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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-22
YEARS AGO
Oklahoma Was First Opened
to White Settlement
STORY OF CAHA'S MULES
Piece of Primitive Poetry That
Had a Wide Circulation.

Guthrie o. T. April 2i.-Thoussnds IN
Oklahoma tomorrow viii remember With
peculiar interest that il + OklahOraa's
birthday For the first I'VE years after
the original opening April = was a holi-
day. IL is no longer observed as such.
and 1t is here this year aadlng thousands
who have forgotten that II Is n date any-
thing out OF the ordinary.
Speaking OF the opening. a thins oc4
CURED n connection with IL that recalls
the most widely circulated lacce OF
poetry" ever written In Oklahoma.
This was called Captain Caha's Mules"
Gaia vas a sooner and his famous mule
made 10 race at al. but contestant sar-
casticaIiy assumed that they aid. ara
wrote a piece OF poetry celebrating. iron
ioally their speed. showing how they
travelled thirteen miles g. fifteen min
utes
The poem has been recalled by the puo
hcation OF Miss Roe's superb verses
hast Sundays Eagle While her Nns
were stately and classical. "Captai,
Caha's Mules" is, outside OF its Troy
and the conditions under which u Wa
written. a poor AFFAIR IN prosody.
The poem IS recalled on Okla hons
birthday by Dan Peery Of FL Reno. " o.
writes. Next Sunday, April q WI
mark the eleventh anniversary q ths
opening Of Old Oklahoma to settleme
Many OF the incidents Of that eventfal
day have become now only a memory =
the original boomer, and thousands -
people who have located IN the territory
since that time know nothing az all about
them. The contest between the SCORERS D
and the Eaters" viii never be forgotten
Every old settler Will distinctly rer1eui-
Der the long and bitter Gght over fdtr-
teen fine quarter sections 81 land bn
Mustang Creek In the eastern part OF -
madam county where II was charged thaV
Antona Caha at Tire head % a band u
fourteen Bohemlans slipped into IN
country and settled pDon the land the
night before the opening. and when thos
Who run from the ,inc on the South ca
madam river arrived on fast horses thc
found these fellows busy AZ work D..
proving their claims OF course the
we're contested, but they al sworo tn ths
land Office that they came from the Iins
and started at exactly - O'Clock They
were all prosecuted I'm the United States
court for perjury and we're convicted ana
sentenced 20 The penitcntiary. bat wers
soon pardoned out. The poem. known rs
Captain Caha's Mules. was written bY
Ezra Banks. one Of the contestants AMI
was largely circulated while the contest
was pending"
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
Commissioners Sale.

JAMES A. VIeNAuD, Chancery
No. S2l. VS.. court. Jack sol,
EDw. d. DEAN, EFT AL. county, Miss
BY virtue of the authority vested in
me, by decree of the chancery court of
Jackson county, Mississippi, rendered
at the August term, 1900, on the 14th day
OF August, 1900, will sell at public out
cry to the highest bidder for cash. at the
front door Of the courthouse. in the
town of Scranton, Mississippi, on the
First Monday, the first day Of October 1900,
within legal hours, the following describ-
ed real estate, situate in the town of
East Pascagoula, in the county Of Jack
son, State Of Mississippi, to-wit: Lots
one, two and six, as per plan of survey
made by +. N. Ramsay, county suryey-
or, May 2, 1890, of q certain tract of Land
III the town OF East Pascagoula, known
as the Old hotel property, in section 13. r.
. s., Il. W. The said lots one and two
having q measurement Of one hundred
ieet each in width, by depth of two
hundred and fifty feet and lot No. six
measures tKo hundred and forty-fiye
leet ana si1inches in width by depth
OF two hlndfed and fifty feet. The said
No. II, page l65, in the office Of the clerk
OF the chaficery court Of the said coun-
ty Of Jackson. '''
Witness my hand this 3Oth day of
August, 1900
F. H. LEWIS, Commissioner
The property above described fronts
on the Gulf Of Mexico, and in addition
to other improvements, contains a beau
tiful modern dwelling.
+. H. LEWIS.
August 81, 1900. 1L5t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
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SALEM CAMP MEETING.

AMERIoUs, Miss, Sept. 5, 1900
Editor Democrat-Star
The camp meeting at Salem Camp
Ground will begin Thursday night be.
fore the second Sunday in October. We
trust that the weather may be favorable
at that time and the attendance good.
Everybody who feels an interest in
the Lords work, and every sinner sim
cerely desiring salvation, is cordially in
vited to attend.
Should any one who neither fears God
nor regards man, and inspired with a
spirit of mischief, take advantage of
the above invitation and come for the
purpose of disturbing they will be prop
erly entertained
Young men in the habit of bringing
whisky to the camp ground with them
will please read the above carefully.
Very respectfully,
j. w. CAMPBELL,
Preacher in Charge,
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
PASCACOuLA BY THE SEA,

A charming dance was given Saturda,
night at the pavilion.
The summer girl has folded her bath
ing suit and left for home.
Miss Ella Krebs has been appointef
principal of the public school here.
bathing parties are as scarce AS the
oysters, although salt water is plentiful
Some OF the Moss Point people are
mate. va
Mr.. Walter b. Mercier and family.
OF New Orleans, passed few hours here,
one day last week.
Mrs. w. A. Coulson, of Moss Point and
her darling baby boy, is guest Of 'ir' Dr
B. F. Duke and his charming family,
Mrs: r. d. Wood, of Moss Point. is Wis.
ltlhg her mother, Mrs. j. j. Watson, on
Market street. w.
DR.: j. 7. Lamkin, u leading younp
oentlst OF New Orleans, is spending n
week at Bellvue, guest of Mr., u. p.
Oats.
very little, II any, damage was done
70 this beautiful coast during the late
tempest that wrought so much havoc in
Miss Pearl Herbert has recovered
rom severe case of illness Snd her
moIher, Mrs. John Herbert, has returned
to New Orleans.
Mr.. Dolph Walters has again become
interested in the Pascagouln livery sfa-
Die, from which he retired some months
ago on account-of i'll health.
=, Mr.. Chas. II. Chastant and family. Of
MeW iberia, La, arrived last week on n
VISIT 10 their mother and grand-mother.
Mrs John Chastant
Mr.. James j. Feore has purchased
from Mrs. i. w. O'Connell 75-foot
'front.' lot adjoining the "Oaksv on the
west. Purchase price $500 cash.
Mr.. l.. a. Cowan and family. Of Moss
Point, are occupying for the month ~
September the. J. y. Clark residence on y,
Market street, near the beach.
After enjoying the entire summer sea-
son in "Comfort Cottage,o on Canal
street, Misses Eta, Ella and Mabel Rnv.
lal ana Mrs. II. =. Butler returned fo
her home IN New Orleans Tuesday.
The ladies' of the Episcopal Guild pavo
2 most delightful entertainment Tues.
day night at the pavilion for the benefit
OF their church. The evening wns
greatly enjoyed by oil present. ~
). Recent arrivals at the Cottage-bv-tho-
Sea are: Ernest Wcrsche. wife and
Misses Kate, Louise md Mas.
Ter james; Mrs. John Herbert nnd s"n
lphn Herbert, jr.. and daughter. Miss
nancy Messrs. Morris Michaclis. q. III
Lngham, j. u. Egan and l.. L. Davis. ~
new Orleansi r. Hamill, Chicago, III
"ooEe "hd WlIe, ST Francisville, La
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
colored Peoples Prayer.

Jackson Co, Mss, Sept. IL, 1900.
Editor Demoefat Star.
Here is goodly part of a prayel
that Il goodly number of colored peo
| pie in your town are using daily.s
From white men who live puk3fcl,
and privately with negro women
good Lord deliver us.
From saloon keepers who allow
negro girls in their teens TO visit the
bar rooms, drink beers, whiskies, etc,
and use immoral language, good Lord
deliver us
From drunken officers, who, while
drunk, are Il terror to negroes and
Quebeckers good Lord deliver us.
From other officers who, seemingly,
are afraid 10 arrest anyone for drunk
enness, except negroes and sailors,
good Lord deliver us.
From young negro boys and men
who cOngregate on the streets and use
all kinds Of obscene language, and
who take Thy name in vain, good Lord
deliver US.
God grant that the better and best
element of white gentlemen of the
town will look into these matters and
purge the town Of all such classes.
Amenm
The closing Of the camp-meeting
md the final settlement of the negro
race question are still In the future.
Your friend,
MARSE BILLY.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
'D1 No
Jackson, Miss.


The, West Indian storm of which
we had timely notice has come and
gone. 1t did not strike the Pacagoula
coast with as much violence as at
other localities west of it. 1t blew
nercely while it lasted and raised the
water surface to Il level with high
tide marks TO witness one of these
autumnal disturbances is a sight that
affords wonder and excitement At
the seaShore the force Of the wind
Iashng INTO white caps the waves of
the bay and carrying their spray to a
considerable distance beyond the
beach and over the houses in front,
mas upon previous occasions unroofed
ara blown some OF them down. as in
the great October hurricane of 1899
aud leveled fences and trees to the
ground, but In this instance it did
not reach such IA calamitous result.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
Trustees Sale.

The State Of Mississippi, jackson County,
by virtue Of the authority conferred
on me by certain deed of trust. made
ana executed by Joseph Beardslee and
ms wife Ellen i. Beardslee, on the 18th
Day OF June, 1897, and Of record in book
lS, pages 259-260 of the Record of Deeds
OF SAID county, to secure the payment
OF i've certain promissory notes aggre-
eating one thousand dollars In favor of
jackson county, and default in such
payment having been made, l, the un-
dersigned, trustee, having been request.
Ell SO to do by A. II. Smith; treasurer of
said county, will on the
FIRST Monday, the 1st day Of October, 1900,
within legal hours, sell the hereinafter
described property to the highest bidder
ior cash, at the front door Of the court
mouse OF Jackson county, Mt Scranton,
Mississippi, to-wit:
IN jackson county, In the State of
mississippi, and more particularly de-
scribed as follows: Lot No 2 OF . plan
Of survey made by r.. w. Morrill, on the
18th day Of July, 1880, and recorded In
pook No. II, page 36l, Record Of Deeds
Of Jackson county, Mississippi, and be-
ing the homestead property formerly
belonging to r. Bloomfield, and being
situated In the town Of Moss Point,
Jackson county, Mississippi, In section
~, township 7 south, range 8 west; to-
gether with all the improvements
thereon.
Witness my hand this 2sd day Of Aug
ust, 1900.
+. H. LEWIS, Trustee
August n, 1000. 2S-5t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
Palmer Camp Meeting,

Wool MARKET, Miss, Sept. s, 1900
Editor of the odd Reliable"
Please announce the Palmer Camp
Meeting will begin Friday, October 5,
1900, and continue 10 days. Every.
body is invited to attend. Those who
come by rail will please be sure and
get tickets for Redmond Crossing, on
Cuff and Ship Island Railroad.
Hacks will meet all trains at that
point We have just closed great
meeting at Coalville. Twenty-six
Joined the church and some bright
conversions, and the church moved
up. G. w. HUFF, p. G.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
A SCRANTON BOY IN CHINA

The following lot of Chinese news i.
taken from letter written by Mr.. Ha
Meriwether to his parents here, and
which speaks for itself:
TGEN-TsIN, CHINA, July q, 1900.
"The first one or two runs | made with
the launch between Tien-Tsin und Takll
thefe were shots fired at us, but think
mere Is no more danger now, soldiers
belng stationed all along the banks. We
nave on board several rifles and all carry
revolvers. There are some dreadfnl
sights to be seen along the river.
counted 80 dead bodies on one trip. Thev
are washed up all along the banks and
hundreds of dogs can be seen eating
them; 1t is all you can do to keep from
running over them with the boat. Men,
women and children are floating down
an the time. The Russians have things
thelr own way, almost. They have no
mercy at all on the Chinese. / had rath-
er Kill one of them than Chinaman.
iien,lsln was taken on the 18th of July.
1 Nlhth infantry lost II men and their
ooi. y, Llscum. Wounded numbered u;
marines lost about "a. More Chinese
killed than could be buried, the rest
burned and thrown into the river, There
VIII be hard times here for the natives
lhis winter All of their crops are
3D." '"in
Young Meriwether is the second son
u our popular local attorney, Mr.. G. s.
Meriwether, and holds the position of
japtaln OF the L. s. launch of the 9th
,htantry doing transport service at the
lbove port.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14

On the Bird of October the next ses
sion OF the Institution for the educa
tl0n OF the deaf and dumb will opeu
at jackson. Here is Il chance for
every deaf and dumb child in this
State ofsound mind and body to re.
celve good common school educa.
ton, and be taught some useful trade
that will make it self-supporting.
Inc Legislature makes the provision
So abundant that the poorest man in
the State has no excuse for not educa.
ing his deaf child. Let every one who
nave deaf children who have not been
placed in school write for blank ap-
plicati0n at once.
J. r. DOBYNS,
Jackson, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
Contract Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the con.
tract for the building of an iron fence,
banquet and walks in and around the
courthouse property according to plans
and specifications to be filed, will be let
TO the lowest bidder at the front door of
the courthouse, in the town of Scran-
ton, on the
f"sf Monday, the 1st day of October, 1900,
az Il m. Bond for faithful performance
OF contract Will be required according
to law, and the Board reserves the richf
to reject any and all bids.
by the order of the Board,
September IA, 1900. ALT
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
LAND NOTICE..
LAND OFr1cE.A AT JACKSON, Miss.
Aupust II 1Q00


@ August Il, 1900. !
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the circuit clerk of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, on October
70, 1900, viz:
James Holland, homestead entry No.
W,07l, for the seA seA, section 2 and
swA swH, section % and neA neA, sec
ton n and nwA nwA, section B, town
ship south, range ewest.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Benjamin +. Wilkerson, Daniel Car
Isle, Alfred l.. Havens, James Cooper,
all of Daisy, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
August II, 1900. Zbt
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
Bridge Contract,

Notice is hereby given that contrac,
Iqr the building Of bridge over Sandy
Hammock slough, on road No. 33. Bea,
No. 2, according to plans and specifica.
tlons on file, will be let to the lowest
Dldder at the front door of the court.
house, in the town Of Scranton, on the
f"st Monday, the 1st day Of October, 1900,
at Il m. Bond for the faithful perform
ance OF work will be required according
70 law, the right to reject any and ali
bids is reserved.
BY order of the Board
September IA, 1900. 3l-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14

We sincerely regret to hear Of the
death OF our old aud esteemed friend,
Capt. John S. Lewis, editor of the
Woodvillc Republican. He was 83
years or age, Il native of Woodyille.
tic was among the oldest editors OF
the State, and has been editor of the
Republican ever since the war be.
tween the States. We trust the slcen
OF our friend may be peaceful.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14


The Democratic campaign opened
IN wisconsin last week. Mr.. BRYAN
spoke at Milwaukee Saturday to an
immense audience. The Republican
party, ne declares, is on the defensive
OF every question, and yet II. is not
aole to defend itself. The Republi-
can leaders are no better able To de-
TEND their position on the money
question than they are on other oucs.
tlons. Ihe only reason they prefer to
talK abont the money question IL.
That they can use old arguments, and
"hen they talk on trusts and imperial
Ism they cannot use any arguments.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
Bridge Contract.

Notice is hereby given that a contract
Tor the building Of a bridge over Bluff
creek, in Beat No. A, at or near the site of
the Old Orrell bridge, according to plans
ana specifications on file, will be let to
the lowest bidder at the front door of
the courthouse, in the town of Scran-
ton, on the
FIRST Monday, the lst day Of October, 1900,
at II m. Bond for the faithful perform
ance OF work will be required according
served.
by order of the Board.
F. II. LEWIS, Clerk.
September IA, 1900. 3l-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14

Attention is called to the advertise.
mentof the Mayors Chair Company, Of
unlon City. Tenn. Henry Mayers.
formerly OF brandon, is the moving
spirit ~ this enterprise, and is de.
so''"g all his energy to the manufac.
e.'e anu sale OF the ono style Of chair
1'u'e'se" The manner of putting
together is illustrated, and is tho in'
'en''"n OF Mr. Mayors, who has oh.
.'u'' patents on IT, The scasoncd
'"""' Is d@lven Into the unscasoned
''R. which In drying shrinks inn ~.
XIV ,...' )" me 'envn. making an abso.
Ma,n.,.e Mn secure Joint. Always ask f.r
"ayefs' chair.-Brandon News :"
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Ms

Ian ~ We i ltIb "A ohNh'N-'f
August II, lM. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notlce'of hls
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim, and that said proof Will Do
made before the circuit clerk OF Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, ON ocl0ou
20, 1900, viz: ,.a
Benjamin +. Wilkerson, homesIeaa
entry No. 29,075, for the el9 seq, secuOi
IL and VIZ swA, section Il, township
south, range 8 west. ., b,
He names the following witnesses %
prove his continuous residence uponalla
cultivation of said land, viz: sd
Thomas Il. Holland, James Hollai9l,
Alfred L. Havens, Prentiss B. Carter aH
of Daisy, Miss. ,.,s,o,
August II 1900. .. ..+ s'V'
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK.

| 10 use slang phrase, the year 100
is an era for 'hustling, and in th
grand army of hustlers may be foun,
the newspaper fraternity from th
merry devil to the dignllled editor
each and every one keeping well up il
line SO as to inform the general publi
OF the happenings of events, not onl,
IN their respective localities, but tn,
world over. Commerce, agriculture
finance, wars both foreign and domes
tlc, elections, prize fighting, and tn,
very latest methods for the cultivation
OF cotton, corn, vegetables, and how
to swell the hog crop and cure the
meat. While this information reaches
nearly every household, all other
vocations and industries are being
improved and pushed with an up.to.
Date energy.
The DEMoCRAT-STAR, the "Old Re-
LIABLE" has been conducted by its pres.
ent owner and editor for several de.
cades, during all of which time he has
battled in and out of season for the
improvement OF the Sea Coast as we'll
as the betterment of the entire State.
Since he settled long years ago on the
Gulf Coast railroads have been build.
ed, and on their lines are now mum.
ber of beautiful towns and villages
that are summer resorts, not only for
our own people, but many northern
visitors. In the last few weeks the
Gulf Il Ship Island Railroad, fairly
equipped, puts the people along its
line in easy communication with the
Coast towns, and also with the capital
OF the State. The establishment OF
this important railway has given new
life and energy to wide scope of
country TowDs have sprung up, sup.
ported in many instances by an abund-
ance OF capital Most OF its line is
through an almost virgin pinery, but
in some localities there is a quantity
Of white oak, poplar and large mag.
lolias that are valuable to owners.
This road connects at Jackson with
The Illinois Central, thus affording
lirect transportation to Chicago and
'ther cities. 1t also has the advan-
age of shipping to the sea board.
Our motto has been, and we empha. ,
ize it itnow--ENCoURAaE RAILROADS ,
hey develop all other industries
hey are large taxpayers and promo. ,
ers of business plants that add :
billions Of dollars to the assessment ,
oils.
Mississippi has a move on her-is ,
hore prosperous than heretofore, and
With additional railroads, cotton ,
Mills and broad-minded legislators ,
he future is full of promise.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14

Inc passing of August into the
weather bureau history is that OF a
record breaker, it having been the
hottest for twenty.one years and
having had the least rainfall, there
having fallen only l,5S inches during
the month.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14

A good scheme from the Liberty
herald: "On the first day OF the
twentieth century the Herald will
nail at It's mast head the legend, cash
IN ADVANCE and forever close its
hnnES -
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14
CONTEST NOTICE.
EPARrMENT OF THE INTERIOR


UNITED STATES LAND OFF,cr
Jackson Miss, August /. isS IA I
a sufficient contest affidavit hayns h l"'' =,
III ms Office by George W. Scarbo,ash 'cSn so,,a heu
ant against homestead entry M y a1 contest s
october %, 1894, torne4 section n townsin % naue
range ow by Francis M Cbrsman contsu,pa "asnp !.
which 1t is alleged that said Francis fs'Tg Sh,a IN
man mas wholly abandoned said tract and channI em,,s
ms residence thercfrom for more than six ' %"n;ss
since making sail entry and next pror to bS Vsts d's
tvated by said paya required by law a"I ap .a5 y
absence was not and is not now caused hr Lis .' 9,
ice IN the army during the waroratany othcr tms
oa parties are hereby notified to appear rcsuan5 ]
aid oiier evidence touching said allegation at IA
' 9elock a. m. on October 4, 1890 before i
LEWIS az scranton. Miss, and that final hradps
VIII Dc held at 10 o'clock a. in, on October lG Igm
before the Register and Receiver at tbe JinjteJ
States Land Office in Jackson Miss
a. Inc said contestant having. in proper affidavit
Ilea JANUARY, %, 1900, set forth facts which sbog
that after due diligence, personal service Of hi,
notice cannot be made, it is hereby ordered and
directed that snch notice be given by due and
proper publication.
JAMES HILL Register.
G.. i. MATTHEW'S Receiver.
August 10, 1900 g66t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-09-14

ihere are three election tickets IN
!. ,Miss'sslppi-tl'e Democratic, Rcm,b.
'ican and Populist As Edgar Wilson
says 1T Will be interesting to watch
ano see which gets the larger vote
Ine l,, Republican Or The R1pulite tick.