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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
EXPECTS A RECORD sMAsHER
IN the Total Enrolment at the Uni
versity Next Year.

Guthrie. o. T. Dec. zl.-President 3oyd
Of the Territorial university has been do
ing some splendid work Tor his iasti-
tuition during the past few weeks lie
mas been visiting a number OF high schools
in various parts Of Oklahoma, acquainung
the members of the graduating classes
with the work done at the university. IN
addition to talking 70 the students, Pres
idents Boyd makes a close examination of
the work done, in order that the students
may be properly classified when they en-
ter the university. From all indications
at the present time. the enrolment at
the university Eext year will be a record
smasher
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
HAD TO ASK HOW.
PitiabIe Attempt of a Young Man to
Force Check.

Guthrie, o. T., Dec 21.-Sam Pell. the
blacksmith, who forged several checks on
William Hackett and skipped out Satur-
day night, was taken into custody at
Oklahoma City and returned to Enid yes
terday. The grand jury having indicted
him, he was arraigned this morning and
pleaded guilty. Judge AIcAttee refused
10 accept the plea, and appointed John
Walter Robinson to defend him.
Pell has been 4 Woodworking young
man and has stood well here His educa-
ton is limited-so much so. in fact, that
he had to ask fellow-workman how to
make out a check. The forgeries were
easily detected. and his capture readily
effected
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
MUSCULAR NOT A CANDIDATE
For the Position Made Vacant Sy
Renshaw's ReslgnatIon.

Guthrie. O. 2 Dec 2f.-Lew sarreuf ~
Pond creek now iu the schooi lard fsice
in charge ~ the awarding derarfment
for leases on the rev lands. Be- a Cafvii'lai
to sncesei J. r Renehaw as clerk 30 fho
FITlh judicial district coarf. SIR Ren-
shaw tcndersa bis resignation o. judy
sIcAtee some time ago 20 TAXI egret on
January Isi. ff has been reported that
Judge A. r Nussiier ~ Perry II a canei
date for ReHshspss place. h1t upon being
inferrc gated Judge aiuarlier stated fhat
be was not a candidate for ire position.
Outside ~ these two. no ether hames
hasc been nle1sloned o. candidate
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
SUBJECT TO FITS
Dead Man Found on Streets Of Okla
noma CITY Still Unidentified.

mona (tlr Stitt OnicSntiTeG.
Cklahorla City. y T., Dec 1.-Ths dead
man who was found on she street the
other night is stin unidentified. There
have been many people 10 see the re-
mains at the morgue at Street & Reed
but none have been able 20 identify the
remains One man who saw the remains
yesterday stated that he was su-e the
man was a carpenter because of the
marks on the hands and on the knees.
He did not remember seeing the man
anywhere. The remains VIII be kept as
long as possible at the morgue in the
hope that the man NAV finally be identi-
fed. A man answering the description
OF the dead man was in Haley Bros sa-
loon the day before the body CT this
man was found in the street. The man
said that he was a railroad man aud
that he had been working on the Rock
Island railroad. re had a Fit in the sa-
loon that afternoon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
BURNED IN SAVING MONEY.
Woman Pushes Into Hotel 70 Re
cover Nest Egg.

Guthrie. o. r.. Dec. IA hotel 81 Ar
iington helonEing 70 Stewart Thompson
burned Tho other day. a SUM- arr1ifzfiur
70 Ss-e was in the building ard Mr
Thompson rushed into tie burning build
ing 70 recover 81. RE could not md 81
and then MS wife. knowing where it was
hidden. rushed ia and secured f. being
seriously burned ln doing So
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
RHoADEs DOESN'T KNOW IT.
That He Has Seen Picked to Succeed
Q. c. French

Guthrie o. z. Dec. g.-Under Sheriff
John D. Rhoades Of Lawton was in the
city today IN conference with the Live
Stock Sanitary commission. Nj Rhoades
states that there has been much suffering
in the vicinity Of Lawton among settlers
who have been living IA wagons and
tents Fuel is scarce. and this is one diff
iiculty that has been experienced by the
new settler.
In regard 20 his selection to succeed O.
c. French OF the Sanitarium commission.
Mr.. Rhoades stated THAI he did not know
that he had been picked as a winner
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22

here yesterday. Almost every person who
shook hands with Mr. Flynn wanted to
know how that bin was getting along
This bin VIII be watched with interest by
people all over oklahoma. and one thing
is certain, that Congressman Flynn IS
preparing TO make a heroic effort 10 Sc
cure statehood Tor Oklahoma during the
present session OF congress.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
PROFANITY TO BE STOPPED.
Edmond Changes Its Marshal for That
Purposc

Guthrie. o. r, Dec. 2f--At Edmond
Town Marshal William Hitch has re-
signed and William IT, Franklin appoint
ed in his place. \ citizen preferred
charges against Hitch, claiming that he
did not arrest some men who were using
profane language.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
BEARD OF SHAWNEE REGENT
OF the Saltwater College, Succeeding
c. 9. Benson.

Guthrie. O. IT. Dec. 2L-Governor Fer
guso1 announced today that he had ap-
pointed II. G. Beard OF Shawnee. "a prom
inent business nlan u that city. az q re-
gent % the 4. and "A. college at Stnlws-
ter, to succeed -. -. Benson. resigned
henson IS a resident of Shawnee. and was
one II the first men n tender his resigna-
ton % Governor Ferguson.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
BOTH TRIED AT ONCE.
One Jury Has Two Men Before u a.
Oklahoma City.

cKahornz CITY. o r. Dee. sta 'ne
district courf the case ~ Joe cheea kad
John Jones. charged with tho mgr3er -
T. e. punnrI another neera near Jones'
city. Last Juiy. was hroueht ~ trai Ths
crime ard are being triri at the saFrr
time The same larv VII de 'ar the tate
~ both meu ~ once This ia g Froass1-
ing that s. rafaer uacamuTn 81 rfimiHat
eases. hsf uacTe ere ar-usre - ret 81
uang arrarat1 irsrirg err catfs sF
beard ~ tse same iirur
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22

IhVit + n" pVssInIt iIVpe Tot INC pItL-
erment of an Indian territory Republican,
If We have double statehood. and none for
member Of that party for a good many
years TO come if we have single state
hood, so we can stand it if Oklahoma can,
and would be glad for her company in
prospective misery. The above figures
make it evident why most of Oklahoma
Ilnrtnnnrats ara fnr a sinn-ln stata
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
GIL ERIaHTEuLLY auRNEp.
Slipped or the Icy Walk With Car Ct
Gasoline.

~ - - tx ffIt3i Ndn Ct
Gasoline.
Guthrie. O. T.. Dec. @l--rhe Biack7ve N
Record SAYS.
SIS oiie Runle. orc of the cigls s,n-
ployei NJ Hatfoids issrains hause MI
seriously burned. Tuesday c.ralas Eh,
young lady was ironing IN s gasoline
stove and the gas ssttlas low u gse t4Hl.
she took The lamp and vent u Jhe oa
shed Tor more gasoline Size drew ths
SIS iH measure. ana - she set asek rl
1he Kitchen aaar she shipped nd r.g
siiug tiio SOS ana -iranrs f'fe isuv
he SIS eansig nrc and she uf- irimeai-
st>is saKtlops4 IN l2- 4-Lalcs ai.l il -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-22
QUESTION FLYNN CLOSELY.
Everybody in Oklahoma Wants to
Know About Statehood.

Guthrie, Q. r, Dec. 21.-It was interest
ing to note the many questions asked
Congressman D. 7. Flynn by Guthrie peo-
pie interested in statehood. on his return
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20
NICHOLAS IN FRANCE.
CAar OF All the Russias witnesses
Theatrical sham Rattle

Compiegne, Sept. 19.-Emperor Mich
olas passed day full of interest. The
morning was speEt in witnessing the
maj operations of the grand western
naAneuvers, at which the Car for the
first time came into contact with the
French army operating under war con-
ditions and not merely in parade uni
form.
The troops were concentrated on the
plain around Fort Vitry in the early
morning. Operations began at 10
O'Clock on the arrival of the Gar who,
surrounded by French and Russian
stan officers, followed most of the
movements on horseback. The Czarina
and President Loubet, accompanied by
M. Waldeck- Rousseau, the premier, fol-
lowed in carriages drawn by six artil-
lery horses.
The sldrmishing corps early Develop
ed an attack upon Fort Fresnes,. the
minor fort. The Car and Czarina, with
M. Loubet and others, mounted the
earthworks inside and watched a whole
army corps advance to the assault The
enemy approached in heavy lines I'M
der cover of the shells of their artil-
lery, to which the fort responded The
position was finally carried at the point
OF the bayonet 1t was a highly theat-
rical operation, utterly impossible in
war, but carried out with the dash for
which the French soldier is famous
and 1t aroused the enthusiasm of thou
sands of spectators
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20
GALE AT COCHRAN.
Heavy Wind and Rain Storm Does
Considerable Damage.

Cochran, Ca, Sept. ia heavy gale
and rain storm struck this section
Tuesday afternoon and continued
through the night. badly damaging the
cotton crop and washing up the South
ern Railway tracks above her to such
an extent that no trains have passed
since Tuesday noon. Two or three
train loads of passengers remained in
the swamp section all day trying to
get through and finally We're compelled
to return and go around by Jesup.
Among the passengers were Gov
Gen. Wood of Cuba who was en- route to
attend the funeral of President McKin-
ley and was forced to lay over here
awhile.
Coohranites were unable to get any
mail, via Macon direct, for two days,
and no newspapers at all except the
Morning News.
Business was suspended Thursday,
and Cochranites held services at the
Methodist Church in honor of the late
President, who was held in the highest
esteem by the citizens.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20

less Mason and Dixon's line was al
ways considered the dividing line be-
tween North and South. Maryland
was a slave state, and its synpathies
are with the South and it's trade Is
largely in the same direction. 1t is
true that in politics this state as well
as Missouri has become doubtful, but
North Carolina did not cease to be a
Southern state when il elected Re-
publican Governor. The states of the
Union are classified in groups, and not
one of these groups is definitely set
tied except the New England states.
There is no doubt about the states
which compose that group. But no
one can tell which are the Middle
States. Some includes Maryland In
that group, and others do not.
And where does West Virginia be-
long? Morley in his geography calls
II a Western state, because 1t drains
for the most part into the Ohio river.
But 1t does not seem right to call q
state Western state whose eastern
boundary is within 200 miles of the
Atlantic and whose western boundary
is over 1000 from the Pacific. 1t was
a part OF Virginia when Virginia Sc
coded and slavery prevailed in II until
the war. Nevertheless. as at present
constituted it is much less Identified
with the South than Maryland is and
is far more removed from it in SYM
pathy and business interest. To what
group OF states, therefore, does West
Virginia belong? There is contention
about the place of Missouri, and II
Missouri is doubtful, Kentucky is also
doubtful for the same reason. The
states OF the Upper Mississippi Valley
were called the Western States when
they were so in fact. Most OF them
are far nearer the Atlantic than the
Pacific and there is no real reason why
they should be called Western states.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20
RICHES CAME WITH A ROSE.
Wrapped Around the Stem Wns the
NucIeus of a Fortune.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
There are many tales of suddenly
acquired wealth, but usually the facts
leading up TO such. financial successes
are dry and uninteresting. To get riches
and get them in a manner that tinges
OF romance, does not fall TO the lot OF
many people, but there is one lady in
Cleveland that has crossed the $4,000
mark in six months and is still add
ing to her wealth.
Last Christmas Mrs. N. b. Needham
received a gift from friend, a solitary
rose, made more beautiful by its lone
illness; but attached to II was a
strange looking paper, which declared
that the possessor was entitled to 200
shares OF copper stock.
This friend was a Western gentle
man with whom the lady had been &C"
auainted for years. He wanted to send
something as a token of their friend =
ship, and, manlike, couldn't think Of
present that was suitable, so sent the
stock certificates. Mrs. Needham laid
the certificates aside, not thinking
that they were of any value. A friend
seeing them one day told her of the
true value of them and excited her in
terest.
She looked into the matter and found
that her copper stock was going up
rapidly. Then the fever of speculation
entered her veins, she scanned the
stock reports daily, and gleefully
watched her stock soaring higher. In
the meantime she was diligently secur-
ing all the knowledge she could on
stocks and securities. and the further
she got into the mysteries of the game
the more enthusiastic she grew. When
copper got as high as, in her judg-
ment, II would go, she sold out and the
foundation OF her fortune was laid.
Most women would have been salts
fed with as much as she had made, but
not Mrs. Needham. She was made out
OF different material. The game was
too fascinating, too delightfully."- gior-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20

ious, you know" as she said, and she
loved to experience the excitement it
brought. She now understands the be-
wildering terms, and, while she didn't
plunge, she dabbled quite extensively.
At first she thought that the very or
thodox folks among her acquaintance
would raise their hands in horror at
the thought of her specializing, and
all the transactions were carried on
through agents outside of the city. Her
courage, however, grew with her sue
cesses, and now she knows of no reas-
son why the matter should be secret.
Every parcel of stock she has bought
has gone up several points, and she
doesn't hesitate to let go when she
thinks 1t has risen all that 1t can
stand. She has outstripped many of
the professional stock brokers that
have been in the business for years,
as everything she touches seems to
jump at once.
II don't know that i possess any
particular wisdom" she said. There
is good deal of luck in my success,
though / always look into the matter
very thoroughly as respects the pro-
bable future. You know there are a
great many things to consider. The
slightest occurrences often disturb
stocks and ruin many people. / don't
take much stock in tips; they can be
had for nothing, and every one seems
anxious to give them. OF course, / rely
to certain extent on some kinds of
advice from some kinds of people, but
as a rule l follow my own inclination.
In following that plan I have been
quite successful, and If 1 should fail.
my only regrets would be that did
not have better Judgment. There is no
reason why woman shouldn't invest
her money in stocks as well as men.
1t Is true that there is a great risk
In the business, but the gains more
than compensate for the risks. never
invest more than can stand to loose,
If my judgment should prove faulty.
feel that one should never risk their
all on anything. Never go in a thing
hastily is my motto, but drop a thing
hastily Is another When I have the
slightest fear that my stock is going
to drop l sell at once"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20
AMBUSHED BY Beers.
English Meet Serious Reverse in
Vicinity of Scheepers Mex.

London, Sept. ia dispatch from
Lord Kitchener from Pretoria dated
Sept. IS, announces that the Beers on
Sept. II, ambushed three companies of
mounted infantry with three guns.
commanded by Maj, Cough, in the
vicinity of Scheepers Mex. After severe
fighting the British were overpowered
and lost their guns, the breech blocks
of which were first destroyed. Two Of
ficers and fourteen men were killed
and five officers and rs men were
wounded Five officers and $50 men
were made prisoners.
Maj. Cough, who escaped during the
night, reports that the Beers numbered
1000 men and that they were command
ed by Gen. Botha.
Gen. French reports that Command
ant SHUTS, in order to break through
a Gordon, rushed on squadron of the
Seventeenth Lancers at Glands river
pcort, killing three officers and 20 men.
and wounding one officer and 80 men.
The Beers, who were dressed in Khaki,
and who were mistaken for British
troops, lost heavily.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20
SECTIONAL PUZZLES.
states That Are Neither Northern,
Southern, Eastern, Middle Nor
Western.

Western.
From the Baltimore Sun.
A contention has arisen as to
whether Missouri should be classed as
Southern or Western state. The At
lanta Constitution calls 1t a Southern
state. The st. Louis Globe Democrat
declares that IL is not a Southern state,
but should be sclassed with the West
The Globe-Democrat is a Republican
paper and does not like hesSouth. But
who is to decide to which section this
great state belongs2 Geographically 1t
may be considered anything. 1t
stretches from the latitude OF the
northern boundary of North Carolina
and Tennessee to the latitude Of New
York city. 1t extends farther north
than Kansas, farther south than Vir-
ginia. and about as far west as Iowa
and Minnesota. IT reaches up TO the
middle of the Northern state of Illinois.
But, the Globe-Democrat contends, the
division of states is not so much geo.
graphical as 1t is political. Missouri
did not secede; it sent 10000 soldiers
into the Northern army, and while it
was slave state, slavery was a small
concern among the aggregate of Mis-
souri's interests" Finally IL says. as
an additional argument that ii is not
Southern state, that Missouri does not
raise cotton. Neither does Virginia. In
point OF fact there seems to be no GER
tain rule for classifying states. Each
geographer has his own ideas.
Maryland Is variously classified as a
Southern, a Middle and a Central At
lantic state. But the great majority Of
Marylanders consider Il Southern
state. II did not secede Il does not
rise cotton, and its location is far to the
north Of the cotton states. Neverthe-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20
WELLINGTON EXPLAINS.
says He Gave No Interview Express-
ing Indifference to Presidents As
sassination.

ing ihdtuerence to Presidents As
sassination.
Washington. Sept. 19.-W. A. Croft
fut of this city, has received a letter
from Senator Wellington of Maryland.
in which the senator says he gave no
interview to the newspapers express
ing indifference to the shooting of
President Mckinley, but refused again
and again to say anything for publ
cation, for the reason that Mckinley
had done me such injury 1 could not
forgive, and / felt it would be better
to say nothing at this time.''
He adds:
AS the crime of Czolgosz, | hardly
think it necessary to say that, like
yourself, / abhor an assassin, and / am
as much appalled, at the crime which
struck down President Mckinley as
anyone of his warmest friends / do
not think that anyone who knows me
would for moment believe that
would look with indifference upon an
act of this kind, when it strikes at the
government itself and affects every cit
1zen therein. Our list of murdered
Presidents has been far too great, and
some drastic law should be passed to
prevent another national tragedy like
that enacted at Buffalo"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20
HUDSON F0UNDERED.
Probable Loss of Lake Steamer and
Grew of Twenty-Five.

Crew of Twenty-Five.
Detroit. Mich, Sept ia special
to the Tribune from Sault-ste- Marie,
says:
The steamer Nicol, which arrived
here from Duluth to-day, brought the
report that the steamer Hudson prob
ably foundered off Eagle river last
Monday her crew of twenty-five men,
being drownded in the heavy sea. Capt.
McLeans story clears up the mystery
surrounding the sinking of a steamer
with two stacks seen from the shore
Monday, when the report was sent out
that the crew had been rescued by a
steamer nearby.
According to McI.ean's statement, the
Hudson left Duluth some time after
the Nicol. and passed her during Sun
day night. At 10 o'clock Monday
morning the Nicol again came up TO
the Hudson. A furious storm was
then raging, and the seas were sweep
ing the decks of the Nicol. The Hud-
son was lying about eight miles to the
westward of Eagle river, headed out
from shore, with a heavy list to star
board
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20
At uis.;sstppi's Capital.

jackson, Miss, Sept. bah federal,
state and city offices and most of the
business houses closed to-day out OF
respect to the memory of the late Pres
ident. The churches at which memorial
services were held were well hiied.
Beautiful tributes were spoken by
Lieut.. Gov. Harrison and others.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20
THE COBRA LOST.
Awful Disaster Nearly Egualiing In
Horror the sinking of the Victorin.

awful Disaster Nearly Equaliing I'm
Horror the sinking of the Victorin.
London, Sept. 19.-The torpedo boat
destroyer, the Cobra, has foundered
in the North Sea, the result of an ex-
plosion. The ship was en- route from
the yard of her builders, the Arm
strongs of Newcastle, to Portsmouth.
and carried forty-two naval
men and thirty-five men in
the employ of the contractors.
Twelve men were saved, and it is be-
lieved they are the only survivors, Five
boats were launched after the Cobra
struck, but some of them were swamp
ed in the heavy sea which was running
at the time.
The first intimation of the disaster
was the arrival of a fishing boat at
Yarmouth with six bodies, which she
had picked up in the vicinity of the
spot where the Cobra was last seen,
According to the fishermen the Cobra
was sighted by the lightship off Dows-
ing Sands yesterday morning, envel-
oped in steam and she shortly after
lightship supposed the Cobra had
sailed away, until the evening, when
they observed bodies floating in the
water and signalled to the fishing boat
to investigate the disaster.
A dispatch from Middlesboro SAYS
twelve survivors of the crew of the
Cobra were landed there this morn
ing, and confirms the first report that
all the others We're drowned.
AtrL
information that the explosion occur
red after the Cobra struck a rock,
and that she sank Immediately.
The Cobra, like her sister boat, the
Viper, was a turbine engined vessel,
She had just left the yard of her con-
tractors and was undergoing a boiler
test.
Corrected figures as to the Cobra show
that she had seventy nine souls on
board. For sixty-seven no hope is held
out, but torpedo boats and cruisers
have gone at full speed to the scene
of the disaster, which is the most Sc
rious since the sinking of the Vic
toria.
Lieut.. Bosworth Smith, the Cobra's
commander, stood upon the bridge with
his arms folded as impressive as if on
parade, and went down with the YES
sci.
About one year ago the torpedo boat
destroyer Cobra beat the record of the
Viper and won the title of the fastest
vessel in the world. The record of
the Viper, which was afterwards
wrecked, was AZ miles an hour, while
the Cobra. in an unofficial trial over
the same course as that sailed by the
Viper, at the mouth of the Tyne, made
81 Z knots or AZ miles,
The Cobra was an exact duplicate of
the Viper.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-09-20
WashOuts in AIabam a.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept. 15.-Wash-
outs east of Montgomery have serious
ly interrupted traffic on the Seaboard
Air Line, Central and Southern Rail-
roads. No train had been run from
Montgomery to Columbus since Tues
day evening. Trains of the Central
Railroad, which left yesterday morn
ing were not able to proceed further
than Smithville and returned to Mont
gomery last night. Trains this morn
ing left on schedule time, but have not
vet been heard from.