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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
WAS A RAID intended
Cushing Believed That Bandits Were
GoIno to Raid Them,

Guthrie. 0. T. Jan. 4.-There were indi-
cations this week that outlaws intended
to hold up the town OF Gushing. The
people prepared for the raid, but the
bandits failed to show up. The Cushing
Herald says: Mr.. Ferry who lives a
mile northwest Of here rode into town
last night to notify the people that he had
seen five suspicious looking men all wei
mounted and carrying Winchester rifles.
They were off the road near Mr.. Ferrys
home in George Pounds pasture, and
when they saw Mr.. Ferry, got on their
Lorses and rode down into draw Be-
ing convinced that they were there for
no good and thinking they might have de-
signs upon Gushing. he came OF once
and gave the alarm. Preparations were
uade to give them a warm reception. but
as nothing occurred It is thought that
if they were outlaws they had an ac-
complete here who gave them warning
of the preparations made for their en-
tertainment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
PRESIDENT
WILL FAVOR
OKLAHOMA
On the Statehood Matter, If 1t
Is Necessary.
UNDERSTANDS The DESIRE
Of Oklahoma for SeIf-Govern-
ment, and Knows the Situation

Washington, D. c., Jan 4.-Those inter
ested in Immediate statehood do not ex-
pect any opposition from the president Of
the United States. On the contrary, the
active ala OF President Roosevelt, il it
becomes necessary. is expected
1t is true that he made no mention OF
the subject in his message In all prob
ability he omitted mention adyisedly and
not through oversight, for the question IS
one of the issues before the present con-
gress. MIR. Roosevelt is believed 70 hold
that If practicable, the two territories
should be one state; but that he is thor
oughly informed as 70 the matter OF IN
evitable and long delay if state lines are
to be thrown about both Oklahoma and the
Indian country. It is said that he holds
Is paramount in The matter the desires
Of the people Of Oklahoma As is known.
Roosevelt Is the first president Of the
United States who has seen Oklahoma. He
also has seen New Mexico and Arizona, the
other two claimants for statehood. He
must know how vast the difference in the
three territories is. and how much stron-
ger OI1lahoma's claim is than the ether
two.
Being western in his ideas and being in
complete sympathy with western ambi-
lions. he realizes strongly what desire
for self government on the part Of the
people Of Oklahoma means. how eager it
is and how well grounded the ambition.
He viii be the last man IN the world to
defeat the desire by delaying the con-
summation by waiting for the expiration
OF treaties with the civilized tribes.
Of 70
week means the opening Of an active cam
uaign for the admission OF Oklahoma
Little sentiment is heard against the
proposition; the leaders, while having
been reticient on the matter are known
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
HAVE RELINouIsHE0 BEFORE.
Former Openings Under Horse Race
Plan Marked BY Many.

Guthrie, Q. T, Jan. 4.-The Eagles
statement that one-thirG Of those who
filed in the new country would -eiin-
quish, has led some OF the Democratic
papers TO assert that the drawing was
failure on that account But there have
been relinquishmerts before The editor
CT the Renfrow Tribune says: 1t is
claimed ty those who are in a position
to know that at leas- one-third of those
who filed in the new country will re-
linquish. This is no surprise to us, in
fact we expected 1t and if the number
does rot exceed that we miss our guess.
1t is always the case in a new country,
very near one-third Of those who Crigi-
nally filed in Grant county have relin-
pushed the right to others and we can
see no wrong IN Il, IL q man or woman
desires to change their vocation. or Ioca-
ton. they should. have the same right
to sell their ACCOMPLISHMENTS as another
party who happens TO have a deed to his
farm %
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
PROBABLY TROUBLE OVER LOVE.
Young Man Found Dead in Bed In
Kingfsher Hotel.

Guthrie. .. T. Jan. AVN Forsythe
was found dead in bed at the Central
hotel here yesterday morning. relates the
Kinefsher Reformer. From all appear
ances he had taken an overdose o. NOR
pLine. and died from the effects 4 nor
phinc bottle, With about one-fourth the
contents gone. was found IN his room
W. Z. Reynolds. the proprietor OF the
Central. SAYS he went 10 hed about I've
o'clock the evening before, and was
found dead late the next morning There
is little known CT him here He worked
IN ire Rock Island yards IL this city FOR
about two months last sumner. and then
went 70 Chickasha, returning here q few
DAYS age Before taking The fatal dose.
he had torn his letters up into small bits.
aal It i tbought hy THAI there was come
tr0uble-in love or something else-that
he vas trysns 70 hide He was about
= years ~ aEe, fair-cor1Plz black
eres and black. curly hair. medium height
.--F b.tsfH
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
OFFICERS POULTRY ASSOCIATION
Thos. Morris 81 Guthrie Elected Pres
ldent; Lyon Of Seward, Secretary.

Guthrie. 0 T.. Jan. s.-Oklahoma City
has been determined on ss the place FOR
the next meeting Of the Oklahoma State
Poultry and Beigia Hare Association.
Tho meeting viii be held IN the frat week
Of January. 1893 The exhibit IN this city
has been an unqualified success ard every
one IS satisfied with the event which has
been Of nucn interest 20 fanciers from ell
parts Of Oklahoma The following PER
sons were elected officers for the coming
year:
President. Thomas Morri. Guthrie.
Vice president. D. \. Johnson, Oklsho-
ma City
Secretary. s. NJ Lyon. Seward.
Treasurer. Mrs. Lily Kirby. oiCiahcnna
City.
4 board % directors was selected snd
consist ~ The president president
secretary and three members cf the asso-
citation. The board n 8irectars have he
arranging FOR the annual meeting 81 tho
association
some very hrs chfcsers vs-- exhibited
during The week ard command fancy
arf~ne
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
FEARS FOR
WHEAT PLANT
ARE QUlETED
Farmers of Oklahoma Say Il
Is Getting Along All Right
NO MORE PASTURlNG
Is Advised for the Present.
Rainfall in December.

Guthrie. O T. Jan. 4--The beginning OF
scare over the condition OF wheat.
owing 70 a lack OF moisture and the win
ter weather, is being quoted by tho far
ners who come into town and assure
those interested that the wheat = al
right.
The prevailing opinion Is that wheat
De no longer pastured. bat that the plant
Is thoroughly alive and viii have no cf-
aeuity in remaining 80 until The spfinS
rain comes.
December was dry in the territory The
weather bureau at okiahcua CITY shows
but IL inches 81 total preoipitatias. The
average for twelve years past for Dceen-
Der is se6
Their have been. however. uany Deem
oers without much rain. As the fni1cwirx
table q precipitation Tor twelve years
shows.
1890 7 y. Issi. as. fSse. SIS. 1870. fss;
1854. Isl. 1875. 37S: 1895 -. iSei se. lssS.
155. lse9. III. ise1. lis. fal. Us
January has started out with indications
Of more moisture. and II This continues
tho plant vail meet he spring Sunshine
and warm rains With Srowins vlsar.
The Rensrow Tribune SAYS.
Upon inquiry Of a number 81 farmers
the Tribune is glad L. be able % state
that wheat in this locality Is yet IN good
condition 50 far Is the life Of the plant Is
concerned. bat Tor pasturing q viii be OF
no Use any more this winter. The plant
has been frozen OF 70 the ground and ON
ing 20 the dry sod and temperature of the
weather. viii not grow any more until We
have more moisture and warmer weather
The Alva Courier SAYS. The wheat Is
not killed. A good portion OF a looks bad
but Il Is the same old story about the
farmer getting scared IN this country.
good wet spring will always bring the
wheat crop out II :. seldom that wheat
is killed here at any time during the nrst
part OF the season. The critical time Is
dead IN the winter and make a good crop
with a favorable spring.
According 10 the Manchester Journal.
winter wheat is needing rain. but the tsik
about IL being badly damaged by the
late hard freezing weather l. ell bosh
The other day We talked 20 a farmer Who
had been successful wheat grower
near Blur City Tor fifteen years. AMI
who last year raised nearly 1900 Bushels
who says his prospect II as fine nov TOR
crop a. ne has ever had az this seseoa
OF the year he believes IN pasturfns
and has over Too head Of cattle on his
wheat a; this time. The wheat. he saws.
that has been pasturcd. thus packing the
dirt around the roots ard covering some
Of II up. Is not damaged IN tire least BY
the freeze. while that which has sever
been pastured may have suffered SONS BY
reason OF the ground about the roots BE-
ing dry. loose and porous. thus allowing
The cold air 20 reach well down towards
the bottom Of the roots The Journal -
confident that pasturins wheat r. fail
and winter paws, bat As soon az spring
opens IA earnest and the hrst rood shower
OF rain falls. every hoof should os re-
moved
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
is IT CUTE TRIcK7
Medford People think That II Is On
Part Of Pond Creek.

Guthrie, o. T.. Jan. 4.-The quiescent
county seat fight in Grant county, be-
tween Pond Creek and Medford, shows
signs of eruption. The case is now in
court. The Medford Mail, in double
loaded article. contains the following
warning:
Don't Sign IT A petition is being
handed out by henchmen Of Pond Greek,
asking the signatures of the people of
this part of the county TO petition the
supreme court to remove this county
from Judge McAtee's district, and place it
in Judge Twins district. The reason Is
plain TO be seen. II is not presumed by
the originators OF the scheme that the
supreme court viii pay any attention to
the petition. but coming apparently from
the north end of the county, will embitter
Judge McAtee against this end Of the
county, which is the real object sought.
Don't sign IT.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
MUSCULAR WILL GETIT.
Perry Man VIII Succeed j. p. Rem.
show As Clerk.

Guthrie. o. T., Jan. 4.-Since tbs death
Of Lew w. Sargent, Of Pond Creek, who
was candidate TO succeed J. P. Renshaw
as court clerk Of the Fifth judicial dis
trict, it is believed that A r. Museller.
Of Perry, will be asked TO take the place.
Sargent was an active candidate and
owing to the fact that he was deputy
clerk under Renshaw and fully familiar
with the work, it was concluded that he
would get the place.
Renshaw rendered his resignation to
take effect on January L Owing to the
rush Of business, he was asked by Judge
McAtee TO continue until February l.
Judge Muscular says that he is not a
candidate for the clerkship. but it is be-
lieved that he will accept it, IL it is
rendered him. It is place with a good
salary attached. The incumbent, how
ever, usually finds himself a very busy
person.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
WILL MAeulRE REsIeNa
That is Suggested as Contingent On
Selection As Territorial Chairman.

Guthrie, o. T. Jan. 4.-The suggestion
that J. .. Mcguire he made chairman OF
the territorial committee to succeed Gov
ernor Ferguson IS being amended. The
suggestion in amendment comes from the
Tecumseh Republican. which SAYS:
y. D. Mcguire, receiver OF tire Lawton
mittee. TO succeed Governor Ferguson. II
Air. Mcguire as1ires 70 the chairnanship
OF the committee. a. course he Will resign
his position in the land odice, Tor THAT
Is the cniv reason for Afr. Ferguson re-
signing from the conuli-tee-that DE has
become q federal oGies-h7lder- The pres
idcnt has euaphatieaily declared himself
against federal arnointees holding polit-
icaI Offices. And in that he IS correct
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
WHEAT IN HER EAR.
Strange Case of a Young Woman's
Sufferings at Edmond.

Guthrie, O. T.. Jan. A strange case is
narrated by the Edmond Enterprise. 1t
says:
Miss Name Brown is better. An ear
specialist was summoned from Oklahoma
City ana he found a grain OF wheat at
tacied to the drum OF one ear. A grain
Of wheat had been taken from the ether
ear. coming oct with cotton while the
ear was being cleaned. The grain at
tached to the car drum had to oe de-
tached by surgical instruments and the
operation was performed without injur-
ing the drum. Miss Name had suffered
intensely but is now feeling pretty well
How the wheat got into the ear Is not
known. but it is supposed that it has been
there for several years. At one time Dr.
Howard had some wheat stored and as
the children were in the habit of playing
there It is thought that possibly 1t was
then that the wheat got in the ears
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE.
South meAlester Forms Big OrgsnI-
zatlon for the Town.

South McAlester. ]. r. Jan. Clerk
Freeman today issued articles q incor-
poration 70 the following: IRE Mineral
Development company. of Muskceee. r
T.; capital 10000. incorporates. p T.
owens. John Morton and Myrtle Hate
The Head Mercantile company. r south
aIcAiester. 7. r, capital stock. 81 9sa
paid up: fncorporatOrs. Trszon Heal III
Cole and Roy Head. The Business Stem
League. Of South McAfster. was org4-
nized last night Searfy an - the bus
iness and professional men ~ the city
signed as charter members The object
of the organization IS - advance the
business interests x South Mcsiestsr.
The following officers wers eIected-
Frank :. Geuuug. president ~ r Fui-
Ter. vice-presideuf. s. - Powe. seer ta-y
AID treasurer; Hai Tewnserd- :. Leroy
sadIer. 2. F. Joke. Zen Durfee and -.
- rrr-N~-~
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
MICE KILL AN ALLIGATOR.
Attack Him While He Slept and Ate
Hole in Him.

Guthrie, O. T. Jan. According to the
Blackwell Record. Billy Anderson Of that
city has lost his alligator. 1t met with
a pathetic end. The little fellow had
been thriving and doing nicely until the
cold spell. when the boys fixed up a nice
berth of sawdust for him and he had re-
tired to winter quarters for good. long
slumber. Having occasion to look at
him they discovered that the mice had
taken advantage Of his condition. and had
eaten OF his tail and chunk out Of his
head The gator was cute little cuss
and the humiliating manner OF his death
is a source Of regret TO his many admir-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
WHAT MADE THOSE HoLEs7
In the Cedar Crowned Rocks of the
Windinq Cimarron.

Guthrie o. T.. Jan. 4.-Tbe large round
holes in many Of the cedar-orowued rocks
on the southern bank OF the C1mmaron
river. a short distance below the mouth
Of Euchee creek, have puzzled nearly all
who saw the curious tarrel-shaped
caves" in those rocks. SAYS the Chandler
Tribune. One veuturesome explorer says
that he entered one OF the queer open
ings and followed it FOR nearly twenty
feet and he thought that he was crawl
ing into a boiler II is said that Up 70
fifteen years ago a gang Of Indians came
20 the foot OF enc Of those holy rccks
every spring and shot at one OF the holes
very briexIv about nftv times
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05

this week after having been out CT i for
a number Of months. He was wanted
here on A horse stealing charge and was
brought hack by Mr.. Fossstt On learn
ing that Reed vas here. DR.. Beanblossom
determined TO visit the jail. IN order TO
satisfy himself IL Reed was one of the
men he had been searching for. After
having been admitted 70 the jail. DR..
Beenbiossom was asked 70 wait until
the prisoner could be brought cut OF his
cell Reed was not informed what he
was yanted for. and it IS said that when
he saw the visitor he gave a Sudden
start and turned pale II Vas then that
DR.. Beanblossom made his attempt az
securing his revolver. Reed was placed
in his cell again and Beanhlossom taken
fro mthe ian II is said that It took
some time FOR him 70 recover his com
posure, after having seen Reed
DR.. Beanblosscm Is confident that Reed
is one Of the men for whom he has been
searching and states that George Moran.
who IS in Jail in Lawton IS the second
party. The third IS supposed 70 be in
jail at Corden. being held on minor
charge DR.. Beanblossom believes. too.
that the country IN which the attack
VAS made. has been the home OF outlaws
and that Ben Crsvens. the noted outlaw.
was member OF the band Of men at
lacking the party Il Is believed that
Reed is the only one Of the prisoners es-
Gaping from the federal jail who reached
his old haUnts before being captured.
DR.. Beanblossom's search FOR these men
has beeen tireless. He has received much
aid from the various deputy United
States marshals IN the territory and
from county officials lie is satisfied THAI
he has identified the main members Of
the band Of outlaws and thinks that
Deputy Marshal Fossett Will soon be
able TO capture other of the men sup
posed TO have been IN the vicinity OF the
,r..-. x,-bo-.. ri- ~, 1.-.e t-fF,es
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
WAGON BURNED sEHIN0 HIN.
Deaf ana Dumb Man Has q travelling
CcnfIs9rstior.

Guthris. .. r. jar 80. Nelson. Hy.ns
northwest e Medrer1. hzd caste al az
venture T--se coralae - t7p.a lsst triiay-
4 spark from MS pipe iEnitee fhs straw
Sc hl wsEor. witch c,Htsined f9'ir heEs
and before BE- e7uld ilterate thc arifna 5s
ore rrse5 r tre ssuss sys ~ Pa
f-iet rhe ~rf azs eer ssrs
ves .apeiaie q rxirE-1sh tae f1as
al fs vaSen 7 lH ia tf Ae
SIR Sas trsns aesf aa1 dp=s. 40
rot discover tse Are ss ei4 kiF - go
cfher rnaa zouia have i1Hs. h.aee tee
d.-rraef ffa e-sta-zsef saTtral h-1 tlrze
ia h.s eac-1S 10 s-4l-ius 7re 1aHes a15 -
o-s she s11srirE TerAefz
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
FoR MOUNTAIN RAILRoAp.
Charter Issued for Scenic Route IN
South Oklahoma

Guthrie. . q. Jan. f-serrefary Crimes
has issusd charter % ire rawton ARD
wichita Aaunta,n Railroad company. for
a period 80 twenty years. ara ultn
capital stock ~ Ssass 1he rregozel
lire 81 - ertrrd frem Iaafan i-
northwestefly direction 20 Proposed
hea'th resorr ia ere ns1lntairr. q .staree
70 Forty miles. TIE fr.aeias1 pieee ~
trfaeee is ~ fz7tou aa5 re slre. fcrs
ara J. p Chapman. 81 ~ Arssfsa7. :
81 RHfT Iaa.s rszls r Kias ans
=. = Ross. ~ f-azton. ard G. - Parker.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05

and several of these companies are row
doing business in the territory. As a re-
suit of the large amount Of business in
the insurance department, the sum OF
81 1903. 70 was turned over to the territorial
treasurer as q result OF the appointing
of insurance agents for Oklahoma.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
eoRED BY A COW.
Unfortunate Experience Of Woman
at PaWnee.

Guthrie. O. T. Jan. 4-Tbe Pawnee
Democrat says: Mrs \. Z. PARCEL Of
Jennings who came here Monday TO
visit her daughter. Mrs owen Rouse.
was severely injured by being gored by
n COW near the Rouse house n the
southwest part OF town Wednesday morn
ing. In company with Mrs. George
Grandstan she had gone for buoket OF
water and was returning when tho ami
NAL. which was one OF herd. attacked
her. The COW rushed on Mrs Parcel.
knocking her down and bruising her con,
siderably with its hoofs and horns. Mrs
Grandstans cries alarmed the neighbors
and some men drove the animal away
from its victim. II was first feared that
Mrs. PARCEL was fatally injured but 1t
is now expected she will recover. II is
not believed any bones were broken. Her
injuries are principally confined TO her
head and shoulders.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05

was out of range Mr.. Freemyer fol-
lowed Mr.. Chase back toward Capron
short distance and then returned home
for few moments when he came down
TO Alva and gave himself UP 70 the
sheriff. He was placed under bonds 10
appear the fifteenth of January for
preliminary hearing before the probate
judge. Both parties TO this affair are
Wen known and among our highly re-
spected citizens and it is with regret that
We learn Of the unfortunate occurrence
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
EX-GOVERNOR JENKINS HURT.
Thrown From His Buggy in Western
Oklahoma.

Guthrie. o. T.. Jan. 4.-Ex-Governor
jenkins was slightly injured in western
Oklahoma a few days ago, by being
thrown out Of buggy on his head He
and his son were driving at night and
the team ran into wire fence stretched
across the road, closing I. up. The horses
stopped so suddenly that the ex-governor
and his son were thrown over the dash
board and 70 the ground. After short
rest at Oklahoma City. Mr.. jenkins went
on TO Shawnee. His son was Unhurt by
the accident
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-17
GEN. MILES MUST GO
Now an Open Secret That He Will
Soon Be Retired From
Active Service.

Washington. April 1.-THE issues are
fairly joined between the lieutenant
general and the secretary OF war. The
troubles which began long ago, under
the Cleveland administration, have
finally reached 80 critical state that
compulsory retirement OF Gen. Miles at
at early date is an open secret and is not
denied at the White House. In expla-
nation OF President Roosevelt's position
one of his close friends, who unquestion-
ably speaks by authority, said:
1.-THE question is not q personal one
between Gen. Miles and eecretary Root.
At present Secretary Root has on his
shoulders a heavier burden than any
other member OF the administration.
No man less strong could carry it at all
and now, at the very time when he re-
quires the most loyal support OF every
subordinate who wishes we'll to the army
and the nation, he has to spend much OF
his strength is meeting the opposition of
the commanding general. If Gen. Miles
is retired it will be simply because, after
q patient trial, President Roosevelt feels
that on the highest ethical grounds his
retention would work grave and lasting
injury to the army as whole.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-04-17
AFTERBEEFTRUST
DISTRICT ATTORNEY AT KANSAS
CITY GETS ORDERS
To Take Steps to Dissolve the Big Combine
Federal Grand Jury Ordered. Which
will Next Week Begin Looking Into the
Matter-Movement Has Been Anticipated
by the Big Packers.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 13.-The Jour-
nal says: According to q dispatch from
Washington, Major William Warner,
United States district attorney, has been
instructed by the attorney general to
Immediately take steps to dissolve the
so-called beef trust. A federal grand Jury
will be ordered this week to commence
its sessions next Monday. Major War
ner yesterday positively declined to make
any statement whatever regarding the
matter. "I have not word to say" he
declared when asked about the order
from Washington.
Nothing 80 important to the entire
people has occurred in years as the or
dering of this federal investigation, If it
should transpire to be fact, as it is be-
lieved to be. In the past year, but nota-
bly, In the past six months, the price of
meat has gone up in an alarming way.
The attorney for one of the largest
packers in Kansas City, after hearing
the dispaJch to the Journal read, said:
"We anticipated some such movement
as this. Two weeks ago dispatch from
Washington indicated that President
Roosevelt would personally order an in
vestigation. We scarcely thought that
it would 60 to the length Of having the
district attorney summon a grand jury,
as understand Major Warner has ar.
ranged to do. AS to the merits or de-
merits of the case, have nothing to say.
OF course all agree that meats are up.
So are CATTLE"
A large retail dealer said:
"We think there is trust. No butcher
is allowed to slaughter his own cattle. If
he does, there will be butcher shop
start up next door to him and he will
find himself undersold on everything he
offers for sale. 1t is this treatment which
compels all ofus to buy from the packers,
and all packers charge the same price,"