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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
LEASING OF CREEK LANDS
Inspector Wright Gives Ont New I'm
form 1tfotf


MUskOgee, 7. r., Aug. 22-Indian IN
sDector Wright Of this place has issued a
notice TO All interested parties regarding
the leasing of allotments belonging to
citizens of the Creek nation. He calls
attention TO sections T. s and 81 of the
Creek agreement. which was ratified by
the Creek council on May 25, 1901, and pro
ceeds as follows:
Many complaints have been and are
being made 10y Creek citizens who have
made selections Of land and been given
certificates Of such selections by the com
mission to the five civilized tribes. that
they are unable to secure possession of
such lands for the reason that such
tracts are held by non-residents or other
persons.
1T VIII be observed that the law pro
V4des that the United States Indian agent
shall put each citizen in unrestricted
possession of his land and remove there
from an perdsons Objectionable TO him.
THE honorable secretary of the inte-
rior has recently directed that the Indian
agent shall proceed in this matter, and no.
tice is hereby given that all persons in
possession of lands, who have filed or Sc
lected such land. must move therefrom
not later than Cctoberl.
All persons interested should. there
fore. prepare to vacate such lands or
make satisfactory leases with the citi-
zens to remain in possession. otherwise
it VIII be necessary for the Indian agent
20 take prompt action after October ],
next
Attention is respectfully. called to sec
tion 81 Of the agreement above quoted.
which authorizes citizens to lease their
selection of land prior 10 receiving any
leases for longer period. or contrary to
law. VIII not be recognized by the de-
partrnent''
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
WHO WILL SUCCEED WYKOFF
Is Question Agitating Politicians IN
Guthrie

Guthrie. 0. T, Aug. 23.-One of the
questions now agitating the politicians
in the capital city is who wiz get to be
bank commissioner TO succeed Frank J.
Wikof, who retires on the first of Sep
tember. having rendered his resignation
in order to take charge of a saltwater
bank. A H. Geisslcr, of Augusta, has
been mentioned for the place. He has
said however. that he is not a candidate.
Fred Thwing Of Oklahoma. has been Of
tener mentioned than any other man for
the place H. IL Watkir is a candidate
in the minds of some of the politicians.
but he states that he has no desire for
the place and that It takes al of his time
to look after his business.
The Office Of bank commissioner is
good one. as far as honor is concerned.
And at the present time. honor is about
an there is IN it. The man who is made
bank commissioner must necessarily put
up for a part OF the expense Incurred
and wait until the territorial legislature
makes an appropriation to reimburse
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
KIDNAPPED BOY RETURNS.
Was Treated Well, But Refuses to
Talk on Subject Further.

Dover, Del, Aug. 23-The kidnapping
case of Walter Moseley. the l6-year-old
son of John H. MoseIey Of Pearsons. near
Dover, came TO a happy END today, when
the boy returned 10 his fathers house.
He htad come down to Dover on night
train from Chester, Pa, the family 70
whom he had been engaged to work by
George Clark. his abductor. having heard
Of the difficulty and seen published pic
ture, whereupon they Immediately paid
his fare home.
Young Moseley seemed to have been
wen cared for, but would nave little to
say concerning his experience and it is
thought he had been warned not 20 talk.
His parents, however, may get his whole
story later, as there is no way of punish
ing the abductor who decoyed hin out Of
the state.
This was to have been one of the new
cases under Deldware's new law 70 pun
ish the kidnaper by death or life impris-
onment, but it was found that the new
law placed the age limit at Is years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
sHAwNEE's NEW SHOPS.
Choctaw Begins Operations at That
Point.

Shawnee, o. T., Avg. 23.-The Shawnee
Democrat is enthusiastic over the new
Choctaw shops Improvement at that place
and says: The Democrat man last even
ing got a tip that the corner stone of the
first of the new Choctaw shop buildings
would be laid. and he was consequently
on hand this morning to attend the event
which makes the destiny of Shawnee safe
and steadfast.
Arriving at the Office, the reporter was
taken in hand by an obuging gentleman
who has the whole business at his
tongues end and shown 10 the spot where
the first big stone was being lowered to
its resting place.
There was no ceremony, for everything
about a railroad shop such as the Choc-
taw is building up here is strictly bust
ness. and therefore the only witnesses
to the laying Of the corner stone for the
first extension, a building 10l-6Xs6 feet,
were the mon under the contractor, a few
other visitors ard the newspaper man.
In a very few minutes after the big
whistle blew. big square stone were be-
ing tumbled into the foundation exca-
walton and the masonry began TO so up.
Tho excavations for the other buildings
are being made and the whole scene is
one Of rush. push and business.
The grading for the new switches IS
nearly completed. and when finished the
big yard VIII be literally gridironed with
tracks necessary to accommodate the
large number Of cars that viii occupy
them
All The different departments are work
ing fIu time ana everything about the
shops Is going on with the rear and clang
of many noises but without any confu-
sion.
in order to thoroughly appreciate the
magnitude of the Choctaw shops. their
present and future benefit 70 Shawnee. it
IS necessary TO do rs the Democrat man
did-go out and make q personal inspec-
tion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
MARRIED ON SIGHT.
Man 4o-Years-old Wins Young Wife
Through Advertisement.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 23.-David W
Harden Of T4arleton and Miss Nellie NJ
Gross Of Shickshinny were married at the
latter place yesterday. They had never
seen each other until yesterday and their
courtship was of short duration. being
done, until yesterday. wholly BY CORES
p0ndenee.
Some time ago Harden. who is aged
about 20 years. and is farmer, adver-
tised Ia a newspaper for a wife.
Miss Gross. who is but IS and pretty
answered the advertisement three weeks
ago. and since then letters between the
two have been frequent. Then they ex-
changed photographs and arranged to
meet at Ssickshinny yesterday. agreeing
that if they were as well satisfied at the
end of a personal interview as they had
been during their correspondence. they
would be married. They met. and soon
afterward. at the Il. +. church. Harden
and Miss Gross were made husband and
wife
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
COMBINE WILL WIN.
English View Of Big Steel Strike and
Its Result.

London. Aug. 23.-Attempts are being
made IN various parts Of England by
agents Of the American steel company
to induce workers to go 20 America and
take the places Of the strikers IN the
works Of the United States Steel corpora
tons works.
Iron and steel masters here are aysrso
20 speaking on the subject. and en-
phaticauy refuse to allow their names 10
be mentioned in connection vith any
opinion The head Of one Of the largest
English steel companies said today. on
being assured that his name would not
BE- mentioned:
"Of cou9e the steel STRIFE in America
ear have hut ore result with such q man
as Morgan as the actual head of the
steel company. ard with the from and
steel masters backed by incalcula be
wealth. the men sre bound re give in
ultimately TIE strike must be ihe frst
result of the formation n q great tru=t-''
Another steel man of proElnence de-
clared that II the strike accomplished
nothing else. It would a. least shake the
confidence Of the public in the advantage
ard wisdom az the trust system
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
ANOTHER CHAPTER ADDED.
Baby Carriage Is Left Where the Baby
Was Left.

Enid, o. T, Aug 23.-Another chapter
adopted by the family of A.-H. Fisher has
been recorded. Yesterday morning on
arising Mr.. Fisher found handsome
baby carriage in front of his house. No
one in the neighborhood knows where it
came from 1t is the general suppositiou
of the family that the carriage was left
there By the mother of the babe. who
knows that it is being taken care Of
The family of Mr.. Fisher was much
startled when they found the baby.
The authorities were called on to help
find the mother or parents, but nothing
came of It. After having ascertained
that the officers considered it impossible
to find the parents of the boy. Mr. Fisher
decided to keep it himself What VIII
come next is hard to tell. but the per-
son who left the carriage was able to
buy good furnishings.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
APPOINTMENTS MUST WAIT.
Governor viii Not Appoint 5axter's
Successor In1medi iateIY

Guthrie. o. T.. Aug. 23.-The question
has often peeE asked recently among
the politicians. when VIII a successor
TO Auditor Baxter DE. appointed2' BaX-
ter was one of the last appointees Of Gov
croor Barnes ana was never confirmed.
he is sinply holding over and the inn
precision was prevalent that another man
wouid take his pace before this time
The. otHce force has been the same since
Tile JInkins administration began. f. p.
1IcCabe. formerly auditor Of Kansas,
ana one of the most Efficient men Of his
race ia The territory IS deputy auditor
and has charge Of the clerical work since
Baxter succeeacd lEorizlns- \ number az
men nave been mentioned for BaTter.s
place. ii, IS se.5 1hag the governor has
rut of making his appointments unui he
finishes up The new country work
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
TO ENLARGE SCHOOL.
Laneston coIored Agricultural College
Is Hard at Work.

Guthrie, o. T., Aug. 23.-The board Of
regents for the Langston. colored Agri-
cultural college are rushing the plans for
the erection of the addition to the build
ings. 1t is the intention of the board to
have those buildings ready for use as
soon IS possible, owing 10 the fact that
the indications are now that the school
cannot accommodate all of the pupils
which will afDly for admission at the
time the schoo. year begins.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
Assumed fhe Editor.

Editor s. A. Brown. OF BennettsvuIe.
s. c, was once Immensely surprised.
Through long suffering from Dvspep-
Eia,' he writes, my wife was greatly
run down. She had no strength or yieor
and suffered great distress from her
stomach, but she tried Electric Bitters.
which helped her at once, and. after US
ing four oc le- she IS entirely well. can
eat anything. Its q grand tonic. ana IFS
general Laxative qualities are splendid for
torpid liver. For Indigestion. Loss of
Appetite. stomach and Liver Troubles.
Its positive guaranteed cure. Only sc
At c. Gehrings Pharmacy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
FORGOT HIS MANNERS.
Homeseeker-4 From Lawton Is Fined
For Carrying Gun.

Oklahoma City. Q. T.. Aug. 23.-The
habit Of carrying sixshoOteTs at Lawton
seems to become such a habit that people
forget TO remove their weapons when
they got into older parts CT Oklahoma.
John Allen came in from Lawton yester-
day carrying a big gun strapped 10 him.
He was at once nabbed oy the police and
taken to Justice CampbelEs court: 81
was the fine. An effort Will he made to
have II remiftad
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
He BEAT HIS WIFE.
Negro is Hung for Killing His Wife
With Colbestone.

Baltimore. Aug. 23.-John H. Butler. .
uego, was hanged in the jail yard here
at 10 o'clock this morning.
Butler killed his wife, Lavina. last
October. by beating her with a cobble-
stone. He has always denied his guilt
and several attempts have been made TO
have his sentence commuted on the
ground that ne was insane. He was prom
inent as a Republican politician.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
manoum Oil Company chsrterea.

Guthrie. o. T.. Aug -3-The Hangun
oil. Mineral ara Development company
has been issued q charter to Do business
1t Mang-n. Greer county. Tor - years.
wsth a ca7ltsl stock Of S5aa.0e1 c. rs.
BOYD. T r. Ru6e. +. C. Moore. J G.
Guuand aad 6. ~. Wiaourn. all cf
,Eangu-a. are THE incorpo-ators of The
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
e qdhita paly eagle: safurdau ornrg aWost "a
An Excellent Combination

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects OF the well known remedy.
~ERUP or FIGs. manufactured by the
CALIFOREIA FIG SyRUP Co. Illustrate
thc value OF obtaining the liquid iaxa-
tive principles Of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
3bemin the form most refreshing TO the
taste and acceptable 20 the --=.ar'. II
IS the one perfect strengthening laxa-
live, cleansing the system effectually,
oispclling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly am enabling one
70 overcome habitual constipation per-
uanently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting or the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make i the ideal
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing figs
.sre used. as they are pleasant TO the
taste, but the medicinal qualities Of tbs
remedy are obtained from senua anc
oALer aromatic plants, by a method
known 70 the CBLLFCR17IA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In orGer to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full nameof the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
TO BE INTERESTING
County Commissioners Of Oklahoma
Are to Meet Socn.

Oklahoma City, o. T.. Aug. 23.-At the
next session of the county commissioners
for Oklahoma county. some interesting
things are likely 20 come up. AT that
time a vote viii be taken on the propo-
sition where the building for the transac-
tom ol county matters viii De located.
This ma ymesn that a re wcourt house
win be- erected
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
COTTON DOING WELL
David HePherson Tells or Prospects
OF loErnn t,rnn

Oklahoma City. O. r.. Aug. g3.-rbs
Herald has the following 70 say about
the cotton crop. one OK The sest aathori-
ties in the southwest or the cenaitie.
OF the cotton crer in rhis PART of tse
country is David Mcpherson. president ~
the CoJtou Compress company of ts.s
city Ar Mcpherson keeps cfese watch
on the condition ~ the CROP ana be
thsroushly understands cotton osilt-r-.
Ec stated to q representative 81 tafs
paper to3av that the weaher IS ve-~
favorable for thc erowth or -op e5tt--
rv top cotteu he means the laser bolls n
the crop which put ont ln ton of trs
stals later in the season ana mature Ia
ter
Now thes the dry weather Is over ths~e
VII iks'y be a member of these bals
ard the yield of the secoad picking vHl
be larser This v0 in some measure
make cp for the INJURY doae to the crop
n the oarly part Of the season
Mr Mcpherson Says thar De believes
thai the crop in Texas has been more So
Verelz ia5ured than The reports sent cut
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24

From frightful Disagreement Mrs. Nan
ME GalIeger, Of a Grange, Ga. applied
Bucklen's Arnica Salve to great sores on
her head and face. and writes it's quick
cure exceeded all her hopes. 1t works
wonders in Sores, Bruises, Skin Brup-
tions. Cuts, Burns, Scalds and Piles. 25c.
Cure guaranteed by G. Gehring's Phar-
macy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
catch of whalsrs Figured in Barrels

san Francisco. Aug. 4-CD o. Julr g.
ne catch of the Whaling yesssis or -
IRIS port IS reported - have been as fcl-
lows
Charles " M9rsaa. ifoo barrels q
sperm OH and sla pounds of bsaa. Cal-
lf5-rie. go barrels - srerl OH, Cay
head 90 barrels - srern ol Aacr
Knouies 80 barrels n sperm oI ard
John Vv1rrhror fr barrels ~ 0l
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24

Indicate. He says that a party from the
oil mill here went over a number Of coun-
ties in Texas and made inquiries of the
farmers about the crop The farmers
said that they would jrobably have half
a crop. Texas being a large producer of
cotton, the shortage viii have its effect
on the price Of the crop.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
SOLD WHISKY TO INDIANS.
Robert Stinson is Taken in BY U. S.
Marshafs Force.

Guthrie. o. T.. Aug. 24.-Deputy L. T.
Shockey OF the United States marshal
force at Pawnee yesterday brought in
Robert Stinson charged with selling
whisky to the Indians at the Pawnee
Indian dance held recently at Ripley. Inc
Indians got very gay on booze and an
investigation ensued from which Stinson
was arrested as the man who sold the
whisky to them. He IS said TO be an old
offender who has been in the courts be-
fore on similar charges.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
Prnmlnsnt Haremars van ssielses.

New Tors AIS @-Joan 2. TeTpizE.
manager az the hzriwaFs arr ~ Top
rley B-os' ~ rhs cltF- committed spt
cse to5ay lv semrrs f-m the th--
story ~ MS horrc in 8-fokFu I1eemni1
DE o. nervcus preTssatier- s-s Esu
- ths cause fic SIS widelF E-eva lr
h--u~e ri-cias
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24

him, took s25 worth. As soon as the men
secured the cash, one of them jumped Of
the train and escaped, but Sheriff Schram
nabbed the other one. who gave his name
as II. Knight. and upon whose person
was found 81. 50 ia cash and a very fine
gold watch
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
Leave Buffalo 500 p. m; Arrive New
York 7:53 a. m.

via Lehigh Valley Exposition
Express" Luxurious sleeping cars.
stop-over allowed Mt Buffalo on all
through tickets 10 New York and Phila-
delphia via this lire.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24

Hoods Sarsaparilla is Just the medicine
to purify the blood and build up the
whole system.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
Tours in the Rocky Mountains.

The Scenic Line OF the World" the
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. offers to
tourists in Colorado. Utah ana New
Mexico the choicest resorts. and to the
trans-conunental 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 lire to Utah.
Idaho. Montana, Oregon and Washington
via the ogden Gateway" Write s. K.
Hooper. C. y. 2 T. A., Denver, Colorado,
Tor Illustrated descriptive pamphlets.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
PERRY IS
IN FLUTTER
OVER EVENT
Is Preparing for the Big Militia
Encampment
ON OCT0BER TENTH
Promises to be One of the
Largest Affairs in Years.

Perry, o. T.. Aug. 23.-The territorial
militia encampment wiz be held in this
city on the week beginning October 10.
The captains of the various companies
over the territory have been notified Of
the event and the majority Of the men
win arrive here on the night of the 9th.
Perry VIII be ready to receive her visitors
at that time and the encampment viii
be one Of the big events of the territory
Perry worked hard for the encampment
and the citizens of the city are rejoic-
ing TO think that success crowned their
efforts Perry wanted the encampment
last year, but Enid slipped in ahead and
secured II. The delegation which was
sent to Guthrie to confer with Governor
Jenkins and Adjutant General Purling-
anne, were so much in earnest and made
such good terms that it was decided that
1t would be only fair that Perry should
have 1t. 1t was the impression that the
encampment would be held during the
last week ir August, but owing to the
fact that the date Of the encaupment
depended on the receipt Of a large suunIv
Of accountrements from Washington it
was put off until October. The gathering
Of militia men this year VIII be one of
the largest affairs which the territory
has had in its history. A number of con-
tests viii likely come off, for q number
Of companies are determined TO make the
best possible showing in their drills. Ok
lahoma city wants 10 take first place,
but some OF the other companies are just
as anxious.
From this time on the Commercial
Club and citizens Of Perry win make
preparations for the big event and every.
thing VIII be in readiness by the time
October cones to receive the visitors
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Spread Like WildRre.


When things are "the best" they
become "the best selling" Abra-,
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Belleville, o.. writes: Electric
Bitters are the best selling bitters
/ have handled in 20 years" You
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Electric Bitters tones up the sto-
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ems the nerves, hence cures null
titudes of maladies. II builds up
the entire system. Puts new life
and vigor into any weak, sickly
rundown man or woman. Price
so cents. Sold at T. J. Liable
drug store.
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TOWN COUNCIL.

Regular Meeting of the Town Council
held on,the 9Th day of Nov. A. D.. 1901.
The meeting was called to order by his
Hon. H. P. Fournet Mayor presiding.
Mem bers present 7. L. Broussard. r. j.
Bienyenu. II. P. Olivier and j. E. Ber-
trand.
The minutes Of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Upon the reading Of the letter Of the
Messrs Woodward Wright & Co.. Ltd,
it was unanimously voted that the sum
of One hundred Dollars be paid to said
firm as the cost price Of Hose Truck or
dered for the fire department.
The account Of Simon Foundry, was
duly approved by unanimous vote for
the sum of Twenty five Dollars.
Statement of the Town Treasurer.
Oct. 1, Balance cash in trea. ell47.65
81 Market dues col. in Oct. 2l.2O
/" Texes !" 1890
Fines 400
Total $l185,3O
Disbursement for Oct. 294.44
Oct. 81 To balance IN Treasury sssi,se
There being no other business before
the Council. on motion Of H.. P. Olivier
duly seconded the meeting adjourned.
H. P. FoURNET, E. f. VOORHEES,,
Mayor. Sec. and Trea
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That Throbbing Headache

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Would quickly leave you, if you
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