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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mrs. Diamond Toney, of Cleve.
land, Mss, is visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Morgan.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Th0mps0n's lake broke banks
from the rain Friday, and fish
flooded the market temporarily.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Country butter is unusually
scarce in our town Tor the season,
OF the year, and brings a fair price.
This should be a suggestion to
some Of our enterprisIng land
owners to invest in cows and sell
butter, and raise hogs on the sur
plus milk. The demand for both
butter and pork is never ceasing,
and the capital required for such
an industry is small.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

The recent washouts on III,
Illinois Central road, caused a
number of our citizens TO inyol
unfairly extend their visits abroad.
and a number of drummers and
to extend their stay in
Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

We are showing some rare bar
gains in Embroideries.
THE o. d. G, Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

March went out like a lion, al.
though it came in like a lion also.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

An attempt was made Tuesday
night TO assassinate JEFF Collins,
colOred, by parties unknown. Col.
Inns was shot from the window of
the room in which he was sleep.
ing. Tom Davidson and James
Boone were arrested upon suspi.
cionsand placed in Jail, but there
IS no positive proof against them.
JEFF Collins was not dangerously
wounded.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

1t is an old saying with farmers
that a wet March makes a dry
summer. Our farmers shonld heed
the warning and p.ow and plant
with q drought in view. Seeds
planted deep, with plenty of soil
to protect the roots, will with
stand a hot, dry summer much
better than those with shallow
covering. A word to the prudent
should be sufficient.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

For sale or Rent.
A four.r0om cottage on Ponto'
toe street. Good we'll water,
large lot. Apply to
Mrs. l.. E. WILDS,
South Street.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

We have q Barrel of stuffed
Mangoe Pickle
SANDERS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Krout and Cucumber. Pickles,
sweet and sour. Yes, and a Bar
rel Of Malaga Grapes.
SANDERS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

% Dozen fine quality Knee
Pants made from remnants, at 30
and % ellsworth double the price.
The q. ID. g. Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

The Morning News. Memphis
new daily will give all the news.
and you should not fail to get a
copy April 20. Will be on sale a
kendel's drug store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Be sure aud get q copy of Mem
phis' new daily -The News which
will make Its appearance April 20
Leave your orders at kendel's
drug afare.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
s. MARKETTE.

TroRNEYS-AT-LAw.
n, MISSISSIPPI.
I,,c,ice in all the Courts, both
and Federal. Collections
hrnmpt attention. Office in sui
PPn1diug. South corner
|snuare. Telephone As.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

90 pieces Toe quality Batiste
this week and next, DC yard.
THE OXFORD DRY Goops 20.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Harvey Caldwell has accepted
a position as agent at Torrance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

MI. Will wilkins, a popular
drummer, spent Sunday and Mon.
day with, his parents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mr.. Dalton, one of the local .ele-
phone linemen, met with a pain.
full accident Tuesday morning.
The pole broke upon which Mr..
Dalton was fixing a wire, and he
was thrown against the spike OF
another pole, which cut his face
painfully and his body was seri-
0usly Jared by the fall. The &C.
cident occurred in front Of DR.. A.
A. YounE's residence.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

The Guild of st. Peters Church
will give an Evening Entertain.
ment tonight, (Thursdsy,Js sat the
Rectory from . to 10. The Pigeon
House. and Home Sweet Home
with Delsarte illustrations. Re-
freshments tree. Admission 25c,
children zoe. All are welcome.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Eustace Andrews spent last
week in Water Valley.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mr.. Will Archibald has returned
from an extended visit to Florida.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mr.. D. j. Parsons, who has been
working on the telephones of our
city for the past two years, has &C.
cepted . position in Columbus,
and left for that place Sunday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

All Fools Day was duly cele.
brated Tuesday by the votarics
and devotees of that tine honored
anniversary. 1t was also the day
Tor green stamped "billy duesr
to be distributed to those who
had made bills, which were no
means jestful In bearing or mean.
ing.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

The interesting article relative
to the capture OF two American
officers BY the Filipinos, one of
whom was Lieut.. C0wan, will be
of great interest to our readers as
Lieut.. Cowan has recently spent
q month with his parents in Oxford
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mr.. B. O. Harris, Of Liberty
Hill, was a welcome visitor at this
Office Saturday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Grin Hampton has accepted the
position OF night operator at Sardis
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mr.. @. U. Stephens was a pleas.
ant caller at this Office Monday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mr.. H. A. Buford, of College
Hill, was a welcome visitor at
this office, Thursday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
For Sale

For Sale.
Pluence on South street,
square, owned by Mr.. J.
ten. Contains 6 ooms,
q water-works, and all
les Will be sold on
For particulars ap.
EAGLE ONCE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Ask to see our Skirting Taffeta.
SO inch 81 %, "a inch el.0O guar
aufQad
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Come in and see our 10 and 15c
Batiste and Dimities. They are
wonderful bargains.
THE xFORD ID. @. GO.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

&c. Wilson.
.sisne.
bxE < WILSON,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
4 OXFORD, MISS. E.
IN rrac,ice in all.the courts,
and FEDERAL
ri The square.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
The Oxford Eagle.
Daily Service
VIA
ILLINOIS, CENTRAL.
NORTH BOUNO

NOkld boSNDi
,s,s,ves oxford at 4:si a m.
'l;ve louisville, KY, 5:lb p m
rr;ve cincinnati. o., g:sOpm
- 81. Louis, No, 5:l6pm
49, Chicago. ILL.,, $3.50 p m
1issves oxford at e:fs a m
80 Louisville, Ky
&rr;ve Cincinnati, o.. ii:So a m
srrive St. Louis, Mo, GIG m
rr;ve Chicago, Ill, ll;2o
/ SOUTH BoUNpI
,ooves oxford at 1904 a
Sew Orleans, La, 1:l5 p nj
IT. 1.ves oxford at s:13 p m
,I rtus New Orleans, La. s:2S a m
Local Freight North.
due al oxford s:43
Zeal Freight South.
sns At oxford LES P
,1 az, Sleeper is run between
and New Orleans on trains
@. NJ. OWEN. ACT
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mr.. Sid Foster died at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Albert Hale near
Liberty Hill, on March 23rd, and
was buried on the following day
at Cypress Creek cemetery. Mr..
Foster was about As years OF age,
and was born and raised in La.
Fayette County. He was a good
citizen and highly esteemed. He
leaves u wife and four daughters,
to whom The EAGLE extends
sympathy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

subscripe for THE EAGLE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mrs. Lulie Lewis Delbridge,
widow of the late Geo. w. Del.
bridge. died at her home on Depot
street, on the 30th inst. While
she had been an invalid for seve-
raj years, she was not confined to
her bed until q few days before
her death. Mrs. Delbridge was
born and raised near College
Hill, and resided there until her
removal to Oxford q few mopths
ago. She was q devoted daugh.
ter, wife and mother, and beauti-
full Christian character. Her gen.
tie, kindly disposition, and many
sterling virtues endeared her to
both kindred and friends. She
leaves an only brother, our towns.
man, Mr.. Will Lewis, three sisters,
Mrs. A. A. Young, Mrs. j. W.
Slate, Miss Annie Lewis, q son
and two daughters, to mourn her
loss. To these deeply bereaved
ones the EAGLE tenders heartfelt
sympathy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
Wanted.

Sorghum Seed.
BEN PRICE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Miss Beulah White, teacher of
the Burney school, Oxford Camp
GroOnd, gave her. scholars an
Easter egg hunt at her home
Saturday. She has 40 on the roll
and about 40 were present, and all
seemed to enjoy the sport. 1t was
amusing to watch the little ones
shuttle the leaves hunting the
cOlored eggs. Music aud other
games furnished amusement for the
remainder of the evening. The
five months term closes Friday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
THEIR IDEA OF SHAKESPEARE.
Two Young Men at Blackwell Expect.
ed Bloodhounds in Hamlet.

Guthrie, o. =, Jan. 4.-This week at
Blackwell, an actor ard actress gave sew
eraI scenes from Shakespeare on a local
stage Robert Nen was present, and
among other things. says: There was
Just one thing that marred the enter
tainment and that was the assinity OF a
couple of young men whose ideas OF the
drama are confined to the narrow limits
OF Uncle Toms Cabin and Hogan's Alley.
OF course these young men. who evident
~ came from Hackney, Kansas. and who
never saw anything better than a magic
lantern show IN a country schoolhouse.
until they struck Blackwell. evidently ex-
pected TO see Hamlet appear as an Irish
man and 90 a break-neck song and dance.
As result they were disappointed. They
felt that they had been bilked- They
expected to see bloodhounds chase juliet
over the cakes OF floating ice IN ths Ohio
river, and expected to hear Richeleu sing
"Just Because She Made Them Goo-Goo
Eyes
ITO the Shakespearesn student the en-
tertanment last night was literary treat
Their conception of the characters IN the
readings of the lines were good, and every
person present who was familiar with the
sublime writings Of Shakespeare undoubt-
edly enjoyed the Rosteil Interpretation Of
the characters. aside. OF course from the
two young men above referred to-"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
OUTLAW CATCHER DIES.
Smith of Wagner Who Caught Cher
okee Bill is Dead.

Guthrie, 0. T., Jan. 4.--One Of the char
acters who figured prominently in crimi-
nal affairs in the Indian Territory in the
days when that name included Oklahoma,
died a few days ago at Wagoner, and was
buried at BfusIogee.
This person was w. c. Smith, who was
deputy United States marshal for many
years, and had much to do with the cap
ture OF noted outlaws.
As deputy marshal Smith gained a
great deal of notoriety as a man Of nerve
and daring. He and George Lawson laid
the trap that Cherokee Bill walked into,
and they brought that murderous young
outyaw into Jail and also oficiated at
his execution. Smith was in a dozen
fights with noted outlaws. two OF the
most noted ones being the battle at Ned
Christie's. which resulted in the killing Of
the willy Indian outlaw, and the duel in
the dark room in old man Rogers house.
when two OF the members OF the Bob
Rogers gang were killed and the others
captured.
At the time the Cook gang was running
rough-shod over the Indian Territory.
Smith laid aside his arms and induced
Cooks sweetheart to take him into the
camp of the outlaws in the triangle south
of Tulsa. Cook had fourteen men in
camp at that time Smith tried 10 in
duce him to surrender and betray his
compa MONS. but he refused 70 do so. Soon
after this Cook left the territory and was
captured IN New Mexico.
When Henry Starr and Kid Wilson
were captured in Colorado. Smith was
sent out there to identify them and bring
them here.
Smith practically quit riding as a dep
utv upon the retirement Of Col. Crump At
the expiration Of his term, he doing only
a little special work in the territory after
that time. He returned TO his home in
Fayetteville and opened a drug store.
where he made speciality of selling
whisky. The grand Jury returned thirty
eight indictments against him, bat it is
seid the officers were not particularly
anxious to find him. and it is claimed
that after he left the town 10 avoid arrest
he made n number of visits 20 his old
haunts without being molested- After
leaving Fayetteville De went 70 Wagner.
where he opened a drug store. and was
engaged in that business at the time Of
his death
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
PAwNgE's MASONIC TEMPLE.
New EdIfice at the Eastern Metropolis
Dedicated.

Pawnee. o. T, Jan. 4-The new Masonic
Temple IN this city vas dedicated with
behtting ceremonies last Friday night hy
Grand Master Chas Day. OF Blackwell.
The occasion was one OF intense import.
ance 10 the Nasons OF Pawnee county
and their friends as well. for the temple
is one OF the finest IN the territory and
the services surrounding its dedication
were carried out in a very successful man
ner. An audience OF about 30 persons
attended the dedication. Music BY the
ladies' quartette composed OF Misses Jes-
sic White, Tressie Patterson. Blanche
Lancaster and Lena Berry. male quar-
tet c NJ. Hill, Z. +. lockwood, J. c.
Hughes and J. II. Sterling. and ". T.
Martin and Leck Harrison on the man
dolin and guitar were interspersed with
the dedication ceremonies and addresses.
adding much 20 tho pleasure OF the even
ing. The officers OF the lodge who assisted
in the dedication are: Major d. D. Leach
and Senator c. Porter Johnson. both OF
Oklahoma City. and prominent Masons
delivered addresses. Al elaborate ban
quet followed. Friday morning Major
Leach installed the officers OF the COM
mandery. In tho afternoon the officers
OF the council. chapter. and Of PaWnee
lodge No -. A. T. and A NJ, were In
stalled. also by Major Leach.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
FOR SOUTH CAROLINA PLAN.
Oklahoma Anti-Saloon League viii
Favor il.

Guthrie, O. T., Jan. 1.-The members of
the Anu-Saloon league IN Oklahoma are
already looking forward TO the time when
Oklahoma viii have a constitutional con
vention According TO Rev. swan. one
Of the leaders of the organization, al
attempt will be made in the convention 10
have : prohibition clause. It viii not be
prohibition as Kansas and Maine have,
but something similar to the South Caro-
lima law.
In speaking about the matter. Rev. Mr..
Swan said:
we hope to be successful in having
prohibition clause inserted in the con-
stitution We have not relaxed our vigil
lance at the present time, but whenever
there is an opportunity to better the con
ditions in regard to the selling of liquor
in Oklahoma, we do it. Just what sue
cess we viii have in our proposed action,
snot known but we VIII have many peo-
pie with Us in cur effort TO regulate the
sale Of liquor in the state Of Oklahoma.
From an examination Of the statistics
from South Carolina in regard to the
liquor law there under the dispesary. sys-
TEN it is surprisingly small the amount Of
trouble that they have. The system in
vogue there, in my estimation, is far in
advance of that in Kansas or Maine. It
is hardly possible. when one comes to
think about it, that the people Of Okla
homa viii refuse 10 have some kind Of
a prohibitory clause inserted in the con-
stitution for the state of Oklahoma
From statistics for the year 1900 the fol-
lowing comparison has been obtained rel
alive 10 the sale of liquor in Kansas,
Maine and South Carolina Kansas, with
a population of 1,47o495, had 2,727 licenses
issued during 1850, making one retailer to
every. sos persons; in Maine, 1,19l licenses
for the sale Of liquor were issued, making
one retailer to every 5s5 persons, in
population Of ga, 456. South Carolina.
with a population Of 1896 issued As
licenses. making an average Of one re-
taller to every 8,oo5 persons. From this
comparison. South Carolina. with her dis
pensary laws. makes a better showing
than either Of the two states mentioned.
Anti-saloon league people in Oklahoma
are very much in hopes that Oklahoma in
the years to come can make as good
showing in regard to the sale of LIQUOR
as has been given out for South Carolina
by the commissioner Of internal revenue.
taken with the census Of 1900.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
COLD Ride IN
THE NIGHT IN
UNDERCL0THES
With Their Wives Wrapped
in Blankets in Wagon.
NEW YEARS EXPERIENCE
On Oklahoma Farm, Where
Fire Destroyed the House.

Guthrie. o T, Jan. 4-Fire on a farm
can have it's dramatic features. and its
hardships. a case happening New
Years night in Oklahoma county is given
in the Enterprise OF Edmond. which says:
Mr. and Mrs. William BiIlen and her
brother ]. NJ. Becker. and his wife, had
a narrow escape from burning TO death
Tuesday night. Mr.. and Mrs. BiIlen.
who live northeast OF town. took a load
Of cotton 70 Oklahoma City Monday in
order to get money to pay OF their little
store accounts and start the new year
free from debt. They stopped at Mrs.
B1lens brother. ]. NJ Becker. a mile
east of Oklahoma City. Tuesday they
were all in town and returning home in
the afternoon ate dinner and supper to-
gether about 4 o'clock. The fire was not
replenished in the kitchen after that, but
shortly after midnight Mrs. Becker saw
light in the kitchen and when she opened
the door the flames rushed in and the
house was a blaze IN a moment. Mrs.
Billen was gotten out with difficulty. be-
ing sound asleep. The men and women
rushed out doors in their night clothes.
Mrs. Becker tried IN vain to get back in
the house after their money. Mr.. Beck
er expected to buy some property and
had Tuesday drawn 81, 900 out OF thS
bank. His loss WAS 5000, with no IN
surance. Mr.. BilIen's cotton money was
burned with his pants in the house. a
couple of old quilts were found in the
wagon and the women with nothing but
their night dresses were wrapped in them.
The men hitched up team and drove to
Oklahoma City 5arefooted and barehead-
ed. with nothing on but their under
clothes. II was a mighty chilly party
that drove Up to the police station in
Oklahoma City early New Years morn
ing The police hustled some clothing
and the party was made as comfortable
as possible. under the circumstances. Mr..
and Mrs. Bilen returned to Edmond
Wednesday afternoon and were feeling
blue over the loss Of over s25 money and
their clothes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
BLACKWELL DRILL LOST.
IL HAD Reached a Depth Of Nine Hun
cred and Ninety Feet.

Guthrie. o. r, Jan. 4.-BiaekweIi. affsE
a successful second attempt % locate xzs.
Is again having trouble with the wsiL
IRE drnl = iozt az the bottom q the
hole. The Record. q blackwell says
In the arst well gas waa struck ~ "a
feet. and the driiierE we're certain that
they would strike the same vrin az przo-
ucaliy The same d~pth. and their horss
we're verified. for they struck the vein
Thursday night az = dspth Of - feet
The work progressed nicely ara last Sat
urEay q second vein was struck ~ q
dopth ~ 50 feet. Il being o. about tS7ss
times the volume u the fret vein. Ths
drilling proceeded from 50 feet q 20
feet attn utsie or TO Interruption. hsIs a.
- feet. reached Tuesday. TIE driiiers had
he misfortune 70 lose their dun n ~
well. Machinery Vas wired for % aid
them ln recovering the triii. etc. srf
they hope % get = cieared ms seek.
Another ard yct stronger TOW = s1tici-
rated ~ s0a 20 10 feet. bot even ~itn
that already uncovered. ~ hags a god
alag. 4 dozen zsiis with To- vaIarss q
the present on would Furnish gzs
eronrh 70 sight to city ard run loren
~ more factories. Bat ~ wont navs -
depend upon sueh iiFht weiss. - al ~iEzs
fast ard II we 90 not sfrsks - hraTy ~
a greater cerfh. a. Concerned vii - g.
ssroinses Ths resuits already sccees-
rffsred are sn-fri~ns ts rncesraEs ssTerzl
~ rt Gown wells and - = aifes~fssf
r-efafse fhat ftr nsnt - daTs WI rss
hsir eszrn wells started Hlacks~'ls fE-
tire pas promising ard reasonably ssre.
bas ne asss1 aisarfsEe - ras NJ rsa-ks
str city tfa befs sr fhz fegrfferT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
oKLAHomA's BIG YEAR.
Some fthe Facts Which Make 1901
2 Notable Period.

Guthrie. .. T. Jan. s.-The past year
has been a very remarkable one for the
Territory Of Oklahoma. The development
sn every line OF business has been Qhe-
nomenaL No one. even familiar with the
advancement of other years presHcted
such changes in one year. rs have taken
place i'm 1901 New commercial houses
have been established; lines OF railroads
have been constructed; large buildings
L. every town III the territory have been
erected and The end is not vet 1t would
Seem that Oklahoma iT Just euterilE on
an era Of good times ana her people are
prcparinS 70 build now Tor wears 90 come
-Four hundred and thirteen corporations
H. Oklahoma have secured charters for
TIE purpose OF doing business. ~ The
secretary of the territory. William
Grimes. since NaT lt lo1 These char
ters are Tor every class of business.
Many banks have been chartered and the
now country recently opened 10 settle
mont leads an portions of Okiahoma in
the way of new enterprises. Miuing COM
panies have been organized with iarsc
amounts named as capital STOCK. THIS IS
merely speculation 50 tar. rs no very dsd-
mite results haze been obtained 30 the
mains districts ~ oklahoma. Charters
have been issued ~ corporations organized
for the purpose 81 prospectlrs for 'il and
Gas in All parts on the territory 176 il
wooId b. mo surprise - rne people oi
okIahama tc leor cl ~ wells helms cps
erateG e psyi1g quantities before the
year 5eZ elcsos
As another evidence az the business
being done En- olahcms. the records ai
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-05
CAT WASN'T STAMPED.
Postmaster at Alva, However, Gets
One BY Mail.

Guthrie. 0. T.. Jan. As Postmaster
Douglass of Alva. opened the mail sacks
on Christmas day and poured their con-
tents out on the big table for distribution
n little kitten tumbled out Of one of the
sacks and jumped down from the table
and scampered across the floor. says
the Courier Where it got in the sack
at or how far it had Travelled IS all IN
known. 1t is supposed that it is some
postof1ce cat that had been lying around
the Office and getting cold had crawled
into a mail sack to keep warm when the
sack was picked up and filed with pack
ages of mail and sealed and started off,
and the little fellow had had to come
along with the rest of the mail. It is
now quite a favorite and doubtless does
not know but that it is the same office
it has always been in. 1t is said If a
cat comes to you it is sign OF good
luck As Mr.. Douglass is candidate for
reappointment to his present position,
this coming Of the kitten IS doubtless a
good sign that he viii be reappointed in
= short time