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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16
ALMOST READY FOR VAR.
aussiians threaten 10 March Men
Upon the eersan Capital.
Serious Complication in the Set
tleHlenf of the Far Eastern
Question if the News is
Correct.

Toxic, Dec. "a strong Russian
SQUADRON, consisting of eight warships,,
Including two battleships, has arrived
az Chemulpo, Corea, the port OF Seoul
she capital, to support Russia's op.o
gos;fion to the proposed opening OF
I Yongampho to the commerce OF 5ne
world, ooo
The Russians threaten to land 5,oOo
mea and march on Seoul should Corea
disregard their warning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16
Rector uf St: Luke's,

Ashburnha1n, Ontario, Testiies to Aae
Good QUALITIES of ChGmberlain's
Courb Rorne6v
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
BOUGHNER ARRIVES.
New Railroad Official Takes His Desk
at Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City. o. T. Aug. 13.-Mr. A.
f. Boughner, who has been appointed
superintendent Of the Oklahoma Katy
lines, is an old and experienced railroad
man. and a more popular or better ap-
pointment could not have been made.
He is familitr with all the ins and outs
of a railroad and will no doubt prove an
efficient and popular man with the Ok
lahoma patrons of the Katy system.
Mr.. Boughner arrived in this city yes
terday with F. n. Finney. president of
the Katy lines in this territory. Mr.
Finney reports everything moving in
satisfactory manner and will soon have
the northeast line in shape for regular
train service. The work of constructing
the passenger depot in this city will be
commenced next week. Work would
have been begun sooner but material
could not be secured.
This morning President Finney together
with Mr. Boughner and other officials
made a tour of inspection of the NJ. X.
and o.. and found everything in almost
perfect condition. Mr.. Fihney says the
roadbed is in fine shape and good time
can be made when the first regular sched-
ule goes into effect.
The roadbeds OF both lines cat of this
city will be hallasted from one end TO
the other as soon as possible.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
PECULIAR FEATURE.
Labor Unions Said to Have Discour-
AGED the Militia.

Guthrie, o. T., Aug. 1S.-From Shawnee
comes the following:
In relation to the desbanding OF Com
pany of the national guards here and
it's reorganization at Watonga there is
one peculiar feature Captain L. E. Min
ton stated to the adjutant general in his
explanation to reach the necessary thirty
four men. thhe minimum figure for
company, that he could not maintain
sufficient interest in the organization.
Further, it developed that the labor un-
ions, being very strong here among the
class of those who are outside such unions
it was impossible to keep up the proper
interest There is a provision in the law
which prevents members of such Joining
the militia and there is no such interest
in the unions here that the national
guards company stood no show of attain
ing any place in the minds of the people
so the company was disbanded and the
property returned TO Adjutant General
Burlingame 1t was one of the first COM
panies in the territory organized, having
been instituted in 1896. Captain Minton
was a private from the start and after
that served in the volunteers during the
Spanish-American war.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14

the "Beerine'' business in the territory.
The attorney general, says the writer.
refused to intervene. saying that the
matter was being considered by the dis
trict attorney.
The attorney for the manufacturers
proceeds in a long argument very much
on the order of a plea before a jury. TO
impress District Attorney Wilkins with
the error in the recent prohibitory order
He says that IL the temperance people
would only take an intelligent view OF
light beer. a drink that contains less
than per cent of alcohol, they would
see that it would be TO the good OF the
temperance cause to give the light beer
preference over a drink that contains
more spirits.
Mr.. wilkins replied very briefly. say
ing that he would have very little re-
spect for the temperance society that
would approve any form OF intoxicants
or imitation of intoxicants and that as
far as the central district was concerned
there would be none of the stuff sold.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
'BURLY MAN
ATTACKS A
MEKE YOUTH
Beats Him Into InSenSibility
with a Gas Pipe.
WERE JOKING TOGETHER
Got Into a Passion and Brutality
Beat the Lad.
WERE JOKING TOGETHER

Oklahoma City, o. Tone of the mast
in this city for some time occurred on
Monday afternoon out near the universi-
interurban line, when a buTly man known
as Curly Ezell. weighing about 200 pounds
and. beat him into insensibility with a
gas pipe, says the Oklahoman.
AS the affair was related TO the au-
thorities yesterday Ezell and young Clark
were joking together when the former
flew into a passion over some jesting re-
mark made by Clark.
Ezell in his rage picked up a piece of
gas pipe and hit the boy over the shoul-
der. Realizing that he must defend him.
self or perhaps be killed by his infurriat-
ed companion, Clark endeavored to pick
up a coupling pin from the wagon on
which he was standing, but failed and
at the moment Ezell dealt him fearful
blow on the back of the head with the
gas pipe.
1tdIh lcil 10 lNfie uOOE Oh the NdSOn
in an insensible condition. Although sew
en- or eight men were near and saw the
occurrence not one offered TO interfere
or said a word to prevent the attempted
murder. 1t was an hour before he was
brought back TO consciousness, one or
two OF the men present helping 10 bring
him TO, but not one of them taking any
steps TO advise the authorities Of the oc-
curence.
The boy was hauled to the street car
line and brought 10 his home where he
suffered instnsely all night until morn
ing
Yesterday a rumor OF the occurrence
finally reached the authorities and a
warrant was issued for Ezell's arrest.
The latter had made his escape. how
ever. doubtless believeing that he had
killed the boy, and the officers were un-
able to locate him.
AS it is reported to be Eze1Ps second
offense of this nature and in both cases
the victim of his brutal assault being a
boy. it is certain that Ezell will be given
the limit of the law should he return
here.
Young Clark was reported as improv-
ing some at a late hour last night and
there is some hope of his recovering from
the injuries inflicted by his assailant.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
WOODS COUNTY INSTITUTE.
Prof. Fellows Is Conducting the Affair
With Great Success.


Alva. o. T. Aug 13.-The Woods coun-
ty institute, held in Alva is one truly
representative of Woods county. being
the largest institute in Oklahoma, not
excepted. The attendance at the present
date is 300.
The institute is conducted by Professor
Fellows. well known as the author of
several text books used in our higher
institutions, as a man holding high
degree and .one who has been connected
with the best schools in tbe country.
Mr. Gridley, vice-president of the
Northwestern Normal and head of the
critic department has charge of the
method work in the institution. Prof
Gridley is well known throughout Kan
sas and Oklahoma as an educator and
has always given his energy 10 the train
ing of teachers.
Mr.. Vincent, city superintendent of
Alva. is doing excellent work in the
English department His methods of
teaching are highly commended by the
most able critics.
The model class is most interesting
feature of the institute. This is conduct
ed by Mrs. G. Stevens, who has had
much experience in the best city schools
Before a teachers absuration class she
demonstrates the laws of teaching and
development of the chlid's activities
This work Of the teachers who have not
had professional training is both prac-
teal and interesting.
Mr. Curtis is doing good work in the
instruction of those subjects, meeting es-
peciany thoroughness and interest.
All that goes to make an institute Is
in the Woods county Observation-Disclosures
tic students. systematic working, CO.
operation, efficiency in the teaching force,
useful suggestions and interesting lee
lures.
A most interesting and delightful lee
ture was given by Mr.. George D. Knipe,
professor of pedagogy in the n. F. N.
The lecture entitled THE Teacher as a
Citizen was afterwards given at several
of the other institutes.
Mr.. Marshal. head of the music depart
ment of the n NJ. gave a most sug-
gestive and helpful address on the sub
ject Music in the Common Schools"
Woods county should feel highly graft
fed at the success of her institute and
look forward 10 a bright and prosperous
school year.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
ALLEGED
WRONGS
IN CADD0
Territorial Officials Hear of
the Matter.
BONDS HAD BEEN VOTED
Doodle Charges Had Been In
cIuded in the Case.
BONDS HAD BEEN VOTED

Guthrie, o. T., Aug. 13.-Territorial Off
cials have been informed of case insti-
tuted against NJ j. Showers and Q.
Draper, director and clerk of the Apache,
Caddo county, school district, on account
OF alleged Irregularities.
In the petition filed 1t is stated that
bonds to the amount of 5000 were voted
for the purpose of erecting a new school
house. and it is alleged that the director
and clerk issued warrants for $1,000. max
ing an aggregate of $1,000 in all, for
school building purposes. 1t is further
alleged that one warrant for $3.50 was
sold for s4,1O0 discount of $500. 1t is
also charged that in buying supplies for
the school the agent for the supply COM
pany paid the director and clerk GER
tain sum of money in order to close up
the contract.
Rufus Connella, of school warrant fame,
bought a number of the warrants at dis
count, and it is also said that he sold
the supplies to the director and clerk
The matter has created much discussion
in Apache, and resulted in the filing of
the case against the two men.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
SCORED BAXTER.
Governor Didn't Know the Article Had
Been Written.

Guthrie. o. T, Aug BIN a recent
issue of the watonga Republican, Cover
nor Fergusons paper. an editorial ap-
peared scoring Territorial SupeIin-
tendent /. w. Baxter because of the
fact that this official had suggested the
printing of statehood text book for
use IN the public schools in Oklahoma.
The editorial created much comment
coming from the Governors paper and
concerning one of his appointees.
Governor Ferguson today stated that he
did not write the editorial relative to
Baxter and the statehood text book. nor
had he read II. From statements mae
by the Governor it seems that when in
Watonga a few days ago, he Informed
the managing editor of his paper of the
facts in the case, and this Individual
proceeded to write an editorial scoring
the territorial superintendent.
The governor is opposed to the issuance
of a statehood text book and so told
the auditor Such a book will not be
published by the territorial board of edu-
cation.
The editorial from the Republican IS as
follows:
publishing statements 10 the effect that
the board of education contemplated pub
fishing a text book on statehood TO be
used in the pubIis schools of Oklahoma
The statement was also~made that the
matter had been submitted TO the COVER
nor and that he favored the plan Later
the papers published a statement to the
effect that the scheme had been aban-
doned on account of protests made
against it, II is alleged that when the
protests were made TO the governor he
| deemed II best 10 call halt
The matter was never for moment
contemplated except by Superintendent
Baxter. who was attempting to hatch
something new. and talked "a very
dangerous practicel. When Governor
Ferguson read about Mr. Bakers plan
in the papers he called that gentleman
upon the carpet and asked an expiana-
ton. Mr.. BaYtep confessed that such
chimena had been playing hide and
seek to the labyrinths OF his fertile i'm
agination. He was promptly told TO
ring OF" as his scheme was not TO Be
tolerated for q moment.
NO ore but Mr.. Pexter ever thought
of such scheme. No protests were ever
made 70 the governor. He stopped NJ
Baxter in his dream OF statehood text
book lore Just As soon as his attention
MAS called TO the plan. IN fact With
Baxter ii vas only a fancy which grew
out Of a edsiro 20 spring something upon
an unsuspecting public
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
WORK OF SNEAK THIEVES.
Burglars Also Enter Residences, Steal
ing Cash and Jewels.

Shawnee. o. T. Aug. I3-A sneak thief
entered Judge T NJ Bushfields bed room
on North Bell street Saturday night and
robbed that gentleman of 81 10 and made
a getaway without awakening his VIC
tim. says the Democrat.
The thief entered the room through an
open window and took the money from
the judges pants pocket, making clean
sweep OF all the cash therein except ten.
cents
The residence OF Mr.. J. H McMican. S0s
North Beard street, was entered by bur
glars Tuesday morning and s2o in money
and several other small articles belong
ing TO Mr.. McMican were taken.
Charles Lowrey and another party. both
rooming in the house were also robbed.
the former of $40 and a gold watch. and
the latter OF $50 in cash
The rohber took Mr. McMicans pants
from behind his bed without arousing
the owner and Notwithstanding there
was a dog in the room at the time
Another boarder was aroused by the
robber trying 10 enter HIS room and gave
the alarm. but tte niscreant got away.
Mr.. McMican IS one OF the prorrietors
OF the candy factory. He and his wife
were asleep in the room while the rob
Der did his work
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14

the history of northern Oklahoma IT
was a strong straight wind in which
was many little twisters or small torna-
Of the damage.
The wind first came from the north
west but SUDDENLY changing to the east
it bore down upon the village complete
ly destroying many of the homes.
Otis Lumbert's blacksmith shop was
completely demolished.
Smiths dry goods store, in which was
the postofice. was fattened to the
ground and a man whose name could not
be learned was caught by the falling
timbers and seriously wounded but it Is
thought he will recover.
The fifty foot front OF Watson's general
store was blown In and much damage
done TO groceries.
Coles residence was carried fifty feet
and set alongside of his barn.
The State Exchange bank building was
picked up and dropped into the middle
of the street, little amage being one ex-
cept the breaking of winow panes.
Many other buildings were moved off
their foundations but otherwise were only
slightly damaged.
After the wind had somewhat subsided
the rain fell in torrents adding TO the
confusion already wrought by the wind
Hail stones the size Of duck eggs fell with
such force as to perforate the corrugated
iron roof of Watson's warehouse and ii
is said that there was not building in
town that did not have window lights
broken
The exact damage has not yet been
estimated.
Neither Watson nor Smith carried any
tornado insurance and both incurred
heavy losses.
Word was received late Tuesday after
noon that help was needed and several
parties lent their assistance from here
The wires are all own and no COM
munication by telephone can be had with
that place.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
HELD UP BY INDIANS.
Comanches Rob an Old Man and Beat
Him Brutality.

Lawton. o. T. Aug ia report reach
ed here yesterday that a party Of Com
anche Indians had held up an old man
near Medicine. six miles north Of this
city. an robbed him. beat him brutsIiy
and finally castrated him A man living
in that section was informed OF the out
rage and Immediately came to the city
and made complaint for the helpless o'd
man
Oflcers went oufinnedisteiy after the
Indians. out this afternoon have not re-
turned. The old man claims 70 have
walked from Arkansas and wzs enTouts
to New Mexico. Ills name was no;
learned. Whether his wounds are serious
IS not known "a this tine. but Re vii
be brought to this city FOR keeping to-
night
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
FIRST SHIPM ENT.
Wynnewood Peach King Sends His
Product Abroad.

Guthrie, o. T., Aug. 13.-The first ship
ment of Oklahoma Elberta peaches TO
England has been made by J. A. Taylor.
the Wynnewood peach king. Special
crates were used, export labels and
wrappers being furnished by the United
States department of agriculture. 1t will
take about ten days for the peaches to
reach England and they left Oklahoma
in good condition.
This is the first time that fruit has been
shipped to other countries from Okla
homa and it is believed that a market
for Oklahoma Elbertas can be established
outside of the United States.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
LOT THOMAS TALKS.
Expresses the Opinion That Many
Concressmen Will Visit Oklahoma.

Shawnee. o. T.. Aug. 1s.-Congressman
Lot Thomas. of Iowa, is in the city
having completed a tour of the terri
tory.
He expressed great surprise at the mar
velous achievements and development Of
Oklahoma, and said the he was favorably
impressed with Shawnee. He talked in
terestingly of statehood and said he
thought Oklahoma was thoroughly enti-
tied to admission into the sisterhood Of
states. AS for the Indian territory. he
had formed no opinion as yet, never hav-
ing visited it. and said his position on
the single or double issue would be iniu-
enced by what he finds the masses OF the
two territories want
Mr.. Thomas expressed the opinion that
a good many members Of the national
congress would visit the territories this
fan, they having expressed their inten-
tion of using this means during vaca-
ton to further acquaint themselves with
the fitness Of both territories for state
hood
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
DEPUTY PLEASED.
Finds the Man He Trailed Locked Up
in IaiI

Shawnee, o. T., Aug. 13.-Saturday even
ing among other drunken men arrested
by the police force was an Indian who
rode in here on a good horse, which he
left at a wagon yard and then got so
well tanked up that Assistant Chief Kelly
ordered him locked up in the calaboose.
a few hours later deputy sheriff who
had trailed the Indian from the south
ern part of the county, arrived and on
making inquiries about his man was in
formed that he was locked up. a fact
that very much pleased the officer. who
stated that the Indian had stolen two
horses and that he had sold one of them
before he was able TO overtake him.
AS soon as he was in condition to be
moved, the Indian, whose name could
not be ascertained. was taken to the Te-
cumSeh Jail
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
Hoods S JarsOporilla

and human protection. Exercising this
faith, we have appealed to you and we
feel secure that you will act at once and
that summarily. Signed:
j. AARvIN BYRD,
n. DORSETT.
r. B. WILLIAMS.
GKEO. w. MORRIS,
J. w. TURNER.
E. w. CARUTHERS.
E Z. WARE,
T H. TRAYLER,
ALEX. SMITH.
S. NJ. CARUTHERS,
F. G. HOUSTON.
JIM BARBER
w. A WADE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
INSTANTLY KILLED,
Was Caught by Chain and Struck
by the PlcW.

Shawnee, o. T., Aug. 13.-Az young man
about II years old, named Platz, was
almost instnatly killed Monday on the
Santa Fe railroad between this city and
Tecumseh. says the Democrat.
The circumstances of the unfortunate
affair, as reported, are that at the time
stated young PlatZ, who was assisting
in operating the big plow that is used
in unloading cars of gravel along the
line, when he stepped from one side of
the car to the other was caught by a
chain and was held until he was struck
in the breast by the plow, which tore
away nearly one entire side of his body,
causing his death in a few moments.
The young man livde with his parents
near Tecumseh, where his remains were
taken and prepared for burial.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
Fioht Was Fatal.

Pond Creek. O. T. Aug i3--Beujsuin 2
Rector was uaortafly injured AZ dance
four miles sou;hsast OF Eri1 zicntey.
says TIE vedstte
Rector ard 2 farmer named Kosish
had engaged n = aght ard Kosaah struck
Rector over the head with a Grub. f-sc-
turing his skull he wss taken 20 Erii
for medical treatment but 10 hopes of
his recovery are entertained kcsiah
zras arrested
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
TEAM DROWNED.
All His Earthly Wealth Was Under
the Water.

Perry, o. T., Aug. 13.-The Republican
says:
Soon after the rain storm of last night
a team was drowned in the Black Bear.
north of Perry. Sheriff McGehee and
other officers were near the place, when
they heard calls for help, and going to the
ford, they saw n man climbing up the
banks of the stream. He was moaning,
and amidst tears related the fact that all
his earthly property was represented in
the team. 1t seems that he had been
working with a threshing gang, and not
realizing the danger of fording the'swollen
stream, had lost his team and came near
losing his own life. a purse OF $3.50 was
made up among the officers and others
who gathered about the place of the ac-
cident
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
RenuIsition issued.

Guthrie, o. T. Aug. D.-Acting Cover
nor Grimes to-day issued reaoisi;ion on
Governor Bailey OF Kansas for the re-
turn 20 Perry Of John Doe and Richard
Roe, other names unknown. They are
under arrest IN wichita and are charged
in Perry with the robbery Of J. G. Fiern-
iug's hardware store. securing stock
Of knives. revolvers. razors and other
articles
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
Assignment TO Duty.

FL Reno, o. T., Aug. i3.-Lieutensnt
Colonel Maus. Twenty-second infantry.
who has for years been on the stan or
Lieutenant General Miles. has been as
signed 10 duty at Fort Reno He Will
relieve Lieutenant Colonel Yeatman. re-
Gently promoted from the rank OF major.
Colonel Maus left Washington yesterday
and is expected at Fort Reno Friday.
Mrs. Maus will join her husband on or
a hott nc.ohar
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
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ssars tbs AIhs Kind You Have ilssys Boua
's.s'''' Is E1ZNzE:
Wife Accused Husband.

Guthrie, o. T, Aug. 13.-According to
the Pond Creek Vidette. Henry John, liv-
ing six miles west of Renfrow, attempted
to kin his wife by shooting at her, so
she claims. Mrs. John came TO Pond
Greek last evening and swore out a war
rant for his arrest. Sheriff Brattain ar
rested John, brought him to Pond Creek
and lodged him in the county jan, where
he now awaits his preliminary hearing.
which will take place at 10 O'Clock to-
morrnW morning
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
Shot by Accident.

Pond Creek. o. T. Aug. ia young
man named Lyon of Arlington. who in
connected with a threshing machine. was
accidentally shot by his brother on the
old Captain ]. johnson farm one mile
northeast Of Norman Monday The bull
let entered his nose and ranged back
about FIVE inches. The gun was g.
calibre rifle. The brothers we're hand
ling the gun in a careless manner when
ii was discharged.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-14
STEEL is LAID.
New Katy Extension to Oklahoma
City Progresses.

Coalgate. I. T. Aug. 13.-Yesterday at
noon the last spike was driven connect
ing the Katy extension to Oklahoma city
with the Coalgate-Atoka division. Steel
has been laid to a point two miles out
of Coalgate. and grading has been COM
pleted almost to Ada, where the road
crosses the Frisco Work is being pushed
as rapidly as possible for completion Of
the road in time for the fall season.
When completed this road will traverse
one of the most fertile sections of coun-
try in the Indian territory.