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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-12

tiniest powder-train would mean the
blowing up of this mill, and, it might
be, the blowing up of another and n
other by conclusion.
All this young Dupont realized in a
single glance. Here would be an awful
disaster presently, and many lives i'm
periled, unless those falling firebrands
could somehow be kept off that roof.
To know this was to act. Millionaire or
not, peril or not, it was his plain duty
as q Dupont 10 fight those sparks;
and. without a moments watering, he
turned back and scrambled up the
bank.
Come on, boys!" he cried. Start
che bucket line" And a moment later
he was climbing to the roof of the
threatened mill. And there he did all
shat a brave man can do; he stamped
out the falling embcrs; he dashed wa
ter again and again upon the kindling
fire as the men passed up full buckets;
and for a time he seemed to conquer.
But presently the fire famed hotter,
the sparks came faster, and the water
came not fast enough. He saw-he
mus hdFt aCfA biAa ~ l. rs was
hopeless, that the mill beneath him
was doomed, that the explosion must
come soon. They called on him to save
himself. He shouted back an order
that they pass up more water, and
keep passing water.
The men below did their best, but it
was a vain effort, for in those days the
roofs CT powder mills were made of
pitch and cement-not Of iron, as to-
day--and by this time the fire had eat
en- its way nearly through. Alexis Du-
pont, working desperately, stood there
with flames spreading all around him.
Tt was plain tt everyone that the min
utes of his life were numbered. Again
they shouted, and
The explosion came like an execu-
tion, and put of the wreck of it they
bore away his crushed and broken
body. The last thing he knew was that
he had played the game out fairly to
the end-he died like a Dupont, said
the men
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-12

GG&fST
.ST1%IN"
"DIED LIKE A DUPONT"
How n Young Millionaire Gave Up
His Life in Attempting to Pre-
vent "a Catastrophe.

The Dynamite Worker" is the sub
ject Of Cleveland Moffett's Danger
and Daring" article in a recent St. Mich
olas. incidentally he tells how a menu
Der of the great powder-making firm of
Duponts went to q hero's death when
duty called him:
Let me conclude with the mention of
a remarkable family of explosive-mak-
ers, the Duponts, of Wilmington. who
dor generations now have had practic-
ally the monopoly of the powder-mak-
sns business, including dynamite and
nitroglycerin. In this enterprise a
great fortune has accumulated, so that
the Duponts of to-day are very rich
men. far beyond any need of working
In the mills themselves, and have been
dor years. Yet work in the mills they
do-ali of them practically-and direct
In detail all of the processes of manu-
fracture, and face continually, day by
day, in their own persons the same ter
rible dangers that the humblest mixer
faces in his tasks.
There has grown in their hearts
through the century a great pride of
courage, like that of an officer who
Heads his men into battle-a pride far
stronger than any longing for pleas
are. And they cannot, if they would,
leave these slow, grinding mills, where
any day a spark may bring catastrophe
and make the whole land shudder.
There came a day, for instance-this
was a long time ago-when a swift
flame swept through one of the mix
ing rooms, nearly empty of powder at
the time, yet so permeated with the
stuff in floor and walls that the build
sng was burning fiercely in a few Sec
onds. No man can say what started it,
although it was believed that a heavy
box, slid along the wooden floor,
brought a flash out of the dry timbers.
At any rate, the fash came, and the
blaze followed on it so swiftly that
the building was wrapped in fire be-
fore the men inside could reach the
door, and they presently burst out
blazing themselves, for their clothing
was sifted through with explosive dust.
Indeed, it is always true in fires at
powder-mills that the workmen are a
serious menac to the buildings by rea-
son of their own inflammability.
So the next thing was a plunge into
the placid Brandywine. which winds
across the yards between willow-hung
banks. In went the men; in went
young Alexis Dupont; and with a little
hiss their fiaminggarments were extin-
guished. Then, as they struck out
into the stream. they looked back and
saw that the wind was carrying a
shower of sparks from the burning
building 10 The roof of a c~utting-mill
near by, vhere ons of powder lay.
For one IF the sparks to reach the
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-12
TWO MASCOT
Their Names Are Jennie and ChipPsN
and They Belong to New York's
Fire Department.

Probably the strangest mascots in
the New York fire department are
Jennie and Clipper, w lively mon
keys, who pass a happy life in the
hook and ladder house at No. 20 Mer-
GER street. Jennie, the larger of the
two, belongs to the mandrill species,
and weighs 30 pounds. She is eight
years old, but her companion, the Java
monkey, Clipper, has seen only a year.
The monkeys are kept in the back part
of the building, near the strong, hand
some horses that are such feet run
ners. Jennie takes a special interest
in the horses, and as each one is led
back to be cleaned she seizes the hal
ter and manages the horse quite skill
fully, pulling him this way or that,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-12
milwaukee People
Could Iau Hardly Believe Il. .
Death Rea BY Lydia i. P sihs1ehrS%
vegetable Compound am's

,,rc DEAR nnn MRS PINKHAM:-I sunro..
iarge number of people who a
II; had l not experienced II believe
know that / should not myself, |
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-12
Uniaue Street in China.

One of the streets in Canton, China
is occupied entirely by druggists and
dentists. The name of this thor
~oughfare is quite appropriate -Physb
street.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
FOR SALE.

A new frame house on west
bill 3Ox32 feet with 4 large rooms,
lined with shiplap, canvassed and
papered Kitchen Sx12. Ser
wants room and wash room at
tached. The house has two large
and two small closets, well ar
ranged.
Frame barn 2sA32 feet with
room for 8 horses, crrriage, cow
and feed room. Hay overhead l..
A good storm cave lined. Dug
well with good pumps. Chicken
house sx12 feet. Sidewalks,
fruit trees, etc.
WM. +. GRANLEE.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
To Whom 4 Ma1 conearn.

We wish 70 notify the citizens Of
This county that we have secured
the agency for Dr.. Caldwell's 5
Syrup Pcpsin, the great cure for
constipation, Indigestion, sick
head ache and stomach Trouble. and
guarantee it to do as recommended.
We always keep the best Drugs on
hand and solicit a call, promising
the very best Of everything.
Your truly,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

TO Exchange for { ity Property.
Nine spanG Of three-quarter
CleYelaud bay horses 4years old,
well trained, fine drivers, safe for
ladies, Stock can be seen at stable
two blocks north and half block
west of court honse.
II A Palmer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
a Clear CompIexion.

Is a sign Of good health, which is
quickly obtained BY use Of Rex Tea.
Il puriiies the blood, regulates the
kidneys and liver, and cnres con
stipation. All druggists are author
lied to refund the money in any
case where Rex Tea fails to do
what is claimed for it. Price 25c
per package. Nov9 ly
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

Washington. D C, Jan. 20.-
Senator Tharston, chairman Of
the senate committee oD Indian
affairs, today introduced a reso-
luton authorizing the committee
on Indian affairs to visit different
Indian reservations and Indian
schools during next recess Of
congress.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
Notice

Any person wanting scavengcr
work done or stock hauled away
can get it done by leaving orders
with II. K. Martin.
J. b. BOATWRIGHT,
City Seavenger.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
AT THE CHURCHEs TOMORR0N.

sr. LpkKs cHuR p 'Protesiait Episeopail-
). n. WRIGHT. mi terincharFe.
Services for Septuagesima Sun
day, Feb. 3rd
Sunday sehool.at 9:42.
Morning prayer and sermon at
eleven o'clock.
Evening prayer and sermon at
five o'clock.
Services in the new church build
ing, one block south Of west Chick
ASIA avenue.
PREsBYTEHIAN CHURcH.-W. b. LEONARD
Pastor.
W. B. Leonard, pastor; win hold
usual services tomorrow. You are
cordially invited to worship with
US.
BAPTIST CHURcH.-E. l.. CoMPERE, Pastor
Sunday School $3.50 am. Services at n an.
ana 80 p.m. YoungPeople's meeting 6:30pm
Rev. Raasch, Of Kansas, will OCT
cupy the pulpit tomorrow in the
absence Of Rev. Compere,
-
CHRIsIAg CHuRCH.-No regular pastor. SER
vices eve~V sunday; preaching BY different
local elders each Lord day.
CHURCH or rHE HOLY NAME or JEsus,-Fr
IsADoRE. Pastor
A. H. r.. (coiored,) CHuRCH-RKv. T. C.KKNG.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

We have sold out and have our
Office with r " Shepherd second
story Of the Hollingsworth brick.
If you owe MS call and pay up. II
we owe You present your bill and
get your money.
ERWIN & MCCAMPBELL.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
WM. F. GRANLEE.

Boarders and roomers wanted
at d. Shaw s, Srd street, three
blocks south CT Chickasha ave-
nue.. 27-4t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

It's impossible TO tell disposi-
tions by the looks. Il is just as
well to keep the door Of the can
airy bird cage closed no matter
how innocent the cat may look.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
Want 0oldnp

Lines under THIS head VIII be received az the
rate Of One Cent line. Cline contains about 2
Words per day no advertisement received for
less than ten cents. May contain any matter
ol lost found slrayed. stolen. for sale. to rent
or for auy purpose, without display lines,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

Topeka, Kan, Jan 30.-The
Rock Island Railroad has signed
a contract with the Government
to make q new survey at once
Of the Kiowa; Comanche and
Apache lands.
The survey is to finished by
July 1, and the opening Of the
lands to settlement will occur,
therefore early in August.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

One OF oar back county edsiOrs
vas dismissed from church for
singing in 8 load voice during the
sing OF . familiar hymn the fol-
lowing words: Let every kindred,
every tribe Of this terrestrial ball,
put down their dollars aad sub
scribe and we'll receipt for all.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

J p Perkins has accepted a po-
sition with the Rock Island sur
veyors ia the Kiowa and Conan.
che reservation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
CORNER Cash GROCERY

This is not a bait just for a
leader but SOU viii ind as
keeping this up. We have
no special sales, OF special
days. Every day is special
with MS and our prices on
everything in the grocery ,
provision and feed line are
special. Everything is sold
for cash and cash IS what
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

Supt Hovey, Of the Rock Island
is in the city this afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

The Queen, Victoria Of England i.
had done very well financially
during her long reign. Her estate
is valued At forty.nine million
dollars.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

With all the railroads Of the
country merged into five and the
FIVE harm0niously skInning ship
pers and passengers 10 pay diyi
dend on watered stock we should
fully realize what combination
against competition means.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
JGM Mays.

Blobbs-"These DON'T Worry
Clubs are great things.v slobbs
suppose you join and can't
pay your dues!''
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

London during the queens
funeral will stop stock still. Lon.
don is the biggest thing in the
world and this win probably be
the only time il has rested com.
plelely since il was founded.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

A cook in a private boarding
touse. Address W W Brown this
office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

The surveyors, 80 IN number, 70
survey the Comanche reservation
arrived on the down train today
and VIII 60 out to the work at once.
Another gang Of about the same
number will come in a few days.
This means that the reservation
will be surveyed BY July lst az
agreed upon.
The surveying corps Of the Rock
Island we're the guests Of Mr.. J A.
Ware, Jr. for dinner todsy. As
this corps numbers 50 men you can
imagine Mr. Wares having ''fuil
house" FOR one time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

Dewey says we viii have a war
with Germany inside oftvo ), ars
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

The successful borrower. like
the lightning, never strikes twice
in the same place.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

All other goods ia proper
tiOn. We will cgd FOR and
deliver your goods prompt
~. Cor 4ih ank Chick Az.
CORNER CASH GROCERY.
AgVilisnS & LillihFiiB Phas 90
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

Can furnish good rooms and
board closein for four gentlemen.
Address Doc care Of the Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

The Star Restaurant inst open
ed will set regular dinner aud sup
per. Short orders at all hours.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
White Face Bulls

FOR sALE-A limited number
Of Nearling Bulls for sale. En-
qnire of B J Vaughan, II miles
southeast of Chickasha I'm
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
The Fairest Ofer Ever Made,

The FaIrost Oner Ever Maue,
TO any one suffering with Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Sour stomach
or Heartburn, take Rex Dyspep-
sia Tablets. An druggists are au-
thonzed by the manufactures 70 re-
fund the money IN any case they
fail 10 cure. Prizes soc. per pack
age. Remember the name Rex
Dyspepsia Tablets. Nov9 iy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02
We are Satisfied

with a small profit but not
with a small business. The
small profit we have, and
WILL have the BIG busi-
ness.
II you appreciate values
and want good groceries
and provisions at prices
within the reach Of all come
10 the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

Miss Hope, (oar Pearl, > came in
last night and is the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Dr. Williams.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

All lovers Of good things win
be pleased if they visit J L
Woods confectionery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

Its a good climate that grees
with the weather prognosticator.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

The Big Cash Store
has no Job nor Bank
rupt stock to showyou
but if you are looking
for nice. clean goods
at the right price. we
have them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

Genuine Old-fashionod Buck
wheat Flour in bulk at WARES.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

FOR SALE Four full blood
Wyandotte roos;ers. Inquire of
Ed Woodson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

A room frame house in good
repair, located on a quarter block ,
with shade trees. on Chickasha ave-
nue.. in a good neIghborhood on
west hill.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

WANTED Young men and
ladies TO learn telegraphy. Situa.
tions secured or tuition fee refund
ed. Dallas Telegraph College.
ian25-lm Dallas, Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

Call al the oil mill for cotton
seeds hulls, meal and cracked
cake. They can supply you.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

The pugilist Usually goes C
things in a round about way.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

It's a pity the fellow who has
money 10 burn can t take it with
him when he dies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

For Rent-A 5-roOm honse, new.
on west hi.l, Melton & Morris.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

subscribe I'd DC Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-02

AppIy % Ren HampLon.
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BESIDE HER HUSBAND.
3ody OF Queen Victoria Laid to Rest st
Frogmore Monday Afternoon, the Roy.
n MournerB Attending.

London, Feb. 5.-The kings of Por-
tugal, Belgium and Greece returned
to Windsor Monday morning to attend
the ceremony of placing Queen Vic
toria's remains beside those of the
prince consort at Frogmore. Hun
dreds of people poured into Windsor
throughout the morning and by one
o'clock the long walk was already
black with spectators, mostly from
the surrounding country, waiting for
a last glimpse of the coffin containing
the remains of Queen Victoria. The
representatives of royal families ar
rived from London at about one
o'clock and drove to Windsor castle.
The streets of old town were still
hung with wreaths, sadly faded since
Saturday. The stores were closed
during the interment.
The final rites over the dead queen
were concluded at $3.50 p. m. Monday
and the body was laid to rest in the
Frogmore mausoleum. Kind Edward,
Queen Alexandra, Emperor William
and others of the royal family at
tended the services beside the coffin
at an early hour in the morning.
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IN HONOR OF MARSHALL.
Appropriate Services at the National Cap
itOl to Celebrate the Tooth Anniver.
sary of the First Chief Justice.

Washington, Feb. 5.-John Marshall,
OF Virginia, was installed as chief
Justice of the United States 100 years
ago Monday and at ten o'clock Mon
lay morning the centennial anniver-
sary of that event was commence
Gated with impressive ceremonies in
the hall of representatives at the cap
.tol. The programme arranged by
the joint committee of congress was
simple and dignified as became the
life of the great jurist. The presi-
lent and his cabinet, the members of
the supreme court, the members of
the senate and house, the diplomatic
corps and members of the district bar
association, attended as invited guests.
Tributes in Every City.
Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 5.-Dispatches
from nearly every city in the union,
north and south, indicate that John
Marshall day" was almost universal
~ celebrated. In many states legis-
lators joined in paying tribute to
the nations first justice.
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PRAISE FOR PORTO RICO.
Gov. Alien Says Natives Were Never Hap
pier and Destitutiou and Starva-
ton Arc Unknown.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The secretary
of the navy has received an interesting
letter from Gov. Allen, of Porto Rico,
formerly assistant secretary of the
navy and warm personal friend of
the secretary. The communication is
most important, in that it sets at
naught the many alarming reports
that have come to hand telling of dire
distress and poverty among the is
landers, and chronicles constantly
growing measure of prosperity in
Porto Rico. In part the letter is as
follows:
The anti-American sentiment, which
was prevalent at the beginning of the
civil government, has entirely disappeared
and the masses Of the people were never
more contented. L am sure, than at the
present time. More are employed than
ever efOre, and at better wages. and, in
deed, there Is a scarcity of labor in GER
tain sections and contractors complain
that they are unable to secure sufficient
help. although they are paying so cents
In gold. where ten months ago they paid
% cents in pesetas. The crops are alb
normally large and of excellent quality.
Our customs receipts are constantly
increasing as we'll as the Internal revenue
collections. All our bills are promptly
paid. we have always a surplus In the
treasury ana We shah finish the fiscal
year. which expires on June 30. entirely
withina our. budget allowance, so I feel
sure the president can have reason for
great satisfaction with the results in
Porto Rico Civil government in Porto
Rico has not cost the people Of the
United States one penny. It has been
elf-sustaining from the beginning.
The Island Is rich and is sure to prove
q valuable asset Of the United States
AS to "destitution' and starvation"
In Porto Rico they do not exist and with
the abundant crops and plenty of labor
ut hand. If there should be q case of
starvation here. 1t might be properly
called a case Of suicide.
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THE TRANSVAAL WAR.
The Boers Attacked the British Post At
Meddeffontein and Captured It-Boers
On Portuguese Territory.

London, Feb. 4.-The war office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Kitchener, commander-in-chief
in South Africa, dated Pretoria,
February 2: ~Our post at Medderfon-
tein on the Gaterrand, southwest of
Krugersdorp, was attacked by 1000
Beers. The relief column sent out
from Krugersdorp failed to prevent
the fall of the post. No details yet
at hand, but officers and men cap
tured at the post are arriving at
Vereeniging."
A dispatch from Lourenzo Marques
says that there is commando of g.
600 Beers on Portuguese territory.
1t is supposed that their intention is
to rescue the Beers there. The Portu-
guese authorities have decided to re-
move to Madeira such Boer refugees
as decline to surrender to the British.
The British have reoccupied Peters
burg.
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RAID NOT A SUCCESS.
Mrs. Nation and Six Other Women Started
After Topeka joints Monday After
noon, But We're Arrested.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. Slate yester-
lay afternoon Mrs. Nation and six
other women bought hatchets and
started after the joints, followed by a
crowd of 1000 people. In front of one
place a dozen strong men had as
sembled and they took the hatchets
from Mrs. Nation and one of her as
sistants. A great scramble ensued.
The police marched Mrs. Nation and
her companions to the police station
On the charge of disturbing the peace.
'"Nationists" at McCune, Kan.
Pittsburg, Kan, Feb. 5.-Women
attacked the two joints running at
McCune, Is miles west of here, and
destroyed the furniture and fixtures
at both places. A large quantity Of
liquor was destroyed. The women
held short prayer service and then.
arming themselves with hatchets and
clubs, marched on the jointists, who
fled after attempting - dissuade the
''home defenders" from their pur-
pose.