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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-12
Holiday Rates

Holiday rates of one and one-third fare
for the round trip have been announced.
Tickets will be on sale December 90 18th,
30th and 31st and January /, good to return
not later than January 4. The same rate
has been granted students at schools and
colleges, with dates to include December
15-21 and will be issued to students pre-
senting certificate of attendance at any
school or college, signed by the principal
or president thereof.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-12
Notice

A special meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen is hereby called for this
CTuesday) morning at o'clock, to take ac-
tion upon the death of Alderman w. J.
Pearce and arrange for attending his
funeral w. M. DRENNEN, Mayor
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-12

Little strokes fell great oaks" You may
escape winter colds by taking Hoods Sar-
saparila.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-12

On December q a magnificent spectacular
entertainment will be given for the benefit
of disabled Confederate veterans. Fifty
beautiful dancers and many other delight
full features.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-12

Beautiful spectacular entertainment De-
cember q for the benefit of disabled Con-
federate veterans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
The Laugh Wasn't on the Boy.

1t is said that Professor Blackie Of
ten told this anecdote ION himself"
This genial old professor used to form
a very picturesque feature In the Edin-
burgh streets. He was a wiry old pa
triarch. with handsome features and
hair falling in ringlets about his shoul-
ders. No one who had seen MIN could
possibly forget him. One day he was
accosted by a very dirty little bootblack
with his "Shine your boots. sir?" The
professor was impressed by the filth
ness of the boys face.
Il don't want a shine. my lad" said
he. But if you'll go aud wash your
face I'll give you sixpence."
"A richt. sir" was the lads reply.
Then he went over to n neighboring
fountain and made his ablutions. Re
turning. he held out his hand for the
money.
We'll. my lad said the professor.
"you have earned your siXpence. Here
ii is
IL dinna want it." returned the boy.
with 4 lordly air. ''Ye can keep it and
get yer hair cut"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
rhc Lau,,. For w,,, s,-.,,-

The hrassy. nIeasiy ptid!cr who
stands ut the street corner selling brass
rhirt studs for cents apiece and
shouting that he guarantees theia
10 be gold catches many n wandering
fool. The guarantee is given by a
man who never expects to see his Gus
toners again. and the customers never
expect to trade with him a second
time. But the word guarantee" car
ries weight with 1t. and the fool and
his money. now IS ever. are soon
parted
Every days mail brings me letters of
inquiry regarding the stability OF n set
of Wall street sharks who offer to
guarantee" profits ranging from 10
to 100 per cent per month to all who
will give up their good money and
trust the sharpers to invest ii in the
maelstrom of speculation. Scarcely a
week passes without the report in the
newspapers of the exposure. the fight
or arrest of one of these sharks.
But the race of fools seems to be
eternal. and it appears to be only nee
essary for the Wall street buukn man
to take new name and to hire desk
room in Wall street or one Of its
laterals to reap new crop from n new
line of customers.-Leslie's WeC-,y.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
Chicago MOdesty.

Chicago beats the world" announc-
ed the tall. slim travelling man after
he had taken a late lunch in the hotel
cafe. "It claims everything aud con-
cedes nothing. y novice would he
made TO think over there that Chicago
exploited the universe stocked it. wa
tered the stock. issued half a dozen
series of bonds and ran it ever since.
What do you think went up
against in that town last winter? |
was coming out of one of the theaterS
when Il cadaverous looking genius with
ten inch hair asked me if | was n law
yer. humored him to learn what his
game was. We'll. sir he continued.
you have chance 10 make fortune.
You have seen this play. strong on the
stage and strong in the box office. Its
superb. yet it's n bald faced. unmiti-
gated. cold blOoded plagiarism. I wrote
it, every word of it. Not Il situation.
climax or sentence is changed. Go
after the author for damages. and III
give you half
81 lodged through the crowd ahead
of us and made my escape"
What was the play?"
THE Rivals detroit Free Press
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

One strange feature of this sea life Of
the tropics is the regular recurrence of
migratory swarms of fish of very small
size that return in huge numbers year
after year with such absolute regular
ity that the natives calculate on the
event on n certain day in each year
and even within an hour or two OF the
day. One such swarm of fish forms
the occasion of an annual holiday and
feast at Samoa The fish is not unlike
the whitebait for which the English
Thames has so long been celebrated.
and each year ii arrives at Samoa on
the same day in the month of October
remains for a day. or ut the most two
days. and then disappears entirely till
the same day of the following year.
Why it comes or whence no curious
naturalist has yet discovered. nor has
anybody traced its onward course
when it leaves the Samoan group. but
the fact is unquestionable that sudden
ly. without notice. the still waters of
the lagoon which surround each island
within the fringing reef become alive
with millions of fishes. passing through
them for Il single day and night and
then disappearing for year as though
they had never come.-lippincotts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
A Town of Conssmptixes.

Forty years ago the inhabitants of
Mentone. France. and neighborhood
were Il healthy, happy race of splendid
physique. to whom consumption was
absolutely unknown.
Then Mentone became the Mecca Of
the consumptive. The peasants left
their farms and their healthy lives TO
wait on the wealthy invalids. Farm
ers' wives and daughters became wash
erwomen. constantly handling clothing
impregnated with the germs of con-
sumption. Thousands of consumptives
died there. impregnating the soil and
the water with the germs of their dis
ease.
AS a result. the earth. air and water
of Mentone are infested with the tuber-
Gle bacillus. and the once healthy peas
antry are consumptives almost to a
man and woman. No more complete
or startling proof of the truth of the
once derided germ theory of disease
could well be imagined than this.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
The Nebraska Colorado Express.
A New Train.


From June 4tb the Burlington
Route puts into it's passenger service
to the far west a new fast daily and
night train from Kansas City to Neb-
raska and Colorado.
1t leaves Kansas City at 9.45 p. m /;
arrives at Denver g.. 20 p. m; and is
by three hours the latest night train
Kansas City to Denver and beyond.
This service is altogether ad
ditional to the BurlingtOn's great
scheme of passenger trains from
Kansas City to the west, northwest,
north and East.
California Weekly Excursions, per-
eonally conducted. Tourist sleepers
twice a week Kansas City to the
northwest via the Billings Route.
For details, ask your ticket agent
or L. w. WAEELEY,
Genl Pass'r Agent, ST.. Louis. Mo.
L. J. BRICKER
Trav. Pass'r Agent, Kansas City, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager. St. Joseph, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
A Nevsboy's Triumph.

A pretty young lady dropped her
dainty lace handkerchief at a State
street corner the other afternoon. A
dapper young man and a newsboy both
saw it drop and simultaneously made n
grab for it. and each got corner
Let go: I've got it," whispered the
fellow TO the boy.
Let 20 yOurselfr' shouted the
newsy. I've got it
While the man was apparently whis-
pering n bribe@to the boy the latter sud
denly jerked the handkerchief ont of
his hands and handed it 10 the smiling
girl. with the remark:
Dat guy wanted to make 4 mash.
guess. but caught de snuffer first"
The crowd laughed. and the guy"
suddenly moved On.-Chicaso News.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
Grand Excursion Aug. 5, '99.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Via
.sFriScO Ine''

ONLY $500 FOR THE ROUND TRIP.
Tickets good for return 10 days from
date of sale. Special train will leave
Oklahoma City at s a. m. Accept
this opportunity aud give yourself
and family an outing ct this popular
resort. Board can be secured from
SOC to $500 per day. All contemplate
ing this trip please call on or address
B. F. Dunn who will make due ar
rangements for your welfare.
BRYAN SNIDER,
General Pass. Agent, ST. Louis. Mo.
B. F. DUNN,
Gen'l Agt,, Oklahoma City, Okla.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

More attention should be paid to the
old fashioned saying. He who brings
will carry" II man brings bad sto-
ries about others TO you. he will carry
bad stories about you 10 others. This
is so true it is n wonder that people
are not more cautious in their talk
when with gossips. Don't let any one
carry anything from you.-Atchison
ElOiaa
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
a ,uaa.nin introdnc,inn.

A Phiiadeipiiia paper tells a funny
story of tie blizzard days of last win
ter in that city. \ certain Mr.. K. had
over his dining room a skylight which
was burdened with n great weight of
snow. and early one evening he took a
snow shovel and went up to remove IL
He shoveled it off. and then it occurred
TO him that he would perform the same
service for his next door neighbor,
whose dining room lay side by side
with his own. the construction of the
two houses being alike.
The inmate of the next house was a
worthy widow, whom Mr.. *. had new
er met. but with whom his wife was
OH calling terms.
Mr.. X. proceeded to a position from
which he could. as he supposed. safely
shovel off the snow. but in doing so he
made a false step and got on the sky
light. Crash. went the glass. and down
through the aperture went Mr.. X.
1t Glanced that his next door neigh
bor was just at this time eating her
dinner. Mr.. X. landed in a sitting pos
ture in the middle of her table, sur
rounded by snow. broken glass and
china. capsiZed dishes of food. and still
manfully brandishing his snow shovel
The shovel told the story to the wild
ow- Although somewhat disconnected.
she quickly regained her composure.
recognized the neighbor whom she had
seen pass her door. and exclaimed. po-
litcly:
"Oh. Mr.. K, l am very glad you
have called! I've often heard Mrs. *.
speak of your
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
One of the Directors.

impossible" exclaimed the caller to
the proud mother. Il can't believe that
your son. who has only been in the EN-
ploy of that great corporation for six
months. is already a director
We'll. ! can. James is n splendid
penman. and here is the news in his
last letter" Hehad just finished direct
Ing 10000 circulars.-Detroit Free
Press
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

Lake Superior is l.00S feet deep. COL
feet of this body being above sea level
and 4OI below IT, The bottom OF this
great lake Is about 375 feet deeper
down than the channels giving admit
tance TO New York harbor. Lake Erie's
greatest depth is :1o feet
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

Townsite Commissioner Burnev
of the Chickasaw nation. was in
the city yesterday. Mr.. Burney
stated to a Capital reporter that
the Rock Island right of way be-
tween Chickasha and South Meal
ester had nearly all been secured
and that work on the line would
be begun in the near future. =
South McAIester Capital.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
S25,ooo.oo Given Away.

In the past year DR.. r. V. Pierce
has gwen away copies of his great
work, The Peoples Common Sense
and Medical Adviser, at an expense
to him of s25, ,00O.O exclusive of post
age. This standard book on hygine,
contains zoos pages and more than
700 illustrations. 1t treats of the
greatest and gravest problems of hu-
man life in simple English, from a
commen sense point of view. 1t an
swers those questions of sex which
linger unSpoken upon the lips of
youth and maiden. 1t is essentially
family book, and its advice in a
moment of sudden illness or accident
may be the means of saving a val
liable life. This great work is sent
absolutely free on receipt of stamps
to defray the cost of mailing only
Send 81 one cent stamps for the book
in paper binding, or 81 stamps for
cloth covers. Address DR.. r. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
Ladies AMI Gentlemen

Who are nice dressers are invited
to try Beggs' Hair Renewer. 1t pre-
vents Dandruff, and is an elegant
Hair Dressing. City Drug Store and
T. N. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
ChICKASAW TRADITION.
How the Chickassws First Settled In
Mississippi. and Later Here.

Mi8StS81ppls dnO Lotcr mere
To the ARDMoREITE.
Chickasaw tradition informs US
that the Chickasaws are the direct
defendants of the MOntezuma tribe
of Mexico. And in the early part
of the 14th century they fought a
battle on either the Rio Grande or
Red rivers where they were badly
defeated and what few were left
wandered around for some time
homeless.
The GREAT SPIRIT appeared to
their wise men and told them that
if they would set up pole at night
at their camp and would follow
the direction it leaned the next
morning, that during the day they
would be guarded by two white
dogs, so that they would not lose
their way; they would be lead into
a land where there was plenty Of
game, fish, etc. They followed
the leaning staff or pole until they
came to what is now known as the
state of Mississippi, and there the
pole stood Ell ect and the two white
dogs left them, or disappeared. In
looking around they found that
everything that they could wish
for was plentiful, game and fish
and good lands.
There they lived for several
hundred years a peaceful and hap
py people until the white man be-
gan to encroach upon them and
they saw that the time had come
for them to leave. They called a
council of their leading men to
know what was best for them to
do under the circumstances. The
same GREAT SPIRIT came to their
aid and told them that in the future
they would be guided by two
snakes, and in their troubles to be
guided by them and which ever
way they went the Chickasaws
must follow. Soon after this the
snakes left Mississippi and We're
gone some time and the father of
Ishta- ha- -ta-pO, our present king.
sent some Of his most troubled
men to see where the guides We're.
They found them near the Washita
river in a portion of the Arbuckle
mountains The Chickasaws then
came to this country and found it
TO be what thev desired. and they
bought lands and lived here for
many years happy and contented
until all of their game had been
destroyed. The guides disappeared
some few years ago and are said to
be IN Mexico, and the Chlckasaws
will never be prosperous and hap
py until they get them a home and
follow the advice of their fore
fathers.
Captain Hotholiche who is now
dead, proposed to show the writer
the snakes under certain promises
but unfortunately l never saw
them. There may be some one
living that remembers the circum-
stances, however, and probably
have seen the snakes.
CHICKASHA HATTOCK.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
Double Proof.

do you believe in heredity. Mrs.
Simpson,
Indeed | do. Every mean trait
Bobby has can trace right back to his
father"
Does his father believe in heredity
toog"
Yes. He traces Bobby's faults all
back to me."-Chicago Record
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

The Shawnee Chief complains that
that city is burdened with an over
supply of police and a scarcity of
scavengers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

A sure Pill, small Pill. pleasant
Cathartic, an after dinner Pill, is
Beggs' Little Giant. We recommend
them. City Drug Store and T. n.
Coleman
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

Are they who tell you other cough
syrups are just as good as Beggs'
Cherry Cough Syrup. If you cannot
get it from your druggist notify US at
once and on receipt of 25c we will
send you a bottle. Guaranteed
City Drug Store and T. n. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

Gun-shot wounds and powder
burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, wounds
from rusty nails, insect stings, and
ivy poisoning-quickly healed by De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Posi-
lively prevents blood poisoning. Be-
ware of counterfeits. Dewitt g" is
safe and sure. w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
Reduced Rates for Summer Trips

Commencing June 1st and contin-
uing to and including September 80,
1899, the Texas & Pacific Railway
company will sell round trip Summer
Tourist Tickets to points in Alabama,
Colorado, Die rict of Columbia Geor-
gia, Marylanu, Massachusetts, Mich
igan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New
York, North Carolina. North Dakota
Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania. Quebec,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin a,
West Virginia and Wisconsin, at a
considerable reduction in rates.
See the nearest Ticket Agent for
full information, or write
E. P. TURNER, G. F. & T. A.
25tf Dallas, Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. B. Lackamp, Elston,
Mo-, writes: lone Minute Cough
Cure saved the life of our little boy
when nearly dead with Group" w.B.
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

DeWitt's Little Early Risers bene-
fit permanently. They lend gentle
assistance to nature, causing no pains
or weakness, permanently curing con-
stipation and liver ailments. W..B.
Frame,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

There are as many persons seek
ing jobs in the Kansas penitentiary
as there are prisoners in that insti-
turiOu.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

slight gathered fulIess at the waist-line The
fronts are also ga,Hert'i at their lower edges
and are reversed AT the top to reveal the
chemisctte. The sleeves are two-seamed
and are of the close-ftting variety. fnisl d
at the wrists with cnfs. A standing collar
OF white linen aud a tie of black satin is
worn ! ribbon belt closing in front with a
fancy buckl is worn. The design may be
develop in silk or wash goods
Specially prepared for US By The Butterick
Publishing Co. (Limtted).
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

patch of sweet potatoes are in
blossom at Vinita, l, T., according
to the Leader. This is a rarity even
in latitudes much farther south
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

B. F. Swartz, the Indian trader at
Red Rock, although a young man,
has been among the Indians for
nearly 20 years, and speaks Pawnee
like All old chief. He understands
traders who has kept the Otoes as
friends
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
R. Lowenstein, agent, Ardmore. 1. T
A diseased stomach surely under.

A diseased stomach surely under
mines health. 1t dulls the brain
kills energy, destroys the nervous
system, and predisposes to insanity
and fatal diseases. All dyspeptic
troubles are quickly cured by Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t has cured thous-
ands of scascs and is curing them
every day. Its ingredients are such
that it can't help curing. w. B
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

A preacher of Oklahoma City re-
fused to take the Times-Journal be-
cause it carried liquor notices, and
that sheet retaliates by announcing &
that be smokes cigarettes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30
Grape and Berry Vines

Ordpe and Berry Vines
All grown at my Nursery one and one
half miles south Of Wynnewood. Come
and see what YOU are buying. | have
the largest orchard in the Indian
Territory. | am testing over three
hundred named varieties of fruit in
my orchard. Oldest Nursery in the
Territory. l furnish protector
against rabbits and bOrers with each
tree, free Of charge. when wanted.
Send for price list. or come and see
my orchard before planting. 1t will
pay yOl. Every body invited to come.
WYNNEWOOD NURSERY.
J. A. TAYLOR, Proprietor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

Thomas Rhoads. Centerfeld, o.,
writes: Il suffered from piles seven
or eight years. No remedy gave me
relief until DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, less than a box which perma-
nently cured me- Soothing. healing
perfectly harmless. Beware of coun-
terfeits. w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

It seems that the travelling court
now being maintained by Marshal
Bennett and Commissioner Jennings
is doing great work among the
wicked along the Usage line. 1t is
said the Holiness people are not in
it" with them when it comes TO
bringing the sinful to a realization
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
Held UP TIE CASHIER.
a Bold and Successful Attempt to
Rob the Bank in Sac
City.
Frightened Cashier Hands Over $500
Cash and Burglar Makes
His Escape.
Posse Quickly Organized and the
Posse Quickly Organized and the
Robber Captured-lndian
Killed at Boone.
'pecial to Times Republican.

Speclal to Times Republican.
Sac City, Dec. ia bold robbery
was committed in this town yesterday
at about 2:3O O'Clock. An eccentric
fellow and somewhat of a dead-beat,
by the name of w. ID. SAMSON, walked
into the First National Bank of this
place and at the point of a revolver told
the assistant cashier to hand out the
currency lying on the counter and to be
quick about it. The cashier obeyed the
command to the extent of 500. The
fellow, seeming satisfied with his haul,
left the bank, but did not seem to be in
very much OF a hurry until he got quite
a ways up the street Alarm was
given at once and the Sheriff, with a
spossee, gave chase with all kinds of
firearms and soon located the robber In
a big hay barn about a half mile from
town. The fellow was prepared to
camp there for while, for he had eat
ables, water and bedSclothing. He, how
ever. quietly surrendered without the
least resistance. He was searched and
the stolen money was found. He is now
in Jail and his preliminary will likely
be today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
AN INDIAN KILLED.
n Redskin From 'rama Tries to Block
Nc ~ " w Ilassarua,.

-
Boone. Dec. 13.-Just after midnight
Monday night. or. TO be exact, at IL: 2s
Tuesday morning, an Indian whose
name and residence, il he had any, are
unknown, was struck by passenger
train on the Northwestern road just
this side of Jordan station and instantly
killed. The train which struck the man
was the second section of No. 6.
The Indian was a large man. He was
dressed in plain clothes, without an
overcoat, and wore Il white slouch hat
in which there We're two eagle or tur-
key feathers. The man is supposed to
belong to the Indians at the lama res
ervation and reports We're wired there
concerning the accident to him, together
with inquiries for his friends or rela-
tives. There was nothing found on the
person of the dead man to give any clue
to his name or further identity.
The Indian was in Boone Monday
evening and wandered about the streets
for time. He is supposed to have
walked to the city or TO have come here
in box car