The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-16


The meeting here was 2 decided sue
cess in every respect 1t was the first
time that the people Of this section OF
the territory had ever had the oppor-
tunity to meet the Republican nominee.
He came TO Sayre from Arap2hoe ana
In the morning met many citizens Nj.
Mcguire was the guest OF party OF
young men who took him to the country
for two hours to shoot prairie chickens.
Several chickens were secured and the
time spent in this sport was pleasant
relaxation from the strenuous work OF
the campaign. The impression mace here
by the Republican nominee was spien-
did one. He met many Democrats and
they are declaring their admiration Tor
his position upon territorial matters.
Sayre is one of the best known towns
in western Oklahoma. II is located on
the Choctaw road and while it is a little
more than one year old. its growth has
been phenomenal. There have been many
good buildings erected and a more pro-
gressive let of business men could hardly
be found anywhere. Two banks are doing
a good business. which is indicative that
the people in Sayre and OF the surround
ing community are prosperous Sayre is
on the north fork of the Red river and
lHe SOH Is TcIndEhdplg PRO-
ductive. The town is a division point on
the Choctaw and this has helped to make
il an important point in Roger Mills
county. Good schools have also had much
to do with Sayre's success. Her people
are carefully watching the horizon and
the first institution appearing needed by
them will be brought TO the city.
J. Frank Trimble, hustling young
man of Sayre, is the candidate for rep
resentative in Roger Mills county. This
county is Democratic, but Mr.. Trimble
is getting out among the people, never
failing TO make a favorable impression.
He will secure an acquaintance that viii
not fail to do him good in the future.
P. c. Hughes. the present postmaster at
Elk City, is one Of the old timers in the
county. He talked Republicanism when
few Republicans lived in his community
At one time he did editorial writing on
the Berlin Venture and the political in
vectives thrown at Democrats were 50
startling that they talked of whitecap-
ping him. Mr. Hughes told the men
doing the talking that If he were molest-
ed, it meant one or more funerals. He
was never interfered with.
1.-THE Republicans Of Roger Mills county
will show the people of the territory
what can be done here" said A. r. Ander
son of Poarch, today. When l moved
to this county I could only see tie homes
of two Republicans from my farm That
was two years ago. Now l can stand in
my dooryard and count the homes Of
seventeen Republicans. This indicates
what has been done in two years.
I'VE have a township ticket in our
township this year and we are going to
do some things to the Democrats. The
fellows of the opposite party have made
big talks about large majorities. but Nc
CURE will get more Democratic votes
on account of the statehood matter than
any one knows Of
The advent of the Choctaw road into
into Roger Mills county has made great
difference in the population. During the
past few years every quarter OF land
has heen fled on. In reality, the culu-
vation of the entire county only began
two years ago. but some remarkable
crops have been produced.
There are many southern people in the
county. These came early. During the
past two years, however. many people
have come from the north and east to
secure homes.
Politically, Roger Mills county is DEM
ocratic and judging from past elections
il is almost intensely Democratic Con-
ditions have changed. however, since the
last congressional election. There are
more people in the county than ever be-
fore. The old time Republicans have
been in the minority so long that they
desire 20 show their strength and for this
reason. what is considered a full party
vote will be shown. Republicans do not
expect TO carry the county, however
but they are confident OF reducing the
Democratic majority against them. II
was only in 1900 that the Republicans
placed a county ticket In the field me
candidates this year are doing active
work and Republicans have hopes OF
electing a Re wmen on the ticket, owing
to some local matters.
Surrounding the Sweetwater postofiice,
in what IS known as the Sweetwater dis
trict in the western part OF the county.
is a Republican club of sixty-five mem
hers. il was an enthusiastic orSaniza-
ton and the memebrs are doing hard
work for Bird S. Mcclure. J. & Klein
is president and L. a. Albin IS secretary
I'VE are getting the followers lined up
IN our part Of the county, said Pres
ident Klein. and we expect TO poll
large Republican vote We are working
for Mcclure. and those who heard him
~ savre Yesterday are pleased with him.
He IS our kind Of man. Many of the
members OF the club came into the coun-
~ during the past two years and condi-
tions are entirely different from what
they were at the last election
Mr.. Klein worked IN his neighbor's cot
TON field for half day in order 10 induce
him "a Democrat to accompany him 10
Savre 10 hear Bird s. MCGUIRE talk
Roger Mills county does not take rear
seat for any county when y comes 70
the bachelor proposition. In the vicinity
Of Sweetwater post office there are many
Young men living on claims. They have
oreanized into a Bachelors club Of fifty
members. ". J. Davis is president Of the
club and ]. L. Black. Of Sweetwater Is
he secretary. Naturally Il is a social
organization. but one OF the objects Is 10
secure wives for its members. The Sweet
water Roaster is A little paper gotten out
nv the club and the name indicates what
VIII be done 10 the bachelor who does
run the gauntlet and secures wife
Cheyenne. the county seat of Roger
AiiIls county. IS not located on rall-
TCdQ- bAl Aoa st9t9 - -,
the principal trading points IN the entire
county. For A number OF years goods
we're freighted from 4 distance Of nearly
80 miles Later the freight wagons
secured their loads 81 Westhertord and
now since the Choctaw is through the
county. II IS not such a hard thing 20
secure goods Cheyenne is stil an in
rortant trading point. as viii be sttested
by the merchants who ali carry large
stocks of goods. As weston county.
without a county seat aght- does not al
trsct attention IN the western psri Of
~ territory. Elk CITY. Berlin and Sayre