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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
OPPOSED TO STATEHOOD.
Speaker Henderson not Favorable to
Admission Of Territories.

Guthrie. O. T. March 15.-A Washing
ton dispatch brings the news that Mr.
Henderson. speaker of the house. is op-
posed 70 the admission Of the terrific
ries- No effort has been made IT, con-
vert him. because the delegates from
the territories fear that what has been
To date comparatively inactive opposi-
ton from the speaker NAV become de-
cidedly active. IL was recognized. too.
that II one OF the territory bills failed.
an would fail For the admission az
three territories as states practically
the solid Democrat support can Dee OBJ
tanned. II the Republicans could admit
Oklahoma and DENY admission to Arl-
IONA they would gladly do 50. but h
amy such attempt was made. the solid
Democratic vote would be thrown
against the admission Of Oklahoma.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
Bank CASHIER AND HIS WIFE
Forced to make Trip at Night with
the Sank Robbers.

Guthrie O. T.. March l5.-The PauIs
Valley Enterprise prints the following
unusual story.
Monday night at O'Clock two men.
wei armed, called al the home % J. c..
Hroger cashier of the State Bank o.
Francis. ana held Mr.. Kroser and his
wife at the house untn 20 O'Clock AZ
that hour they compelled Nj Eroser
and his wife TO accompany them To the
bank. intending TO force the cashier to
open the vault Nearing the bank. a
light was seen in an adjoining building
and the desperadoes then marched their
prisoners back TO the home % the cash
Ter and hsId them untu midnight. when
second trip was, made 70 TIE bank
the robbers again compelling aIrs. Kro-
ger TO accompany them. When they
reached the bank IL was few minutes
after = clock. and Cashier Kroger con-
WINGED the robbers that the time lock
was then on and entrance 20 the vault
By working the combination was inn
possible. The robbers then returned with
Mr.. and Mrs Kroger TO the cashiers
home and. upon leaving. relieved the
cashier Of two watches and a ss-calibre
pistol Officers are investigating.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
HOW THE RAIN FELT.
Graphic Description of the Effect of
il in an Oklahoma City.

Guthrie, Q. T., March 15.-The most ex-
berant claim made on the rain is at
| Edmond. The Enterprise say that six
inches fell. It thus tells Of the effect On
the community: Glory. There was a six
inch rain il Edmond Monday night
Tuesday and Tuesday night. 1t began
raining at 1870 Tuesday morning and
showered and rained and rained and
showered with but few rests until after
seven O'Clock Wednesday morning. But
about O'Clock the sun came out and The
grass is said, by reliable witnesses, 10
have grown an inch an nour. At least it
seemed to leap with joy, and every man
had a broad smile, not on account of the
sunlight bat because of the glorious
rain. Even the children looked brighter
and happier as they hop. skipped along
on their way 10 school. Even the horses
seemed to smile as if contemplating how
the fresh, green grass would now be their
portion. The chickens ran about as If
the early worm was already above
ground. The grunters who wanted TO sell
out and leave the dad blasted country"
ran around to the real estate dealer and
put Up the price of their farms a thous-
ana OF TWO nc NAliIA went DlAA diAtA
blew himself for a ten cent cut of ham
for breakfast in anticipation Of meeting
the fellows who would not continue their
subscription until they saw whether &c
rained or not. Opinions differ as to the
amount Of rain fall. Tin cans We're fun.
so the rain must have been over three
inches without doubt. An iron pot six
inches deep and with but little flare. was
full and running over. The rain was in
all probability between five and eight
inches. The first twelve hours rain was
the slowest end of the storm and the
water nearly all went into the ground
The ponds showed but little water Tues
day afternoon but the heavy rain Of
Tuesday night filed the ponds as the
ground had all it could drink As the
new moon has started in so well. it is
hoped that it viii make a wet March
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
WouLD cAUeg A sTAMPEoE.
Unique Plan of Assessment by King
fisher Man

tSHGF ~ cfls
Guthrie, o. T, March l5-The matter oil
Just assessment IS now Up for discussion
in Oklahoma S. GRAFTON Of Kingnsher
proposes q sweeping law which would
cause a general stampede. He would
have every property owner set price
on his property, that price TO be the ass
essrhent Here is what Mr.. CraXtOn SAYS:
'If our assessors under oath make such
unequal and unfair assessments as made
last year. here and everywhere), what
can we Go about it. I claim the fault lies
in the law and its customary execution
here ana elsewhere for generations. No
one offers n solution. so 1 come forward
with a sure safe cure; not only sure
and safe. but creditable 10 Oklahoma.
our legislature should enact a law as fol-
lows:
BE it enacted. etc. for the assessment
and collection Of taxes. that every. person
subject TO taxation within the territory
Of Oklahoma, shall make a list in dupi-
cate Of their real and personal property
anG place a value thereon. to date from
the first day of March and return such
lists TO township trustees within ten days
from such date. These lists shall become
public property; one TO be held ay the
township trustee and one TO be held by
the county clerk, al subject to inspection
by anv ono.
BE It further enacted, that any rerson
may become a valid purchaser of any
such listed property subject to such en-
cumbrances as may exist against If, by
tending such listed price TO owners with
due allowance for feed and caro- Of live
stock. OF Improvements made since the
first day Of March, within ninety days
from said first day Of March.
Whereas. it is further enacted. that
in case any person refusing to accept
such tender OF price and giving possession
of said property, it shall he the duty of
the county clerk TO receive such price
for the benefit OF the original cwner.
mi sheirs or assigns. and put such person
in Immediate possession of said property.
Necessary exceptions could be made
for minor heirs. and under this plan there
should Doe no danger of under-valGa lion,
and if there was Il clause added for for
fixture OF unlisted property TO state,
Kingdsher county would loom up 40 over
800 0oo,9o0 instead Of So, 2S0.0Go. The rates
would be reduced 10y four-ffths oe al OF
which would look well 10 outsiders. and
not hurt our credit i'm the least, Or raise
our taxes one dollar but save expenses /
of ali assessors. If there is any feasible
objection, let us hear it,"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
FIRST LEGAL ToNKAwA MARRIAGE
David Williams ard Mary Richards
Became One Under White Mans
avs

Guthrie o. T. March i5.-Tha ToukaVa
Journal SAYS; TIE Grst member If che
Tonkawa tribe ~ ~ married hv r. i.eal
form % Tho Territory we've David WE
Tonkava- The ceremous. WIS PERFORMED
lsst THURSDAY aioruine ~ 81 oeiecE. -
the event Nas D eurious ara intcrssfils
orc 70 sas Ir'liaHs. grear Preparations
were ma ie and quite g uaT1ter attcrdeG
the ceremony Pew Kieirs-c.her rr1-
roarred the words trat mais them tus
haal and vie and fhen the members ~
SIZE frihz ca57arnel - ths -cton 3.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
DANGER OF OVERRIDING WHEAT.
What Jacob Admire Would Have Said
il il Hadn,t Rainad

Guthrie. O. T., March 15.-Jacob Admire
Of Kingfisher thinks there is danger of
the Oklahoma farmer overriding on
wheat. He says: We have had a elor-
ious rain. The best laid plans of mice
and men gang aft aglee, and so. the far
mers who had decided TO commence plow-
ing up their wheat fields for the purpose
Of substituting other crops may not do
SO. after all This is the season of the
year when the distance from desperation
TO confidence and eladness is only one
short step. Prior 10 this rain the out
look was gloomy and discoura giug. If
the rain had not come just when it did
we had a talk laid up for our brethren of
the wheat fields. which would have run
about as follows: NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
wheat-nothing but wheat When will
the Oklahoma farmer learn that wheat
finally ends in mortgages. sherin's sales
and bankruptcy? When viii the Oklaho-
ma farmer learn that, if he expects or
desires to survive. he must not place his
whole reliance in wheat?" We would
have said further that-"There is no
other portion of the country where the
farm lands are better adapted TO a var
iety Of crops than Oklahoma. There is
no other country where so many of the
staple crops can be proftably grown in
the same field" We intended to say
There is no other country in the union.
or anywhere else. where a row Of corn,
a row of cotton. row of broom corn. a
row of castor beans. row of kafir corn.
a row Of wheat. row of oats. a row of
millet. a row Of onions a row of melons.
or a patch Of alfalfa can be proftably
grown in the same field, side by side.
What a great country for intelligent and
enterprising farming Oklahoma is"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
ASSESSMENT IN NEW COUNTRY.
First Work of the Kind Began Last
Wednesday.


Il Reno. O. r.. March 15.-The first
county taxes in the nov counties Of Com
auchc. Caddo and Kiowa VIII be taken
this spring. The assessors, appointed l-
the governor began these duties Wednes-
day. They must follow q somcwalt air
fcrent course than is done in other anal
elder parts Of the territory All town
lots VIII be assessed as real estate. this
includes the Improvement on the io-s r
owned by the proprietor Of the lot and
viii be assessed 70 him. 15ut if there te
q building on q leased lot. the 10. itsc'f
wiz be assessed rs real estate % the
owner thereof and improvements VIII De
classed IS personal property and assessed
% The lessee as snch. I'm the new conn
trv where no one has yet acquired title
90 his farm the land Viii not be assessed.
bat an buildings. fences etc. viii De
Ciassed as personal property ara must l1
returned IS such when the assessors
calls the law requiring that tho assess
ment list he sworn "a Therefore an
houses fences. household peo5s. lse-
stock. Wa CONS and personal rrurc -tv ~
whatever nature mast be returned by She
owner Tor taxarlon- IN case t1ere IS lo
one 81 home whom The dsprtE calls L
becomes his auty e. make ont q lst from
the hest Information ~ hand ard eetulu
IT % tho office; the law does nos r-aaire
q second visit But ~ should leave &
dup lcate 81 the iist - made cut et the
rosi5erce II the taxpayer fn order Tint
D. mev r. informed ~ whst h7s teen
sorc aae given a1 rrnertrs-i- IS 90 go r.
the assessors 0-sce 81 ha feets 7gErievsi
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16

their property until the county completes
payment, and 10 be erected after she
plans and specifications. To the cost OF
the building IS 10 be added aoJ 20 eN-
coed three and cne-half rsr cent for
plans and specifications. not 70 eSceed
one and one-haif per cent fer s.iFsrin-
terdent Of construction. nor % excel siS
per cent per a.nuzn lnteres, or Deferred
Payments il building is taxed ans ast o.
exceed FIVE per ssnt Il t1xed. slSs tile
cost Of Insurance. makins S ngesaeie
total Of ssS.oo2 or Ssa.9eo. This amaLat is
10 be divided into equal annual rayr7cn5s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-16
INTO a sRIcK BUILDING.
First Bank at Lawton Moves Into Pa
iatial Quarters

Guthrie. o. T.. March l5-The Lavton
Republican says The Citizens state
bank which has been doing business
since the opening In a lixlS frame build
ing worth about So. moved into aew
quarters yesterday. This is one Of tho
FIRST banks in Lawton. ia fact the drst
state bank. and is 10 he congratulated
upon its success in business
The new building IS the first pressed
brick built I'm Lawton. Il is e5xi1. two
stories nigh. and is beautiful la desieu
and most comfortable banking quarters
During It's career So I.awton this bank
has received and RENTED over one
half million dollars in exchange. and
its deposits have Increased S15neo in the
past ninety days. The business of this
bank is growing rapidly. and the bank
force has been Increased since moving.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
Grenada's New Railroads.

The new railroad which Grenada
is to have promises to be two instead
of one. The surveying of the Mem
phis & Mobile has been commenced
at Hattiesburg and is rapidly pro-
crossing. The impression is gaining
strength that the Illinois Central is
behind the scheme. On Tuesday a
charter was granted for a road to run
from Webb, in Tallahatchie county,
to Helena, Ark. This is said to be
but a part Of the plan to complete the
line known as the Nashville & Mis-
sissippi, which will run from Oko-
Iona to Helena, passing through Gre
NADIA. While it appears very hope
full that Grenada is to have at no dis
tant date one or more new railroad
lines, the SENTINEL is not in a posi-
tion to give any definite information
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
A PROSPEROUS INSTITUTION.

The Board of Directors Of the Gre
NADIA Bank held their annual meeting
on Tuesday, January I, and after a
careful examination of the business
done during the year, pronounced it
the best done within the history of
the institution. This information
will be received by the stockholders
and friends Of the bank with much
qualification. No bank In the State
stands higher in the commercial
world than does Grenada Bank, and
this speaks volumes for the manage
ment.
A semi-annual dividend Of four pei
cent was declared, and a handsome
balance carried to undivided profits
After the directors meeting the
stockholders held their annual meet
ing and reelected the same Officers
and Board of Directors for the en-
suing year. Grenada is justly proud O
this eminently successful banking
Institution.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
Married.

On Thursday afternoon, January
9th, at the home Of the BRIDES par
ents in Sardis, Miss, Mr.. Ed. Wood, of
Grenada, and Miss Mona Williamson
were united in the holy bonds of we'd
lock by Rev. Chas. Dobbs.
The bride is a young woman OF
charming disposition and excellent
traits of character, and is a sister of
Mrs. d. o. Semmes, of Grenada,
whom she has visited on several occa-
sions.
The groom is a resident of Grenada,
though now located at Okolona, where
he is a cotton classer for the Newbur'
ger Cotton Co. He is a capable young
business man, deservedly popular ant
has many friends here who ~congratu
late him on winning the heart ant
hand of SO excellent a helpmeet.
| The couple left for Okolona, wher'
they will remain during the remain
der of the cotton season, when the.
| will come to Grenada.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
IMPORTANT RAILROAD MEETING,

At the Mayors Office on next Mon
day at II O'Clock a meeting of
citizens will be held. Mr.. Chester II.
Pond, president of the Memphis and
Mobile Railroad Company, (the new
railroad to be built within the next
year, will be here to meet the citi-
zens, and talk Over matters. The
meeting is Of rita3 Importance to Gre
NADIA and every citizen who can Should
be present. DO not allow some otheI
business to keep you away, but be OF
hand promptly.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
A Happy Occasion.

The SENTINEL is in receipt OF a
lengthy account of a very happy ocea-
sion which occurred at the home of
Mr.. Robt. Proyine, in Calhoun coun-
ty, on Christmas day. All the old
Confederate soldiers in the county
had been invited to take dinner with
Mr.. Provine on that day, and thirty
one responded with their presence
Upon reaching the home all formed &
line and marched up to the house
where they were saluted by the firms
| of an anvil. A tirst-class "toddy'
was served to = the guests, and the,
wefe then entertained with music b,
Miss May Proyine. Among tn
guests was Capt. Window, who ha'
his old battle flag which ne neye
surrendered. Several talks wer
made, after which a bountiful Dime
was spread, during which a band frol
Big Creek was rendering some sweC
music. 1t was a day long to be T.
membered by all present.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
A Commemorate Deed.

On Christmas day Bill Ross and
Liza Dudley, two worthy and re-
spected negroes, made their usual
visit to the poor house, about four
miles from Grenada, carrying a large
amount Of good wholesome eatables
for Il Christmas dinner for the I'M
fortunates at that institution. They
found everything in a tirot-clasS condl-
ton, and were given a royal welcome.
Mr.. c. T. Ross. the superintendent OF
the institution. is the right MAJ for
the place. and always has things kept
in order about the home.
These two negroes have been max
ing these visits to the poor house foI
about twenty years. The colored
Methodist church contributes towarl
buying the things carried. as well "a
some white people Of Grenada. It'll
a commendable charity.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
A Delightful Entertainment.

The st. Cecilian Club gave a recital
in the College Chapel on Friday even
ing, January 3rd, which was very
pleasant to all lovers of good music.
The program was not altogether
classical, and comprised some gems OF
song and instrumental composition.
The numbers were well rendered, and
were appreciated by the audience.
The Club is to be congratulated for SC
delightful an entertainment. 1t is tC
be hoped they will repeat the idea at
| an early date.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11

The Grenada SENTINEL calls Mr..
J. n. Moss "a faithful subscriber, y
and not without good reason. On the
day he was eighty-four years OF age
he called at the SENTINEL office and
paid his subscription for the forty'
second consecutive time. Mr.. Moss
is a heightened, honorable citizen
saws the SENTINEL, and no n vii
doubt the assertion. He is also
Christian gentleman who will one day
wear crown with several extra jew
els. and play on a harp warranted Il
last forever. -Clarion-Ledger
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
Dixie Chapter Meeting.

On last Thursday, January =, DlXle
Chapter, L. d. c., held a most en-
ioyable meeting at the hospitable
home Of Mrs. viii Jennings. After
business came an interesting pro-
gramme. Misses Phelan, Yandell
and Mcdonald were musicians for the
evening. Several new members were
received. Last, but by nc mean
least, delightful refreshments were
served by our lovely hostess, assisted
by her sisters, Mrs. Gerard and Miss
Willie Smith.
We would take this opportunity to
extend a hearty invitation to others
to unite with us. 1t is not u pur-
pose to stir up the bitterness Of a
disappointment long since buried, but
| rather to commemorate the loyal
| deeds of our beloved heroes, to do
what we can for the comfort of the
remaining few and to care for the
humblest soldiers graves that lie so
neglected just over the hill yonder.
1t is the desire of our Chapter 10 put
a neat fence around these graves some
time in the neal future. Any con-
trlbution, however small, towards
this will be most gratefully received
A DAUGHTER
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
Excursions tO-the West.

The Iron Mountain will sell round
trip tickets to certain points in Ar
kansas, all points in Texas, Oklahoma
and Indian Territory on Jan. 2lst,
Feb. 4th and 18th at n fare plus
50. 90. Tickets good three weeks with
stop-over at pleasure 10 days ON going
trip.
The Iron Mountain has the quick
est service to Texas with free reclin-
! ING chair cars without change. Pull
man sleeper to Little Rock, through
sleeper to Hot Springs, also Pullman
Sleeper to Texarkana. Write us, w
will answer promptly. .
III. d. WILSON, p. x. Il. A.
3l4 Main St., Memphis, Tenn.
j-l1tf ELLIS FARNswoRTH, T. L. \
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
Mr.. ]. H. Martin Assigns.

We regret to state that Mr.. Jim III.
Martin, general merchant and plant
er, of Hardy, this county, was forced
to make an assignment on last Mon
day. We learn his liabilities are from
ten to twelve thousand dollars will
assets exceeding his liabilities. HI
has many warm friends in this coun
ty. Il. H. Stokes was appointed as
signee.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
Died at Corrollton.

Frank Inman, aged Is years, and a
brother of Mr.. A.. T. Inman, of Gre
NADIA, died of lung trouble on Sunday,
January 5. He was never a strong
boy, being in bad health since child
hood. He was a pleasant young man
who had many friends and the SENTI-
MEL extends it's sympathy to the be-
reaved family. The remains were
buried at the family burying ground
| at jefferson on Monday.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
CITIZENS MErlNG.
President ". M. Mclnk'sh. Of Grenada
College. DeservedIy compIimented.

A meeting of citizens was held on
Thursday evening of last week at the
Mayors Office for the purpose of CIV
ing expression to the feeling of the
people of Grenada for Rev. W. NJ.
Mcintosh, who has been president of
Grenada Female College for the past
three years. Since the term of his
lease is soon to expire, and his sue
cessor will be selected by the Board Of
Trustees, the citizens desired to have
it understood that the present man
agement is highly satisfactory, and
that they earnestly hope that Mr..
Mcintosh will succeed himself.
The meeting was a thoroughly rep
resentative one, without regard to
denominational lines, and was very
harmonious. But one sentiment was
expressed; and that was, that the
great success of the College for the
past few years was due to the wise
management of Mr.. Mcintosh, and
that the people here wanted him to
continue in his present capacity
Resolutions conveying the sense OF
the talks made were unanimously
adopted. Judge j. G. Longstreet,
Rev. j. M. Wyatt and Mr.. o. l.
Kimbrough were named as q commit
tee to attend the meeting of the
Board of Trustees at Winona, hel(
last Monday, to emphasize the feeling
of u people in this matter, and, i
necessary, to urge the retention o
Mr.. Mcintosh. However, the Boar
took no action, postponing the meet
ing until February 18th. 1t will b
held at the College in Grenada.
Under the supervision of Presiden
Mcintosh Grenada College has rise
rapidly as an educational institutio
. and now ranks with the best in til
| State and the South. To make
change would, in our opinion, be vel
unwise, and we hope the Board wi
see the matter in the same way.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
In this issue appears a card for NJ.

In this issue appears a card for Mr..
O. F. Lawrence, agent for the Mutu-
al Life Insurance Co., and it tells
some interesting facts. The Mutual
is the strongest life insurance COM
pany in the world, and is as solid as
any financial institution can possibly
be. It's policies are tirst-class, ant
Mr.. Lawrence is ever ready to supply
you with any further information you
may desire.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11
Horse for Sale.

| have for sale the best combination
horse in the county. He is 8 years
old. 10 hands high, very fast in har-
ness. Can go as good as 3 minutes on
road. good under saddle. Wiz sell
cheap. W. W. TOWNSEND.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-01-11

Stop. Look. LiSten,.. Have you
heard the opening gun? Grenada is
awakening from a sound, refreshing
slumber. Her very extremities thrill
with renewed life; she is about to en-
JOY the delightful sensation OF a
resurrection. Do you want to make
money?l Buy Real Estate in Gre
NADIA. Do you want to make 100 per
cent, 200 per cent, 300 per cent, 400
| Der cent? If so, call on me. | am
| dealing in Grenada Real Estate, both
buying and selling. | have for sale
| Corner Lots. Back Alleys, Handsome
Residences, insignificant Cabins,
Small Stores, Large Commodious Bust
ness Houses with Iron Front anC
Plate-Glass Windows.
i'll At WIN. G. MCLEAN.