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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-04-21
There bv Riahf

One Of them went over and whis.
pered to the stranger who had come
In and taken a seat:
II beg your pardon, but this is a
gathering of working women, met to
protest against"
Il am travelling preachers wife,"
said the stranger.
And they made her the president of
the meeting.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-04-21

What is the excitement?" we
asked.
The sultan is going on journey
in about six hours" responded the
trusty guard.
But does 1t take him so long TO
prepare?
Yes; he has to kiss 200 wives
good-by."
To love ones country is to wish well
to It; prefer Its interests to our own;
to oppose every measure inconsistent
with its welfare. and to be ready to
sacrifice ease. health and life itself
in its defense.-William Hazlitt.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-04-21
Touah on the Fair Sex.

Trumpen-In Siam 1t is lawful for
a man to gamble his wife away.
Bluffem-Such law would be a
lead letter In this country.
Trumpem-Why do you think SOL
Bluffem-It would be impossible TO
find man willing to take the bet.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-04-21
Still More Annoying.

Mother (soothingly)-You mustn't
mind what he says about his mothers
cooking, my dear. All men do that.
Married daughter (warmly)-I don't,
mamma. It's the things he says about
my cooking that annoy me.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-04-21
Telegram Would Travel Far.

The most widely separated points
between which telegram can be sent
are British Columbia and New zea.
land. A telegram sent from one to
the other would make nearly a cir.
cult OF the globe. and would traverse
over 10000 miles in doing 50.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-04-21
Passing the Opportunity On.

He-Will you marry me?
She-No.
He-Then will you marry my cousin
Tom? He requested me to ask you
while I was about It.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-04-21

A book that puts the reader to sleep
possesses one real merit. at least.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-26

there was no tie. When the question came
up in regard to appointing a successor to
the Democrat, the Democrats in the
council held that it was necessary to ap-
point man from the same party the
former member belonged TO. City At
torney E. ]. Dick was asked for an opin-
ion, and stated that it was not necessary
to name a Democrat, as the statutes said
nothing about political affiliation when a
vacancy existed in councils. Attorney
Dick came here today for an opinion from
the attorney generals office and this
opinion holds that a Republican can be
appointed as well as a Democrat. This
being the case, the Republicans will have
control of the council. ..unIess some of the
Republican members vote with the Demo-
Gratis.
The city attorney is a Democrat, and
some of his friends were hoping he c.
find some excuse whereby he could de-
clare that Democrat must be appointed
to fill the vacancy. but he is probably one
of the men who would rather be right
than president
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-26
REUNION HAS OPENED.
Many Confederate Veterans Are Al
ready at Norman

Norman, o. T., Aug. 25.-A great many
veterans and visitors have already ar
rived to the United Confederate reunion,
which convened here yesterday afternoon.
Everything is being done by the organ
ization and citizens OF the town to make
the reunion a success. Many excellent ad-
ditions have been made to the program.
Judge T. p. Goar, of Lawton, the blind
orator, has been secured to deliver lee
ture Wednesday afternoon. Judge Goar
will be a drawing card, for all that have
ever heard him will be anxious to hear
him again, and his reputation as an ora
tor is far spread. Mrs. Kate Cabel Curry
will also deliver an address the same, af-
ternoon. Mrs. Curry is said to be an
excellent speaker.
Hon. Henry M. urman of Ardmore, for
merly of ort Worth, Tex, has arrived,
and was on the program for last night,
followed by Hon. Tom Seward, of
Guthrie.
All arrangements for the grand ball
to be given tonight at the Commercial
Club hall have been completed The
music will be furnished by the Thomas
orchestra, of Oklahoma. The hall has
been put in excellent condition, and the
affair promises to be a fine social event.
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G. A. r. Reunion Will Be Held There
in September.

Wellston O. T.. Aug 25.-The terri
torial reunion of the G. A. r. to be held
in this city September 9, 10, IL and u,
promises, beyond any possible doubt, to
be the most enjoyable ever held in the
entire southwest The district q. A. R.
reunion has been held in this city sew
eral times, each time being such a thor
oughly enjoyable affair that Wellston
has gained the enviable reputation of
being the "onliest reunion city in Okla
honlav The citizens have been justly
proud of this reputation and were made
especially so when advised that the ter
ritoriaI G. a. Il. .encampment had taken
cognizance of this fact and selected
Wellston as the territorial reunion place
for 1903.
The reunion will be held in the city
park, comprising five blocks, situated in
the south part of the city. This is alb
solutely the most beautiful natural park
in Oklahoma. Situated high above the
other portions of the city, il is always
cool as the air from any direction
reaches every portion of the park. 1t
is a beautifully shaded tract. the trees
being kept nicely trimmed ana the lawn
in finest condition. Near the center of
the park a large spring of pure, cool
water gushes forth from an immense
ledge of sand rock and runs in a little
rivulet through the park into Deep Fork
river
\ large force of carpenters is at work
in the park constructing a commodious
speakers stand and band stand in the
style of a pagoda, with a frame arbor
attached that will seat $500 people COM
fortably. The commissary department
has secured car load of 10xl2xl4 tents
that will be erected on the grounds for
the free use of the isitoTs. One part
of the park viii be city of tents erected
with large court in the center in which
will be held the camp fires and bean
bakes \ steer will be barbecued daily
and the commissary will issue rations
Of bacon and beans hardtack. coffee
etc, furnishing an immense amount Of
good free food
The entertainment committee has de-
cided to give the visitors an unusual
and an unexpected treat in the shape of
a street fair and carnival and have Sc
cured the great Bauscher Carnival COM
pany of Cincinnati to furnish the at
fractions.
Such prominent orators as Governor
T. B. Ferguson. Governor J. II. Grant
OF the province OF Leyte. Philippine ISL
ands, Colonel T. II. Seward. Colonel c.
p. Lincoln. Colonel J. w. Johnson and
Senator Gore viii make the principal ad-
. dresses. These, with other prominent
oartors and old soldiers will deliver
short addresses and toasts at the camp
fires and bean hakes. Several brass
bands and fife and drum corps will fur
nish the music The vocal music will
be furnished by the local choir under
the leadership Of Mrs r. f. s Penney.
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WILL HAVE AN INTERVIEW.
Crazy Snake Would See the Great
White Father.

Shawnee, o T., Aug 2S.-Chitto Harjo.
known as Crazy Snake. leader Of the
heetOwah Indians Of the Greek nation
has announced that he will go to Wash
ington and have an interiew with the
president, says the News He will ask
J. Blair Shoenfeit. Indian gent. 10 ar
range al interview for him. and he ex-
poets 10 start as soon as the arrange
ments for him TO see Mr.. Roosevelt are
made. When the council OF wsr was
held near Tahiequah last week dele
gate from each tribe was named 10 go
with Crazy Snake when ne journeys TO
the capital city. Crazy Snake and his
followers are adherents OF the old treaty
OF 1Sss. which provided that the Indians
should hold their lands In common, ac-
cordiag TO the old tribal laws. as long
as water runs and grass grows The
old warrior and the delegates named &c
accompany him cannot talk English and
an interpreter win be necessary before
they can make their mission known 70
the president
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TO GIVE AN EXTENSION,
Kansas Will Probably Add Four Years
to the Limit

Guthrie o. T., Aug. 25.-After the next
session of the legislature Oklahoma pro-
badly will find the keeping of her prt-
soners in the Kansas state penitentiary
an expensive luxury. Last winter quite
kick was made regarding the incarcera-
ton of Oklahoma prisoners in the Kan
sas penitentiary and, as a result of the
protest, a resolution was passed authoriz-
ing the board and directors of the peni-
tentiary to extend the contract with Ok
lahoma for the care of prisoners for two
years and no longer Oklahoma was no
titled at once to construct penitentiary
for the care of her prisoners, aud the
charge for their keeping was increased
from 30 to 40 cents day per capita, il
being claimed that the prisoners were
being kept for less than cost
Hardly had the legislature passed this
resolution than a resolution was slipped
through congress restraining the assem-
bly, of that territory. then in session, from
selecting the location for a penitentiary.
This blocked proceedings and Oklahoma
will not have a penitentiary ready to re-
ceive her prisoners at the expiration of
the two years set by the Kansas legis-
lature.
1T looks to me-" said Governor Bailey
yesterday, 'as though there was a polit-
ical deal behind the resolution passed by
congress. 1t would seem it was desired
that new assembly be chosen before the
location for the penitentiary was Sc
lected
THE thing for Kansas to do, think,
is to give Oklahoma an extension of an
other two years, increase the charge for
keeping the prisoners from ten to fifteen
cents a day pr capita, and notify the Ok
lahoma assembly that il the territory
does not have a penitentiary ready to re-
ceiye the prisoners at the end of two
years that they will be released without
further preliminaries'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-26
TRIBAL CEREMONY
PROFESSOR MOONEY DESCRIBES
CHEYENNE SUN DANCE.
Did Not Encourage the indians fc
Practice Torture.

Washington. Aug. 25.-Prof Mooney of
the bureau of ethnoIogy has made a
statement to Prof Langley secretary OF
the Smithsonian Institution, In respect to
the Cheyenne sun dance which he il said
to have encouraged. He denies that the
dance was paid for By him in whole or In
part, but says that II was the regular
tribal ceremony enacted by numerous
tribes on various western reservations
every year. Within the past ten years.
Mr.. Mooney says. ne has witnessed four
of these dances which were held with the
full knowledge and sanction Of the agent
He denies that cry dancer was strung up
with cords. snd that Of the tbirty-nins
Indians who participated In the dance re-
Gently held one was anxious ~ undergo
the peculiar form Of torture In accord
ance with a rog OF sacrifice. PTofezsor
Mooney says that public council Of
chiefs was held. and he advised against
anything In the nature OF torture. al
though he learned aftervard that on the
las; night Of the dance the man referred
20 had two Sllts made in his breast with
knife, each evt beiHlE about half ar inch
In length He declares that ne xss not
present. and did not know os the occur
renee until the nerf day. He Fefutes ,hs
charge that he hired or in-sigsted q plsn
to drag a buffalo skin by means Of cords
passed over skewers hxed in the rnan'E s
shoulders. ne says he IVES sot present
when the naa started b-Ii thst later Mr.
seseT. the superintendent. uko. IL - s4lJ
made the charges sxsinE; him. witnessed
the act and attempted no inse-f-rsncs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-26
GOVERNOR GIVES
HIS OWN VIEWS
Comments on Report of Major
Starr.
CALLED ON THE CARPET
Criticism Is Unfair and Unde-
served.
CALLED ON THE CARPET

Guthrie, O. r., Aug. 25.-In commenting
on the report of Major c. G. Starr, Of the
Twenty-fifth infantry, who inspected the
Oklahoma National Guard and proceeded
TO throw large-sized boios into every part
of that organization. Governor I. B. Fer
guson today said
This is the first time in the history Of
the territory that Oklahoma has ever been
called on the carpet to receive a roast on
account of her po.-rty. The report made
by Major Starr is unfair and undeserved-
or years the regular army officer has
held militia organizations in contempt.
This was true ir the Civil war. The reg
ular soldiers ridiculed the militia organ
izations and every opportunity was taken
advantage of in roasting the members Of
the state organizations.
How could you expect the militia in
this territory to show up well with old
equipment and no pay?' continued the
governor. mo service except at en-
campments and a few hours in addition
to that on special occasions. Men have
to make a living, and il is impossible for
them to devote every day to militia af-
fairs. If they were like regular army
men. with nothing TO do but look after
their arms and equipment, the organiza-
tion would be on a different basis. The
regular army man has no other respon-
sibility than that brought about by army
service. The soldiers appear with bur-
nished guns and new uniforms on parade,
and it is all right, for it is the business
of the regular soldier. The United States
is liberal with the regular soldier. What
he needs he gets, but it Is different with
militia organizations.
''The roasting report submitted by Ma
jor Starr will have 10 serious effect on
the Oklahoma Guard, but il may have the
effect of assisting in securing better ap-
preparations for the guard in the future"
Governor Ferguson believes that the
officers and men OF the Oklahoma Ma
tional Guard will rank up with officers
and men of similar organizations in ad-
joining states. and has nothing but words
of commendation for the men who are
connected with the Oklahoma Guard.
A number of men up in military affairs
severely criticise Major Starr for the al
legged viciousness in his report, and say
that it is merely the same old feeling to-
ward militia organizations that regular
army men are supposed to have.
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Hoods Jdrs0pdriH0
The best Of all medicines for al humors.

land in good condition and growing crops
doing well; hard lands needs more rain
to held pIawing and pastures; pastures
improving; broom corn harvest begun
with fair yields; corn being cut; peaches
maturing well on sandy land; stock in
good condition.
Wcodward-Cooler; plowing and cutting
corn in progress; pastures good and stock
doing we'll
Beaver-Light scattered showers; con-
ditions much improved by the rains or
last week. forage crops growing we'll and
pastures revived; stock in good condf-
ton.
Dewey and Custer,-Light scattered
showers; pastures dry; ground too hard
to plow; corn being cut: cotton holding
up well; forage crops and fruit suffering
BIaine.-Ground in fair condition and
plowing in progress but more rain would
held; corn maturing, light yield; forage
crops in fair condition; apples light crop;
peaches good; pastures fair; melon crop
fair.
Day and Roger Mills.-Some rain in
Day county, heavy general rains needed;
cotton blooming; kaffir corn and maize
headed; corn being cut; plowing for
wheat in progress; stock is in fair condi-
ton.
Washita and Caddo.-Dry in central and
western portions of Washita county; else
where conditions are favorable; cotton Do
ing WE'LL corn fair to good; forage crops
making good growth pastures revived
by last weeks rains; some wheat being
sown broom corn harvest begun; stock
doing well.
Comanche-Generally dry but rains az
last week revived some portions; cotton
doing well; where rains occurred pas
lures are revived and growing crops do
ing well; broom corn being harvested
Kiowa.-Cotton doing well; June corn
fair but needing rain; forage crops be-
ing cut; pastures fair; plowing in pro-
gress; large acreage of wheat will be
sown.
Greer-Cotton in good condition; June
corn fair condition; forage crops beng
harvested: pastures improving and stock
will soon gain.
CHAS. a. HYLE. Observer.
Temporarily in charge
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PLANNING MILL BURNED
Fire Started at the Rear End Where
Boiler and Engine Stood.

Enid, o. T., Aug. 25.-This morning at
o'clock the Enid planning mill, sash
and door factory was discovered on fire
1t gained headway so rapidly that be-
fore the fire department got 10 1t 1t
was beyond control and burned down,
proving total loss TO building. ma
chinery, a large amount of partly fin
ished work and also a vast amount of
lumber, glass. paint. etc. The building
being wooden and filled with combusti-
bic material burned fiercely and II was
only by great effort of the firemen that
the new three-story brick building Of
the Alton-Dawson Wholesale grocery ad-
joining was saved.
The owner of the burned mill is ab-
sent from the city and no reliable in
formation can be obtained as to the
amount of loss, nor as to insurance, If
any.
The origin of the fire is a mystery,
but it is known that IL started at the
rear end OF the building. where the boil
ers and engine were located.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-26
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-26
LEAVES FOR NORMAN.
Governor Will Make Talk to the
Confederate Vets

Guthrie. o. T., Aug. Ex-Governor T. b.
Ferguson leaves here tomorrow for Nor
man. where he is one of the speakers at
the Confederate Veterans reunion. Gov
ernor Ferguson has been speaking at q.
A. r. reunions all summer and his ad-
dress tomorrow at a Confederate reunion
will be a new feature for him in public
speaking.
On Ike % of September the governor
goes to Aline. Woods county, and on the
5th of September he is at a harvest
home picnic at Orlando On the 7th
of September the governor will speak at
the Labor day exercises at Oklahoma
City. On the 10th he will speak at an old
soldiers reunion at Arkansas City. On
the 1lth at WelIston. at the time OF an
old soldiers reunion. At Woodward on
the 18th; at Geary on the 18th: at Cush-
ing on the I'D; at Wichita about the Is,
of October.
The governor will also attend the old
soldiers reunion at Pawnee in September
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ttorneys were working yesterday and to.

attorneys were working yesterday and to-
day to secure bond for their client, but
were unable 20 do so.
When connella was taken 10 the coun-
ty jail Montgomery. the alleged bigamist
and murderer asked II the man with the
deputy sheriff was Sonnella. Upon being
answered in the affirmative. he asked
that he be placed in the same cell with
him. When this was refused, Montgom-
cry said TO place him in jail anyway.
When Montgomery was asked IL he knew
Connella, he replied that he did know
him and accused Connella OF heating
him out of several thousand dollars in
northwestern Oklahoma. ConneIla will
have his trial on September first, having
been arraigned today.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-26
SUBMITS A REPORT,
Trust Company Explains Its Financial
Condition.


Guthrie, o. T., Aug. 25.-The Oklahoma
Trust and Banking company of Okla
homa City upon the request of Secretary
William Grimes today submitted a re-
port of the financial condition of the in
stitutioD. When the organizsr49n was
perfected, one-half of the s200,eoo capital
stock was paid up. Later on the stock
holders were asked to pay another as
sessment. This time s24.5O0 in cash was
paid in. the stockholders giving their
notes for $1,000 to the company for the
balance Of the s2oo.oo capital. or in other
words securing a loan of tn company
in order TO pay up the stock. By giving
personal notes as security.
IN addition 10 these loans. the report
shows that some officers OF the company
have borrowed money in excess Of the
amounts actually paid in By them. At
the last examination Of the affairs - the
company by Bank Commissioner Paul
F. Cooper. this official ordered Ia the
notes given by stockholders be taken up.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-26
OuNkARD PREACHER DEAD.
Had Been in Failing Health for Some
Time

Shawnee. o. T, Aug. s5.-This morning
81 ; O'Clock. at the home OF Or. Walker.
occurred the death OF Rev. Henry TroxelI.
an aged purkard preacher OF Burnette
neighborhood. says the News. He had
been at Or. Walkers home for several
days for treatment. his home being too
FAR away from ;hl~ city to permit CT his
propert treatment at that distance. He
had failed steadily, having been in very
bad condition when he arrived here. until
the hour of his death.
Mr.. Troxeil was Is years Of age. and Is
survived by several married children. His
wife passed away some time since.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-26
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sears Ii. la kad foa Haze iSsys 6csa
'f.ss''' - &NzZu
PoNcA cITYs COUNCIL.
Since Election the Town Has Had Hot
Politics.

Guthrie, o. T.. Aug. %--Since the
spr,ng election there has been bot
time in the city council at Ponca City.
The council is evenly divided between
Republicans and Democrats. snd the
mayor is also Democrat. giving this
party the better of every proposition
when the mayor has been called on 70
cast the deciding vote. II made little
difference what subject was Up for dis
oussson. for when the tine arrived fer &
vote. IL was Democrats versus Repasli-
cans. OF vice vsrss- Receatly a Demo
cratic member Of the council moved from
Ponca City. arG this fact gave the Re
publIesns the better Of the matter. as the
Democratic mayor could not vote, as
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Like a Gretna Green.

Shawnee. o. T.. Aug. 5.--PettawatoEnie
county is becoming paradise Tor young
folks who want 20 poin the ranks ef
Hymen- Dozens OF couples are married
in the county. and the office of the pro-
bate judge sometimes looks ike Gretna
Green. says the News Nine licenses
were issued in this county up 20 Friday
and the week was not as numerous In
marriages as the average seven days
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EiIed Copy CT Mortaaae.

Guthrie, o. T.. Aug. 25.-The Fort
Smith and Western Railroad company
today fled a copy OF a first mortgage
given By the company 10 the Mereantils
Trust company of New York as trustee
for s5,Geo0o0. the same being payable in
thirty years The company gives as Sc
curity It's line Of 40 miles from Fort
Smith, Ark. 20 Guthrie
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-26
SAW SNAKES HEAD.
Woman Caught Up shotsut and Killed
the Reptile.

Maramec. o. t. Aug 2.-Captain
Maramec says: a few days since Mrs
Inez Gathers. living two miles north
east Of Meramec. was startled by hearing
a rustling overhead. and catching ap
her S-mouths'-old baby she looked up and
saw snakes head In full view 1t soon
disappeared and after waiting a short
time il showed its head aeain. which
proved 20 be once too often. for she
caught up a shotgun and shattered its
crariuu.