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The age-herald., 1902-02-23
M GOVERN PUT
 SULLIVAN OUT Greatest Fight of Small Men in
 PugaBtie History SULLIVAN GAME ID CORE 
Got the Best of Fight During First Few Rounds, But Meeovern Re- clperated and Steadily But
 Slowly Put Him Out.

Louisville Ky, February 22. Terry McGovern defeated Dave Sullivan tonight in the arena Of the Southern Athletic Club after fifteen rounds of as desperate fighting as was ever seen in any ring. From the first tap of the gong to the end it was slam, bang, hammer and tongs nearly every second. both men working away with all the energy they possessed. There has seldom been battle where the issue was more in doubt. In one round it would be Sullivan and in the next Me Govern. Then Sullivan would come strong again and even things up once more. Me Govern knew the fight meant his position in the front rank as a fighter and was after his man every second. In the ma jority of the rounds he was on the az gressive and Sullivan was forced to do more defensive work than his opponent. He put up wonderful fight, however, was game to the core and lost the fight more through blunder of his own than because he was knocked out When the finish came. however, he was groggy and going fast. The chances are that he would not have lasted many moro rounds, even had he risen to his feet before F1tz- simmons called ten.
 Sullivan at Best In Fifth.
 Tn the fifth round Sullivan was at his best He forced the fighting, especially in the last half, and had McGovern plainly going. The latter walked in very un- steady fashion as he went to his corner and nothing but his splendid recuperatiVe powers enabled him to come out in shape for the sixth round. He came out strong however and from that time McGovern kept steadily but very slowly getting the upper hand. He fought every Inch and Sullivan was gradually but surely golng backward. Sullivan was badly fin- ished and his left ear was badly dam aged, his nose well pounded up and his right eye partly closed. The latter happened early in the fight, and McGovern paid particular attention to it throughout the remaining rounds. During the thirteenth and fourteenth rounds Sullivan was slowly going. McGovern gave him no rest and Sullivan was whenever possible, hanging on for his life.
 The end came when the fifteenth round was nearly over. McGovern had forced Sullivan Into a neutral corner. He landed a storm of right and left swings, and, catching Sullivan with the left flush on the jaw, sent him down on his back. Sullivan was up like a flash, but did not rise from his knees. He was confused, groggy and nearly out. Fitzsimmons counted nine, and as he uttered the last word Sullivan started to rise, but did not get higher than a low crouch. The
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
William
 ROQ6rs' Celebrated SlIVerWdre
The result of some stupendous spot-casn

The result of some stupendous spot-cash purchase.
 H.oo Set Vim. Rogers Teaspoons ..... 4so s2.oO Set Win. Rogers Tablespoons. ... sso s3.5o Set Vim. Rogers Table Knives. .s1.U $3.5o Set Wm. Rogers Table Forks. "a
 William Rogers Dessert. Berry. Alters Dinner Spoons. Oyster Forks, Fruit Knives. Cheese Scoops. Ladies, Syrup Pitchers. Tea Sets. Butter Dishes. etcs at bargain prices.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23

cession. while Howard was only able to land once. A foul gave the home team hope and they scored another goal yan- derbiit made two goals in rapid success sion. pretty playing doing the work. Howard then pitched another goal, fol- lowed closely by a foul A foul for Van- derbilt made the score nearly even and excitement was high. One more goal for Howard and chances were in favor of the home team, when Vanderbilt again made two by rapid work. One of the goals was won on a pretty trick the other by hard work
 During the game both teams were penalized eight times for fouling For Howard Laird made one goal, spruen one. Muffin one. Gordon one and Gwin four fouls.
 For vanderbilt. J. Clary made five goals and L. Clary made four. He also pitched two fouls.
 Vanderbilt and the Birmingham Attn letic Club will play tomorrow r4sht.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
coRBETT TO DEFEND TITLE.
Younqster Who Defeated McGovern
 Ready to Do 1t Again.

Springfield, O., February 2.-"1 will defend the title to the championship against anybody in the world, but nobody can force me to fight till I am ready, and I think the public will let me know when 1t is time to fight again." said ''Young Corbett" tonight as he read the Associated Press bulletin announcing the victory of Terry McGovern at Louisville.
 VI am glad McGovern won. I think 1t disposes of his claim that he was not
The age-herald., 1902-02-23

in condition when he fought me at Hart ford last Thanksgiving. 1 beat him in two rounds. and he claimed that he was not in condition. Now it takes him fifteen rounds to put Dave Sullivan out and Sul- livan was never better than d fourth rate. I beat, McGovern fair and was the first man that ever made him break ground; and can do it again any time, but I am not going to be forced to fight'
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
To Play Basketball:

The Birmingham High School basket ball team will play the second team of Howard College Thursday night at the Athletic Club. The game will probably be an interesting one. the boys being in, good practice Considerable interest. IS being manifested by the supporters of the two teams. The High School boys will turn out in large numbers; and the college boys will support their coiors.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23

instant his knee, was of the floor Mic Gciyern came at him and Sullivan, hard ly knowing what he was about, went down again. The referee promptly de- clared him out and McGovern the victor Sullivan attempted to question the decis- ion, but Fitzsimmons would not listen tc f.s.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
Llke Giving You Quarters for 9 66ntS

Strong Brass hand Lamp. ec Welsbach Gas Mantel .................. 9c Roll Crepe Tissue Paper ................ Sc Pound and half pound Butter Moulds 9c Durable Towel Rollers .................. sc Black handle Rolling Pins ........... Sc Plush Cap Whisl Broom ............... Sc Painted handle Hearth Broom.......... Sc Two string House Brooms ............ sc Large size Ccrew Driver ............... 9c Steel Keyhole Saws .................... sc Well made Butcher Knife ............ Sc Best Bdistle Shoe Brush ............... Sc 60 feet Cotton Clothes line. Sc Large size Lunch Box ................. Sc High grade box Paper and Envelope. sc 25c patent Can Openers ................. Sc Nickle plated Papers ................... Sc Large box Wax Gas Lighters ........ 9c Dorr patent Egg Beater ..."......... Sc Leather back Horse Brush ............ Sc 25o beautiful Medalins ............... Sc Half gallon Tin Coffee Pot ............. Sc
 . ,, r,ov.-.a atay, psn ao Strong Glass Dipper ..,.,,u.,........ Sc Heavy Wire Broiiers ,,,,,,,,..,........, 9c Christy Bread Knife ....,,,............ Sc Large size Wash Pan ................. Sc
 Thousands of other Scent bargains
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At San Francisco.

San Francisco, February 22.-Resuits at Oakland:
 First Race. five furlongs-Bud Wade, 1o9 (Bullman), 31a to l. won; Imp. Mildred, 110 (-), to 2, second; Montana, 112 (Jones) to 1, third. Time, -.
 Second race, one mile, purse-High Chancellor, 113 (Conley), to g. won; Giovanne 101 (Birkenruth). 3 to 1. second; Adirondack, no (Bullman), 9 to 5, third. Time, 1:44.
 Third race, six furlongs, selling-Wyo- ming 120 q. Woods), 8 to 1, won: Irate. 109 (McGnn), 100 to 1, second; Quiz H., 110 QIoar), to 10, third.
 Fourth race one mile and an eighth, Palace Hotel handicap-Frangible, 90 (Knapp), to l. won; Diderot. 99 (Ransch) BE to 1. second Janice, 11O (O'Connor), 2 to 1, third. Time, l:5S1s.
 Fifth race one mile and a sixteenth, selling-Nilgar, 106 (O'Connor). 2 to i, won; Constable 97 (Birkenruth), 15 to 1, second; Merops 1o3 QIoar). to 1, third Time, 1854
 Sixth race six furlongs, selling-Tibu- ren. 107 (O'Comor), to 1, won; Galan- thus, 1O6 (Birkenruth), to l. second; Horton, 112 L. Jackson), to 1, third. Time, 11S.
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H Sale Of Dinner S6tS Ht Bargain Prices That
 VIII do the S6lllnQ.

They're cheaper than many dealers could buy them, and you get splendid selection of new and tasteful designs from the worlds best potteries. We cleaned out leading importers stock, and bought cheap enough to quote as follows, giving you every price-advantage we obtained: 1OO-piece Dinner Sets. made of best
 selected porcelain; new shapes-un-
 derglazed decorations in blue or
 green. Sold regularly for $11 set;
 here COCO. .... ... ... ....... .".'.$ s'sS Fine English Semi Porcelain Dinner
 Sets-1Oo pieces, with pink forget
 me-not filled in decorations; never
 sold for less than sf5, at ......'slo'4s Selected English Semi Porcelain Din
 ner Sets-10O pieces. with beautiful
 violet decorations filled in and gold traced; SIS value; regular price
 here , .... ...... ............$l2.4 .4S Royal Austrian China Dinner Sets
 1o2 pieces, including large soup tu-
 reen-dainty decorations-goid trac-
 ings; regular $25; special sale price
 only ........ ...... ..... ....'''''.''slt4o Limoges China Dinner Sets, Of 1O2 pieces; new and dainty floral de- signs; usually $35, t................slS.sS .sS Decorated Chamber Sets at PRICES THAT WILL CREATE ENTHUSIASM. s3 .5O floral decorated Chamber Bet,
 six pieces.... ,.'' .'''' '''.''''.'.'v -'' s handsome decorated Chamber Set,
 filled in and gold stippled,. lo
 pieces ....... ......... ......'''''''''s 10 s1o artisticalIy decorated Chamber
 set, Set, 12 pieces ..............'''''s o''' 200 assorted decorated Chamber Sets .. S1.95 to..... ..... ''''.... .''.'
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
Vanderbilt Wins Second
 Game by Narrow Margin

By a close score Vanderbilt took the second game of basket bah from the Howard coiiege team. When the referees whistle blew the yellow and black were 24 Howard 10. It was ali done in the last half Vanderbilt made 25 Of her e3 points in tilis iaAif. tine 1owardd ooys on;s; making if
 It seemed that every time the vander- bilt forwards nnade a t.y at the bsasE bsaszEf.e;t the bali wouid dTrp int5 t. EfsAsAAts EfsAssAAts times the bail handed safaaAsyy. and 8ncs tha vandeTbait tua1h 1Aaidaa | gSaA on a foGA Howard 1naadea tta1SS9 t1.SS9 52al3 sa s.saaa ta5 fo1rs in this half hha7tilss.
 The ssamgAsa qeBoeAs4 G9 aisA good playing on bash slsaaesss;. sssasss;. H3t09%gasa Aaa iitHs the best ef iAS pSSaayy4SAAss ppSayySAAss a1d ,Sas aseady. s,W3 goals Wtess landed landed ala t@5 i88als S..ssshheeti. Howa1a AflaaiaaS oh5 goal anl SAS f93aal f93aal.: The half eloassaa loassaa f4t95W5ad 3. Vanderbilt 4 Tho Seeeshc1.a Seeeshcf1.a bslf sa# ffo@a9a;s finish. vandffssssAt. ssAt. aAaAas 4oa4. ss95ais h 1apia sue
The age-herald., 1902-02-23

CARLOAD OF HOTEL AND BAR GLASSES. A GREAT CHANGE TOEo HOTELS. BARS AND BoARDINo- HOUSE KEEPERS
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Llk6 Giving You Dimes for Four 66ntS

Bottle best Machine Oil ................ 4c Thirty-six Clothes Pins .............. 4c No. and No. 2 Burners ................ 4c Nos 1 and Chimneys .............. 4c Strong Can Opener ...................... 4c Large Box Tooth Picks ,............. 4c Big roll Toilet Paper .................. 4c Package best Toilet Paper ............ 4c Assorted colors Banquet Candles.... 4c All sizes Masks ........................ 4c Dime bottle Vaseline ................. 4c Two bars Fairbanks Laundry Soap. 44c Bottle Whittemores Shoe Dressing. 4c Bottle best black Ink ................. 4c Bottle best Mucilage ...,................ 4c Large size Milk Pan .................... 1c Two barrels Carpet Tacks ........... 4c Large size Blasting Spoon .............. 4c Large size Flesh Fork ................. 4c Strong Steel Nut Crackers ............ 4c Durable Cork Fuller .................... 4c Ironstone Litter .......................... 4o Dunnes Shoe Backing, box .......... 4c Steel Tracing Wheels ................. 4c Heavy Wire Tea Strainers .... 4c Bristle Shaving Brushes ............... 4c Steel Garden Trowel ........ ......... 4c lO-cent Scrub Brush .................... 4e Thousands of other Accent bargains.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE,
 BlRMInG HAM, ALA.

Pigeon Post 101 Oyne> Il to 5, third. Time, 1:15.
 Sixth race, mile and half-Elghor 1o2 (Otis). to l, won; Major Mansir Ill O. Miller) even, second; Little Ellkin 101 (Minder), IS to 5, third Time, 2:SS14.
The age-herald., 1902-02-23
2O2O SECOND AVE. 2O21-2O23 THIRD AVE.
FdCtOru 6l6dn-Up
 Sale Of Glassware

We found a manufacturing concern one of the best known fin this country willing to sell us their entire surplus stocks on hand at considerable price re auctions. These lots we place on sale Monday and quote prices 50 to 75 per cent off.
 Four-piece Fine Crystan Table Sets
 Sugar bowl, cream pitcher. spoon
 holder and butter dlsh-imitation
 cut glass patterns. Regular price
 50c, at ......,...,............ z3c Crystan Tankard Jugs-Half gallon
 size: prism effects and star bottom.
 Usually 5Oc; here. 25c Footed Crystal Banquet Holders,
 strawberry band. Regularly 25c;
 special sale price ..................... 10c Engraved Tumblers-New designs;
 fire polished. Usually $1.0O a dozen;
 our price --..................... o9c Imitation Cut Glass Fruit saucers-
 assorted patterns. Well worth Toe
 A dozen; now marked ................ 36c Celery Trays, imitation cut glass pat
 terms. Sold regularly for 25c; now. 1oc Eight-inch Fruit or Salad Bowls
 New designs and fire polished. Beau
 tifully brilliant Sold regularly for 1sc; special sale price ................ loc
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
!ir-. Baptist Church.

Sunday services at IL a. M. The sub
ject will be Foreign Missions" "A
Review of Our Work in China"
1t is the desire of the pastor that
all the church be present. At p. m
the subject will be The Marriage
Feast, or Excuses"
Sunday school 9:45 a. m, B. Y. p. U
2:30 p. m.
The public invited to any and all
services.
w. ]. DOWNING. Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
When YOU wake up with a bad taste

When you wake up with a bad taste
in your mouth you may know that you
need a dose of Chamberlain Stomach
& Liver Tablets. They will cleanse
your stomach, improve your appetite
and make you feel like a new man.
They are easy 10 take, being sugar
coated, and pleasant in effect For sale
by w. b. Frame f. j. Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
DR.. Lee Coming.

DR.. William Lee the eminent spec
ialist will visit the following places
on the following dates:
pauls Valley, Monday. March II.
Davis, Tuesday. March 49,
Ardmore, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, March 10, 20, 81.
Marietta, Saturday, March %.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

2 Did you notice the red sky or clouds,
yesterday afternoon? They say it was
red sand from the banks of Red river,
picked,up and waited this way. Some
thought ii was an eclipse, some
thought it was the end of time. and
some thought it was very disagree
able.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
Hay for Sale.

] have hay for sale at the following
prices:
Best, first cutting per bale .....45c
Second cutting, per bale. 4Oc
Delivered anywhere in the city in
quantities OF not less than FIVE bales
See me or leave orders at Ardmore
National Henk.
27-lm ]. S. BOWMAN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Dr A. X. Collins has just received
his patent swing for crippled stock or
others that can't stand. Call on him
for upto-date treatment of horses or
cattle. l4-3t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

The results OF an over-indulgence in
lood or drink are promptly rectifed
without pain or discomfort. by taking
few doses of Herbine. Price so cents.
w. b. Frame, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

A ladys toilet is not complete with
out a dainty handkerchief. When you
have purchased your Easter gown and
hat. call at the Easter Bazaar and buy
a handkerchief, at Mrs. Bomar's Mil
linery Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Phone "A is my number, am no lon
ger connected with White g. Smith in
the transfer business and will give
every call my personal attention.
9tf T. Il. CHOATE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

We adulterate nothing Here yod
will find DR.. Peppers and Coco Cola
pure as il can be made. Come in and
try il. JULIUS KAHN.
1877
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

The Handkerchief Bazaar will have
just what you want, at Mrs. Bomar's
Millinery Store, Friday. March goth.
Chocolate and cake will be served.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Bring your ladies to our parlor. You
will find it new. fresh and unique.
Everything as nice as it can be-
16-3t JULIUS KAHN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

For sawed Posts. Oak or Walnut, go
TO the Lumber Yard of
7-10t c.. p. VAN DENBERG.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Leave bus and carriage calls at City
Livery stable, phone q. Prompt at
tention. Him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

II you want a picture framed AMI
a suitable mat for 1t, call at Mcfarland
g. Taliaferro's. They carry the lar
gest stock of mouldings in Ardmore.
.9-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Raw and Boiled Ham,
Fresh and Salt Fish,
Pork and Bacon,
Cured and Corned Beef,
Cheese of many kinds,
Relishes and Vegetables,
14-2t AT the COLD STORAGE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

1t Is now being charged that the
opening of President Roosevelt's cam
paign was made in Germany
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

c. G. Childers OF Rome. Ga. will
preache at I'll Central Baptist church
today at II a. m, and 1880 p. m Every
body invited.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
Screen Doors.

Cheaper here than any other dealer
will sell YOU. T. X. KEARNEY.
16tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Hamly's farewell has aroused all
Ardmore. He pleases. that's the rea-
son.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

A handsome S-day clock with
alarm for only 81. The Nickel store
Rice & Reed, proprietors. 14-2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Every call given my personal atten.
tion. Phone "A catches carriage day
or night Il. 4. CHOATE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

All the new ideas In street hats al
Mrs. James. 1927
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

The quality Of mercy is not strain
ed, but 1t is sometimes very thin.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Knee breeches TO fit Lord Hogs
would be nothing less than a divided
skirt OF immense dimensions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Stops the Cough and Works OF the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure
a cold In one day. No cure-7no pay
Price 25 cents. ,.s- .,,s.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Our prices and fits on tailor made
clothing are guaranteed. lG-2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
ANNoUNCEME ENTS.

All announcements for City Officials
in this column, must be accompani-
ed by the cash, $3.50. In other words.
No Cash. No Announcement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
Oat Land to Rent.

| have 100 acres of land TO rent foi
oats, one mile east of Ardmore.
12.Gt FELIX j. KING.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

We are authorized to announce DR..
W. T. Gardner as candidate for
Alderman from the Fourth ward at the
April election.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

You can buy gasoline or oil stove
at I. X. Kearney's cheaper than any
other dealer will sell you. Prove this
by pricing his stoves. f6tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Where did you get your garden
seeds? | bought bulk seed guaranteed
to come up, AT f. b. Pugh's. 1l-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
South Ardmore Baptist Church.

There will be preaching today at IL
o'clock and tonight at the South Ard
more Baptist church. Baptizing this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the rail
road tank.
REV. BRAD. HAYS, Pastor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

Exclusive styles in street hats and
yelling at Mrs. James l6-2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

The friends of A. c. Young announce
him as candidate for alderman from
the Fourth ward to fill the unexpired
term of Mike German, resigned. cleo
tion 10 be held April /.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16
AN INVITING LIST. ,

Asparagus Tips,
Bromagelon,
Pickles,
Olives,
kraut,
Cream of Corn, 3-ib can for 10 cents.
Primrose Butter,
Cranberries
All Kinds of Fruits.
Cabbage,
Butter and Eggs,
Hominy Grits.
Flaked Hominy.
Canned Hominy.
Sage,
Tapioca.
Canned Soup,
Picnic Goods.
Buy nothing but the best and you will
always trade with
IA ~SKIPWoRTH.
It's really handsome. a 1OOpiece
china dinner set, just opened up. The
tprice we've made will sell it before
Monday night Be the first to our store
to see 1t. The Nickel Store.
14-2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

&NJ&t4 4~e(DT2Ssa&f&-Sv vnsVI,sSvSs11
Our soda fountain is in full blast.
Anything in cold drinks from a lemon
phosphate up. JULIUS KAHN.
16-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

We are authorized to announce j.
s. Mullen as candidate for reelection
ton to the office of Alderman, from
the second ward. Election to be held
April l. 7-. oNa'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-16

w. ]. DOWNING. Pastor.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-15
Christian Life Column,
WHAT habit NAY DO FOB Us.

Habit has its place in the spiritual
life nc less han has inspiration. No
grace comes to perfection in any char
acter until it becomes as unconscious
as is breathing or walking. And to
that we attain by the constant repe-
tition which forms the habit of right
action. The child's first efforts at
walking are clumsy and even perilous.
By repeated use it's limbs acquire the
frmness and the capacity of response
to the will, which ceases to be wonder
full to us. The girls first efforts to
find her way among the keys of the
piano, and to fit the action of her
hands to the note on the page before
her, are troublesome and wearing. But
with practice the power to play music
at sight will come, if there be the per-
severance that is needed. And so peo-
pie acquire the skill to adjust the ac-
ton of their lives to the divine law,
not in a day, but by patient contin-
uance in well-doing, often after a
clumsy and unpromising fashion at
first, but with growing ease and natur-
alness, as the habit of doing right be-
comes ga second nature" Let us there
fore not be discouraged, for either
ourselves or others, at the clumsiness
or the imperfection with which our
service of God makes its beginnings.
"First the blade, then the ear, after
that the full corn in the ear."-Sun-
| day-school Times.