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The daily sentinel., 1902-01-17
ACTIVITY IN OIL.

The Denver Republican says,
"The discovery Of oil at DeReque
and the favorable indications OF its
presence in other localities in that
part of the state have awakened an
activity in that quarter which is
both creditable and encouraging.
The people Of localities in west>
ern Colorado where there are good
oil indications are strong enough
and sufficiently numerous to give
the growth of their section great
stimulus if theywill turn their atten>
ton to such matters. Not in oil
possibilities alone, but in many
other respects as we'll, they have a
country to awaken ones enthusi'
asm. Its natural wealth is great,
and in soil and climate it is one Of
the most highly favored sections in
the Rocky Mountains.
For the most part, however, its
people are engaged in or dependent
upon agriculture and in such com
munities there is less likely to be
that combined action in the devel-
opment of material resources which
is essential to success. Individual
farmers or fruit growers may ac-
hieve excellent results, but they do
not come together to develop coal
mines or to build factories. This
may easily be changed, however,
by stirring up the interest of the
people. Let them appreciate clear
ly their opportunities and what
may be done and they will make
all requisite efforts to develop the
mineral and other resources of their
country to the degree that may be
needed to attract the help Of out-
side capital.
The daily sentinel., 1902-01-17

A very persistent opinion which
we have held for years is that,
Agent Myton OF the Uintah reser>
vation, at White Rocks, is very
slippery individual and his acts
would bear thorough investigation.
This fellow Myton has simply
laughed at successive governors OF
Colorado, when complaint was
made OF Indian depredations. He
has lied to the government when
complaint was made of his actions
The daily sentinel., 1902-01-17
"Uncle Toms Cabin"

"Uncle Toms Cabin" is receiv-
ing an amount Of advertising from
the Daughters Of the Confederacy"
in their attempt to suppress the
play in the south, for which it could
not possibly pay. The opposition
of the women of the south will only
increase the popularity Of play,
which in the last few years gave
evidence Of dying itself.
The daily sentinel., 1902-01-17

That murderous body OF secret
assassins, transplanted to this coun>
try, the Malta, have added another
victim to their long list in the
Pennsylvania coal regions. 1t is
strange that such an organization
can operate in this country without
being suppressed.
The daily sentinel., 1902-01-17

1t is unfortunate that Crown
Prince Henry, must confine his
visit to the coast cities. He would
have much more to tell his royal
papa, could he tour to Porkopolis.
Chicago and St. Louis. That little
song of "Me Und Gott" might be
modified greatly could Henry tell
his pa of the crowds on Chicago's
State street.
The daily sentinel., 1902-01-17
Installation.

The Odd Fellows held their installa.
tion OF officers at their hall last night
and the following gentlemen were given
the oaths OF their various Offices:
C.P., j. Il. Thompson.
8. W., A. B. Hoyt.
d. p. q. l. Mann.
j. W., @. p. Bliss.
Scribe, J. M. Graham.
Treasurer, Peter Chilius.
The new officers were installed by D.
D. G. G. P. ]. M. Graham, assisted by j.
e. Stull and @. 81. Covey.
The daily sentinel., 1902-01-17
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The Hungarian newspapers relate
singular hoax that was recently per-
pstrated upon the venerable Hunga-
rian novelist, Maurie JokA. Strolling
through some pleasure grounds on
Marguerite Islands, the fashionable
resort OF Buda-Pesth society. he was
accosted with such repeated requests
by q party Of well-drsssed men to
lunch at their table that at last he
complied. The repast was exquisite.
and the wines Of the first brands. Jokai
left with . feeling that he had never
In his life sat down to . finer lunch
con. Some days later. however. his
memories of an ambrosial evening
were rudely interrupted by receipt Of
4 bill which amounted to $50 crowns.
Tho novelist, who had regarded him
self as a guest, naturally refused to
pay, but the restaurant keeper stands
By his bill. and has brought an action
fer the amount
An ElopemsnA
Tourist-''My good woman. did you
see bicycle pass a few moments
ago?" Country Matron-"Naw. 1 didn't
see any kind OF = sickle. mister; but
Jest while back I saw . wsgon-whsel
a-runnin' away with . man" Tourist
-"Ha, ha, hal" Country Matron-
you kin believe 1t or NO. wouldnst
II hadn't seen It mysel4s
The daily sentinel., 1902-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Castner King
were in the city yesterday from their
ranch near Fruita.
The dressmakers are already feeling
tho effects OF the approaching Elks' ball.
A great number of handsome dresses are
in progress. and, judging from tho quail
ty and character of the costumes already
begun, tho event this year will far out
class the ono Of last year in the manner
OF dress. Every lady will try to outdo
the others in her costume, and those who
are fortunate enough to be present will
see one Of the best dressed assemblages
ever gathered under one roof in the city
OF Grand Junction.
Oil stock has bsen selling with q rush
today.
The daily sentinel., 1902-01-17
About the " sathes.

About tho Weather.
was At degrees.
The minimum this morning was % do
grees.
The forecast for this section is:
Fair tonight and Saturday; colder to-
night.
The Grenada sentinel., 1902-10-04

The trapeze and mid-air acting, as
we'll as the bareback riding, was up to
the standard Of /, first class circus.
There were trained animals and
other things to interest and amuse,
but one thing excited great deal of
curiosity. In the center OF the tent
was a spiral track reaching about
twenty-five feet high. A large bali
was seen to begin rolling around the
track up to the top. 1t had number
of holes in it, but none could tell what
was inside or what the propelling
power was until the top was reached,
when a flag was waved by some one in
the ball. The bali then slowly de-
scended to the ground as it had ascen-
ded, when a young lady was seen to
get out of lit. She had in some way
been the propelling force. It was
The Grenada sentinel., 1902-10-04

circus on business lines, and every de.
partment is In the hands OF men who
are pleasant, affable and courteous.
The parade at eleven O'Clock was a
large and very interesting one. 1t
was viewed by several Thousand peo-
pie. That alone was worth coming
miles to see. .~-. =. -:E*..
The performances in the afternoon
and at night were attended by large
crowds. Every body was satisfied with
what he saw, as no bad acting was
done. The features were so numer-
Gus that it is not possible to mention
all, but the celebrated Eddy amily
were no doubt the fayorites. Their
feats were marvellous. The DaComas
troup were equally as good. The tight
wire artists cannot be surpassed, and
every feat advertised was performed.
The Grenada sentinel., 1902-10-04
THE GREAT WALLACE SHOW.
One of the Best That Ever Gave a Per.
Torrance in Grenada.

Tom, Dick, Jim, Sallie and all the
babies were in Grenada Wednesday tu
see the circus. 1t was good nature,!
crowd and we'll behaved. Lots of
people from neighboring towns as we'll
as a large number of our country
friends were here. The reputation
one. and the performances sustain
what has been said OF it by the press.
performers and specialists, and is high
classed Throughout. The show is not
DIS large as several, but every bit as
high class. Mr.. Wallace conducts his
The Grenada sentinel., 1902-10-04

Gut this out and take it to the
Second Glass Drug Store and get free
sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, the best physic. They
cleanse and invigorate the stomach,
improve the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Regular size, 25c, per box.
The Grenada sentinel., 1902-10-04
wonderful feat.

wonderful feat. "
The clowns with this circus are
above the ordinary and sprang some
very amusing witticisms, as well as
cutting many remarkable capers. The
concert after the regular performance
was excellent and very superior to the
usual thing offered to the public in
that line.
u All in all the show was every bit as
large as advertised and has no superior
on the road. It went from here to
Yazoo City, and thence back to Green
wood.
The Grenada sentinel., 1902-10-04
Beware OfOintment for Catarrl,
That Contains Mercury.

AS mercury will surely destroy the
sense OF smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
article should never be used except on
prescriptsons from reputable physici-
ans, as the damage they will do is ten
folds to the good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh cure.
manufactured by f. J. Cheney & Co.,
Ieledo, o.. contains no mercury, and
is taken internally, acting directly
cpOn the blood and mucous slsrfaces.s,f
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally and is made in
Ieledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists.
Price 75c per bottle. Halls Family
Pills are the best.
The Grenada sentinel., 1902-10-04
NUMBER ~
] BRIBE-TAKER'S OATH.

The revelations made by the circuit
court in St. Louis as to the corruption
among the councilmen has startled
the whole country. The men who
have been caught up with are nearly
all men of wealth and prominence.
The investigation has unearthed the
fact that there has been a regular
organization among the members
whose purpose was to get money for
their votes. The oath which these
men took upon entering the secret
clique is a very binding one and has
been given to the public byIone of the
men who turned states evidence. 1t
is as follows:
l!1 DO solemnly swear before the
almighty God that in associating N.Y.
self and becoming "a member of this
combine, 1 will vote and act with the
combine whenever and wherever !
may be ordered to do so.
And l further sOlemnly swear that
L Will not, at any place or time, reveal
the fact that there is combine and
that L will not communicate to any per-
son or persons anything thatlmay take
place at any meeting of the combine.
And l do sOlennly agree that in
case should reveal the fact that any
person in this combine has received
money, l hereby permit and authorize
other members OF this combine to take
the forfeit Of my life in such manner
as they may deem proper, and that
my throat may bc cut, my tongue
torn out and my body cast into the
NJ l1ss'ssippi river. And all of this l
d" solemnly swear, SO help my God.'
The Grenada sentinel., 1902-10-04

The latest and most correct things
In engraved visiting cards at this office
Apply to Grenada SENTINEL.
The Grenada sentinel., 1902-10-04

A number of firms out of town hav,
manifested Ian interest in the an
preaching Fair by contributing vari
o'ls articles as special premiums, leav
ing the officers Of the association K
say for what they will be given. These
articles are all valuable and some are
very beautiful. Among the special
prizes may be named the following:
\ handsome couch by the Campbell
Hoffa Furniture Co., OF Memphis.
This is to be given for the best trades
display.
The Memphis Queensware Co.. of
the same city, offer beautiful toilet
set for the most unique float. A very
valuable clock set is offered by Geo.
L. Brodnax of Memphis, for the best
double turnout in the floral display.
Fox & McLendon Co., Memphis.
donate one of their excellent heaters.
One box Of the renowned Schnapps
tobacco is donated by the r. J.
Reynolds To1acco Co., Of Winston.
n. G.
II. B. Barbee donates a fine track
driving bride, while the Woods Chick
asaw Co., of Memphis, offer fine set
OF celluloid single track harness.
Another fine bride is offered by the
J. L. Smith Saddlery Co., of the same
city.
Roberts, johnson & Rand Shoe Co..
through their travelling representa-
tive, Mr.. r. B. Townes, donates fine
pair OF patent leather shoes made by
that we'll known firm.
Lee & Morton, of Memphis, con-
tribute four boxes of their well-known
George Peabody cigars.
Sternberg & Sons, of Memphis, show
their interest by giving a box of their
Ell Memphiro cigars and a box Of
Speckled Rooster tobacco. ,.-r
There may be other. special prizes,
but the: management will make due
announcement Of them. All the above
named articles are. valuable and shouldI
arouse interest in the various contests.
The Grenada sentinel., 1902-10-04
A Liberal Offer.

The undersigned will give a free
sample Of Chamberlain S Stomach and
Liver Tablets to any one wanting a
reliable remedy for disorders of the
stomach, biliousness or constipation.
This is a new remedy and good one.
For sale by the Second Glass Drug
Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

An indignant gentleman, who mas
an idea that there are high Or things to
be sought for at colleges than to learn
how TO make touchdown or to at
tend goal. writes to New York paper
protesting against the football de-
bauchery. This correspondent opens
up on the college professors. claiming
that 'men are played who have only
a fictitious connection with the col
lege and the students of the college
known that the college authorities aid
and abet them in such action. An
other instance of how the game is de-
bauched is related: ga student was
matriculated at 4 p. m. one day to
play the next morning, when there
was no intention on the students part
of attending the college. He has other
business. In this same game two other
players had, by the college rules, alb
solutely forfeited their right to play.
This was known to the students and
yet not a member of the faculty was
brave enough to protest SO intense
was the feeling about winning the
game. This game was won "mainly
through the great work OF the false
student matricuIsted at p. m. on the
preceding day. It would appear
from this mans statement that there
are colleges and universities under the
thumb of the halfbacks and the full.
backs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
THE PROBATE CODE.

There is more than ordinary merit
in the contention of those judges of
probate who object to repeal of the
probate code, more especially that
portion of it which permits judges to
give limited advice to heirs of estates.
Certainly hardship would result if
heirs should be forced to employ an
attorney where the estate amounts to
few hundred dollars. While many
attorneys are not exhorbitant in their
charges, yet the few dollars which
would go to them in exchange for
services might, in number of in
stances, be Of great benefit to poor
heirs, who could i'll afford the expendi.
ture of even small amount of money.
Judges of probate do not, as rule,
make it practice to give advice, but
in some cases they are justified in sc
doing. Administrators cap, with g
little assistance, prepare the necessary
papers for the probating Of an estate
and why should they not be permitted
to do this unhampered by legislation
AS a matter of course estates involv.
ing large sums of money and where
the title to real estate is to be passed
upon, or where there is any question
at issue, it would be proper for the
emplo yment of an attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
GOV. VAN SAINTS OPTIMISM.

Governor Van SAINT is permeated
with the spirit of the season-peace
on earth and good will toward men.
He looks for continuance of prosper
ity. a break in Wall street cannot re-
move the strong foundation upon
which the good times find q solid
resting place. Wild speculation can
not tear asunder the business enter
p-ises that are cemented together by
honest capital and good business judg-
ment. Wall street may have its hurries
and its lack of capital to carry on
speculation of questionable charac-
ter, watered stock may evaporate and
fictitious values may crumble, but the
rock-ribbed condition of Minnesota
VIII continue so because the people
are conservative, the bankers are not
loaning money to bolster up concerns
that have no future, the farms have
given to the world wealth aggregating
millions, the wheels of industry con-
tinue to revolve and there is no lack
of employment. When there is plenty
of. work to do. when the people are
employed, times will be prosperous,
and it needs only the common sense
of the men of affairs, combined with
a confidence on the part of the public
to foster this excellent condition which
the people are now enjoying.
Governor Van SaDt pays glowing
tribute TO Minnesota in an interview
with The Minneapolis Journal. He also
puts in good word for Iowa. In
Iowa last year corn crop estimated
at 296, $50. $50 bushels was raised.
This is valued at $50, 432, 7OS. Other
products would bring the total value
up to S216, 722. 339. Pessimism is an
unknown word in Iowa. The same
can be said of Minnesota.
Governor Van SAINT has set good
example. Talk of a pessimistic char
acter will not assist in making times
the better, but an optimistic view
will brush away any cloud that might
appear in the horizon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
EXCHANGE OF LOVE TOKENS.

Yuletide brings good cheer to many
a home and distance is lessened by the
love tokens that are exchanged be-
tween members of families and rela-
tives who are separated by the briny
deep.
The last steamer from New York
which will reach the other side of the
Atlantic before Christmas the St.
Paul of the American line, has sailed
with $460, Clio in money orders payable
in fifteen European countries.
Mail money records have been
broken in the central postofice, New
York, Wednesdays transactions
amounting to 81. 1853. TAI. This included
money orders issued, both domestic and
foreign, the certificates OF deposit is
sued to out-of-town postmasters, money
orders paid and money order drafts.
European advices brought the infor-
nation that the incoming Christmas
mail would be much larger this year
than ever before. The Cymric, bound
for New York, is said to have on
board 2, 6O0 bags of mail. The Etruria
is also coming with 1906 the Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse with $50 and St.
Louis with 800. total number of
8, 145 bags.
Good times aid in the distribution
of the good cheer that fills the entire
land
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
MINISTERIAL SALARIES.

Ministers of the gospel, especially
those whose lives are one continual
struggle to keep the wolf from their
doors, will appreciate the efforts OF
those newspapers that are sgitating
larger salaries for these workers. in
the vineyard of the LORD. A young
man imbued with the Christian spirit
and desire to enter the ministry-a
most noble calling-must have his
ambition somewhat checked when he
looks about him and sees the small
salaries paid for the strenuous ser.
vices rendered, In large cities salaries
of gigantic proportions are paid to
those ministers who have succeeded
in securing a foothold on the top
round of the ladder, but in the coun-
try districts and in the smaller towns
many a faithful and self sacrificing
member of the profession must de-
pend upon little money. donations and
whatever the congregation is pleased
10 give MIN.
Ministers are human. their families
must live, the children must be clothed
and educated, but all these essen
tials cannot be procured unless the
father is paid salary sufficient in
amount to cover the expenses.
Recently prominent clergyman in
the east stated that whenever young
man talks to him of entering the min
istry be politely tells him to take to
some other calling. Become trades
IMAM, mechanic, join the police
force, do anything else, and be sure of
livelihood. This is indeed bad
state of affairs when a prominent
churchman will advise young men to
keep out of the ministry because of
the mere pittance that is paid for the
work given in return.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

Coal is certainly king. The black
and glistening substance taken from
the bowels of Mother Earth is more
precious than the diamonds from the
African fields. Pearls and emeralds
cannot bring to the rich the article
which throws out the soft heat and
makes the household more comforta-
ble.. From everywhere comes the cry
for coal. 1t would seem under all the
circumstances that the railroad COM
panies shoald put forth every effort to
convey coal to the north, east and west
where it is mostly needed. Thousands
of tons of coal are being produced
from the mines daily and by the right
kind of management the people in need
of the fuel in the different sections of
the country could be served with it.
Mine operators, however, do not hold
out much hope for the people, de-
claring that the famine cannot be over
come this winter,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

The Renville Star Farmer and The
Mortified News have agreed upon a
proposition that the corrupt practice
act must go. and that in lieu thereof
permit a candidate to spend just as
much money as he pleases, but require
him to publish in one of his county
papers correct itemized list of all re-
ceipts and expenditures. In this list
should be given the names of men who
receive money and the purposes for
which the money received was ex-
pended. There will be less grating"
attempted If the "grafter" knew that
his name would appear in an itemized
statement of account in case he sue
ceeded in buncoing the candidate.
The News believes that the legislature
should amend the law so as to conform
with the suggestions made.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
MOST AvAILABLE EVIDENCE.

Red tape, and sometimes an unnec-
essary quantity of it. is required by
the pension department in order that
an .old veteran may receive what is
Justly due him from the government.
Evidence must be piled upon evil
dence, and with all this there may yet
be lacking a small bit of testimony
required by the government to COM
plete the roll. In some cases the most
trivial thing may be considered a re-
quisite, while in others much more
important testimony has "a bearing. 1t
has remained for Wisconsin man to
astonish the pension department. with
the most unique piece of evidence that
has ever been received at the pension
department. 1t was in the shape of a
human hand, in good state of pres
ergation. amputated just above the
wrist and forward by Adam Gossage of
Wausau.
The claim of Mr.. Gossage having
been rejected, he decided to adopt
heroic measures to set a decision, and
forwarded the hand, which he has
preserved in alcohol, for examination
by doctors of the bureau, believing
that such an examination would dem
onstrate that amputstion was the re-
suit of wounds received in the mill
tary service.
Naturally the receipt of the CHASTITY
object was great shock to the PEN
sion officers, and they would have none
of it. They straightway refused the
hand on the ground that such evidence
is not accepted.
The box containing the hand was
actually received by Congressman
Brown, who had no hint Of its con-
tents. He supposed it was Christmas
gift and his citation was wonderful to
behold until he investigated the in
terror of the box and discovered the
hand neatly wrapped in cotton.
Mr.. Gossage no doubt feels that he
produced the most available evidence
for pension under the circumstances