsr fr our pres
eut condition. So chanse is e. be
brought a5out. Senator ouarles who IS
1T the head ~ the 1rdlaa comnlttee.
~ tae Trltsd States sena-e hss saf1
that there are sone grave Questions -
- ssrdl3. an5 So thers a-e Nhsu eH
c'asss c-uc together ca ne
tfsn s,rethinE wal D. 6oae. Tas sau-
afer waats the facts. He IS uIr< %
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
WILL NEVER BE


London. Aug S.-Seymour Bell. the
British commercial agent III the United
States. In the course of d report en-
the coal ana coke trade Of America,
says:
1T IS more than doubtful if there win
ever be the enormous export orc1aI from
the United states looked FOR Pennsyl-
vania coal interests appear TO Zee trying
To coerce other coal Interests not ownfnug
railways. particularly those OF the Ohio
coal Helds. ana prevent them from sem
ing at lower price th4n the railways
working coal mines. hy denying them
transportation facilities except upon
their own terms. Federal Jaws forbid dis
elimination la rats but It IS an aeccut-
ed fact THAI rebates are allowed to thc
large trusts ANA coal operators friendly
70 the roads concerned"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
Fear for Pacific Side.

washington, Aug. s.-The state depart
ment has received a communication from
Edward Simmons of New York, presi-
dent of the Panama Railroad company,
expressing apprehension OF trouble along
the isthmus and suggesting that an
American warship be sent to the Pacific
side at Panama as well as to the Atlantic
side at Colon. The Iaehias has already
been ordered to Colon but no steps have
yet been taken concerning the suggestion
as to the Pacific side.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
Man Races With Death.

Chicago, Aug. s.-A race with death
from Boston with Claremont. Ia, as the
goal, ended here today with the death Of
John Foley. Three weeks ago the de-
ceased who was Harvard graduate, and
who had been employed in coast survey
work by the government, was seized with
quick consumption at Boston. Wishing
to die at home he hurried aboard a
train Tuesday. He became so i'll last night
that it was decided that he must stop in
Chicago for rest. He was placed in an
ambulance, but died while on the way to
the hospital
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
Ruling Held on Legacy Tax.

washington. Aug. S.-Commisslouer
Yerl.es. of the revenue bureau has held
that q legacy tax must be paid within
q year after the deaf hof the testator
and i many event before payment AMI
distribution 70 the legatess. or any par
ties euutled 10 beneficial interest IN the
estate Its assessment and coll ecuoE
however should NOT be enforced urtl the
expiration Of a year unless distribution
is sousnt 10 be made within that time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
Toepka Trust Is Put Down.

Topeka. Kan. Aug. s.-Judge Lindsay.
Of the police court today fined W. L.
Dickey. manager of the Peoples Ice com
pany, 500 for maintaining a trust con-
trary to the city ordinance. Mr.. Dickey
appealed from the decision to the dis
trict court \ great deal Of feeling has
been aroused over the ice companies act
ing in raising prices and the trial was
heavily attended.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
VISITORS WIN GAME
Enid and Oklahoma city Play Good
Ssame OF Baseball

Arkansas City, Kan, Aug. S.-Enid and
Arkansas City played a fne game here
today. the visitors winning by a score of
10 !. It was the most interesting game
Of the season. The features of the game
were the excellent pitching by Bouldin.
the batting of Hoffman and Frantz and
the fielding Of Wolford and Howell. The
teams are now a tie in the series OF
twelve games. and they viii play it of
at Winfield tomorrow Saturday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
Southern oiri klarries Enelishman.

New York. Aug. S.-sIiss Mary Pickens
grand-eeuz zhter of the famous var gov
craor u south Caroline. and daushter u
the late James IS. Piczens q Co-.nth.
Miss. has Just marred al her home ln
this city s61- arthur Shirley. of Camden
House FaIschul Coventry. Engiar6. Nr.
ana Mrs. shlrley have gone 70 California
ard viii return 10 New York in the
autumn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09

Buffalo. Aug. S.-The conditions OF
Seno vicuna. the Gillian minister, who
Is seriously i'll in this city, was reported
unchanged this morning.
There is chance for his recovery.
and that IS all, said or. Harrington, to-
day.
The members Of Senior vicunas' family
are fn almost constant attendance at his
haasfaa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
Recause He lnherited onIv 80.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. S.-Maximillian
Manasse, the nephew of a former wealthy
benker of Berlin. Germany. committed
suicide at his boarding house here today
because his uncle had cut him off in his
will with $40 Man2sse. who was clerk,
had frequently spoken of his uncle and
said he expected to receive $4,000.
When he received a letter last night
telling him he was to receive $40, he
went to his room and killed himself His
body was found today.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
TO ENFORCE LAW
Governor Stanley viii Allow No Prize
Eiob% AZ 1 ezNenvyorth

Topeka, Kan, Aug. s.-Governor Stan
ley today wired Sheriff Everhardy of
Leavenworth the following message:
I notice BY the papers that there is TO
be prize Il ut in your city tonight. Stop
it. or proceedings viii be instituted at
once against officers failing to do their
duty"
The Leavenworth lodge Of Eagles had
scheduled a 10-round contest tonight be-
tween Pat Earle of Boston and ice Cur
tin of Chicago besides chicken fights and
vaudeville turns.
Kansas has a stringent anti-prize fight
law and the governor insists that it
be observed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
- CIeanse tha svstem

E6ectuauy yet gently. when costive or
bilious. to permanently overcome habituaI
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver 20 healthy activity, without frri-
tating or weakening them, to --speI head
aches. colds or fever. use Syrup of Figs.
made by california Fig Syrup Co.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
Roosevelt WT1 Visit Camp Lincoln.

sr-snEasla. iii. ABS s.-A telegram was
received ~ Governor Yates .o3sy from
Vice President Roosevelt taat aa Wli VS.
81 C-u2 Ilr-eia on august 81 a auaeer
u p-orulaart men - Isilols. i-1ludlas
vetera-s 81 the clvil aai spanish vars.
r.te5 to meet ta= viee rrss-
---r.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09

The Rock Island has resumed It's grad
ing right into the town of Lawton. This
has ehesred up considerably those doubt
I'M Lawtonites who feared the Reck Is
lands intentions toward tins city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09
- Rstes to RuHaIo Pan.Amerlosn

The Nickel Plate Road are selling tick
cts at exceptionally low rates to Buffalo
and return. good for ten fifteen and
thirty days For particulars and Pan
American folder OF buildings and
grounds. write John Y. Callahan. General
Agent. Ill Adams street Chicago. City
Tick once. III Adams street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09

s T. Miller of MescoIero. New Mexico,
the only man in New Mexico 20 draw
claim. filed the first day. lie WAS 30 3
and entered a nne farm shout a mile
ara half OUT OF Lawton 20 the weat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09

Dennis FLYNN. after several DAYS ~
Lawton. has left for AnsdaFko and Hoo
bart for o few DAYS lie sill return &c
Guthrie the Jest az the week SIR. FLYNN
thinks the whole procedure Of the open
ing admirable.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09

The following order by Governor Rich
ards was received today.
~ Reno o. T.. Aug 8. 1891
Register and Receiver Taited states Land
once LaWton. D6iahoua-
The occupation Of the south baif ~
section 81. township nortn. range IS
west. or any other portion ftae u-re-
served land lu your district bg any per-
son for purposes of residence. trade or
business except after having made ls-
gal entry of the same. S. ln violation o.
law ard the rresideut.s rroe,aalati7a aad
gives sach persons no such n7his what
ever. You wiii allow homeFtead entries
of said lands hy cua1.Ged eotrssaer. net
IS vthetandiaE any Such occunaflls.
This means thar lf Mr Woed N.saer %
commute for tornslte purposes hss p.at
must Pc approved by the eoverrrsraf.
$50. it was the iste answer rcr ay
tte register ard reetiTer aers g. Their
request ~ Save thr fs.f-serfioa rr
&c ,aers.fe rr tEe aoata se7reeatal fsr
tc-rsts r-rree -straft- ~ Woss's
sf-orrzys leeiae to speak as ~ h's fs-
tore .rte1t1rs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09

thousands here who now, as formerly
have 10 so six miles 20 Fort SiI and
stand hours in line for their mail Tt is
no fault of Mr.. White, and the blame lies
entirely with the department
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09

ciety. I think the proposed visit of Mr.
Trudeeon will do good.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-09

have 10 go six miles 20 Fort Siu and
stand hours in line for their mail It is
no fault Of Mr.. White, and the blame lies
entirely with the department
Immediately on the creation or Conan
che county systematic effort at cleaning
up the town from moral standpoint
was made. The sheriff. Captain ". vs.
Painter. and the county attorney. former
Speaker Walter Stephens. made TIE
rounds and plainly stated thar no gam
bling such as existed up till then. and
no selling of intozicauts would bo permit
ted. For this one act they deserve great
credit. The tip had gone around hours
before. and the graTters ana booueggors
and prospective saloon men quit the bust
ness the n-sht before. They knew the
county officials meant business and they
were mostly prepared 10 obey. This win
at least continue until municipa organi-
zation is perfected-from so to on days.
First q census must Dc taken. to show
the class Of town Lawton win De-. then a
selection OF town officials. their incorpo-
ration. and licensing the territorial of-
cials Of such places as win then be per-
mitted. This IS hard on the CRATER bat
it VIII improve the morals Of Lawton,
and that IS a thing soreiy needed. IL
viii decrease the population ~ Lawtou.
but it VIII be tho goins away Of a wholly
undesirable class Of persons.
Monday night mob started down 8Ic-
Coy avenue. on the south side Of the
townsite. led by q --ttie fellow With
gsmeeye and Tyandyke beard. Down
with the graftorsr' he cried. as he swung
his hat and called for achievements.
Like a SNOWFALL IN its course. 80 the mob
gathered strength and finally made FOR
gambling tent run by Texan. lie
poked his six-shooter into the face of the
leader bat before trouble came John
Rhoades led a crowd OF deputy sherlGs %
the rescue. Rhoades didn't so much de-
sire 10 protect the etmbier as 20 preserve
peace and prevent indiscriminats riot.
The mob questioned the authority - the
deputy sheriff. as they were not set s1ch
until tomorrow morning. and vhne it did
not wreck the Texans place. it started
aeain on fta career. Finally EI Foesctt.
The chief deputy United States marshal.
set out and qusued the riot The gam
blers we've tanned. however. and forthwith
cult business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-12
Possible Surplus Coming Year.

The table shows that in the eleven years
it Includes, with, one execution, eXpendi-
lures have been below both the estimates
of the, departments and the sums appro,,
priated Therefore, it may reasonably bd
assumed that in the next fiscal year
similar result will .ensue, which will op.
crate to increase the now estimated sur
Plus of S23.01G,G Co., There are, however
rerceptibic incidents which may partially
CT wholly nulify such suggested Increases
There are certain refunds oil account OF
internal revenue taxes TO which, under
the law, the contributors arc entitled. The
sum required viii approximate s5,o0o,0oo
established in the court OF Grains claim
for over 100000 for interest paid on &C.
count of moneys borrowed by. 1t for the
equipment and support of its federal vol.
untccrs during The civil war. With this
claim thus adjudicated, other states in
similar position will no doubt follow, anc
from data ct hand probably s5,0Oo,o9O OF
S6,0c0,Co0 will be required to satisfy all. TIC
what extent the Spanish war claims com.
mission will give findings against this
government is at present unknown. There
are also possible large refunds before us
in connection with duties and taxes col.
lected on the commerce between the
United States and its insuar possessions
IneEe are some t ol the factors ~ ehi
be determined but they suggest caution
against too radical reduction in revenues
now established.
Nor in this. presentation has account
been taken of the requirements OF the
sinking fund estabIished by the act. OF
February 20 1862 To satisfy It's require
ments. the use Of over S50,000G00 annually
in the purchase and cancellation OF out
standing bonds Will be necessary. The
present years. surplus vii! be about $780,
C0o,o0l, one-half of which has been, OF
will be-, applied 10 the use of the sinking
fund. 1t is apparent that absolute lccu.
racy In future estimates concerning re-
ceipts and disbursements cannot be
reached. Enough appears, however, TIC
justify y conservative reduction In taxes.
Congress must be the final judge as tc
what particular objects of taxation and
In what degree reduction in rates shall
apply. In my opinion, it would be within
conservative limit; 10 reduce revenue IL
the extent OF $50.000.000 As n first ster
II that direction, i recommend for consd-
GRAFTON the reneal of all the mscellane-
Gus taxes known as war taxes. These
items teHclusye of the INCREASED tax on
fermonted liquors, tobacco. tea and mixed
-FOUR are estimated to produce S27, 500 600.
They are in their nature vexatious, IN
some Instances oppressive, and, separately
considered yield but small revenue.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-12-12
HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Assignments OF Members From tho
Northwest.

Northwest.
Washington, Dec. I'm the committee
assignments announced by Speaker Hem
follows:
Representative HULL chairnan of com
mites on military affairs aud committee
Representative Lot Thomas, committee
on judiciary and committee ON claims.
Representative Smith elections com
end currency.
Representative Hepburn. chairman in
,erstate and forei&n commerce commit
tee, committee on Pacific railroads and
fNInm:ttee on sasaar aAars.
representative Hauacn committee on
asricultufe ard committee on wal claims.
representative Cousins. naval affairs
aud expenditures in navy departments.
Representative Hedge, eonmittce on
pos,ofl!ces and post rotds. leNees and inn
proNements Of lii.sssippi river. coinage,
weights and ing;,siies
REPRESENTATIVE l.;teey chairman COM
lnlttee ON public Lands hGlin affairs.
form in the cival service
~ h 3a Rumble. committee on
s'ppi river, Invalid pensions and eXpen1i-
lures in state Department
:, Inc Shrask;s DELEGATION received tho
loHoWing committee assignments.
Il. hiseepresentative Mercer chairman COM
ehitee on publio buidings and grounds,
Ai 4, District OF CollmlhlH committee.
Rise.presentaive William 4. Stark. com
S'' iii!iitltl an. tpIlllultt'G Oh eStSl-
nttires of war department.. <
Representative Neville committee on
Of arid lands
Representative Robinson, committee on
revision OF laws and reform in civil
Representative shalenbcrger, committee
on nj alceholic liquor traffic and reform in
Representative Burke of South Dakota
re- aseSlNsa assignments on the committee
on hiiiteS and mining, Indian affairs and
the seie"t committee on Industrial arts
and expeditions.
!. f;epreseutetiye Martin of South Da.
kota vas assigned to the committee on
puoiic builsiiMgs and grounds and lands