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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
Event. Of the COMING Nesr.

The coming year viii be a period
memorable in the history oft world 4,
il but part of the plans OF the Uni
ted States Government aud Europe
an nations il carried out. In the
United States, there viii be the live
liest presidential campaign ever held
and the Fifty-fourth congress, now
in session, will furnish exceedingly
interesting debates on the tariff and
financial questions until June. There
will be several exciting state
elections and many great political
speeches. Every Que will watch
with interest the progress ofthe Ven
ezuelan commission 5 inquiry, the re
suits of the wars in Cuba, in South
Africa, in Turkey, and the outcome
OF other complications now arising
in the Old World.
Ii is a remarkable coincidence that
at the beginning of a year of such
rich promise of stirring news the great
est metropolitan newspaper in the
United States -fffc ~. louis Repuh-
lie, should reduce its price TO IS a
year, or TO less than tw0cen a day.
This low price now places the Re
public within the reach Of everyone.
Those who wish TO keep posted on
politics, trade. national and interna-
tiOnal affairs, during 1895, should al
once subscribe for Il on these terms,
in addition TO taking their own local
paper.
Newspaper readers who may think
they cannot afford TO take metro
politan daily paper, should at once
subscribe for the Twice a Week
Republic-lO4 papers a year, for only
81 n year. IL contains the best o.
everything that appears In the daily
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
Gold AZ Cripple creek.

The fabulously rich gold mining dis
trict OF Cripple Creek, Colorado, rs
attracting hundreds of people.
BY spring the rush bids fair to be
enormous. That there is an abun-
nance of gold there is demonstrated
beyond doubt. Fortunes are being
rapidly made.
To reach Cripple Greek, take the
Santa Fe route, the only standard
gauge line direct 10 the camp.
Pullman sleepers and chair cars.
The Santa Fe lands YOU right in the
heart of Cripple Greek.
The best way to get there is over
the Santa Fe route.
INQUIRE of nearest ticket agent, or
address, W. $. keenan, G.. y. a. * ;.
L. Ry. Galveston, Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

7. W. Ryan, Of Purcell, was tried
today before Commissioner WaicOtt
on charge OF false pretcnse and
was discharged. This case was trans
ferred from Commissioner Thomp-
sons court, under the requirements
OF the law that prisoners be tried In
court holding jurisdiction nearest
the place of capture. In this instance
the defendant was alleged TO have
committed the onensc at Purcell,
and the complaint was lodged
against him there, but he was ar
rested in Ardmore, hence the dispo-
sition of his case by Commissioner
Walcott.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26


If YOU intend setting any fruit or
shade trees, grape or berry vines,
roses, or any kind of shrubbery, and
will leave your address at Wisnor
hotel or drop me a postal card at
Wynnewood, will call on you and
take your order. l have a very fine
stock of everything in the nursery
line and / guarantee all trees to live
and 90 per cent of other stock where
it is given reasonable care. | will
suprintend setting out all bills
amounting to $40 or more free Cf
charge. Anyone fixing up a new
place l will make them plans for
their grounds free of charge if ! sell
them their stock. l have the only
nursery in the Chickasaw Nation,
also the largest fruit farm in the
Territory, and have tested nearly
everything in the fruit and Orna-
mental line, therefore / am better
able to give better results than the
travelling agents who you never see
after they get your money. Patron
ize home industry and save money .
Send for price list. j. A. TAN LoR.
Wynnewood nursery and fruit
farm. Zl-A~k
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
"a Turkish Bath.

Merry maidens and beaux
Are fond Of good shows,
To enliven life's wearisome path
For a good hearty laugh,
None equals by half
The delightful a Turkish Bath. -
At the Opera house, Thursday Feb
ruary 27th.
Try c. c. &. and you will not feel
bad, afterwards. For sale by G.. j.
Frasher. % a
For sale-a complete outfit OF
,itchen furniture, and table ware all
is good as new. VIII be sold at %
bargain. Apply at this office. If
Mrs. d. NJ. Haley, VINO Rad been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Walcott for the past several weeks,
returned last evening TO her home
az savanna.
There is an old doctor in town and
may he consulted for a few days on
ly. tie has had much experience in
and is remarkably successful i'm treat
ing nervous and all diseases peculiar
to women. Many such cases are ea-
SLY coEFtttCu Ut tuEtu llsN Ntlulosrlt
iy. Persons believing in the so call
ed Hypnotic or suggestive treat
mcnt" may learn much TO their ad-
vantage by calling on the old doctor
NJ Mrs. r. G. Sloats, Court street,
Two blocks north WisnOr hotel.
- p
The ARDMoREITE is in no way rt
sponsibIe for, nor will it pay any
debts contracted by any employee OF
this office, unless accompanied by
an order signed by the business
rwur,-u.r
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

Be Sure to Attend.

Be sure and attend the entertain
ment tonight at the opera house.
given by the Ladies Aid Society of
the Christian church. You Will be af-
forded splendid evenings enter
tainment and at the same time con
tribute to a worthy cause.
Try c. G. c. and You will not feel
bad, afterwards. For sale by G.. J.
Frasher. 2G Il
Major j. H. Ralston, who arrived
here from the territory yesterday.
stated to Herald reporter that b.
thought the Denison and Northern
railroad would be under construction
next week. 1t is understood that
Secretary Smith and Judge Kilgore
held the charter valid, inasmuch as
some work had been done a con-
tract for 900, 900 ties has been let to
a man named Jones at Dougherty,
who has put out 1O,OOO up to date
Denison Herald.
Try G. c. c. and you will not feel
bad, afterwards For sale by G.. J.
Frasher. 26 80
For fresh and pure lard 90 TO Win
Peyatts.
Civil Engineer Hugh Johnston
went to Wynnewood on the noon
train today for the purpose of doing
some surveying, the exact nature OF
which he did not know. Most likely
the people of that burg are laying
off a court house square preparatory
to taking on county seat honors.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
TIME TABLE.

Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.
SOUTH BOUND.
Galveston and Chicago Express 4:lO a. m
Cleburne and Kansas City Express $50 .. m
NORTH BOUND.
Galveston and Chicago Express f2:S5 a. m.
Cleburne and Kansas City Express 1l;4O am
IR. MASON, Ticket Agt.
w. S. KEENAN,. Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
Atteatlen ) Dung reIks.

The ARDMoREITE desires To call the
attention OF the young people Of Ard
more contemplating matrimOny, that
We are prepared TO execute wedding
cards on short notice and in first
class style. Don't send away or ac-
capt inferior work when you can get
the very best right here at most reas-
enable prices.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
Arrival and Departure U. 5. Malls.

South bound mail closes 4:45 p. m.
South bound mail arrives $50 pm.
North bound mail closes 11:15 a. m.
North bound mail arrives 1900 m.
Night mails are closed at $3.50 p. IN.
Money. order department. is open
at a. M, and closed at p. m.
Office hours from 4. m, to 6 pm
Sundays from a. m, to a. m.
JOHN s. HAMMER, ?. Nj.
EDGAR SANDLIN. Deputy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
Dissolution Notice

The firm of Ramsey x Ross, has
this day been dissolved by mutual
consent, F. j. Ramsey retiring and
a. l.. Ross and L. Y. Bonner con-
tinuing the business, paying all
obligations and collecting all ac-
counts due the firm.
This January 21, 1896.
F. j. RAMSEY,
A. j.. Ross,
5-4wkf L. Y. BONNER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

Try &. c. c. and you will not feel
bad, afterwards, For sale by g. j.
FraSher IS a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

Cyrus Pyeatt was reported worse
today and his condition is regarded
as quite critical.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
Bring on Your wood.

The ARDMoREGTE will accept in
payment of subsc Dt ons TO the
weekly, 100 cords OF stove wood,
giving one years suOsc iption for q
good avera-e two horse toad o. sound
wood. Bl; ;ng on youc wood and get
the best paper in the Indian Terri
tory.
Attorney Harry Fielding, OF Davis,
was in the city today. He returned
home on the noon train.
For SALE-Two desirable residence
lots in Ferndale addition. A big
bargain for cash. apply at this Of
rice.
Goshl | feel my nair slipping out ;
l guess III 90 to Jim Sharp's barber
shop and get a bottle of Quinine Hair
Tonic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

For rent-A furnished house in
Frensley addition. Man and wife
preferred as tenant; will board with
parties renting Apply 10 Mrs. X. e.
Littell. 25-iwk.
Fresh oysters every day at VIII
PVeatt's
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
5-4wkf

-AlI sizes ofPoultry netting cheap,
at j.. B. Spragins & Co. 9-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
To the Citizens of ArdmOre.

G.. c. c. at G. J. Frasher's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

c. c. c. at G. J. Frasher's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

Try G. c. c. and you will not fee
bad, afterwards For sale by G.. J
Frasher 26 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

Try c. G. c. and you will not feel
bad, afterwards. For sale by G.. J.
Frasher. PC Il
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

For fresh and pure lard 90 to vii
PeYatts.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23
Never Cuts the Performance.

1t is the custom of many shows 10
cut the night performance-that is,
omit many of the acts, in order to get
through early and hasten the tearing
down ana departure for the next tow
The Great Wallace Show guarantees
never to DO this. Mir. Wallace is a
most conscientious Snowman; he as
strtS that money received at night is
worth a5 much on the dollar as the
day money, and that his patrons are
entitled To just as much for 1t; he
maintains that he has no right to give
them any less. Plenty of men are en-
pioyed to tear down rapidly enough
when the show is out, without having
to pull the canvas down on the heats
Of the Spectators.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23
Gun and Rod Club.

The st. Francis County Gun and
Rod club are doing AL in their power
IN taking the part OF what is left Of the
game fish IN Cur waters. as far as its
jurisdiction can be exercised in the
waters of the county, but it is a SAD
picture to see the regularity with which
game fish are sold in our county com
lug from adjoining counties. over which
they have no power TO act. This club
has prayed long and fervently and Of.
Tered all kinds of solicitations to induce
the citizens Of neigh boring counties to
establish clubs and act in unison with
1t III enforcing the law to protect and
save the seed of this one of the greatest
gifts or Providence TO mankind. but
SO lar without effect. On more than
one OCCASION the club has put evidence
into the hands of The authorities of adj
j Dining counties by which the evil
could receive Il check. but straagc TO
say, all their forts have received The
deaf ear and LIaIble heart. and we are
led 10 tXclalm. what has come over the
spirit Of The sportsman and the cAival-
~ Of our country? Why do the au-
thorilies stand aloof and SEE such
patent laws disregarded and trampled
upon
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23

The primary election Saturday
was a very quiet dignitied and
ingh-toned affair. Frank DeRos-
1t, of Grlggs township, won the
race by good big majority, con.
>idering the number and popular
lty Of his opponents, and Is receiv-
ing the congratulations Of his nu-
merous friends. He is q man of
strong convictions and will fulfill
is promise TO serve the whole
people 10 the best ofhis knowledge
;,nd ability. The supreme court has
not yet decided whether we shall
bold an election or the governor
make the appointment. But IN
either case Mr.. DeRossitt will rep
resent this county.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23

The Marianne Index Of last
week contained several httlo items
which we reproduce, and in which
1t claims 10y comparison, several
points of uperiority for Mariauna
over Forrest City. We do not
wish to detract any oflhe honors
rlghtfully belonging to our sister
city, and comparisons are said to
be odious. So blow brother
Forrest City does not require any
9oastlng claims from us, aud stands
upon her own bottom one of the
,t&unchcst little towns in the state
lruc, she has not laised $40 for
The Carmack campaign fund, nor
vet q hundred dollars for the
Bryan & Sewal fund, but her citi-
Gems contribute thousands to pub
lie schools, and hundreds to other
enterprises. Oar magnificent
5 hool building, eur handsome
churches, our opera house, water
works and many other noble and
4raufylng institutions speak for
themselves and if compared TO
those OF Mariana would show up
Tie hollow Boosting of our esteem
Ell contemporary IN an unenvlu bic
attitude. But Mariahna is q good
town, and We are satisfied with
Forrest City, so why enlarge upon
the subject.
Up to date Forrest City has re,
ceived less than two thousand bales
of cotton while Mariana has over
five thousand bales. But Forrest
City never was in it with Marian
na-the banner town of Eastern
Arkansas. "Last Mon
day IL paper was circulated in town
asking contribution to the Carmack
campaign fund in the Memphis
district. The sum Of $40 was rails
ed that day and mailed to the com
mittee in the evening. X
A gentleman from Forrest City
who was here last week, on being
told that 500 had been secured IN
this town in single day for the
Bryan K Sewall campaign fund
said 'Tll take off my hat to Ma
rianna. You couldn't raise $40 at
Forrest City for the same worthy
cause in . week. Mariana Index.
How much would this citizen
contribute to such Il fund, do You
think. Perhaps he spoke of his
own town according to his own
libcrality. We DO not dispute his
assertion that SO could not be
raised here IN n week for such q
purpose, but admitting it's truth
(Which VIC don'U, we are proud OF
it. We can use all our charity
at home, and do not take much
stock in foreign missions.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23
Collectors Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that the under
signed, collector of Levee Taxes for the
1T. Francis Levee District of st Francis
County, levied by law for the purpose Of
building and maintaining levees in the st.
Francis Leyee District. will attend in
person, or by deputy, at the following
times and places. for the purpose of col
leclng the said revenue for the year 1896
" idener. October to 10
Forrest City. October Is and II.
Madison, October 10 and 20.
Nldener, October y to "a
Forrest city. October 20 10 so.
Widener, October 81.
Penalty Will be attached to all taxes
not paid on or before October 81. 1896.
+, w. DERosslrr.
Collector of Levee Taxes for
tile st. Francis Levee Dis
trlct OF st Francis county.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23
AuthOr Observation-Disclosures.
Did Ven Ever,

Try Electric Cutters as II remedy for your
troubles ? II not, get a bottle now and
get relief. This medicine has been found
TO be peculiarly adapted to the relief and
cure OF all female c0r plants. exerting d
wonderful direct influence in giving
strength and tone e. the organs. If you
have loss OF appetite. Constipation. Head
ache. Painting Spells. or are Nervous.
Sieepless. EXctable. Melancholy or troub
led with DIZZY Spells. Electric Bitters is
the medicine yea need. Health and
Strength are guaranteed 10y It's USE. FIFTY
cents and ST. 90 at rjpton's drugstore.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23
M1S3iOnary NJ eeting.

1t was 5t&e privilege of the minister
to attend the missionary meeting at
the Methodist church on Friday night.
October Is. 4 good congregation of
ladies and children. but Onv few
men. While the programs of similar
previous meetings have been good. the
one on this occasion surpassed them
all, III the topics chosen and in the man.
nel Ill which they were rendered. The
program consisted Of Dialogues. songs.
aud recitatloHS, to persouate which we
could not do justice and then we can
not call 10 mind all who took part. but
from the smallest child, little Iottie
Ei9r Gga who in her part did excellent.
up 10 the young women. all seemed to
try to do their best. To say it was a
success. would he modest indeed Some
one present said be could not afford to
miss 1t. All are unanimous in their
praise Of the labor 0f the president.
Miss Matte L. Moseley. who has be.
slowed much labor and thought in this
work. We are sorry Indeed that this
IS the last meeting for the present year.
but hepe that early in the com. TX year
they VIII take up their work again.
The object of this society has been to
assist IN paving our collections for the
cause of missions, and to give general
knowledge Of our mission work.
MAY many blessings rest on both
president and members. Signed
ONE THAT WAS PRESENT.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23

Hon. T. d. MtCdlloeh, candi.
late tor congress from the First
Congressional District of Arkansas
addressed quite a large andicuce o!
iadies aud gentlemen at the oper.
house in this city Monday night.
iIo handled facts and figures IN n
masterly manner, AMI Bis explain.
alton of various financial phrases
were appreciated by all. So inter-
'sted he became III the silver ques-
ton that lie did lot refer 10 his
own canvass, which was not Beces-
s,ry, however, as he virtually as
no opponent. After a conclusive
AMI mastery argument IN favor OF
b me,a;lism, he explained sly n
lusion with the Populists was ask
d and agreed to, and requested
everybody to stand TO the rack,
todder or 10 fodder" At times
Hon. McCuIloch's flights OF oraio-
ry were grand, and in conclusion,
his appeal to the women endeared
arm to the hearts of all the fair sex
present. All agree that this was
his best effort, and has set those
who favor a gold standard "A sort
o. thinkin."
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23
Parade Indicates the snow.

BE sure 70 be out for the parade oi
tie Great Wallace Shows. ii is a Solid
mile OF gllttering pageant. with many
grand and artistic tableauX, beautiful
women handsome men, al gorgeously
attlreG, aud the finest horses ever seen
anywhere. There are number of
bands. herd of elephants, d caravan
OF elmels and scores Of open deus The
parade IS a trlle index 10 the show: so
see Tor xonrsef in advance whether
THIS ore : worth paying to attend.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23
Condensed Testimony.

Chas. B, Hood, Broker and Manufactn-
ters Agent. Columbus, Ohio, certiiies that
DR. Kings New Discovery has no equal
as Cough Remedy. J ID. Brown, Prop.
st. James Hotel, TT. Wayne, Ind. testi-
ties that he was cured of a Cough of two
years standing. caused by La Grippe. by
DR.. King New Discovery. b. + Merrill
Baldwinsvlle, Mass. says that he has
used andrecomtneudr it ana never knew
it TO TAI! and would rather have it than
amy doctor, because it always cures Mrs
Hemmirg. 223 f 25th St. Chicago. al
ways Keeps 1t a; hand. and has no fear of
Group. because 1t instantly relieves. Free
trial bottles at Tipton's drug store.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23

The Times was mad last week
aud II is mad yet, at the State Cen.
trail Committee for their high
handed baby act Of taking dow
three democratic electors and sub
stituling in their stead three popu-
Isis. We gave them "hot rcast'
and feel like doing it again, but c
cannot afford to waste our breath
ON the question now, because We
renlize that we can do no good 10
cur party at tins late hour. II e
tim. is done, and we might Lov
til doomsday about II, and pei.
laps the only good it would %
would be TO protect the future. To
fight fusion Low is useless and pen
haps hurtful to the Democratlc
ticket, and goodness knows it h. s
toen outraged enough by the ccm-
mlitee, and we would not wilfuIlS
lake a single vote away feom H.,
!, We have expressed an honest il
hgnation at the act, and have re
.polo&ies TO make TO any body
bout il, but as we say above, 1t j,
/ waste of energy TO fight thing
E:tt cannot be avoided. The fol.
owing from the Augusta Free
Prcss about covers the situation:
We registered as vigorous kick
IS we knew how last week against
Ihe action Of the Democratic party
managers in fusing with the Popu
lists. Protests In the present in
stance serve no purpose except at
iordirg the satisfaction Of plain
expression of honest opinion,
which is always beautiful This
fusion will be ghost to us in the
future, we believe, and will lie the
cause OF sincere regret. But the
thing is dole. There are five
Democrats, three Popullsts ana
eight Republicans on the electoral
ticket. Eight have to be selected.
Il Democrats scratch the PopuIists
Il will simply elect three RepubIi-
cans whose votes will go to Nc
kinley. 1.-THE Populists are elected
they will vote for Bryan. Humil-
ia,ing as 1t necessarily Is, yet it is
the lesser of the two OWLS, and the
duty of every Democrat is to swal-
low the dose. Don't sulk in your
tents now, but take tho medicine
help carry the State for Bryan
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23

We have not opposed fusion be-
cause of prejudice against the Pop
uIist party. We should have taken
the same position had pit been fu-
sion with Republicans Prohibition
ISIS or Nationalist. There is posi-
lively no local feeling or question
involved. 1t is vital question, of
the right of the committee TO take
such step.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23

Dr.. II. p. DooleY shipped tine Jer-
sey COW To Pine Bluff by express YES
terday. The Doctors herd OF Jerseys
are becoming known all over the state.
The hunting party who went To the
bottoms Monday. returned Yesterday,
having killed three bears. A full ac-
count Of the hunt will be published
next week
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23
Bucklen's Arnica saIve.

The best saIye in the world for Cuts.
bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rhpum.
Fever sores. letter Chappei Hands.
Chilblains. Corns. and all Skin Erup-
ti1us. aud positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed ia
give perfect satisfaction. or money
refunded. Price . cents per box. For
stie by John IL. Upton, druggists.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23

Thousands OF young and old people
drag through miserable existence, hot
knowing what aiS them. when they are
only run down and need something to as
syst nature to perform its functions. For
this Browns iron Tonic stands precmi-
nently at the head of all remedies. Fry
it and YOU will be convinced. J. II. TptOn
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-10-23
Messrs. W. c. Ferguson & Son.

B0nalr, Ark.
Gentlemen-We have just finished
re- weighing the G5 bales of cotton
bought of You by Mr.. Isaacs, and have
never had "A lot of cotton weigh up more
evenly. the difference on the let being
only three pounds, except in the case
of bale No. 81, yonr weight being 554.
while the true weight is 45l. The
writer personally had 1t weighed again
after the weights were turned in and
it is ctrrect. Kindly send US sour
check for 500 to correct the error and
obllse, Yours truly.
LESSER CoTToN Co
pei Weld