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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

OF the So, 900 gift distribution to sub
scrfbers Of the aTwice-a-Week" Re-
public OF st. Louis, which was begun
by that paper last July, viii end on
September 80. The 'Twice-a-
Week Republic has the lar
gest circulation Of any news
paper or periodical in the Western
United States, because Of its general
excellence and IL intends 20 Increase
the number Of it, readers by means
OF this unparalleled offer IL gave
away nearly SIC, 600 In presents dur
ing July to subscribers who answered
correctly the question: where does
the word silver first occur In the
Biblef" and during August "a gave
away nearly ~ COO in gifts 20 those
who were the first TO tell: Where
the word gift first occurred In the
Bible"
The remainder Of the tS0, 900 In
gifts will be distributed during Sep
tember TO subscribers who viii tell
where the word paper hrst occurs
in the Bible. One thousand extra
prizes OF special value are To be
awarded TO the first 700 and last 30
persons who send a correct answer
10 this question and enclose 81 TO pay
for a yearly subscFibtion. Every
subscriber who sends = subscription
TO the "Twice-a-Week' Republic dur
ing September and does not secure
one OF the 900 special gifts, VIII re-
ceive a present valued at 81.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

All hunters are hereby warned to
stay out Of my pasture, irst pasture
south of South Cemetery, as they
are shooting my turkeys and stock.
I will prosecute the first one ! catch
70 the full extent Of the law.
Yours in earnest,
i-dim-w-It b.. F. HOLDER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11
Texas state Fair and Dallas Exposition

Dallas, Texas, Oct. ~ TO Nov. 3,
1884. For this occasion the G., c. *
). +. Railway Santa Fe Route will
sell round trip tickets at one fare not
to exceed s. for the round trip from
any point on its line. The fare from
Ardmore will be S3.S5. Tickets will
be on sale Oct. Is TO Nov. l3, inclu-
sive, and will be good for return up
To and including Nov. 5. Call upon
the undersigned for further informa-
tion. /. X. MASON, Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Another popular excursion TO Fort
Worth at the low price OF ST. The
excursion of Sept. ist having proven
so popular, far exceeding even the
company's equipment as they had
provided il they have decided TO give
another one az the same low rate of
81 from all territory points on Sept.
Is, and as being forewarned Is TO be
forearmed they will see that enough
coaches on hand TO give proper ac-
commodatiOd TO all. Trains will be
run on same schedule as before and
il is now expected To start one OF the
trains from ArdmOre. The attrac-
ton at Fort Worth will be the match
game of ball between Fort Worth
and Dallas for the pennant OF the
Texas league. Watch for the hand
bills and let everyone prepare TO
take days recreation. !. X. Ma
son, agent.
Two shaves for 25 cents At Frank
lin Koch's barber shop on East Main
street near depot. slim
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Window glass - Burnitt's paint
store. is-tf
To NY FrIeads n To~n sad the cOuntry.
will say have purchased n one
half interest with X. W. Randol in
his general merchandise where I
will be found in the future. We will
in few days be back at the old
stand in the new stone building with
better stock than ever before,
where for honest dealing, good goods
and low prices we propose TO be
second TO none.
MFR. Randol is now in Chicago pur-
chasing a large and complete line.
Come and see me.
By paving your note and account
with ]. b. Spragins q Co. when due,
YOU will receive a chance 10 get free
an Olds wagon, n Springfield wagon,
or a Midway sulky pillow, the best
made. Come early and avoid the
rush. s-tl
Blank mortgages for sale at this
office.
Don't pay your good money for
rag signs painted with water colors;
they won't stand. See Burnitt, he's
all right. ls-u
For Rcnt.
Nice furnished room for rent two
and one-half blocks north of WisnOr
hotel on Court street. Mrs. +. &.
/ Sloat. @-ot
Picture frames-Burnitt's paint
store. ls-tt
Warning Order.
I In the rnlted states court 10 the Indian
I Territory. southern district
/ J. p. case. plaintiff ~ frank kuzi. de-
I PENDANT.
] TG- defendant Fran- Rust. D. warned O.
I aupear In this court On thirty days aud an
l .wer the complaint of the plaintin. j.
L case.
I This sth dAy of september issa.
I T.rAtf AHrurH WALcorr. L. =. Com
I Johnson A Cruce. attorneys g. Bennett
I attorney for nun-resident. defendant e-At
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11
Must Have . License.

The Waters-Pierce Oil company,
the western branch of the Standard,
has been ordered by Indian Agent
Wisdom to pay rayalty to the Choc-
taw Nation and TO take out a trad
ers license, otherwise they will be
declared intruders and be removed
from the Indian Territory. The
waters-Pierce Oil company has n
monopoly of the oil business i'm the
Indian Territory and has heretofore
refused to pay royalty or take out
license. .-Ex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

For SAI.E-At bargain, course
in business college. If you want
business education this is your op-
portuniUy Apply at this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11
Another Ladies' Paper.

The great success of the Ladies'
Edition of the ARDNoREITE has in
duced some OF our neighbors to fol-
low onr example. The Chickasha
Express turned over its pages to the
ladies of that town on the 5th inst,
and they succeeded in getting up
very readable edition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11
Cheapest and Beat.

J. b. Spragins & Co. take the lead
with the best phRtOns and buggies
at the lowest prices to be had in the
Indian Territory. 9-tl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Have just received their new stock
of carriage paint and varnishes, and
are prepared To do first-class work.
lost
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Sterling silver Trilby Hearts as
sorted sizes just received at T. n
Parker's jewelry store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11
/ want everybody

/ want everybody to take a
peep in Parker's show win
dow. IL they will they can't
help being so enthused by
the numerous useful and at
tractive articles displayed
there as to buy something be-
. fore leaving the place. That's
what ! did, and III do IL again.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

LosT-Last Saturday night, at the
tabernacle, lady's small gold watch
chain. Finder will please leave at
this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

For gun, bicycle or machine re-
pairing, 20 TO J. A. Robertson, the
gunsmith. He does everything in
the repair line. and does IL satisfac-
torily. 3O-im
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Show cases, cash registers, gasoline
stoves, on consignment aud must be
sold. For rent, twenty rooms, fur
nished or unfurnished. Ardmore
Commission company, North Caddo
sctreet. Aft
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

office.
The Dawes commission will re-
main in the territory until. NOvem-
ber and will be ready to meet any
proposition the Indians may have to
make. 1t is generally believed, how
ever, that If the council refuses to
take the matter up that the next
congress will make n move toward
taking census of the Indians after
which the acreage of the territory
will be ascertained, and then each
Indian will be allowed to take up his
portion, which will be promptly
given him with a patent therefor on
application TO the proper authorities.
McKennon said i'm his address yes
terday that there is no doubt but
that congress is going to make a
change here. lie thoroughly e.
planned the position Of the govern
ment and respectfully invited the
Indians TO meet the commission on
halfway ground.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

FOR SALE-At bargain, a course
i'm business college. IL you want
business education this is your OPP
portunity. Apply at this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11
/. X. MASON, Agent.

A. ID. Patterson went to Purcell
last night to join his wife. Before
leaving he like all others who desire
to keep posted, ordered the ARD
MoREITE sent him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

1NNNANEA 81 AAN NA@NNas
Meetings will begin at the Prc>by-
terrain rhur.h next sabbath. conduct
ed hy Rev. W. u. King. >ynudical
missionary f"r the oklahoma and lu-
dian Territory.
Mr.. King j. yuung man and q very
able preacher. All vino hear him. ]
am >urr will h. interested aud helped.
The public are very cordially inyit-
ed to attend these services.
e.. q. MCKINLEY. Pastor.
New barrel pickles arrived at T.
Y. Morgan's. SIT
There is talk Of building an cleo
trio railroad from Talequah to Mus
kogee.-Ex.
Water color sketches are all right
as far as they 90; they don't 90 far.
See Burnitt's lest business signs. is-ti
The Tahlequah Telephone is now
published by VIII T. CanuP and Eli
Covert.-Ex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

The ARDMoKETTE Is in no way Re
sponsible for, nor will Il pay any
debts contracted by any employee Of
this ofice, unless accompanied by
An order signed BY the business
manager
Bring u. your Job work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Burnitt can't speak-He makes
signs. ls-tf
You will find everything fresh and
nice At T. Y. Morgan's. Git
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Full line of silverware just received
at Parker's jewelrv store. Take a
peep in his show window.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Ladies', don't forget that you can
find anything that you want TO eat
at 7. Y. Morgan's. s-4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Envelopes and letter heads at this
office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Window glass - Burnitt's paint
| store. ls-u
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11
". LeuIs EsposItIon.

st. Louis, Mo, Sept. 4 TO Oct. ~,
1895; st. Louis Fair, Oct. TO u, 1885.
For these occasions the c., &. x ;.
F Railway Santa Fe Route will sell
round trip tickets as noted below:
For the Exposition, we will sell Oct.
I 10 IA, at rate OF $3.50, and limited
to return TO Oct. 20. For the fair,
we will sell on Oct. to 10, at one
fair lSIg.70l limited to Oct Is for re-
turn. call upon the undersigned for
further information.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Envelopes and letter heads at this
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Go TO Spiegle and call for a good
square meal for 25c- 4-tl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

J. NJ. Pollard * Co., are still in
the butcher business and are always
ready to wait on customers serving
them promptly with the very best of
meats of all kinds, Caddo street. 6-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Envelopes and letter heads NJ this
office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

r. Abbott, proprietor of the Main
street pool and billiard hall has
moved from the Hughes building to
the Kearney x Wyse building one
block west of the postoffice on West
Main street, where he will be pleased
to meet the boys i'm social game of
pool or billiards. 3-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Bring Us your Job work
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Good BARRIERS are always the cheap
est. II YOU want your work done by
men up in their business, go 10 Jim
Sharp's cosy little shop, south side
Main street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Don't pay your good money for
rag signs painted with water colors;
they won't stand. See Burnitt, he's
all right lh-tt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

Blank mortgages OF the best form
for sale at this Office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

A. a. gibson,
T. p. A. Fort Worth. Tex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

New barrel pickles arrived at T
Y. Morgan's. SIT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

BEATTYS ORGANS, SIS: 90 UPWARDS, Writ Writ.
or can, Daniel F. Beatty. Washington, New
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-11

IOnMonnTmn Is prepared L. turn
ARDM0REITE out any and an kinds
hNN ia v ANA IL Of Book. Commercial
and Lnh Printing ON short NOTICE.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-03-28

c1ous ana TOOK the pass TO headquarters
after letting her go through, though,
like fool-when the trick was discov-
ered."
"Waal, reckon they'll ketch her,"
and Jakey rode on.
As the dusk of the evening was COM
ing on Tom was seen by Farmer Slack
far down the street advancing at jog
trot and on him Jakey, bobbing up and
down, his elbows stuck out on each side
and his little legs at an obtuse angle
with the rest of his body. Riding up to
the little porch in front of the house,
Jakey slid down from Toms high back
with as much dignity as he could COM
mand on descending from such height.
Tho whole household, including the
children, was there to receive him,
and Jakey was about to give them al
account of how he had served on Colo
mel Maynard's staff when he caught his
fathers eye.
"You, jake" said Mr.. Slack, "didn t
I send y out ter tn barn ter look arter
the critters last night. n now yer been
ridin all over. nobody knows whar.
Whar y ben?''
"Waal," said Jakey, taking his cue
readily, 81 foun Tom loose, n I follered
him all over tn United States.''
"I'm glad y got him." replied the
father. go in n git yer supper. -
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-03-28
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.

HOW TO CURE YOURSELF WHILE USING IT.
The tobacco habit grows on man
until his nervous system is seriously
affected, injuring health, comfort and
happiness. To quit suddenly is too
severe a shock to the system, as tobac
co, to an inveterate user becomes
stimulant that his system continually
Graves. Baco- euro is a scientific cure
for the tobacco habit. in all its forms,
carefully compounded after the form
ula of au eminent Berlin Physician
who has used it in his private prac-
tice since 1872, without a failure, pure
ly vegetable and guaranteed perfectly
harmless. You can use all the tobac
co you want, while taking Baco euro,
it will notify you when to stop. We
give written guarantee to perman-
emily cure any case with three boxes,
or refund the money with 10 per cent
interest. Baco-Curo is not substitute
but scientific cure, that cures with
out the aid of will power and with no
Inconvenience. It leaves the system
as pure and free from nicotine as the
day you took your first chew or smoke.
Sold by all druggists, with our iron
clad guarantee, at $1.OO per box, three
boxes, Thirty days treatment) $3.50,
or sent direct upon receipt of price.
SEND SIX TWO-CENT STAMPS
FOR SAMPLE BOX, BOOKLET
AND PROOFS FREE. Eureka
Chemical & Manufacturing Company,
Manufacturing Chemists Lacrosse.
Wisconsin. til So
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Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
"New Great South American Kidney
Cure" This new remedy is a great
surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in the
bladder, kidneys, back and every part
Of the urinary passages in male or fe-
male. It relieves retention of water
and pain in passing it almost immedi-
ate'y. If you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy, Sold by II.
NJ. Hitchcock & Co., Druggist, Red
wood Falls.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-03-28
Cheap Lands! Low Rates!

On April I'd a Home Seekers and
Business Mems Excursion will be run
by the Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R.
from St. Paul and Minneapolis to
Texas, Louisiana and other Southern
points. Rate, about half fare for the
round trip. Excursion will go in
through Tourist cars, with porter and
conductor in charge. Berth rate only
$3.50. Free board at Texas ranches
while looking over lands. For further
information address A. B. Cults, G.. T.
& P. A., M. & St. L. r. r. Co., Min
neapolis, MINI.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-03-28

S8CurOOyS m0ICn cOs
SENATE-The senate after a debate of
some length in committee of the whole,
decided by vote of % to IL to recommend
for passage the bill known as the age of
consent bill. It raises the age of consent
from 16 to Is years.
Several other measures were recon-
mended to pass including those making
national building and loan associations
subject to usary laws and the taking of
the census Of 1895, and appropriating ESQ.,
GOO therefor.
HOUSE-Thirteen bills on the calendar
were passed. Among them was Senator
Cronkhite's bill providing for hard fiber
Irvine plant in the state prison, and appro-
priating $1,000 in addition to the $l5, 600
available for that purpose.
Mr.. Gibbs bill, making Hon. John s.
Pillsbuary life member Of the board OF
regents of the state university, was also
passed.
The Howard charter bill was made q
special order for Thursday at 2 p. m.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-03-28

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all hard, soft or calloused Jumps and
blemishes from horses, blood spavins,
curbs, splints, sweeney, ring-bone,
stiles, sprains, all swollen tbroats,
coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted the mcst wonder
full Flemish cure ever known. Sold
by HI. M. Hitchcock & Co., druggists,
Redwood Falls, MINI.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-03-28
TWENTY NINTH BIENNIAL SESSION
Monday, March IS.


hsh and game bill section by section.
"A motion to strike out the appropria
ton entirely was voted down and an
amendment to extend the open season for
ducks and geese to April Is was adopted.
When it came to the question of the
appropriation for carrying out the provi
slons of the law there was another hot
night, with Representative Underwood in
the lead, and Representative jacobson
making hot second. Mr.. jacobson Of
Tered an amendment to reduce the appro-
prlation to $4,000, the amount allowed
under the old law, and 5000 less than is
proposed in the bill. Mr.. Underwood's
motion to strike out the appropriation
clause was promptly voted down. A vote
was then taken on Mr.. Jacobson's amend
ment to cut the appropriation down and
this was carried. The committee then
recommended the bill for passage
The evening session was held with small
attendance, but good results. Over 20
bills were advanced to the calendar or
promoted to general orders
Tuesday, March 10.
SENATE-The senate put in all day
Tuesday upon the charter bill, but has not
yet finished the revision, although they
have gone through it once.
s. F. $50, relating to forestry, was made
the special order for Thursday at 2 p. m.
ii. F. 673 passed under suspension of
the rules. 1t provides that any township
composed of territory co-extensive and
identical with the territory composing any
village NAV be dissolved.
II. +. 3S7, to establish normal school
at Duluth, has been recommended to pass
by the committee on normal school.
5. f. 40 relating to game and fish, has
been indefinitely postponed.
The committee on railroads has recon-
mended indefinite postponement of four
bills introduced to make horizontal cuts
In freight rates.
HOUSE-At the morning session the
house departed from it's regular order and
took up the calendar. Every bill read was
passed without delay. The more import
ant OF the measures were as follows:
Proposing an amendment to sec. - of
art. of the constitution.
Relating to the assessment and collec-
! ton of taxes.
Relating to independent school districts.
10 authorize the use of waters of mean
dered lakes and streams for the protection
OF cranberry marshes.
10 provide for the use of stone in the
construction of public buildings, for which
funds shall be appropriated by the state of
Minnesota, said stone shall he quarried,
cut and dressed within the state.
Relating to the Itasca state park.
TO legalize certain township orders here
tOfore issued under the authority of a vote
of the majority.
I Specifying the time and place when and
where game and fish may be killed or
caught
Rel,ting to bonding counties for poor
farm, roads and bridges.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-03-28
Wednesday, March 20.

!" ettHeSUHy, MARCH 70.
SENATE-The Howard charter bill
passed the senate with many amendments
The Sheehan home rule bill has also been
placed upon the calendar with favorable
recommendation. Very little other bust
hess was done.
HOUSE-The house adopted a resolu-
tion aengthening the hours holding ses-
sions by making them from $50 a. m. I'M
til 1890 p. H., and then from 2 O'Clock in
the afternoon until such time as an ad-
journment might be taken. Most of the
day was spent considering general orders
There was quite fight on Mr.. Craig's
bill to establish two new experimental
stations as adjuncts of the agricultural
school, but it finally received favorable
recommendation.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-03-28
(To be continued.)

The base of Ayers Hair Vigor is a
refined and delicate fluid, which does
not soil or become rancid by'exposure
to the air, which is as perfect q sub
stitute for the oil supplied by nature
in youth and health, as modern chem
lstry can produce.
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For Sale, Trade or Rent.

A new six-room house, to be COM
pleted by April LIST, with five acres of
land surrounding same, and located
on Ramsey Heights, is offered as
above. Apply to r. w. Clough. 29-t.f.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-03-28

"Hello, Miss Baggsr' >
stupid looking boy before him and get
the required information, but he was
not good at inventions. Jakey came to-
the rescue.
Wanted by you uns' general or COLO
mel or somep'n?"
eyes"
$50 ter keep her outen danger COZ
she's like huff to run inter guerrilla
camp?"
The man looked wonderingly at the
boy, who was making story for him
unasked.
Yes" he replied, uncertain what
to say.
"Waal, she's gone along thar. When
y git ter tn fork in tn road, take tn
left fork. +"
"All right. Thanks, my little man"
and the party galloped away to take the
wrong road on reaching the fork.
Jakey pursued his course meditative-
".
Reckon that warn't me done tibet.
IT must "a ben some un else. air q
OAAOA UOys all. O1O VII . SOuX0ucI~
ate. Like nuff some un got spicion of
her. Reckon I can't be Union eff help
ed her out. WAL, she likes Souri, any
way. Reckon she won't do no harm.
Notwithstanding the view taken at
the close Of Jakey's soliloquy, he felt
very much dissatisfied with himself. He
rode on thoughtfully, wondering what
Colonel Maynard would say If he should
know what he had done. He soon met
soldier on lame horse. Jakey infer
red that he belonged to the party ahead,
but had been obliged to drop ont of the
chase.
"Say, mister, !" called the boy, what
them uns chasin thet woman in the
buggy fo'?'
did you pass her. :"
Eyes
"Put 'em ON the track?"
Reckon"
''She tried to slip through the lines
On q forged pass. The guard was suspi-