The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-07
GEARY MAN IN LINEUP
TO SUCCEED GRIMES
AS SECRETARY
HAINER MAY WIN OUT
He Has His Ohio Pull Left.
AnExtra Session Probable

Although the 1cene Of the milling Of
the republican factions IN Oklahoma
has been transferred for the nonce to
Washington. those warriors who remain
on the ground are not lcft IN Ignorance
as 20 what wires are working" a
private message received here yesterday
conveys information that the lineun Tor
secretary Of the territory TO succeed
William Grimes is John Dillon OF Geary
Halner May Win Out
a story IS current that Judge b. r
Hainer. OF the Fourth district. whose
term is at close may land for re-
appointment while Hainer Is cord-
ally disliked by the bar In lir iistrict
It is said that he has not lose MS ohio
rabbits foot and that he Is making med
iclne In the same manner he did four
years ago 1t was an odds bet then that
ETainer would never land. His Ohio pull
however, PCT him to the good Rep
resentative Dick, 1t is argued Is stili
power at The white house and the
presidents policy to placate factional
feeling in Ohio by dishing out patron
age literally may help Hainer despite
the strong protests lodged against him.
II is believed that Hainer, by making
concessions TO the Oklahoma powers In
the way Of the removal OF District
Clerk Pickard and the appointment OF
Claude Baker OF Ponca City may land
him on his feet Senator Scott Of Perry
has a bunch Of iicutenants. 20 say moth
ing OF string OF petitions. working in
his behalf at Washington. The senator
would like very much TO succeed Halner,
and since the fiuke Of Tetrick Of New
/ kirk he Is the only avowed candidate
against Hainer, although John Cotterars
name IS frequently mentioned in con-
nection with the place. But It is pointed
out that Senator Scott does not stand
strong with the Mcclure machine, or
certain elements OF It. In fact, Scott
and Baker do not Ilbe. However. IN
case Of Hainer's overthrow and scotts
appointment, that would be a mere bag
atelle, since one thing is absolutely cer-
tain--Baker will be clerk of the Fourth
district whoever is appointed judge.
May Have Extra Session.
Unless congress takes some decisive
action before Christmas on the two bills
drawn to cover the defects In the pres
ent jury system OF Oklahoma, It is like
ly Governor Ferguson viii issue call
for a special session OF the eighth leg-
islative session I'm January to take
some decisive action IN the matter.
Thus far the governor has been non
commital on this point. but cabinet
official said today that Il was possible
the governor would can am extra ses-
sion II no other remedy appeared. It
Is said he viii talk oysr the matter
with the new governor when the off
: ciai visit" OF the two executives takes
place.
The Frantz Inaugural,
The BUSINESS League viii take the
matter OF the Frantz inaugural, IN be-
aalf OF the territory and city. at rs
next meeting. 1t is the desire Of the
new governor that the Inaugural be qui-
ct and simple. A ball and perhaps O
banquet win be given at the city hal
on January IA IN honor Of the inaugu-
ration.
Letter Shower for Frantz.
politician close 10 Governor Frantl
said today. Governor Frantz is be-
, ing fairly bombarded with letters from
applicants tor office. Already his mai
is mountain high. and the governors
brother is kept busy answering th'
more important correspondence. II ma,
, be said that Coy Frantz win pay ver,
little attention 10 this mass Of appli
cations until after he takes the oath o
/. office"
!, Fossstt saying Nothing. e.
Asked today relatives 70 his reap
pointment as United States sfiaTsiial
\ W. d Faasett said: i have nothinl
: to say IN regard 20 the matter. NJ
4 record Is in the lands Of the presiden
! and the department Of justice. Will
i IN washington had very pleasan
interview with the president, and / hay
/, every reason 10 believe that / Win b
q reappointed.7
y Ei Reno Candidates.
il From the present outlook there wi
e be only Two candidates for the El Ren
10 postonice- Police Judge J A. Nichols,
e warm adherent Of Dennis Flynn, an
Garland Lewis. editor OF the American
8. Dr. A. II. jackson was "a cand date, bt
81 Il is reported he has thrown h
strength 10 Nichols Parties who pro
,e fcss 10 know say that neither Nioho
10 nor Lewis wll receive the appontmen
II celssler Not a Candidate.
81 When asked reaarding ihe statement
Of OF a number Of papers 70 the effect th'
l-rhe wouIl be appointed territorial treai
T. urer or secretary. A. H. Geissler,
ir Carmen, sad that the rumer is mer'
C. ly the expression ~ the wishes Of son
III friends. and that be- will not even
D. a receptive candidate for either ofiic
The appointment of Mr.. Gessier wou
~ be gratifying 70 many " his friend
D. oeneeiaIiv I'm woods county, but there