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Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-11

sixty days. although dehnile announcement
Of the status Of the merger Is looked for
before the expiration Of that time.
The lead producing properties IN tho
southeastern Missouri. Colorado and Occur
.d'Alenes viii not be included In this merger.
but win be the basis Of a second corpora
lion with a capitalization OF not less than
t26. 900, 600 to be contaminated after the
manufacturing merger has been affected.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-11
DEATH RECORD.
Fenerar Of Arthnr c.rla.

GoTHENBURo, Neb.. AUG. 1o.-tspeclai
Telegram.)-The funeral Of Arthur Carl
son. son Of Mr.. ana MRS. q. Carlson. wes
held from the Methodist church today nt
$3.50 p. ms Rev. Chamberlain and REV.
Pearson oiaciating. The altar and the
beautiful white caslset were profnssly
decorated with flowers. Arthur was the
only son and died Friday noon or typhoid
fever. after an iliness Of six weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-11

nFaintinr Bartha ls again IN the city.
Iowa inEane asylum. Yesterday evening
she became ocd4oinlol with q nan tn
cfbrien'a saloon and they apent the even
was later reported 10 the pclIce that the
man had ceNploIn41 Of the absence Of
$3.50 and iva checks from his pockets.
Bertha was efreai1d lh her mothers house
on North Fourl81EIH street but the man
could n2t pe tou4e or nls teenHt{ ptss
Ing when she was seen with this man
bettht 1aa chAnNad bar qFeeal put on 9
lsll loot ksl sc Ell Essl s. .asHIeISh.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-11

CENTRAL CITY. Neb.. Aug. io-(spe-
cial)-ReV. A. Fitch. an old resident Of
this city, was buried here Saturday. In
the early '7os he had charge Of the church
q I~rvington, near Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-11

81. JOHNS. n r. Aus. lo-Ths steamer
Vlreinis TAX returned here this morning
from 1ahfaaor and reports the fishery
prospect therp e H. kSseflent. The catch
promises 20 be abofs the average. A
schooner hag gone ashore at FaFmyard
l1iand re crew q ten persona was
drowned.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-11

ettadlly ipcfea1lng bu1lnel8 1a1 neq9.ll-
is former capacity
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-11

President Dsir,woud club. i.ses solvent
members.
Evening star., 1902-04-30
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE. COMMISSIONERS OF
the District OF Columbia, Washington, April 20
1902.-0rdered: That the order OF March 10, 1902
iai,oiisbing wagon stand on 18th street northwest
between and l. streets. and establishing two
stands In its place. ete., Is hereby Cancelled; and
there u hereby established a wagon stand for
eight vehicles on f9fh street norfhwest, four We
irles to be Immediately north OF street and four
Immediately south Of ]. street. HENRY d. r.
MCFARLAND, JOHN w. ROSS JOHN BDDIG
Commissioners. D. C. lt
Evening star., 1902-04-30

FOR RENT-Bf B. F.SAU
1923 7th NV. IL b, sto 5000
11D 17th NV. Tor, b. As. 90
lS43 14th NV, Or. 1852
113 11th NV, for Use chip
1908 7th NV, ,sto. eel IS. 90
l137 7th nw,sto&cel. %. so
653 L NV, 6r. Gel. $3.50
120 list NV. 1r&b flat.
Dor tub. steam hit. $500
442 p NV, Or, b. ..22. SO
51S 18th ne. Or. b. .22.5O
1885 Sth NV. Or, w.16.50
l2lS ii ne, sto&cel. 1850
COS N se, Or, b. :. .15.30
9th & o NV. store. rs so
1s04 7th NV. .sto&2r. IS. 90
442 n nw,5r.w fcol) rs. 90
11S Pierce nv. Or. W .14.30
Office rooms at 512 + st.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

L. Sc. COR. 7TH &LN.w.
1882 5th, 6r,w (coD .I4..IO
1fi4 1th NV, I'd floor. 1870
500 l. he. store. .....l2.O0
81 Fenton ne, @, w(coD11 80
3l2S 7th NV, store. 1880
441 n Y av, store. 1000
io6 franklin. store 10. 90
1855 II ne, ,3r, ID floor10. 90
St0 SO OF lTlo 9TH nw.e.00
IA Franklin. 4r tcoD s. so
Store rm r'r 7th & o. 500
2034 7th NV, ,3r, I'd 10. 90
ia NJ NV. store. 100
452 d NV. on RS. 81 & IS
Rear sos 18th nw(coi)6. 30
I421 LIST sw, 4r, W. 600
Hotel. 36r. st heat. cheap
Halls for rent. 6th&G NV
n.w., steam heat. ap2G-tf
Evening star., 1902-04-30
LEGAL NOTICES.

in THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF Columbia. In re Lucy l.. G. Lang alleged
lunatie. Innaey Docket, No. 2S3.-Ordered this
I'd day OF April. 1902. that the report and ae-
count Of the auditor filed In this cause this day
be ratified and confirmed, unless cause be shown
to the contrary on or before the 7th day Of May
1902, provided copy Of this order be published
once week for two successive weeks before the
said day In the Washington Law Reporter and The
Evening Star.
(SigneD A. B. HAGNER.
true copy, test; J. r. YOUNG. Cierk.
BY r. ). MEI0S. Jr
ap23-1aw.2ts Aaslste1t Clerk.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

FOR RENT
9l0 81 NV. fur. 500. 90
ITO I'd Sc. 10r. b. fur rs. 90
1893 n NV, l2r, b. 1900
Store I20 E-aw. so. 90
1921 Conn av.14r,2b. -
TYLER e. kUTHERl
fnh22-2Sts
Evening star., 1902-04-30

1341 Q NV. 13r. b. $3.50
1925 n. 13r. b. fur. $50. 90
Sta rr 1911 Corcoran.S.00
lois 18th NV, l0r. b. Gu. 90
Office rms, 1907 + st NV
FORD, Inc, 1907 T st.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

TREASURY DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF EN-
craving and printing Washington d. c., April aS
l902.-Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until pm, Monday, May 20, 1902 and
then opened, for washing wetting cloths for pur-
chase Of pulp produced from the maeerntion Of
securities etc, and for purchase of waste paper
and other refuse materials. during fiscal year he
ginning July l, 1902 Blank forms and other In
formation will he furnished intending bidders on
application to WM. NJ. MEREDITH Director OF
Bureau. APPS 30my3
Evening star., 1902-04-30
II & WILCOX,

FOR RENT-BY L. ]. MILLS, Cos 9Th ST NV
222S ath new Grab brick I243 IL ne, so&ceI. $1,000
Key at 223O. Only 5000 1915 18th NV, ,llr&b So so
ap26-tf
FOR RENTS V ST. NV; ROOMS RECEP-
tion hall, buffers pantry. tiled bath and vcsti-
bule; automatic lighting; Near North Capitol st
cars; up to date in every particular: 5000.
ap23-1t W. j. FRIZZEIL. 9O7 G. or so v ST
Evening star., 1902-04-30
PROPOSALS,

POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON
ID. G., April 25. 1902.-This advertisement is issued
TO obtain infOrma tiOn which to make a report to
Congress In compliance with paragraph conta ined
In An act making appropriations for the service
of the Post Office Department for the fiscal year
ending June 80, I9o3.' follows: THE Post
master General is hereby directed to investigate
and report TO Congress soon possible the ad-
visibility and practicabiliy of purchasing and
adopting a uniform metal lock box at a price not
70 exceed NIFTY cents, for the purpose OF selling
at cost" Manufacturers therefore invited to
submit proposals not later than Monday. May 10,
1902 at noon, for the supplying of boxes under the
following conditions: l. The box must be made Of
metal lSx6x6 inches, durable. safe and weather
manufacture, including lock and painting must not
exceed fifty cents. 8. Proposals must be accom-
panied by a sample of boxes to be supplied. f. Pro-
posals must be addressed to the First Assistant
POSTMASTER General or General Superintendent Free
Delivery System, Washington, d. c., and sample
boxes expressed. expressage prepaid, to General
Superintendent Free Delivery System. Washington
d. c. II. c. PAYNE, Postmaster General.
my5.RI2
Evening star., 1902-04-30
WANTED-LOTS,

WANTED-vACANT LOT NV, FOR STORAGE
purposes. q. A. FULLER CO., 500 14th ST. NV
ap303t
WANTED - TO BUY FROM OWNER CHEAP
baiding lot near kenesGw ave. and 10th St
NV. Address CASH PURCHASER, Star Office.
ap293t'
Evening star., 1902-04-30
FOR RENT-HOUSES.
UNFURNIsHED.
FOR RENT-BY 4. O. HoLTzMAN. RE

.as1N1 10 a n n
10th and u sts. NV.
iss3 X. tor.....-.4o.00
lo2i 9th NV. iIr. .35 so
11l4 9th NV, 10r. .35 so
1871 l3th NV, 6r. IS. 90
137 9th NV, I0r. .3a. so
l223 L. apt. 2r....25.Oo
l2{5 1lth se. Or. ...2a.OO
ll0S 10th NV, Or. ..22.50
10 q NV. 6r......l5.50
1884 9th nw. Or.
% Decatur ne. Or. .lI.5o
81 Decatur ne. Or. ..ll.o0
cES.
s7o la av. $40 q $500
s0S Ith Rw.....-..lQo0
.ES
2y7 Q nw.........sie %
ap2l-tf
Evening star., 1902-04-30
THE EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 80 10000 PAGES
ROOMS AND BOARD.

2l53 L ST. N.w.-FURNISHED FRONT ROOM;
good board; departments; suitable for 2
persons; S32 per month apSo-sts
Evening star., 1902-04-30
FOR RENT-STORES.

FOR RENT
936 st. NV, store and cellar. $3.50. 90
i6li Ith st. NV. store and l ..... 1850
fel3-n HEISkE1I1 & McI,ERAN, 1905 NV.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

WANTED-AT ONCE, BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY
furnished house in suburban district, with six
bed rooms, modern cOnvenienccs. Address WILL
LIAM CORCORAN HILL. 73i 18th st. NV. a293
WANTED-AT ONCE-HOUSES FROM $40 TO
S15 MONTH. WE WILL FURNISH GOOD,
PROMPT PAYING TENANTS FOR YOUR VA
CANT HOUSES. WE HAVE THE NAMES
AND ADDRESSES OF HUNDREDS WHO LOOK
TO Us FOR HOMES. PLACE YOUR HOUSES
WITH US. STONE < FAIRFAX,
ap265t S06 and sos + ST. NV
Evening star., 1902-04-30

FOR RENT-THE "COYWOOD,' 1929 L ST.
NV; and rooms each; new; $25 and S46.
ap14-t Z. Q. HoLTZMAN. 10th and NV
FOR RENT-IN THE ALEXANDER. 1911 sT.
NV, q very desirable 1-room and bath st-Soor
housekeeping apartment. HERBERT A. GILL,
1913 st. NV. ap4-tf
FOR RENT - APARTMENTS - THE PORTNER
18th and U SITS. NV, absolutely freproof very
desirable fve-room and bath housekeeping apart
ments; western exposure. mh29-tf
FOR RENT-THE SAyOY-A SINGLE ROOM
furnished unfurnished. and a fye-room apart.
nient to sublet, furnished unfurnished mh2T- IT
FOR RENT-APARTMENTS OF ?, g. 4. 8 AND q
rooms AMI baths; will lease till September 30
+. W. ROBERTSON. Agent. The Cairo. mh7-tf
Evening star., 1902-04-30
FOR RENT-OFFICES.

FOR RENT-TO STENOGRAPHEE AND TYPE
writer, one room of law office in Columbian
hidg. considerable amount of folio work will
DE given TO any competent man and outside work
assured. Address L. l.. r., Star office ap3o- -2ts
FOR RENT - THREE DESIRABLE ROOMS ON
the fourth floor of The Evening Star building:
Will be rented separately together. Apply at
THE STAR OFFICE. mho3-tf
FOR RENT-CORNER ROOM On THE FIFTH
moor OF our building, about % Fl. 90 IT.;
ceptonaliy well lighted; passenger and freight
elevator service; steam heat electric lights; suit
abie Tor office or light manufacturing purposes.
For terms and further particulars inquire
dels-f BARBER & ROSS 11th and G sts NV
Evening star., 1902-04-30
WANTED-STABLES.

WANTED-TO RENT STABLE IN OR NEAR
Mount Pleasant. with for two horses and
carriage. Address STABLE RENT, Star Office.
ap29-3t"
Evening star., 1902-04-30

20 HEAD OF HORSES JUST ARRIVED FROM
Rockingham CO., Va; 10 work horses, 2 comb-
nation saddle horses driving horses, 1 single
horses for carriage. To be JOHN SIM
MONS STABLE, at corner Of 18th and Ohio ave.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

To AVOID BEING HELD UP BY ROBBERS
have us call TO your house and pay you that
large sum for your mems garments shoes
shirts, etc. Send postal at once for us to cali
in our carriage. JUSrHS OLD STAND 619 ID.
ap3O-tf.5
FOR ADOPTION, A NICE HEALTHY GIRL AND
boy baby, two months old, to a respectable
party. Address Box AZ, Star office ap2stf
NATIONAL DETECTIVE AGENCY AIyrHOR-
lied aud Bonded, 603 10Th ST. NV. Phone Main
2325. Open day and night. Strictly CONFIDENTIAL
Branch in Baltimore. Md. auI5-tf
Evening star., 1902-04-30

FOR SALE-ONE FULL-LEATHER, EXTENSION
top surrey; one leather-top phaeton; one hame
collar surrey harness; all In good repair at
COLUMBIA STABLES. 1741 Johnson ST., bet Il
and NV: sonabc offer refused. apo Gts
Evening star., 1902-04-30

WANTED BY GENTLEMAN FURNISHED
room In private Protestant American famiiy Vi
entity 18th and K NV. Box 1U1. Star once.
Evening star., 1902-04-30

WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED STOCKKEEPER
and general useful in china and housefur-
nishing store HUDSON'S VARIETY STORE,
i2} 9TH st NV ap29-3t
Evening star., 1902-04-30
HORSES AND VEHICLES.

FOR SALE-SURREY, HORSE AND HARNESS;
also one nice driving horse; also one good work
horse; weight, 1.15O lbs. Rear of 613 East Cap.
st. ap3O-3t@
Evening star., 1902-04-30

FOR SALE-SORREL STALLION, DECORATION,
cut of Sorrel Daisey by Truxton; 15s hands
high; years old and step fast. Also Bab-
cock road wagon and harness. Can be seen at
BURGDORF STABLE, 41S 9Th NV ap3O-3ts
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-07-16
WAGES OF SIN.
Drunken Man Killed White Assauitine
His stepmother.

Special to Daily Leader.
Stroud, Okla, July 16.-Sirs. Harri-
son living six miles north OF this city,
killed Abby Harrison with shot gun.
AS near as we have been able to
learn. Abby Harrison, aged about
thirty years lived on a farm three
miles east of Baker with his father
and stepmother The young man had
been on protracted spree since the
Fourth. Last Monday he had some
misunderstanding with his stepmotheT
and tried to hit her with chair The
woman ran into bed room and lock.
ed the door. He broke in the dorr and
"still persued her" She grabbed up
the shot gun and discharged both bar
rels into his body killing him instant
ly We have been unable to hear the
verdict of the coroner's jury
The Harrisons are new people here
having recently purchased the eighty
acre farm where they now live
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Poisoning the system.

It is through the bowels that the
body is cleansed of impurities. Con-
stipation keeps these poisons in the
system. causing headache, dulness
melancholia at first, then unsightly
eruptions and finally serious Illness
unless q remedy is applied. Dewitt's
Lutte Early Bisers prevent this
trouble by stimulating the liver and
promote easy, healthy action of the
bowels. These little pills do not act
violently but by strengthening the
bowels enable them TO perform their
own work. Never gripe or distress.
J N. Wallace.
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COLI wooosoN Hoas.
His Regiment viii be Stationed at
Assiniboine, Montana


Special to Daily Leader.
Wichita, Kas., July 16.-Col A. r.
woodton with his command. the Srd
U. s. cavalry, is back from the Philip
pines with orders to go into barracks
at Ft Assiniboine. Montana Col.
woodson used TO make headquarters
during the years he had charge Of the
Indians at Cheyenne. He was with
the Charley Smythe crowd at Wagon
Wheel gap catching trout two years
ago when he received his order to DIo-
oeed to the Philippines, where his reg
in.ent has seen very severe service bet
covering itself with glory. The colonel
writes that he would like to see all
his Wichita friends.
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PERJURED WITNESS
UNDER ARREST
Requisition Issued for Barry. Wanted
At Oklahoma City.

A requisition has been issued on the
governor of Colorado for the return to
Oklahoma City of William Barry. He
is under arrest in La Junta, Colo. 1t
was Barry who involved Editor E. E.
Brown of the Oklahoma City Times
journal By stating on the witness
stand that he had been employed by
parties, one of whom was Brown, to
kin w. T. McMichael who was killed
last month in the duel between Brown,
McMichael and e. W. Johnston, who
was also killed. Barry then left town
and big rewards have been offered for
his capture. Brown was acquitted.
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(First published in the Daily Leades
July 3. 1902. }
Application for Liquor License.
Territory OF Oklahoma, County az
Logan, ss.
Notice is hereby given that
Jacob Weinberger
has this day aled in the office OF tho
County Clerk. in and tor said County.
his petition, asking That a license Be
granted him to sell at retail, malt,
spirituous and vinous liquors on
Lot one a., block fifty-hve (5Sl.
Fifth ward, Guthrie, in said County
and Territory.
II no protest be fled on or before
July 18th. 1902,
his petition will be granted ana
license issued.
Witness ny hand and the seal OF
said county hereto affixed this
3rd day of July, 1902.
j.. 3. Dobson, County Clerk.
BY F. S. Phliam, Deputy.
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The Doctor Who curea.

II you are diseased no matter what
the nature of your case may be. you
should consult DR.. g w. Bailey, cleo.
tro-medical o5.eopathy osteopathY
combined with electric medicine en-
ables DR.. Bailsy to perform some seem-
lngIy miraculous cures. People all
over the country testifys to complete
cures. Chronic diseases, goitre. big
neck, wens and tumors, cured In from
10 to 30 reatments-owIng TO the long
standing of case.
office in the Drake building. souta
sseond street. Oxrhrie. Oklahoma
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Cheap Rates 70 the South.

During July and August on every
Wednesday and Saturday we will sell
tickets to points in Alabama, Georgia,
Tennessee, Kentucky. Mississippi.
North and South Carolina and vir-
ginia at one fare plus two dollars for
the round trip with limit of so days
from date Of sale
A. J. corkins,
Agent.
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ARKANSAS REPUBLICANS
iRr Aasocfated press. ]

Little Rock, Ark, July 16.-The Re
publican state central committee held
meeting here today in response to
the call of Chairman Remmel. Plans
we're discussed looking to the pursuit
Of a campaign which is designed to be
without precedent in the annals Of the
Republican plrty OF Arkansas as re-
CARDS its scope and vigor
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fFi-st published in the Daily Leader
July s. 19O2)
Application for Liquor Lioensea
Territory OF Oklahoma. County OF
Logan, IS.
Notice is hereby given that
A. C.. Wineman s. Co,
have this day fled in the Office Of. the
County Clerk. in and for said County.
their petition, asking that a license be
granted them to sell at Wholesale, malt.
spirituous and vinous liquors on
Lot No 1s. block 46, Second ward.
city Of Guthrie, in said County aad
Territory.
If no protest be filed on or before
July 2Srd, 1902.
their petition viii be granted and
license issued. -
Witness my hand and the seal Of
said county hereto AFFIXED this
sth day Of July, 1902.
J. D. Dobson, County Clerk
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(First published In the Daily Leader
July 8. l9O2)
Application for Liquor license.
Territory OF oklahoma, County OF
Logan, IS.
Notice is hereby given that
M. Weinberger
has this day filed in the office Of the
County Clerk. in and for said County,
his petition, asking that a license Ne
granted him to sell at retail. matt
spirituous and vinous liquors on
Lots % and "a, block 81, Third
ward, city of Guthrie, in said County
and Territory.
II no protest be fled on or before
July 2Sd, 1902.
his petition Will be granted and
license Issued.
Witness my hand and the seal or
said county hereto AFFIXED this
Sth day of July. 1909.
J. 3. Dobson, County CLERK.
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Acts Immediately.

Colds are sometimes more trouble
some in summer than in winter, it's
so hard to keep from adding to them,
while cooling on after exercise. One
Minute Cough Cure cures at once,
Absolutely safe Acts Immediately.
Sure cure for coughs. Colds, Group.
throat and lung troubles.
] n. Wallace
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RENoMINATEs LACEY.
IBy Associated Press.1

Newton, Ia, July i6.-The Republi-
can congressional convention of the
Sixth dl srict held here today was ex-
tremely short and harmonious and re-
suited in the denomination Of Major
John F. Lacey, OF oskaloosa without
opposition.
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into the contract. never asked for it
myself. There are now men in Paw
nee county objecting to the fee paid to
me-"
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obIeeted % speed.

Objection was made at the time
Of Speeds employment by persons
who said tnat the attorney of Pawnee
county should be required to do the
work. For the last two months a bit
ter war on Speed has been waging in
Pawnee county, One newspaper charg-
cd him with having bribed a member
OF the board of commissioners. An
EFFORT was made late last spring TO pre-
sent Speeds case to Pawnee coun-
~ grand jury but nothing came Of IT,
although resentment over the failure
was such as to threaten to involve
several persons suspected OF undue
friendliness 10 Speed.
Il have just returned from Anadar-
ko and know nothing about what the
Pswnee grand jury has done said
MI. Speed this morning when asked
about the charges. Il am glad, how
ever. that the suit has been brought
as It viii settle the controversy. Paw
ace recovered a lot Of money by rea-
son Of my employment / was re-
quested 70 90 10 Pawree and enter
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CLEMENT 70 RUN
FOR GOVERNOR
(Ry Associated Press

rOH SONEHNOH'
(By Associated Press.
Burlington, VI, July 16.-The high
license and local option Republicans
who bolted in the recent convention
which nominated General Mccullough
met in convention here today and
named Percival W. Clement, of Rut-
land. who is president of the State
Local Option league. as an independ-
ent candidate for governor. A thor
ough organization viii be perfected
and many believe that Clement has an
even chance of beating Mccullough.
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CHARGES AGAINST
HORACE SPEED
U. 5. Attorney Under Fire
In Pawnee COunty-Grand
Jury'S Report

Inc PaWnee 'urt hled with Judge /
Bayard T. Hahn report of its in
vestigations of charges that certain
county officers we're short in their ac-
counts, and that by means of a frau
dplent contract Horace Speed, Of /
Guthrie, now United States district
attorney had received fraudulently
from the county certain sums of mon
ey. The report was read in open court
and declared that the amounts retain
ed unlawfully By county officers were
a. follows; Wlpm L. Tagleton, pro-
bate judge. 50 ,46S; T. NJ. Broaddus,
register of deeds. S2,2S4; John H. Girls
mon. sheriff, about s147
The county commissioners were in
structed to take such steps as might
be necessary TO recover from the coun-
ty officers the amount in question
There Is a dispute between the 4! n
GERS and the county as to who is EMIT
led to the money The amount of the
discrepancies was ascertained by an
expert accountant. When Seeds
name was reached in the report much
interest was manifested. The report
said that ION September II, 1899,
Horace Speed through and by means
o. fraudulent conspiracy to defraud
the county of Pawnee entered into a
contract whereby Speed was employed
to collect certain taxes; that under
and according TO said fraudulent con
tract, Speed received from the funds
Of said county sS,7S99 %"
Conspiracy is Alleged.
1t is charged further that Speed en-.
tered into conspiracy with one, r.
w. Dunlap, then a member of the
board OF commissioners, who has since
died. and that by reason of this con
spiracy with Dunlap, speed was able
TO get the sum Of $3.50 20. The grand
jury alleged also that this money was
never paid into the county treasury
but was fraudulently appropriated to
Sreed. AS in the case of the county
officers, the board of commissioners
was instructed to begin suit against
Speed to recover the money paid to
him. This will be a civil action, but
there is a movement to begin criminal
proceedings If proper evidence can be
found.
The charges against Speed are the
outcome of public feeling that has
been intense in Pawnee county for
months The case has caused much
comment owing to Speeds promin-
ence in Oklahoma affairs. He has
been twice Unitel States district at
torney II his reputation for integrity
and straightforwardness has given
him strength both at nome and in
Washington. In matters relating to
Oklahoma, especially where the fit
ness for applicants for Office was in
question, Speed has been a confden
Iial agent of the department of justice
The present charges against Speed
grew out of a contract made in 1898
between him and the commissioners
of Pawnee county by which he shodld
receive a fee of 20 per cent OF all de
llnquent taxes collected in suit by
him from cattlemeE and non-Indian
citizens in the Usage reservation
which was attached to Pawnee coun
ty for judicial purposes. Nearly $50,
OO0 in taxes was collected, although
this is said to represent only nomin
al portion OF the taxes actually delin
GGsnt, as there were numerous com
promises
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-07-16

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