The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-04
OKLAHOMA OUTLINES,

J. H. Jones of Oklahoma City wants to
be secretary of the territoty.
The new opera house at FL Reno will be
ready for occupancy the 18th inst.
Two small fires bxoke OUT IN FL Reno
this week but did no damage, thanks to
the efficiency of the fire department.
The Oklahoma contingent of office-seek-
ers at Washington increases with every
train. Oklahoma is behind in nothing.
The Ardmore Chieftain had a $500 fire
last Tuesday. 1t was a close call but
prompt action saved what might haYe been
a serious loss.
Professor Quayle of Baker university,
Kansas, will preach the dedicatory sermon
of the new Methodist Episcopal church at
Oklahoma City.
Before planting tree, consider whether
the place chosen will be appropriate when
the tree is grown, Too many plant with
out thinking of the future. A tree out Of
place is a nuisance; in its place it is bless
ing.
The Gazette says that Governor Seay is
resigned to the situation, but that he has
given no intima;ion of when he will resign
the situation. No doubt this is the cause
of so many gubernatorIal pilgrimage to
Washington.
State Capital: A great waste of station
ery-the circulation of petitions in the
legislature in reference to Offices under the
next administration. The number of per-
sons in Oklahoma who will be consulted
in reference to appointment in the terri
tory may be easily counted OF the fingers
Of either hand.
The ease with which small fruits may be
grown in sufficient quantities to supply
the family table, and their adaptation TO
so many different soils, says the Home,
Field and Forum, enables those possessing
the smallest garden to enjoy straw berries,
raspberries, blackberries, currants, goose
berries and grapes from June till Decem-
Der.
On account of some complaint in the
council that the Santa Fe had the best OF
it in appointments, the following gentle
men were selected as the committee to ap-
portion the territory into council and rep
reseutstive districts instead of those first
chosen: Pitmau, Carswell, Shaffer, Nc
Cartney, Pulliam.
know of country more happily situated
io- the sustenance of fertility than Okla
homa and the Indian Territory. Here it
may be made to endure TO the end OK time
by systematic, progressive farming As
long as the fresh air OF heaven blows over
our soil and the roots of clover. alfalfa
and COW peas can be made to burrow
down into the bosom OF mother earth,
just so long can supplies Of nitrogen be
secured to sustain an ever-increasing fer
Utility by correct principles Of agriculture.
Il don't borrow money, would be
grand motto over the door or every home
in Oklahoma, says the West and South
God would certainly bless the home with
happiness that upheld and stood unswerv
iugly by such motto. Tc Lac by it would
require economy, tact aud nerve. with I'M
firing energy 10 cara what the family
needs But low much more msuly 20
earn than 10 borrow TSe enjoyment Of
independence is dwarfed 10y aebt. Debt
destrors. peace Of mind. Il ruins homes,
breaks up families, paralyzes energy. No
matter how humble TIE home that bears
tie motto II doa't borrow money" under
that roof may be fouad happy, conieGted
people, living in a sweet air Of independ-
nee that develops man aud woGnauhooc
most invaluable 70 the state. Keep Oas %
debt. Don't b C ne the prey OF shyIocks-
The following item IS going the rounds:
4 large number Of negroes are arriving IN
the territory daily, nearly every one 81
whom carries Il card upon which IS printed
the following certificate;
Department OF tae Iutsrior. Washing