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Evening star., 1901-09-13

| ber from H. K. Field & Co., sailed yester-
| day from Alexandria for Colonial Beach,
A large barge laden with fertilizer sailed
from the Bryant factory at Alexandria for
| points along the Chesapeake and Ohio
| canal.
The flattie Rose E. Shelton has arrived in
port with cargo of cord wood from Colon
ial Beach for Carter & Clark.
The sloop Belvedere Is at the Alexandria
fish wharf with load Of watermelons for
the dealers there.
The bugeye Kathleen is loading a cargo
Of fertilizer from the Alexandria Fertilizer
and Chemical Co. for lower river point.
The schooner Henry L. Peckham is load
ing a cargo of soft coal at Georgetown for
a New England port.
The schooner Murray Vandiver, with a
load Of about 100000 feet Of pine lumber
from the James river. is in port for H. L.
Biscoe.
The three-masted schooner James Boyce,
with cargo of fertilizer material from
Philadelphia, arrived at Alexandria yester-
day evening In tow OF the tug Camilla for
VIM. A. Smoot & Co.
The schooner Hamblin is at the wharf
Of T. w Riley. foot OF 11th street, un-
loading her cargo Of lumber.
The Five Sisters, having unlOaded her
cargo OF lumber. has sailed for the lower
Potomac. and viii load a cargo for this
port
The longboat Mary A. Shea has arrived
In port with q full cargo Of pine wood
for Stephenson & Bro. foot Of 7th street.
The Gilman Dove has gone to the Aquia
creek neigkborhood, and will load railway
ties for this local market
The steamer Occoquan came into port
light yesterday and Will load q cargo Of
stores for points In Occoquan bay.
|. The schooner John r. Reese will unload
part of her cargo Of lumber on the wharf
foot 18th street and the remainder at T. W.
Smiths wharf In the Eastern branch
The little tw0-masted schooner VIM
Summers. having finished unloading her
cargo Of lumber. has sailed Tor Norfolk to
load.
The ram Grace Bennett has been taken
to the wharf OF Z. R. Riley, at the foot OF
o street southwest. to complete the unload
ing OF her cargo OF North Carolina lumber
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19

A Greenyille schoolboy had occasion to visit
The Times office the other day, and was Inn
mediately ''cornered" by the devil.
"say, kid. wa't'ii air youse dom In hears
Dom youse know Pm Their hui peach in this
heer shop?" quered the devil "An' yonse
white koila'd doods aim warn't'd."
'I-I didn't know l wasn't wanted = trem-
blingly replied young America 81 was sent
here by the teacher"
"whut's or teecherf One or them fellers
whut cow-hides boys wen da par'nts doan'
pa ther tooishunfv
'tNo sir teacher teaches US Latin and
algebra at school"
"School? Whut's that9
sat school we learn to play football, and
when we have time we study our lessonsn
"Youse never lear d nuthin, did yousef'
ssOh vest The teacher says II study hard
I'll graduate in two more years
''Gradgywatef whut's THAR Is II good tel
eatP II It's Pm goin' er that skule.,'
"You don't eat it, replied the horror
stricken boy "when you graduate son are
given diploma and sent on to college"
HAw now kno' wat youse tawkin' bout.
OATS wat hap'end ter me chum. He stole q
loaf o. bred and cop run i'm in De
judg' toll i'm he wuz le'rnin' fas', am den
turn'd i'm loos'. shotly after dat he stole q
over cote an wnz waltzed up before dc same
judg' Dis tonne de judy said mes <pn had
Egradgywatsd, an give him diplomer fer one
year in de pen.'
But the schoolboy had tainted.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
An Editor. Prayer.

almighty and kind Father, who rom thy
throne lookest down on the government Of
men and delinquent subscribers, most hnmbiy
do we beseech Thee to draw near unto them
and whisper few things into their ears that
the statutes forbid us to print Thou kncwest
our wants, but the subscriber knoweth them
not and seldom steppeth in to inquire. Let II
be known to them that there are largo patches
on the homestead Of our pants, and there y an
aching void in the front Of our back, and that
we hunger and thirst and he asketh us not TO
sup with him. Thou knowestthat we are cold
and the subscriber bringeth not the wood he
promised, and we are shivering and shaking
while be toasteth his shins befors
the red-rot stove of his mother-in-law. Tel
him all these things, lord, and II he then
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19

The Security Mutual Life In
surance company, Of Bingham
ton, New York, will register your
policy with the state of New York.
It is the only New York company
that registers policies. Registra-
ton prohibits peculation, prohib
its peculation with policy holders
money, prohibits the use of re-
serves for expenses of manage
ment. 1t compels economy, it
guarantees large dividends, and is
the only method whereby the in
sured can provide absolute secure
ty. Represented by Samuel
Brown, State Agent, GreenyiIle,
Miss.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
The Epworth LEAGUE Entertained.
Gard of Thanks.

Having had the opportunity of
expressing in person to only a few
of my friends, my appreciation OF
their kindness in assisting me at
the recent burning Of my home.
and feeling profoundly grateful to
one and oil! for their arduous work
so kindly and cheerful done; to
many for their generous offers OF
q temporary home, and to all for
their friendly words Of sympathy,
| take this method Of expressing
to them my gratitude, sincere
thanks, ard, at the same, my con-
victlon that no other spot In the
world holds as manv kind, loving
hearts for those in trouble as
Greenville
Leroy Percy.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
Notice to Camp Percy.

All Confederate veterans OF
Camp W. A. Percy, No. 238, are
requested to attend a meeting al
the Office of W. A. Everman and
w. w. Stone, on Thursday noon,
January oath, 1901.
C. NJ. Curell, F. w. Anderson,
Adit. Com,
GreenvilIe, Miss, Jan. 10, 1901.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
he Social WhrL
parties, Receptions, Tfsitors, Etc.

Mr.. G. II. Hale paid visit 70 Arkan
sas during the week.
Mr.. r. S. ingram, Of the Bogue, wal
a Thursday visitor here.
Mr.. John G. Sessions was the guesi
Of Greenville friends recently.
Mr.. r.. L. McLaurin, Of vicksburg
was Greenville visitor on Monday.
Judge z. T. Carlton, Of Luna, Ark
was a guest at the Inn on Wednesday
Mr.. G. Rosenfeld, Of Greensboro
KY, is spending few days in this city
Miss Ruth Simpson, of Terry, Miss,
is the guest of Miss Cornelia Sessions
Hon. Walter Sillers, Of Rosedale,
was a visitor in Greenville this week
Judge A. McC. Kimbrough, of Green
wood. was visitor here early in the
week.
Mrs. Sam Finlay paid a visit this
week to Mrs. VIM. Blanton, near Way
side.
Mrs. Mary F. Wickliffe, of Louisville,
Ky., was a visitor in this city during
the week.
Mr.. VIM. Simpson, of Terry, Miss,
| 10 hare IN visit to Mr.. Grant G.
Alexander.
Mrs. w G. Yerger paid a visit re-
Gently to her daughter, Mrs. 8. B. Will
son, in Vicksburg.
Miss Terry, Of New Orleans, is the
charming guest of Miss Narcise john
son, on Broadway.
Mrs. L. Prince, of Lake jackson, was
the guest Of Mrs. Fred Metcalfe for
several days last week.
/ Mr.. Wade Negus was the guest Of
Mr.. Charles Williams for several days
this wegk at Longwood.
Mrs. Harvey Miller left on Wednes-
| day to spend few weeks WITH. reia'
tives in New Orleans.
Master Willie Wall has returned tt
Memphis, where he is student at TIN
Christian Brothers College.
| Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Wright and Mis-
Cornelia Sessions will entertain at
dance Oh Tuesday. January 22nd, at tn
Elysian Club.
Miss Vincent, OF Charleston, s. G.
arrived recently for visit to he
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs
H. G. Vincent.
Mr.. Nathaniel G. Jacks, state evan
gelist of the Christian Church, wa
/ entertained while in Greenville thi
week by Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Startling!
| Messrs. Fred and Louis Wilzin, afte
| spending the holidays most pleasant
with their relatives here, have return
4 ed to school in New York.
Miss Neppie Scruggs accompanie'
| by her guest, Miss Grace Billiard, 9
Springfield, ILL.,, will leave today 70
Memphis, where they will visit friends
! Messrs. Abe Yerger and Malcolr
Robertshaw have returned from Green
wood, where they were guests at
house party, that was charningly en-
tertained by Miss Kimbrough.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19

Managing Editor Crosby, Of The TIMES, says
he's going 70 Try his hand Al safdeninf I'll
summer but It's very likely he'll hass the
same trouble ne did the printer who lficd
farming few years ago: He had & wrong
fout teaana mule and horse and thie
umns 81 potatoes, He showed iii llmitsd
experience BY asking The farmers wife II ahe
wanted the hens set "solidn 81 Headed
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19


Miss Mable Steger left thls morning
for a ten-day's visit to friends In OK
ford
Mr.. d. F. Hunt Is expected home to-
day from a visit OF several days to Issa-
quena county.
Mrs. M. Calm and Mrs. T. Wellhouse,
Of Grand Lake, Ark, are visiting Mrs.
J. Wilczinski.
Mrs. Sallie w. Shields and Mrs. Van
B. Boddie took trip to Memphis this
week on the steamer Delta.
Judge f. Il. Larkin and Mr.. Ben
Humphreys enjoyed the pleasure of
duck shooting on Swan Lake this week.
Mrs. c. Sprinz has returned home to
Macon, Ca, after spending two rconths
with her sister, Mrs. M. Calm, at Grand
Lake, Ark
Mrs. johnson Erwin left on Wednes-
day with Misses Bessie and Erwin Grace
Everman to spend several weets In
New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. b. Crlttenden have
issued invitations to reception TO be
given on Thursday evening. from eight
thirty to eleven o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Percy, Capt.
and Mrs. Bourges, and the Masters
Percy are pleasantly domiciied at the
home of Maj and Mrs. G. M. Helm.
The marriage of Miss Louise Gillian
to Mr.. Henry MacKay took place re-
Gently in Rodney, Miss, the brides
home. Miss Gillian is niece of Mes
danes Vaughn and Weisner, and was
a greatly admired visitor here last
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles johnson ex-
-pect to leave about the first of Febru-
airy to make their future home in
Greenwood; and, should they carry out
this intention, they will be greatly
missed in this city, where they are
both exceedingly popular.
Miss Barksdale, who has been the
guest OF Miss Lady D. Shelton for the
past few weeks, left on Friday for her
home in Memphis. Miss Barksdale is
one of the most attractive young
women who have visited Greenville
! his week and made many friends dur
ing her stay 5ere:
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Winston cia-
brated the fifteenth anniversary o
their marriage on Sunday evening By
giving a most enjoyable party, which
was attended by large number o
friends The presents received by thu
gracious host and hostess were beauti
full and appropriate.
Miss Annie Hardgrave was thu
charming hostess at an informal carr
party given on Wednesday at the hom'
of Mrs. S. p. McCutchen, on Broadway
There were about twenty-five guest
present, and most delightful evening
was enjoyed by one and all.
Mrs. odsnsars Card Party.
Mrs. E. P. Odeneal's card part.
given on Friday evening in homo
of Mrs. Shingleur and Mrs. Rob
inson, Of jackson, was a decides
success, being one of the pretties
afternoon affairs of the season
and enjoyed by forty-fve guests
Mesdames: w. A. Everman, l.
Fort. A. Kirkland, g. q. john
son, A. H. Stone, T. .Harbinson, +
Harbinson, j Harbinson, 5. Hen
shaw, j. Shackelford, II. Critten
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
pELEoN's COMEDIANS.

This popular company of comedians
played to fair audience in the opera
house Monday night, presenting the
sensational domestic comedy drama,
"Chuckles." 1t was we'll received,
The author of this charming little play
is Miss Ida G. Ward, native OF this
state, and at one time a resident
of Hazlehurst, her father, Capt. John
w. Ward, now editor OF the Greenville
Spirit. having conducted paper here
in 1858. -Hazlehurst Courier.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
A Deep Mystery.

1t is a mystery why women endure
backache, headache, nervousness
sleeplessness, melancholy, fainting anC
dizzy SPELLS when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters will quick
" cure such troubles. 81 suffered tol
Years with kidney trouble" writes
Mrs. Phebe Clerley, of Preston, Ia
and a lame back panied me so | coulo
not dress myself, but Electric Bitter:
wholly cured me. and, although {;
wears old, l now am able to do my
housework.r 1t overcomes constlpa
ton, improves appetite, gives perfect
health. Only SOC at Finlay's Drug
Store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
pERNHARDr's EYE FOR DETAILS.


No detail ever escapes Sarah Ber--
hardt, and she knows no obstacles. So,
in one of her latest plays, finding no
stuff that pleased her for one Of those
sumptuous roles which depend on
splendor of costume for success, she in
vented one. The foundation was Ven
etian velvet OF the tint called rose
aurore. This she had crushed and
broken by being put through a press.
1t was then spread to the fumes of sui
phur and suffron to give it subtle and
undehnable tones, and afterwards. with
one of those curious little instruments
for spraying color upon materials that
have been invented in these days, all
over this shimmering material
draughtsment designed strange ara
basques and heraldic flowers in faint
colors. 1t is in this sort of way that
Sarah SO often succeeds in giving herself
really supernatural appearance, as Of
some creature who is not exactly a
woman, human being like the rest Of
us, but a rare work Of art. Katherine
De Forest, in Harper's Bazaar
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
The Old Fellows Mistake.

Rye bridesmaids In decollette toilets cree
ated senstion ina church wedding in New
Jersey Baptist churea The clergyman was
startled and the spectators amazed, anl. one
old fellow exclaimed; "riosh, but amt then
dandy night gowns7"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
WARDS MINsrRELs.

Harry Wards minstrels held the
boards at the Grand Opera House
Monday night. The show was com
posed of the usual amount of stale Jokes
and negro fun and foolishness, and en-
tertained very fair audience.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19

Ayoupg lady explained to q printer the dif-
ference between printing and publishing. and
in conclusion said; "Now you may print q
kiss on my cheek, but You must not publish
II " whereupon he locked the fair form IN
his arms, SO that II would not pi, and went to
press.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
lNoPpoRTUNE.


Jane in the sleigh,
u the time was Inflated.
WOULD 60 that day;
ia Jane in the sleigh,
hrm driving the gray,
Dther arm vaccinated.
b Jane in the sleigh,
10 the time was Inflated.
81 G. =. in February Smart Set,
ODD Form" in Women's Kisses.
3 longer good form to kiss even
..krest friend on the lips. That
Acred to lovers and to husbands
|bs.
lite society the kiss upon each
now the accepted form of greet
Eeen friends and relatives.
women are about the same
IIher one may offer the caress,
ween a young woman and an
oman the younger must always
her lips and the older will
t,lly turn her cheek to receive
"a, If the older woman desires to
1eedingly gracious, she may in
Is the younger, but there is no
..tesy if she turns the other
Ind becomes the recipient of the
kiss.
er no circumstances must the
IF woman turn her cheek for the
BIS. This is a pretty little act Of
'hce on her part, but to force her
to give her the kiss is distinct
tss. The well-bred woman is al
bridal but never offensive in her
Is. She is also chary OF them.
|scuous kissing is in bad taste.
.slrse to kiss even ones nearest
Ne on the street is not permissi-
n woman who is the possessoG Of
3spect and dignity will take care
In kisses are not meaningless.
.re are several reasons why the
bon the lips has become obsolete,
rincipal one being that it is un'
bic.
|ecially is it bad for children to be
upon the lips by their elders
rs who study health never kiss
bwn children in this way, and are
ii that the nurse does not show
we for her little charge.
ses may be pressed upon a child's
IS, brow, eyes, chin, or neck, but
on the mouth.
hurried kiss is almost an insult
women putaoff the goodbye kiss
the last moment, and then give i
eek on the cheek. The proper
o give a kiss is to press your lip
" but firmly against the cheel
et them rest there for an instant
must not be anything sugges
u a "smack. Auckland (Nev
hd) News.
c. E. Kidd, of Beulah, spent Sun
i this city,
Fl. E. Perkins, Of Leland, was
3 visitor here,
J. 7. Lewis, Of Hillhouse, was {
r here on Tuesday.
J. Mayor spent q few days dur
lie week in Ciarksdale.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19

Reporter Here's horrible mistake
Editor " hat is III
Keporter--r wrote: "rho Rev 0oodfeiloN
was ont on his regular circuit this waek. and
those blamed typos make n twas ont % hi
regular circun.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19

Bob, Joe and Mamie can tell you
what is right for your beau. The
Lender.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
Notice

nv order Of the Court, there win be Special
ta,gg Tor Criminal business beginning January
~. 1901. holding for six days.
Clerk
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
: THEATRICAL.<
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"oUo vADIs

f. J. Crane and Ernest Fisher, two
handsome and talented young actors,
assume the characters of Marcus Vim
icias" and 'sPetronius' in E. j.. Car
penter's fine scenic production Of "Quo
Vadis," the reigning dramatic favor
tie Of the day. Both have had useful
experience with various legitimate
stars, and two more worthy opponents
of these difficult characters could not
be found. Together with the full
strength Of the great Carpenter com
pany they will appear at the Grand
Opera House January 30th.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
NOTHING CHEAP BUT THE PRICE.

The celebrated Baldwin-Melville
Stock company, from Montreal, Cincin-
natl and New Orleans, will appear at
the Grand Opera House for three
nights and oneGig Saturday matinee,
commencing Thursday, January "A.
Night prices, % and 50 cents, Mai-
nee price, % cents to all. AS special
inducement ladies will be admitted
free when accompanied by one paid
40 cent ticket. Seats will be on sale
next Wednesday at the Star Shoe Store
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19

den, O B. Crittenden, H. P. H1w-
kins. A. G. Penny, " A. Stone,
s. r. Dunn, A }. Rose, }. F..
Wood, T. II Hood, $ ?. Me
Cutchen, L. Holland, {. Curell,
W. G. Phclphs, W. Arnold, +. n
Thomas, r. B. Campbell, J. \
Negus, w. Bass, E. Metcalfc +.
A. Lloyd, j. NJ. Jayne, - +.
Hunt, w. NJ. Worthington, 6. +.
Archer, J Robinson, L 4 Shin
glcur, st. l.. Coppee, 9, Johnson,
P. Smith, J. B. Hebron, and
Misses Susie Negus, Helen Mar
shall, Elise Stone, and Fannie
Walker. The winners OF the
handsome prizes we're Mrs. W. A.
Stune and Mrs. G. G. Johnson.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-01-19
Sans sousi Club Entertained.

Sans SOusi Club Entertained
The Sans Sousi Glib was entertained
on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. ST. i.
Coppee. A large number OF ladies
were present, among them several out
of-towp guests. The refreshments we're
delicious and daintily served. Maj. j..
B. Hebron wonthe first prize, n hand
some silver frame; Mrs. VIM. A. Store
the second, silver paper knife; and
Mrs. f. Holland won the lone hand
prize, pair of silver sugar -tongs.
EIysan Club Dance.
The El;sian Club dance given or
Thursday night was very enjoyable
affair, The visiting young ladies who
graced the occasion with their pres
ence were: Misses Telly, of New Or
leans; Vincent, of Charleston; Banks
dale. of Memphis; Simpson, OF Terry
Bullard, of Springfield: Rhodes ant
Terrell, of Benoit.
Mrs. Schwartz's Euchre Party.
The euchre party given by Mr.. ant
Mrs. s. Schwartz on last Sunday even
ing in honor of the birthday of thei
daughter, Miss Blanche, proved yer.
enjoyable affair. The game was a mos
interesting one; and, after the presen
tation of the exceedingly pretty prizes
an elegant supper was served. Mrs
Schwartz was assisted in receiving b.
Mrs. Schwab, Mrs. Berwin. and Mrs
Heidingsfelder.
The Epworth League Entertained.
On last Thursday evening Mrs. J. d
Smith threw open the doors OF he
hospitable home on Broadway for thu
entertainment of the Epworth League
Among the enjoyable features OF tn
evening were a clever essay read b.
Miss Dudley Jones, an interesting mus
ical program, and an exciting guess
ing game, the prize for which was
large bunch of violets. The tempinl
refreshments were served by Mise
Louise Finch, Julia johnson, BETH
Archer, and Rebecca Smith.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

manned soldier to an artificial one ev.
cry three years, or Communication there
for. The veteran is accorded prefer
ence in federal appointments and in
retention in civil service positions.
National and state soldiers homes
provide shelter and care for the indi-
gent. Many schools for soldiers Or
phans are supported by the different
states and veterans have enjoyed the
benefit of 7O,000.O00 acres of public
lands, known as bounty lands.
Pension payments for the fiscal year
1900 amounted, as we have stated, to
$13S,46 ,172. France eXpends SLAB
0O0, 900 annually in the support of her
standing army; Germany, $135, 100000;
Great Britain, $136.611,S92.
7 At the close of the fiscal year 1900
there were eleven revolutionary war
pensioners (widows and daughters OF
soldiers) on the rolls; one survivor OF
the war of 1872 and 1.742 widows OF
participants of that conflict drawing
pensions; the Mexican war pensioners
numbered 1852 surviving soldiers and
1851 widows. Pension payments tc
Spanish war veterans have been made
llfor some time, so that the government
is now paying pensions on account OF
every war in which it has been engag
ed, from the revolution to date.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
BRICKS wIIHour STRAW.

Each separate piece of material in
public edlfice must come up to GER
tain standard and the manner in which
that standard is determined is by care
fully experimenting until theory be-
comes certainty. When certain
degree of perfection is reached it is
then said that a rule has been found
by which all subsequent material is
to be measured.
There is a standard in city politics
and the people of Ottumwa demand
that the material which enters into 1t
be much nearer the standard than has
been the case during the past two adj
1ninistrations. The bricks have been
laid one by one but they have not been
according to plans and specifications
There is an angle here, wall out OF
plumb there and the whole building
as far as it has progressed, seems to
be awry.
Compare the unsightly angles with
the practice of permitting saloons te
do business on Sunday and entirely
disregard the closing hour on week
days; liken the defective walls to the
| gambling dens and houses of prostitu
| ton that infect the downtown district
and contrast right methods in letting
city contracts with those in vogue fol
the last four years and fair picture
is had of the misconception the rims
has of conducting the affairs of grow
| ing city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

At the last election Oklahoma had
a voting population of 10000. Loulsi-
ana cast at the same time 69,O0o
votes, Vermont $4,000, Montana 6s,-
600, Delaware 41,0O0, Rhode Island
$4,000, Mississippi $4,000, Florida 49,
600, North Dakota $4,000. South caro-
lima $4,000, Wyoming $4,000 and Neva-
da only 10000. Thus it appears that
at least eleven of the states have a
smaller population than the growing
territory now seeking admission.
There is no danger of retrogression in
|Oklahoma's case as in that of Nevada,
for it is rich in agricultural resources
and that fact necessarily means per.
manent population. There is no good
reason for withholding the boon OF
statehood from our booming young
southwestern territory and many ex
cellent ones for its early admission.