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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29
REPORTS FROM FISHERMEN.
Some Good Catches a cobbossee. 81 die
bFeen's Great Luck Al Great Pond.

Some good catches Of trout are re-
ported from CObbosseecOntee but many
an eager fisherman has been at the lake
only to DE disappointed. Some of the
Old fishermen say that the water Is too
nigh and fish are able to get all thew
care to eat without taking in anything
that might contain a barbed hook.
II. l.. Sherburne and c. w. Jones' re-
turned from the lake in a happy frame
OF mind with four trout, one white
perch and seven bass, the largest trout
weighing pounds. They reported that
the only other trout brought into the
Outlet was caught by Hallowell man
named FitZsimmons.
Charles +. Pease captured two trout.
:: and ~: FOUNDER: Oren Smith
caught a small one and F.. G. Kinsman
Is said to have made a catch, Saturday
Eddie Breen and Arthur Written
paid Great pond visit and Eddie
landed and a 21a FOUNDER The big
fellow is a beauty. one of the largest
ever taken there and made a great
fight for life before being landed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES,

Thomas r. Larrabee was sentenced
to serve four years in the State prison
by Judge Wiswell in the supreme judi
bee was convicted Of attempting to as
sault Mrs. Julia T.. Kendall. an aged
resident of Monroe, more than a year
ago.
The annual meeting of the Civic
Club was held at Portland, Saturday.
when the following officers were elect
ed: President. Mrs. +. r.. BoOthby; vice
presidents. Mrs. Paul X. Stevens. Mrs.
T.. DeGarmo. rec. sec. Mrs. George S.
French: cor sec. Mrs. Henry True
Hopper: treas. Mrs. John O. Rice. A
banquet was given in the evening. at
the Falmouth. when Mayor Boothby
delivered an address.
Bath was having trouble with its
water supply. Saturday. and to secure
protection from fire Chief Morse had
the steamers and extra horses placed
in commission. The city has two
sources of supply, one at Thompson S
brook. water from which comes
through a pipe laid on the bed of New
Meadows river. the other from Lake
Nequasset, there being two lines OF
pipes laid on the bottom of the Kenne-
bee river. All three of these pipe lines
We're disabled. Saturday. and in the
higher localities there was no pressure
for a part Of the day, while on the
lower levels the pressure was very low.
Workmen are now busy repairing the
broken mains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

The public who visit Hill q Locke :.
orocery department are surprised al
the change the new WINDOWS nav
made in the general appearahc az
added light of the store. The wihoo" SO.
,ourse cannot be much if any larger ou'
these new plate glass windows nave
done wonders for this fine store anu
the grocery department is no" -
cheerful and attractive as the pan f.,,i:
and confectionery department. n''
Improvement also makes the meat ~
nartment more prominent when mus
lie gratifying to the firm for they are
very proud of it and particu'a.
have it second to none on the heii"e
hac II is in fact a model of neathes'
and perfect order. everything o s,,i
made to appear as tempting as pc ST..
10 visitors. The refrigerator rom
self might be termed the pai'o'' =,
the best the markets afford is KEEP -, -
fresh. well preserved and ATTRACTIVE
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

. 1t is expected that log driving on the
Kennebec will start about May l. about
two weeks earlier than usual Plenty
Of water will probably be found AMI
smooth driving is anticipated. Accord
ing to the returns from different sec
tions the total cut for the winter WAS
1:6. 600. 900 as against total OF li3,ooo'-
900 the previous winter. The drives
this year Will be in charge OF two men
Forrest III. Colby will have charge OF
the drive as far as Madison and X NJ
clark will take the logs from there l"
the Riverside boom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29
Personal MENTION.

s. l.. Connce is i'll with tonsilitis NJ
his home in this city.
Francis Skinner Of East yaSs,,horo
was in the city. Saturday.
Harry StanhOpe has been enp,y.a i. q
clerk at the Hartford House
Freeman Nelson of Sidney, spent n
few hours in the city, Saturday
MIR. and Mrs. f. w. Rogers Of Rel
grade. We're callers to the CITY. Satur-
day
Mrs c. X. Turner. who has been sick
at her home on Capitol street, is out
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lombard of Saco.
We're the guests of friends in the city
yesterday.
Among the outof town visitors in
the city. Saturday. was T.. j. Abbey of
Skowhegan.
MIS-. Lydia Turner Of Burnham. il
visiting ner son. G. r. Turner on
Capitol street.
Among Saturdays visitors at the
capital were Mr.. and Mrs. F.. W. Rog-
ers Of Belgrade.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. o. Staples Of Hart
ford. Conn, We're calling on friends in
the city. Saturday.
Mrs. f.. f. Mullkin and Miss Julia
Andrews left. Saturday, for visit at
jamaica Plain, Mass.
Joseph Gilley Of the West End. Port
lard, spent Sunday in the city, the
guest Of his brother. George Gilley.
a gentleman informed journal
man, yesterday afternoon. that Henry
Fitzgerald had enlisted in the United
States Cavalry. He enlisted in Port
land. was sent to Fort SlOcum, New
York. and expects to see service in the
Philippine islands.
Corporal Joseph Ferland of this city.
vino has been in the Philippines with
Howes' Band of the 39th Regiment, is
on his way home. Word has been re-
ceived that he is in San Francisco and
will take in the Pan American Expos
ition on his way East.
The engagement is announced of Irv-
ing -. Gage and Miss Mary s. VIII
shire. Mr.. Gage enjoys the esteem
anu iIleHuSilp vi all WHO hIoW MN
and Miss Wiltshire is one of Augustus
most estimable young ladies'. Friends
OF botn will unite in extending con
gratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Holmes return
ed. Saturday night. after an extended
trip through Massachusetts. Mr..
Holmes reports the buds on the trees
in that state as not being 50 far ad-
vanced as here. He was just in time
to see the fun force Of the late floods
in Massachusetts. arriving in West
field the day after the dam at that
place went out. flooding the whole sec
tion. He visited many places of interest
and while in Boston went on board the
ship Wabash. on which he sailed some
40 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

Jrp at the Eastern Maine Insane hos
pital every possible effort is being
made to get the institution III readi-
ness for occupancy by June l. and ac-
cording to present indications II ap-
pears likely that this will be accom-
plished. The kitchen utensils nave al
ready arrived and those for the lauh-
drv are soon expected. Most OF the 1ur-
niture for the hospital has been pur-
chased and some of it is expected 70
arrive within few days. Ste"diu u
Perry was in Bangor. THURSDAY an"
bo exnects to move his family mere
from Augusta within a short Time
Bangor Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

the Sabbath came round again fo,nd
my hoodoo awaiting me in Tho uo au
bule to be ushered to seat, I toyd har
salvation was free and to 70 ~ ne,
help herself to anything there wa. an" aw
cept the pulpit. I made up NV mind
that man that could skin 'n,,,a
team over an alkali desert and a man
who could make blooming succasa
as a church usher was made m, -,
different kind of clay. so resiynaa
and some other fellow is ronndina ~
the herd and putting the brand nn
] sometimes think If had onI,, ,t',.,,
to the ushering business shonIa NV"
be filling the pulpit in some ,.raa
church and spending my vacation in
Europe at the congregations .xnans.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

Yesterday was SO fair and warm that
many people drove or walked to the
fields and woods on the outskirts of
the city. Many immense lunches of
mayfiowers We're picked and other
flowers were found to be somewhat
ahead of their usual time of blossom
ing. Two Augusta misses, Ethel May
Wade and Hazel Greenus. showed a
Journal man a Benjamin, nearly IN iuii
bloom, dog tooth violets. buttercups'
hypaticas and yellow violets, which
they had found near the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain
Mercury

as mercur, will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrtp-
tons from reputable physicians. as the
damage they viii do Is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by r.
j. Cheney & Co, Toledo. o.. contains no
mercury. and Is taken internally. acting
directly unon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. In buying Hall 8
Catarrh Cure be sure YOU get the gcnu-
Inc 1t is taken inIernaIiv. and made In
Toledo. Ohio. by +. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are he best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29
A Raging. Roaring Flood

Washed down a telegraph Inc VIZ"
C,has &. Ellis Of Lisbon. Ia. hau u
n,ir. standing waist deep IN ~
p rater" he writes. gave me terrible
VIA and cough. 1t grew worse daily
Finally the best doctors IN 90
Neb.. Sioux City and Omaho =, live
had Consumption and could no Vow
Then | began using DR.. KING nv
Discovery and was wholly cu,,aad
six bottles" Positively and
for Coughs Colds and all lh'o web
Lung troubles by Bowditch ,a;ner:
ster, Augusta; c. II. Beane. dr,p
s. S. Lightbody, WaterV"r .,o, hot
stores. Price soc. and 81 90. Triai w.
ties free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

The aldermen. Saturday. inspected
the house ON the north side of Court
street just west OF State street. which
is claimed in communication to the
city government, To be a nuisance. Al
ter the inspection the aldermen met
and decided to notify the owner Of the
property. Mrs. GeoIs iaua :. Davis. that
a hearing on the matter will be held
at the next regular Inc, ting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

There is an urgent can for clothing
of all sorts. sizes and quality. for men,
women and children at the Rummase
sale which will continue through this
week. Will all who have articles to
donate send them in as early as posi-
bic to the store opposite the Granite
Bank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

The regular meeting of the Augusta
chorus, viii occur. Tuesday evening of
this week. Preparations are being
made Tor CO.. cert to he held in The
congregational church. Tuesday even
ing Of next w,'A. and il is earnestly
hoped that eve: member viii b. pres
ent. Each mr.i.i,"r * requested to
bring \ copy OF tie Messiah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

\ litter of young rabbits in Charles
ii. Cunningham place of business on
Water street, attracts lots of atten-
ton. They are the property of Joseph
Cloutier and claim good part of that
gentleman's time in keeping them from
falling down stairs and doing other
forbidden capers. Several of them got
into the store basement. Friday. and in
some way one of them was killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

Brown x Hopkins are completing or
Gers for fine monumental work and
statuary blocks which will in the near
future be placed in the cemetery. This
firm are in fine shape for executing or
lerS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

The Rummage sale was a center of
attraction Saturday. To-day. a consid
cradle addition Will be made to the
stock on hand and the number OF bar
gains greatly increased
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

BY direction of the President, First
Lieut. Frank A. Edwards. 26th Vol.
In1.. has been discharged from the
service on account of desertion. Ed
wards deserted at Nagasaki. He had
been selected by Secretary Root for a
secondary lieutenancy in the regular
army. having served throughout the
Cuban war before going to the Philip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

The last car out of Gardiner at 10 a.
tonight. VIII run through to this city.
TO accommodate the a. .. L. W. mem
bers who viii attend the convocation
OF lodges in that city, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

tyr * Michaud at the north end. are
DOING thriving bicycle business, they
not only carry a nice stock of BICYCLES
hut DO an extensive business in repair-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29
Daily ksnneber journal
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Inc warm weather of the past few
"'vs mas put the roads in excellent
condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

Half the Ills that man is heir to come
from indigestion. Burdock Blood Bitters
strengthens and tones the stomach.
makes indigestion impoas1SIe.
NV fkWky.u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

GELS: "'e eii"" POI
w, Rouse and lot occupied bv the late
will II. smith at the time of his dccease.
r'an pparn annexed on North Belfast
u' rettengilfS Corner.
IL, me mouse and lot adjoining above
~ On North Belfast road
sta,, one mouse lot on Bangor street. with
p arIhe Conlon house and lot west Of
BANGOR street
will, House and lot west of Bangor street
Pan n risht of way thereto from SAID
Ddisor street
eo:, me William II. Smith orchard Tot on
1Iue OF Allen street
house and lot on South side of
whitney road
IN nefe are number of separate estates
ni,D soiu and this will give an oppDrtu-
a which Is seldom offered to purchase
Ir noile at Your own price. As this is a
M ~ sale every parcel will be- sold Ia
,nshest bidCer without reserve.
Aars T. positive: For terms and particu-
WE1NDALL TITCOMB. Augusta;
nj e. ATKINS. Trustee, Gardiner;
~. a. NARADEN, Auctioneer. Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

Everyone who owned or could hire
OF BORROW team appeared to be out
yesterday. The roads in all directions
we've lined with vehicles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

r. NJ. Bowman has sold his horse.
Nahdom. 2.13i4. Ia Horace Nelson and
mas shipped him to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

CIrSuNOC II. A. CHAPTER NO.
e Stated conversation in Masonic
-. Temple on Thursday evening,
WI Nav >. AT 80 o'clock.
hN l. n HAZEIWOOD. II. p.
ri HENRY A. HEATH. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29

- KNIGHTS OF THE MAC
% !: !. !: !: J: :: ::
AA CABEES. Kennebec Tent
HRA No. Il. meets in y. o. L.
hH(AW hall on first and third
Thursday of each month at
H6#tW7 45.
HN CHAS. T.. HOXIE, Com.
EUGENE MERRILL. II. X.
" WILLIS r. SWIFT. +. X.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-29
Lodge Directory.

ALPHA COUNCIL. II. & 8. NJ.
g.: {: : :: !: F:
u.uo,alI House after the work.
H"' las E RI.ANCH ARD. r. l. NJ
y A. HENDERSON. Rec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01
nes~ Latest Styles in Fly Nets and Lap Busters 9zz
Fought at II cany.

Ben Dempsey and family arrived
last night from Harrisburg, His, ,
and will locate in Ardmore. Mr..
Dempsey is brother of our fellow
townsman, DR.. } II. Dempsey.
Ben Dempsey was a member of
the Seventh United States infantry
and fought in the battle of FL
Caney, Cuba. He was wounded
during the engagement, being shot
through both thighs with Mausel
steel bullet, and lay on the battle
field all day without food or water
Sixty-three of the regiment wer,
killed outright and AGO wounded
in this battle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01

|upplied
to eat.
perfect
Of food
s of all
l., fish,
part Of
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01
A Good Investment.

The White Elephant buggy is
worth every cent Bivens & Will
Jams ask for them. They are bet
ter adapted to rough roads than
any other buggy made. In point
of wear, comfort, finish and style
they cannot be cxcelled. When
YOU are ready to buy ask for the
White Elephant. 24dwti
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01
To Organize a Driving Club.

All parties interested in and fav-
oring Il driving club will please
meet at c. II. Wortham's cotton
Office in the Apollos building FRI
day night, March 3, at s O'Clock.
A driving club leads on to a
park, tracks, ETC., and should meet
with the approval and cooperation
OF every one. Be sure aud be on
hand and lend all the encourage
ment you can.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01
Chickasaw Reunion Committee.

Chiokasaw Reunion Committee.
The executive committee of the
United Confederate Veterans of
the Chickasaw nation are hereby
called to meet in Ardmore on the
first Monday in May, at which
time we will receive bids for the
annual reunion to be held some
where in the Chickasaw nation
during the latter part of June OF
the first of July, 1901.
j. w. GoLLEDGE, n. f. Law,
Secretary. Chairman
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01
riadison Square Theatre Company.
The Guthrie Capital says:

The Guthrie Capital says:
1t is the very best repertoire
company that has ever been seen
in this city" is the general COM
ment heard on the streets regard
ing the performance at the Brooks
theatre of otater's Madison Square
Theatre company, which is filling
a weeks engagement here. On
last evening the company put on
Forgiven" in splendid shape 1t
is a sensational four-act comedy
drama, covering in its lines the en-
tire United States from st. Angus
tine, Fla, to the plains of Arizona.
As heretofore the characters were
well represented and the good work
of each member of the company
met with deserved appreciation
and approval from the audience.
Miss Jessie Farrell has proven
herself great favorite with Guth-
rie theater goers, her appearance
each night being greeted with APP
plause. J. Willard Bayley aud
William Krake have also won
many friends among the people in
the audience.
Miss Leona Slater continues to
please the people with her sweet
vocal solos. Encores are doubled
for her every night and she al
ways responds with something bet
ter than she has rendered before
Master Slater has completely capi'
waited the entire audience with hi;
manly, baby ways and his strong
though sweet voice. The company
deserves the patronage of the peo
pie.
This excellent company viii
play a return engagement in ARD
more, beginning Monday, May 6
on which night ladies will be ad
mitted free.
We have for rent 30, 900 acres o
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01

The third quarterly conference
for the Overbrook circuit will be
held at Mckinney Saturday and
Sunday, May 4 and ). We request
a full attendance of official mem
bers. dew w. j. SINS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01

Let everybody attend the supper
at Speigle's new stand on Thurs
day night; given by the ladies of
the First Baptist church, the pro-
ceeds Of which will be equally di-
vided between the Ladies Aid
society and the fire boys.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01
HOME FOR SALE.

one 8 room house, one OF the best
improved places in town. waterworks
throughout the house, lawn and gar
den. As fine selection of fruit trees
as can be had, If YOU ever Intend u
own home in Ardmore il will pay
you 10 buy this one.
IN STINSON,
No. 72l, corner Washington st., and
7th Avenue, n. W mid
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01

A stranger in the city was heard
to say, Where shall | get a re-
frigerator, dresser, stove and some
nice shades2" All joined in say
ing, Go to Mason, the second
hand man. ! I'm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01
White Elephant.

The name plate White Ele-
phant" is nut on the best buggies
made. You can get them from
Bivens & Williams. 24dwtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01

Take your corn 20 l.. b. Rober-
sons mill on north Caddo street
for good meal and chops. Grinds
every Saturday. a3d&wlm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01

A pretty line of baby carriage
cash or easy payments at
2Stf G.. X. JONES.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01

Who is the friend of the people 7
The man who sells cheap, the man
who never misses an opportunity
Of securing bargains for his Gus
TONERS. Buy suits, refrigerators,
chairs, window shades, side boards
etc, from Mason, the second hand
man. | I'm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01

If you want bargain in ladies'
trimmed hats don't fail to 90 to
Mrs. Bomar's during the uext ten
days. She will let her goods go
at a price that will make quick
sales. 2Sd&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01

We have for rent 30, 600 acres o
good pasture land.
28dwtf HUDSON & ARNOLD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01
Rabbit Industry.

A new industry for people here
is the Ardmore Rabbitry, conduct
ed by Mr.. K. Crotzer. The rab
bitry is now stocked with about
100 beautiful Belgian hares of all
sizes Some of them grade very
high and were purchased at fancy
prices. Mr.. Crotzer devotes a
great deal of his time to rearing
rabbits and takes a keen pleasure
in giving them the proper care.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-05-01

Buy screen wire and screen doors
from Spragins.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-12

ln including his report Grand
Secretary Alexander says.
sit is indeed gratifying to me
to report that our membership
has increased so rapidly dur
ing the past year, and that pros
poets for the future are growing
brighter each day. This is an
age Of progress and with the rapid
increase Of population in this
territory, our order is holding its
own, and welding an influence for
good that is being felt in nearly
every community. Before clos
ing my reportI desire to thank
our worthy Grand Master, to.
gether with all of the grand
officers, for the many courtesies
they have extended TO me in the
discharge Of my official duties,
which may have been at times
arduous. May Heavens richest
blessings rest upon tins, your
ninth annual session, and may all
your acts as officers and repre-.
sentatives receive the plaudits Of
the brotherhood in tins jurlsdic
ton.
The following we're chosen as
officers for The next yeur at th,
Grand Lodge IOOF.
J r Harris, Chickasha. grand
representative TO the Sovereign
Grand Lodge.
Gardner, Ardmore, grand
MASTER
W J Burnette, sapulpa, deputy
grand master.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-12

Oklahoma City, April Il.-All
except $4,000 Of the money neces-
sary for tho purchase Of the right
OF way FOR the Oklahoma City and
Southwestern railroad, which is to
be constructed from ihis place TO
Acme, Texas, through the Kiowa
and Comancae country, has. been
raised, aud 1t will be an easy mat
Ter TO raise That amount, the pro-
mo.ers say. They have announced
that The road will be built; that a
few business men have guaranteed
an the money-more than $40 900
necessity 70 purchase the right o.
way. The road viii begin here, at
TIE terminus Of the ST. Louis & San
Francisco railroad. Work on the
grade viii begin inside OF twenty
days.