Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1901 — Page 3

LOTTERY FOR LAND.

DRAWING AT EL RENO WITNESS* ED BY 26,000 PERSONS. Names of Those Who Secured Best Claims Mis* Mattie H. Beal Got One Worth from *20,000 to *40,000 »-One Marriage tost a *IO,OOO. Oklahoma's great land lottery was begun at El lieno Monday, and when the commissioners appointed by the federal government adjourned the drawing for the day-1,000 of the choicest of the 13,000 160-acre claims in the Kiowa-Comanche country had been awarded. The first name drawn from the wheels was that of Stephen A. Holcomb of Paul's Valley. I- T.. for a homestead in the El Reno district, and the second Leonard Lamb of Augusta, Ok. These men select the two choicest claims in this district. The capital prize winners, however, proved to be James R. Woods of Weatherford, Ok., whose name was the first to come from the Lawton district wheel, and Miss Hattie H. Beal of Wichita, Kan., who drew the second number in that district. They will have the privilege of making the first filings in the Lawton district, and will undoubtedly choose the two quarter sections adjoining that town. These are considered the most valuable in the territory, and are, it is estimated, worth from $20,000 to $40,000 each. The day was one of keen excitement, replete with interesting scenes. It is estimated that 25,000 persons witnessed the drawing. The immense throng was wrought up to the highest pitch. Each succeeding winner for a time was met with shouts of applause and merriment. All was pleasantry. Every man, though he did not draw a prize from the wheels Monday, had steadfast faith that on Tuesday or the next daj' would surely see him the possessor of a slip reading him a title clear to IGO acres of Oklahoma land. Unfortunate ones, instead of bewailing their fate, cheered lustily as familiar names were called out from the commissioners' platform. The crowd fairly exhausted themselves, •nd when the close of the drawing for the

WHERE RAIN HAS BROUGHT RELIEF TO DAMAGED CROPS

day was announced at 0 o'clock hundreds who had neither eaten nor drank during the day sank to the ground where they stood front sheer fatigue or dragged themselves to better places for rest or to refreshment booths uptown. It was found that many hundred applicants had "repeated," and that others had applications so illegible that they were thrown out. Over this much discord resulted, and the outcome may be an appeal to the courts. The drawing had been set for 9 o’clock, but the transferring of the bundles of envelopes holding applications from the general receptacle into the wheels, which ■was by lot, was so slow that it wns 10:M) o’clock before the first name was drawn. Twenty-five names were first drawn from the El Reno district, and then an equal number from the Lawton district. First Name l>ru • r. When all was ready Ben Heyler placed bis hand in an aperture in the El Reno wheel, and, withitrawing an envelope, handed it to Col, Dyer. It was passed to Chief Clerk Macey, stamped, and handed back to Col. Dyer. The commissioner walked to the front of the platform, raised his hand for order, and in a lond tone exclaimed: "Stephen A. Holcomb of Paul’s Valley, I. T., draws the first number." The crowd yelled for three minutes, apparently as much delighted as if every man had drawn a prize. Envelope No. 2 was quickly drawn, and Col. Dyer again announced: "Leonard Lamb of Augusta, Ok., born In Illinois.” In quick succession other envelopes were drawn, and as the names were announced each one was greeted with a volley of cheers. The first other successful winners in the El Reno district follow: 8. Frank Brown, Ponca City, Ok., born In Kauass. 4. Calvin Churchill, Chickasha, I. T. 5. Charles D. Williams, Norman, Ok. 6. Ollie M. Rogers, Cordell, Ok.

“The piper promised Joyous land.” — Chicago Inter Ocean.

When twenty-five names had been taken from the El Reno district wheel, attention was turned to that representing the Lawton district. The first name brought out for this district was that of James R. Woods of Weatherford, Ok., and the crowd again went wild. This meant that Woods would be able to claim the quarter section adjoining Lawton town, one of the choicest in the entire country. The second ticket was drawn and Col. Dyer called out: “I have the pleasure to announce the name of the first woman to draw a prize, Mattie H. Beal of Wichita, Kan.” Then Col. Dyer gave her description as

23 years old and five feet three inches In height, just tha height of Woods. Instantly the crowd caught the humor of the idtuation, and thousands of throats sent up the shout: “They must get married!” The eighteenth winner in the Lawton

ANMA MOSGROVE. The First Woman to Register for Oklahoma Indian Lands.

district was Minerva McClintock, aged 25 years, of Oklahoma City. She was married the day before, and by this aet forfeited her right to the claim. The drawing was resumed Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, and continued Wednesday and Thuraday. Injunction Denied Indian*. The Department of Juatice in Washington Monday received a telegram stating that Judge Edwin of the United States Court in Oklahoma had denied the application of Lone Wolf and other Indians for an Injunction restraining the government from distributing lamia in that territory by drawings. Train killed Mr*. P. H. Martin and two daughter*, Fredericksburg, Pa.

GREAT WINTER WHEAT CROP.

Total of 725,000,000 Bushels of the Cereal Is a Kecord-Breaker. To Western farmers who have suffered great loss from the drought there is a consolation. While their corn crop has been greatly damaged, the drought produced conditions which have resulted in the largest winter wheat crop in the history of the country. To the drought directly is this immense wheat crop due. Winter wheat was being harvested when the drought struck Kansas and Missouri. And the weather which was so unfavorable to corn was ideal for the wheat harvest.

In Kansas, whiih shows a falling off of 27 per cent from last year's crop of corn, the winter wheat will amount to 1(JO,000.000 bushels, by far the greatest crop in history. And the threshing reports show it to be better than ever before. There will be 25,000,000 bushels in Oklahoma. Missouri, where the loss to corn has been greatest,, will have 22,000.000 of wheat, and Nebraska, which up to three years ago never grew winter wheat at all, shows a return of 40,000,000 bushels. In lowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, the harvest has been begun. In Minnesota and North Dakota, where the great bulk of wheat is grown, the crop is almost ready to harvest, with every prospect of equaling the Itest records. The winter crop in these States, unless some disaster overtakes it, will certainly amount to 425,000,000 bushels, while the spring wheat crop will be, at a low estimate, 300,000,000 bushels, a total of 725,000,000 bushels. When it is remembered that the highest previous wheat crop in the United States was 075.000,000, the record fCT 1808, the enormous gain in the production of the breadstuff within the last twelve months can be realized. As far as it is possible to estimate values thus far in advance of market prices, the farming communities will certainly be better off this year than lust, in spite of the damage done by the drought to the corn crop.

CHICKS HATCH IN EGG CASE

Hot Weather- Tarns the Who:* Crate Into * Prolific Incubator. Ninety-one young chickens wera found Monday afternoon In a case of country eggs opened In a Chicago commission house. The case contained thirty dozen eggs when It was received at the commission house. The eggs caine from a fanner at Gifford, 111., and wera on an order for freah country eggs. It is believed that the egg* were taken from setting hen* by the farmer a few Mays before they would have batched, and beat finished the work.

Kains help crops.

INTENSE HEAT GIVES WAY TO MODERATE TEMPERATURE. Conditions Are Better—Corn in lowa la Not as Much Hurt as Was Supposed—Cotton Is Much Improved, Though Kain la Needed. The general summary of the -weekly crop report issued by the Agricultural Department is as follows: Intense heat prevailed during the greater part of the week throughout the central valleys, but the temperatures during the last three days were more moderate. Good rains have fallen over a large part of the drought area in the Mississippi and upper Missouri valleys, but drought conditions have become more serious in the Ohio valley and Tennessee, where the week has been rainless except lu a few localities. In the Atlantic districts the weather conditions have been generally favorable, except over portions of the Carolinas and Virginia, where rain is now needed. The conditions were also favorable on the Pacific coast. Recent rains have improved late corn in portions of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, but the early crop was practically ruined before the rains came. In lowa tht* crop has sustained less injury than in the before-mentioned States, and the rainfall has been copious and well distributed. In the great corn States east of the Mississippi river, ex- . cept over northern Illinois, drought and excessive heat have continued with disastrous effects upon corn, which is now in a critical condition. In Michigan and generally throughout the middle Atlantic States and New England the corn crop is in fine conditio# Winter wheat harvest is general on the north Pacific coast, and good yields. Harvesting of spring wheat is well advanced over the southern portion of the spring wheat region, amt has begun in the southern Red River valley. Premature ripening has reduced the yield and quality of the crop over the southern portion of the spring wheat region, although the thrashing returns show better yields in lowa than were anticipated. In North Dakota and northern Minnesota the crop has sustained but little injury from heat. Oat harvest continues in the more northerly sections, having been delayed by rains in Michigan. Reports of premature ripening continue from the upper Missouri valley. A light crop is indicated in the middle Atlantic States. The condition of cotton over the greater part of the cotton belt is improved, good growth and dean fields being generally reported. In Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and central Texas, however, the crop continues to need rain, and shedding and blooming at top in these States are extensively reported. In the Ohio valley and Tennessee tobacco continues to suffer from drought, but in Kentucky and Tennessee has withstood the unfavorable conditions well. The apple crop in the central valleys has l»een further injured by drought and heat and a very light crop is indicated in the middle Atlantic States and New England.

Condition* in Western State*. Illinois—Dry and very hot, except In northern section, where good showers helped crops considerably; injury to corn considerable, but good rains In three or four days will still be of great benefit; yield will be considerably below average, especiallv In southern sections; In the vicinity of Springfield and south, pollen dry and falling before silk forms; some fields cannot be he,ped; haying done; oar thrashing nearly finished; crop better than expected; gardens ruined; pot atoes rotting In ground except in north; all farmers feeding stock; small streams drying up and stock water scarce; peaches small •nd apples nearly all fallen; stock peas good. Indiana—Hot, dry. sunny weather Injured all growing crops; corn suffering much, and prospects for fair yield greatly reduced; in north portion. In districts where local showers fell, corn has good color and promisee well, but elsewhere It Is In a critical condition. Itelng In silk and tassel; on bottom lands corn Is suffering less, and rains would Improve It, but on high, elay and sandy soil, or where tassels burned white, rains cannot save it; tobacco grows slowly; most potatoes rained. Ohio—Temperature excessive; local showers relieved drought In northeastern and •owtheastern counties; corn lienefited where rain occurred, but Injured somewhat by accompanying high winds; In central and southwest corn much damaged by drought; condition critical; oats good; potatoes and gardens poor; tobacco Injured; good crop of peaches ripening; winter apples scarce; some ary rot in grapes; pastures drying up. Michigan—General and ample rain* exceedingly beneficial to corn, pastures and late potatoes, but delayed haying and harvest work: corn and sugar beets mostly In fine condition: corn earing; oat harvest well advanced; hay, wheat, rye, |»eas and barley mostly secured with but little damage; yield of early potatoes considerably shortened by previous dry, hot weather. Wisconsin Drought, which was confined to southern counties, broken by copious rains; corn, tobacco and potatoes in southern •ection on upland sandy soil probably a total failure, but elsewhere much all growing crops in central and northern •actions In excellent condition; buying nearing completion, crop heavy except In drought •ectlon, quality excellent; considerable oats, barley and wheat In shock, some thrashing done, yield fair; oats geuerally light in weight. lowa—Drought broke* by copious and welldistributed mine, with very beneficial effect*; extent of injury to corn crop cannot yet be estimated; Inspection of fields shows much remaining vitality In tasseling, but earing has been tardy, and deficient In enrly planted fields; later corn promises better return*, though below normal condition; best promise for crop In northern half of State and In counties having largest acreage; thrashing returns show oat and wheat yield better than anticipated. South Dakota—Hot; early corn generally considerably damaged, late less Injured, and with favorable weather above half-crop of corn la probable; fairly distributed showers, generous in a number of localities, revived millet, flax, corn and pastures; harvcKtlng spring wheat and oata well advanced, altout usual yield of medium grade Indicated; flnx and potatoes generally poor; pastures short; hay ample prospects reduced. Nebraska Hot. followed by showers )*st of week; thrashing and haying have progressed rapidly; hay light crop except In northern counties, where good; corn has deteriorated. amt In most northern counties will yield Iws than half a crop, while.ln southern counties moat ticids will make but little more than fodder; apples nod peaches dropping badly. Kansas—Cooler last days, with good rn'ns in central and eastern counties; Inte corn holding fairly well overmuch of State and •till promising from fourth to half-crop; pastures generally dry, but reviving In rain districts; plowing for fall wheat begun In few counties, and for late forage In some sections. Governor of Mississippi offers SIOO Toward for the arrest and - conviction of each of the murderers of two Italians at Erwin, Mis*., aeveral days ago. Farmer* C. J. Dillon and W. M. Morgan. Three Mile, W. Va., filled each ether with ahot. Both will die.

How It Worked.

“Tea,” said the old inhabitant, "old man Jink* climbed a pine tree to git rid o* tha life insurance agent, an’ a harricane coma ’long an’ blowad tha tree down, an’ tha agent wu« the fust to puli Jinka from under it; an’ he wuz head pallbearer at Jink*’ funeral, an’ preached a aarmont on the uncertainties of life, an’ insured the whole town/ an' went hl* way rejoicin’ I”—Atlaata Constitution.

A Musical Diversion.

"Sue, have you milked the cow*?" "Ye*, dad.” “An’ killed a shoat for Sunday?” “Jest have.” “An’ hoed the garden?” “All over.” “Well, then, put on the green* fer dinner, an’ you kin go an’ play the planner fer yer gran’daddy!”—Exchange.

Six Doctors This Time.

South Bend, Ind., July 29th.—Six different doctors treated Mr. J. O. Lande man of this place for Kidney Trouble. He had been very ill for three years, and he despaired of ever being well. Somebody suggested Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr. Landenian used two boxes He is completely cured, and besides losing all his Kidney Trouble, his general health is much better than It has beeu tor years. No case that has occurred in St. Joseph County for half a century baa ere ated such a profound sensation, and Dodd’s Kidney Pills are being well advertised, as a result of their wonderful cure of Mr. Landeman’s case.

She Knew Him.

“All Is lost save honor,” telephoned the defeated candidate to his wife at 2 a. m. “Well, you’ll have to walk home, then,” she answered, “for that won't do you any good on the owl cars.” And nothing but the low, hoarse butting of the telephone wires answered her.—Baltimore American.

Horrible Revenge.

Mr. Brutle —I’m going to bring Cadleigh home to dinner on Thursday. Mrs. Brutle—Why, I thought you hated that fellow so. Besides, I'll have to cook the dinner on Thursday. Mr. Brutle—Yes, I know.—Philadelphia Press.

Hie Ancestors.

Father Mulcaughey (calling)—Oi suppose these pictures in yez parlor are ar yet ancestors. Pat O’Callahan (acquiescing)—Yis; •ome av th Im a?e moi aunt'a sisters, but mohst av thim are mol wife’s relations.

Destructiveness.

Phrenologist—Your bump of destructiveness is very large. Are you a soldier or a pugilist? Subject—Neither. I’m a furniture mover.—Brooklyn Eagle. The army allows about 33,000 pounds of food a year for fifteen men, but in the Arctic regions people eat at least a quarter as much more. It costs $3 a month more to feed a man in Greenland than in New York. Our own heart, and not other men's opinions, forms our true honor.—Coleridge.

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