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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25
A Philippine Letter.
A Philippine Letter.
The following is part of letter from
Mr.. Reed, received Oct. Il !:
MANILA, =. / Sept. 10, 1901
PROF Il. Il. WEST,

MANILA, Z. /. Sept. ~, l9ol'
PROF Il. Il. WEST,
Alma. Mich.
DEAR SIR
IL Won are not already aware OF It, IL
is high time that you are informed that
things move slowly in the Orient. For
example, we have waited three weeks,
lacking one day, for boat to take us on
a 3G hours ride from Manila
We have been here month now; dur
ing the first ten days of our stay, we
received Instructions, etc Since then |
we have been waiting for transportation
10 Sarsagon This is the capital OF
province in the island of Luzon, bearing
the same name. The province is IN the
extreme S. f. point of the island. In
formation about any place In the archi'
pelago is very scarce and often unreh'
able By the way, much that Is pup
bshed in the States, telling of conditions
here is not Trustworthy. On the other
hand. much of il is. Now, II you eX'
pect that I'm going TO write Volume
or two. giving You correct information,
Won are bound 10 be disappointed
shall attempt no such thing. l may
say, however, that l see no particular
danger of life or limb i'll this climate
! During the rainy season mould attacks
everything books, belts, shoes, pants,
dresses. ETC., etc Iron rusts very badly
Here is "A chance TO make yourself
| immensely rich by discovering some
simple and easily applied method for
preventing mould. What the mould
| does not attack the small red ants eat
up. Between the two there is not much
left of your personal property You
can get along very well even then, but
the rub comes when the ants and mos
uuitoes poster the life out of you. The
mosquitoes may be thwarted IN their at
tacks by putting netting over the bed,
but the ants? They say that the
natives will kindly relieve you of such
articles as money, jewelry and especial.
" firearms that are left, after the ants
and mosquitoes have done their worst
lie is easier to dispense with the Filipino
offenders for they are locked up If
caught--than with the others.
The department has given US quarters
in soldiers barracks The best that
could be done at hotels was 50 90 per
day. Here the only expense we have Is
for board at 81 10 per day. Even that
counts no when we are here for month
By this time most of the teachers are
gone and the boarding hall has been
,, discontinued. am boarding with
Eastman and his wife. AS we all three
have been assigned TO the same city,
expect TO continue to board with them
We are in Nipa cor bamboo as cal
4 them barracks. They are made Of thu
p same material that the natives use IL
making their huts They are very airy
p and when new, keep out the rain which
comes any old time
1 Today, we in Manila, are having
the memorial exercises for Presiden
Mckinley 10 Is the same day that b.
Is buried in the states. As | sit here a
the table, hear the band A few NOM
euts ago they marched two companie
e of soldiers by our door In less than al
h hour. the exercises Will begin and | mus
= close soon and go to the exercises,
Yours truly,
b, HARRY Il REED,
:. Sarsagon + |.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25
centerpieces and DoiII.s.

The custom OF serving breakfast and
luncheon on polished table with the
embroidered centerpieces and doilies
taking the place Of the usual cloth Is
more in vogue today than ever before
Among the most highly appreciated
gifts to the housewife or bride contem'
plating housekeeping nothing rivals the
embroidered sets consisting OF center
pieces and doilies OF various shapes and
sizes that are exchanged 10y intimate
friends For this purpose the favorite
blossom Of the recipient is usually Sc
lected as the motif for all Of the prin-
cipal pieces.
For dinner the edlct has gone forth
that white embroidery alone should he
used. but there are many housewives
who refuse TO give up the exquisite col
ored embroidery that has been a fea
ture Of table decoration for so many
years.-Grace j. Pomeroy in American
Queen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25
rhc NM of Menlth.

To nave his swing in Wall street Is
he consuming desire OF every man
with the money craze in his blood and
brain. yet most Of the "ex-kings Of
Wall street" died poor unless they had
other resources Of income. Their liv-
Ing successors dare not try TO retire
by converting their holdings into cash.
Outside Of Wall street the final ex-
pcriences Of thousands Of envied men
have been similarly bad An ex-mil-
lionalre. once supposed to be the
shrcwdest Of the shrewd. Is keeping a
cheap restaurant in Boston, another is
an object of charity In Chicago. and
many monetary meteors TO whose
names Lucky" was pre6Xed n few
years ago would exchange all their
luck that remains for a permanent as
turance against the wolf at the door,
Saturday Evening Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25

Il may be considered that II tne
Irn;ted States maintains a navy, IL Is III
duty bound to see that that navy no NOUS
its own. The estimates published seem seem
r. have alarmed some people, but tney
may revise their opinions upon Ie'u,uS
the following expert opinion l.oul =
,,,iraI Crowninshield, who certainly Is
an IN expert as to equipment: AT no nc,
Time in the history of the navy has snc S
a condition held AS now exists. II the
department were suddenly called I npQn
for war service, al the vessels avail
able IN the navy yards it would oe con con.
fronted with a requirement ltiPoss' a.o
NOT onourh line officers 70 man the
vessels ,,e. already constructed. Inc
hnreap naeds scarcely TO call attention
TO the state of AFT airs that will exist IN
abont three years, when the vessels nov , =,
nnder construction will be completed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25
WORDS OF CAUTION
70 the Members of the Farmers Nut
nal Fire Insurance Company.


The time is at hand for looking after
and cleaning chimueys and putting up
stoves for winter and we wish to remind
YOU OF the necessity of thoroughly clean
ing chimneys and examining them and
if there be any defects, rebuild them.
Ii is cheaper TO rebuild chimney than
a whole house. Then do not use any
poor old stove pipe, and see that the
nieces fit together properly and wire
them into chimney. Also keep hampers
closed as much as possible instead OF let
ting the draft carry most Of the heat up
the chimney and perhaps causing fire.
A few precautions on the part OF each
member may save his home and also
save our company a large amount OF
losses Do not think as many do that
Won are safe that you will never have a
fire because you never had one a on
NAV he next. Tomorrow may find you
belnlesslv fighting a fire, your home and
nronerty going mp in smoke, the lives OF
vour wife and children in danger and
Won cursing yourself for the little care.
lessness OF it all.
Think of it and be careful before it's
too late and be careful all the time
Take no chances. We are saving enough
in this years very low assessments e
nav rs TO be careful for .another whole
year. DO this everyone aud we VII
have another low assessment IN TN
"Old Farmers Mutual.
Yours with care,
CHARLES 3. GFFELs,
Secreta
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25
Haby's Presumption.

Francis IIaby. who became famous
through his invention of the fierce up
turned musta chios which Emperor VIII
liam has for some time affected, Is to-
day a rich man, for at one time all the
Young officers of the kingdom with
proper pride about them used to rush
10 his establishment in Berlin to be
fixed up rempereur. Haby's dis
missal from the kaiser's service Is said
TO have been due to his presumption
Feeling secure in his position, one day
he iocularly inquired Of his majesty
"Wen. what do you think about the
Chinese situationT" This was too mucl
for the German kaiser, and Haby was
banished from the court
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25

The nostofiire department has decided
70 nlacs the late President Mckinley 5
nod on the new issue of postal cards
xybicb will appear shortly after Deem.
her 1s+ next The design, as explained
by Acting Postmaster.Geueral Mauueu'
i1cln1es the wear of birth and of death,
Immediately AT the left ana rlgh'' re,
spectiyely, of the name, "Mch'h. ey'
which will be directly under the heau
Above the head Will be the words
Series of 1901 aud above that one
cent " The inscription, ~ mted STATES
OF America" now appearing on the
postal cards. will be- abandone1, ana ie.
placed at "a poirt lower down, SO as 20
leave the space at the upper part OF tne
card about one-third OF the wlath Vi
the card, clear FOR postmarks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25
THE WAY OF THE ARooNAUT.

Oh, rough is the way Of ,he arsonaut,
and vain is bic quest. unless
His heart be ready aud iron wrought
In the uphcavci wilderness
It's hole in the rock and man in the hole
And a hope chat -ubbouIy socks its goal,
Though chauccfu and danger tuu-ht
It's the ''ring-Ca ring OF the single jack;
It's o bead on the brow and bend ia the back
That makes luck for the arsouaut
Oh, his camp rests upon tho mountain side,
cluster Of homes ami hels.
To saints and 90 sinners open wide.
Willie the mad boom sccthes and sNTels,
For he says-'tis a cool philosophy
"Thiugs will settle 'em-5lycs II YOU let EN- be-
Don't croak such dismal tunei
Hades and heaven will get their own,
Despite the gait Of mining town,
Despite church or saloon.
And when success on MS toll attends
And "pay streak' ho acquires 3.
He is a cheer to bis poorer friends,
A hope 20 the help he hires,
For he says 81 a genial impetus,
III you'u act the man. thcrc'll be two Of u.s."
And wage that is fair Doe gives
lie has learned this truth Of his own hard strife,
That mere existence misnomers life;
A. q man earns, 30 h. lives.
Then here. TO tho lads Of the dynamite,
To the bows who drill and blast
MAY they always have mine in sight
And strike it rich at last
Yes. it's here TO the lads in the ragged jeans
who can hope on diet Of pork and beans
And Join in laugh when broke,
For they build 20 the nation day 10y day
In that thcy pioneer the way
For the los cow. gcou- folk.
Fred T. E.kin In Denver News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25

TALMAGE WITT RE6DlNG THE BIBLE
inc in the noighborhood the boy was
called upon 10 DO 50. The little Luther
an congregation was too poor to have
regular pastor. and some of the older
people. noting the boys ability, asked
that lie be allowed TO read regularly to
them on sundays 1t was but a short
step from this to preaching, and for
two years lie has delivered sermons
crude in their way, but interesting.
lie makes a strange picture as he
stands i'm the church pulpit before the
gathering of farmers and villagers, -'I-
bic iq hand
\ member of the Evangelical board
ut Pittsburg happened to be at Jenners-
town one Sunday and attended the
meeting. This led to the decision 10
educate the boy ut the expense OF the
authorities ut Pittsburg. - American
| Boy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25

II ia stated by some radical papers that
there have been more points 10 critclse IN
Mckinley administration of four ana
one half years than in any adminlstra-
tion since Lucoln's Well there have
been more events for which no other ad'
mini.trauon held a parallel than have
ever occurred before. As for criticism,
the fact thata man is republican and
fakes "a determined stand ON any point
makes HIM a target for criticism by
some papers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25
EngIand.s Oldest scientist.

One of the most interesting Of our
surviving men Of science. says the
London Daily Telegraph, IS James
GlaiShcr, + K. S, who recently entered
upon his ninetv-third year. Many PEG.
pie think of the veteran metc0rOloeiSt
only as am acronaut on account of that
memorable aud unparalleled ascent
which he ana Mr. CoNwell made nearly
40 years ago Bgt Mr. Glaisher is not
an aeronuut. though me- has made some
80 ascents skyWard for scientific pur-
poses He is a mctoorolo-ist astrono-
mcr and mathematician and fine sam
pie of what vigorous mind in sound
body can do. hale and hearty at over
90. When he and CoXwell did their
seven miles rise into the empyrean and
he tainted and the aeronaut only saved
both of them by gripping the valve rope
with his teeth. his hands being numbed
and powerlcSs, the world was greatly
moved with admiration. At the meet.
ing Of the British association the next
wear. 1863 Professor Owen made n
noteworthy statement "Physiologists.
he said, were all agreed that one con
ditiou of longevity was the capacity OF
the chest. and therefore he hoped the
increased breathing capacity acquired
10y Mr. Glaishcr and Mr.. Coxwell would
tend to the prolongation Of their lives.
The kindly wish was prophetic Cox
well died in January, 1900, in his eight
ieth year. Glaisher still survives ant
Is Oh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25

1t is told Us trom Washington mat
the message 20 congress OF President
Roosevelt S 20 be- short There VIII De
no fault found with this lt ls much
more difficult o. write short message
than 10 ludlte a long one, and all lndl'
cations point 20 the conclusion that Pres
ident Roosevelt Will do what Is rghI
and beyond that. there IS nothing 10 ask
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25

According 10 a Washington dispatch
Hon WIN. Alden Smith blushingly ad'
mits that he would like 20 be governor
of Michigan, and in case next year
should bring about a free.for.all contest
he l. likely 70 become candidate to sue
coed Gov Bliss.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25

The country is waking up to the fact
that anarchist is but another name for
murder. The country halls with JOY the
steps that are taken 10 bring the assas-
sins to immediate justice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-10-25
A Yannr Reverend.

Talmage Witt Of Jennerstown, IA.
Is preparing to attend Lutheran theo-
logical seminary at Pittsburg The
country folk about Jonnerstown speak
of him as Rev. Witt. -Four years ago
Talmage. then o years old, was asked
10 take charge of his Sunday school
class i'm the teachers absence. The boy
displayed such remarkable knowledge
of the Bible and such control over the
pupils that when some one was wanted
to read the Scriptures at prayer meet
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

ANY adult suffering from cold
settled on the breast, bronchitis,
throat or lung troubles of any nature,
who will call at the City Drug Store,
Ardmore and Madil, VIII be present
ed with a sample bottle of Boschee's
German Syrup, free OF charge. Only
one bottle given to one person, and
none TO children without order from
parents,
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such a sale as Boschee's German
Syrup in all parts of the civilized
world. Twenty years ago millions
of bottles we're given away, and your
druggists will tell you it's success was
marvellous. 1t is really the only
Throat and Lung Remedy generally
endorsed by physicians. One 70 cent
bottle will cure or prove it's value.
Sold by dealers in all civilized
countries.
Get Green's Prize Almanac.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13
Elcctinn Proclamation.

Notice is hereby given that on the
frst Tuesday, IL heirg the 2nd day
of April, 1901, there will be a gener-
al election beld in the City Of Ard
more for the purpose OF ciecting the
fol owing officers in said city Of Ard
more, 90 wit:
one Mayor, one Police Judge, one
Chief OF Police, one CITY Assessor
an Collector, one Treasurer, one
City Attorney, one scayenger and
one Alderman from each wsrd
Also. at said time and place, will
b. beld a special election, 10 wards
one and two for the purpose OF elect
ing au alderman iu ward one for tre
uut1pired term Of A NJ Burch, re-
signed, and in ward two for the
election Of one alderman TO fll out
the uuexpired term Of Harvey Young
blood, resigned.
The polling place in the hrst ward
viii be at Roberts ana Hohman's
barber shop. in the second ward at
X. T. Dallas store, in the third
ward, att. y. Morgan $ place, fourth
ward al Pettitt Bros. store.
Witness my hand and the sea- Of
said city on this the sth day OF
March, A. d. 1901.
W r GARDSEp
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13
MADIII.
special Correspondence

Special correspondence.
Msdnl, /. T., March 1O.-The late
rains have revived the young oats
and shaped the ground in good con-
dition for corn planting.
Yard fencing ard gardening is the
order OF the day with many Of our
citizens.
There is quite a number of nice
resident houses being built, fruit
trees set and general improvement
for home comfort and beauty.
The oil mill will be a credit to our
city. Machinery is arriving daily
and being placed in position. 1t is
like a bee hive in point of industry.
The depot is a model for neatness,
and by the nth we will have through
trains, both passenger and freight,
that will al much needed service
at this place. Building material will
be shipped in, and then watch Madin
grow.
Mrs. Lee Parr died last night from
heart trouble. Her husband works
at rock quarry east of town Four
little children are left with their
father, who is in hard circumstances
Some OF the citizens OF Madill paid
the burial expenses. We haye never
seen more liberal class Of people
when it comes to a charitable doua-
tion.
Madill is growing and some of the
important places are being filed, but
there is room for many more. We
need a Touring mill, and an ice plant
would be KI0ndike, not only in a
point of GOODNESS, but from a finan-
cial standpoint. Who will be the
lucky mau 70 take hold OF this en-
terprise?
We need larger school buildings;
and church houses hsve been over
looked so far. Our greatest need at
this time is a postofiice. Twelve
hundred people have 10 leave the
railroad and go two miles to get
y Nh0AA haAAs VIZ viii ktA al OllCE 4
but why not now?
Jack Jones has moved into his
new residence
Mr.. Mcmillan, our hardware man,
has moved into his new house.
Paul Bailey of Howe, Texas, is
spending few days with his parents
in this city,
, Mrs. Carter, who recently moved
from North Carolina to east Oak
land, died last Friday.
J. +. Dilling and family are recov-
ering from a light form OF smallpox.
Ardmore regards Madill now as
third cousin; but the time will come
when a sistership will be sought not
many years hence. We have the
country to back us.
The town site surveyors are en-
pected here soon. Hope they will
bring us a postoffice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13
RemsIksbIe Cure Tor RheumatI.m.


From the Vindicator, Rutherford
ton, N. c.; THE editor Of the Vim
dicator has had occasion 10 test the
efficacy of Cha smberlain's Pain Balm
twice with the most remarkable re-
suits in each case. First, with rheu-
matism in the shoulder from which
be suffered circulating pain for ten
days, which was relieved with two
applications of Pain Balm, rubbing
the parts affected and realizing in
stant benefit and entire relief in a
short time. Second, the rheumatism
in thigh Joint, almost prostrating
him with severe pain, which WAS re-
lieved by two applications, rubbing
with the liniment on retiring at
at night, and getting up free from
pain. For sale by Clty Drug Store
and f. j. Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13
Deafness Cannot be Cured


by local applications "a they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the
ear. There is only one way 70 cure
deafness, and that is by constitu-
ti,nal remedies. Deafness IL caused
by an inAamed condition Of the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachiau Tube.
When this tube is intlamed you have
a rumbling sound or an imperfect
hearing, then it Is entirely closed
deafness Is the result, and unless the
ind nation can be taken out and
this tube restored 10 its normal con-
dIuon, hearing will be destroyed
forever, nine cases out OF ten are
caused by Catarrh, which is nothing
but an inlamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case ct deafness ,caused by
oatarrhl thst cannot be cured by
Hairs Catarrh Cure. Send for cir.
culars, fee.
.J.CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
/, Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13
Mayor Of tbe clty OF Ardmore.

II troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain = Pain Balm a trial. II
will not cost you cent II it does NJ
good. One application will relieve
the pain II also cures sprairs and
bruises in one-third the time requir-
ed by any other treatment. Cuts,
burns, frostbites, qulnsey, pains in
other swellings are quickly cured By
applying n. Every bottle warranted.
Price, 25 and 80 cts. City Drug Store
and E J Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13
Is Your LIE worth so c.u,.2

We defy the world to produce a
medicine for the cure Of all forms Of
Kidney and Bladder troubles, Piles
and all diseases peculiar to women,
that will equal Smiths Sure Kidney
Cure. Ninety. eight per cent OF the
cases treated with Smiths Sure Kid
ney Cure that have come under our
observation have been cured. We
sell our medicines on a positive guar
antee, il directions are followed, and
money will be refunded II cure is not
effected. Price, 50 cents.
For sale by City Drug Store, Ard
more and Madill. 5
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

The stomach controls the situation
Those who are hearty and strong
are those who can eat and digest
plenty OF food. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat and al
lows you to eat all the good food you
want II you suffer from indiges-
tiob, heartburn, belching or any 9TH
or stomach trouble, this preparation
can't help but do you good. The
most sensitive stomachs can take IL.
City Drug Store, W. b. Frame Prop.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13
Agency, Ia, Oct. II, 1s9I

Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello Ill.
Gents:-I have used DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin with marked success.
unhesitatiugly recommend It to
those suffering with stomach trouble
or constipation. It's certainly q
blessing to humanity. You are at
liberty to use my testimonial.
Very Respectfully,
+. NJ. WLCoXsoS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

Are you sick? II so, investigate
the merits OF Herbine. 1t is a con-
centrated medicine, the dose is
small, yet il quickly produces the
most gratifying results, digestion
improves, the lips and cheeks lose
their pallor, the eye bright and the
step elastic. Price so cents. W. b.
Frame, City Drug store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

For all pulmonary troubles Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup, taken In
the early stages, proves a sure and
certain specific. II is equally effect
i've in Group and whoopipg cough,
and if used in season prevents the
further development OF consumption.
Price 25 and 50 cents, w. b. Frame,
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

See that you get the original De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve when you
ask for it. The genuine is a certain
cure for piles, sores and skin diseas-
es. City Drug Store, w. b. Frame,
Prop.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

In the unraveling OF a mystery
there's bound to be a pretty long
yarn,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

The war veteran will never want
for something 10 eat as long as
there's the pension roll.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

The man who gathers the collection
in church may be said to have
passing interest in religious matters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

The minstrel show is becoming
nearly as tiresome as "Uncle Tom e
Cabin"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

N0where VIII you
find as great "A line Of
these goods as here.
All the latest styles
OF high grade goods,
strictly up-tO- date at
goth century prices.
Our personal guaran.
tee goes with every
one sold.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

With the musician it is never a
case Of all work and no play.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-03-13

Most women are as shy OF restau.
rants as they are OF saloons