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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

"sacred. ii deals with miracles and with old myths
borrowed partly from the primitive Christians and
partly. perhaps from the BuddhStS. who, in so MANY
matters know, were the fore-riInners of Chris
tiality. From the mere human standp point. the story
OF the Great Remuneration of Gautama Buddha is
ruriosy beautiful Centuries upon centuries before
the Sh"ne down the ;,oring shepherds they
watched their horis hv night it put into the soul
of Il Young Indian prince to proclaim that the denial
of the flesh was the conditrn of all lasting peace
and bliss. And this Is the chief lesson taught by
"Parsifal'
With his habitual iondness for strange. complex
words " agner called his swan-song 'Buehnenwcih-
fe>t>prl that is say. Il devotional lor dedica-
ton: festival play" He named it neither passion
play Il religious drama: wishing. doubt by his
avoidance ii such terms. make it clear that like
d" Lohcngrim. and unlike the "Christus" which he
had hoped - write his '.Parsfal' was destined
the proane boards and vet to dignity them.
In Par>ifa then. during the most solemn
episodes and of them rs solemn as the
scenes in 'Everyman y ther" i nothing that need
shock the pictistS
After and heorel the first performance of the work
At the Bavrcuth Festival Theatre, twcntv-one
ago il was said bv ain of Wagners adversaries
that the hero. Parsifal a disguised image of our
Lord Quite lately the statement has been
published hv opponents of the manager who is to
produce PaIsifa" at the Metropolitan Opera House
The nanitv OF the ass,Imption-for it is only that
must he clear to all who have read the
drama. For how Parsifal be Christ when he pro-
claims himself. he does frequently. disciple of
Christ
What else is Parsifal? He is a man strong in his
innocence and shielded by Gods grace in order that
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

lar naan the reason that led
I'd. J..#-tua> Eve for the great
Et-a.r> "Parsifal,' at the
-- 5a New York. there is a
"a the association of the
. revelation to Americans in
,- grand message.
much nonsense that we may
is neither Il Passion Play nor
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
I A! HATENER may
w to the choice
production OF

Metropolitan oprr.
strong and allurtf
Eve OF mira,I .
America of v
For thou.
have r-
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-01-31

This is the only Minstrel you
will have a chance to see this
season in Anadarko. Mahara's s
Minstrel next Monday night.
134-t1
One fare plus two dollars for
the round trip for the Mardi Gras,
New Orleans, February 1924
via the Choctaw- Rock Island.
Every one who has the inter-
est of the city at heart. And
wears clean clothes gets their
laundry work done at the City
Steam Laundry. 130-te
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-01-31
HOFFMAN'S
...LOCAL NEWS.


Gibbs, Lawyer, Anadarko.
See the Minstrel Monday night.
1884, IA
Bairds for best fruits and can
dies. 1886
j. w. Ogle was called out of
town on business, yesterday.
For McAlisteF fancy lump coal,
call up c. H. Kamm, phone 43.
Low excursion rates for the
Mardi Gras via the Choctaw.
Try that excellent popcorn at
Bairds Confectionery. 1886
Judge P. d. Hastain went to
Sedalia Mo-, yesterday evening,
Get your bread and cakes of the
Anadarko bakery. 64tf
For rent First class dwelling
apply at Democrat.
Roy Sinker, of Apache, was
an Anadarko visitor today.
Seats at Smiths Drug Store
for the minstrel. 1922
Taken up-A black and white
spotted hog. Joe Comfy. e36tf
Look out-A car of buggies
coming. Duncan & Leonhard.
L. M. Keys, of Hobart, was in
the city on business yesterday.
Fine chocolate and home made
candy at the Anadarko bakery. cat
Rev. L. H. Holt returned las
evening from his farm neal
Sickles.
Wanted-A lady cook, gooc
wages to right party. Apply a
once to Coen Hotel. 129-t
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-01-31
r ROsa p. FantS
is THE ONLY PLACE TO GET
Long Horn Whiskey

County Attorney, w. |. Math-
eny, has his office in the new
Campbell Bldg. one block east of
Court House. 134-t12
Oklahoma City is all puffed up
over the prospects of street
railway system to be in opera
ton by the middle of next week.
Wanted-At once, an expert
enced bother and mixer. Ad-
dress Anadarko Bottling Works.
135t6
Ira Horton and Ollie Minnick,
of Apache, were in the city yes
terday to complete arrangements
for leasing an allotment.
Wanted-First class cook, good
wages to right party, lady pre-
ferred. Call at once at Hotel
Anadarko. 128-ti
The Royal Neighbors will give
a box supper and entertainment
tonight at their hall. Ladies are
! invited to bring boxes.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-01-31
BalIinger & sturgis,
LAWYERS.
over National Bank
OF AnadarkO. Anadarko, Okla.

The Philomathic Club will meet
at 3 p. m. Saturday, at Mrs. j..
II. Bradfords.
Atty. S. B. Sturgis is attend
ing to legal business in Ft. Cobb
today.
c.. H. Kamm has just receive
two car leads of McAlister fancy
lump coal. Phone 43. 129tf
H. c.. Myers, called on us to-
day, and joined the ranks of
Democratic readers.
For rent-With or without
meals nice warm furnished rooms.
Jno. o. Burgetts
Mr.. Jones, the Lawton laun-
dryman, is in the city on business
today.
See E. d. Williams for Insur-
ance. Real Estate and Farm
Loans. 90tf.
We want your coal trade. Cal
US up, phone go.
TOtf MISSOURI LUMBER Co.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-01-31

Mr.. A. r. Pegg, of Apache, is
transacting business in Anadarko
today.
Just received car of John
Deer plows. 133tf
Duncan & Leonhard.
Just received a car of Anderson
fancy lump coal. G. H. Kamm.
Phone AZ. 129tf
Preaching at the Baptist church
by the pastor, tomorrow as usual.
No night service.
Try the City Steam Laundry
for first class work. Phone "a.
1906
Miss N. Marguerite Shenk
went to Ft. Cobb today to visit
friends for a few days.
Nice warm furnished rooms
with or without board at Jno. o.
Burgetts. 105tf
Prof. f. c. Gilbreath, Prin. of
the Apache schools, is transact
ing business in town today.
Russell is a case. He is max
ing 18 of the best stamp pictures
you ever saw for 25c. 1906
Mr.. Bradshaw of Ft. Cobb was
transacting business in the coun-
ty seat yesterday.
am selling popcorn at 2cts per
10. Call at the Methvin Mission.
Mabry Methvin. 129-tf
Return date of Mahara's Min
strel next Mondy night at the
Opera House. 134-t1
Miss Faith Campbell came in
today from Ft. Cobb, to spend
Sunday with her parents in this
city.
Private money to loan on real
estate. Money always on hand.
No red tape. Morris & Lange.
130ti
Bedsprings, mattress and one
pair of good pillows So at The
Anadarko Furniture and Hard
ware Co. 132tl
Asst. Dist. Clerk Dolde came
in from Lawton last night, ano
left today for his home at Mt
Park.
Lost Ladies gold watch, FL
gin make, small chain attached
Suitable reward for its return tC
Mrs. Judge Gillette. 134t
Mr.. McMahan of Enid is il
the city today with view of in
vestigating in city or country
property.
Don't fail to visit Russells Ar
Studio when in need of fine pho
tos. He has the prettiest place
, in town. 129tl
Randall Livesay is moving to
day into his new office owe
Stephenson's drug store in tn
Whitlock building.
For first class work and quicl
service try the City Steam Laun
dry home institution. Phon
: "a. 130-t
I Matheny & Randolph's LaN
Office is in the new Campbell
Bldg. one block east of Cour
House. 134-t1
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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-01-31
LonS Horn Whiskey
AT
Rosa p. Fants.


L. ID. Heflin, N. f. Sisson and
Judge Gillette are in the city to-
day. Judge Gillette has been
holding district court in Lawton,
and adjourned yesterday.
Renter for two good
quarter sections of land. Good
terms to right party. Address.
j. T.. Harston, ,Sickles Oklahoma.
134-tf
Jackson Harris, a farmer liv-
ing near the city, was a caller at
this office today, and had his
name placed on our subscription
list.
o. H. Geagan C Co. Real Es-
tate. Relinquishments, school
land, city property, rentals and
collections. 9th street between
Broadway and Main. 68tf
Get your seats at Smiths Drug
Store for the minstrel. Those
who come late will stand up if
they are lucky enough to get in.
1922
For Rent, or if taken at once
) for sale at a bargain, my modern
house. Corner 10th, Oklahoma
Avenue. w. w. Price.
125-tf
Crayon and Pastel Portraits
enlarged from Photograph at the
Gem Photo Gallery. Work done
at home. No sending pictures
away.
Agents Wanted. 115- If
Coming-A car of buggies and
surries with rubber or steel tires
t Just as you like. 133tf
/ Duncan 6 Leonhard.
Secure your seats early and
you won't have to stand up as
about a hundred did Wednesday
t night. Prices 25-50-75. 134-t4
Just received another car of
Anderson Fancy Lump coal, bet
ter have your coal house filled,
70tf. MISSOURI LUMBER Co.
r You are invited to come and
Q inspect our line of goods before
you buy. Our prices are right
K Duncan C Leonhard 133ti
Board and Lodging by the day
9 or week. Good meals, nice
o rooms and clean beds $3.50 pei
v woek. Shaws boarding house
n south of Depot. 112-t3(
t We must get rid of our heating
2 stoves to make room for spring
= goods. We will sell them regard
less of cost for the next thirty
days. Duncan & Leonhard. t
There will be a prayer anC
covenant meeting at the Firs
Baptist church next Saturday
J Jan. 81, at 2o'clock. All Bap
= lists especially invited to attend
: L. H. Holt, pastor.
|" The court house square is be-
u ing cleaned up this week, anC
z the trash burned. This is I
D good starter and every citizeI
1t should endeavor to keep hi
: premises in the possible condition
I. during the summer.
i In order to make room for ou
! car of gasoline stoves and refrig
). orators. we are closing out ou
g heating stoves at cost. Our lin
is complete. Come and get
> bargain, they must 60. t
Duncan & Leonhard.
A.. j. Perry returned toda.
from a trip to Kansas. He re
"a ports cold disagreeable weather
: with no sunshine until he reach
81 ed the Oklahoma line. He
u doubtless glad to be in this Ian,
70 of mild winters again. Okla
ut homa has certainly been abun
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-01-31

JuuRS DFlSVOW lnIOFulS us InaJ
there has been but one case in po-
lice court since policeman Doug
las was discharged. Whether
his dismissal has any bearing on
the case, or not, we are unable |
to say.
Before purchasing your spring
implements, see M. f.. Seward,
who can save you money. He
has some special bargains in
John Deere turning plows, which
he sells less than cost. f. o. B.
Kansas City. t19tf
The crossings north of the
Methodist church are very nice,
but the steps should have been a
little bit higher. AS they are, one
can by making a great effort,
get up on the walks, and some
one is liable to walk on them
and get them all dirty.
See Americas most unique
fete-the New Orleans Mardi
Gras,. Only one fare plus two
dollars for the round trip by the
Crock Island System" Choctaw,
Oklahoma & Gulf r.. r.. Tickets
can be limited twenty-five days
from date of sale.
Rev. j. A. Parker, of King
fisher, Superintendent in Okla
homa for the Congregational
Home Missionary society, will
preach at the Congregations
church tomorrow morning and
evening. The public cordially
invited to attend.
There has been considerable
petty thieving of late; wood,
coal and chickens seem to have
special attractions for the sneak
thieves. Small lead pills, appli-
ed promiscously over the person
afflicted with this mania, are said
to be very effective.
Account of meeting of Grand
Lodge Masonic Bodies of Okla
homa, at Guthrie, Feb. 9th tc
14th, the Rock Island Route will
sell tickets to Guthrie at one ano
one third fare for the round trip
Dates of sale Feb. 9th to 18th in
elusive. Final return limit by
18th. 135t1s
There was a meeting of far
mers and business men at the
court house this afternoon, fol
the purpose of organizing
truck growers association
We were unable to obtain full
particulars Of the meeting before
going to press, but fell confident
that some move in the right di-
rection will be made in regard tc
the matter.
Chas. Smith, councilman from
the first ward, in the city of Law
ton, committed suicide at thu
city hall in that city, shortly be-
, fore noon yesterday. No caus'
is known for the act, as the deaC
{ man seemed to be happy an'
prosperous. 1t is one of thos
sad cases which will probabl!
. never be explained. He leave
a wife and a little five year oil
, son.
The little folks of the first pri
mary grade, Mrs. Southwicl
; teacher, are doing some especial
ly fine work in penmanship
8 They are using ink with remark
ably good results. In pape
l folding they are doing some yer.
pretty and instructive work, an
, becoming familiar with colors
forms and learning neatness an
e accuracy in their handi-work.
Mangum is having trouble
The editor of the Star tells a tai
of woe about the town bein
"closed up" the Sunday previ
n 4 - l..
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-01-31
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DOUNEED
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~

Good things to eat? If so,
7Takehoma lot of fruit, nuts, can
dies, etc. Nothing so nice as a
fancy dish of fruit on the table
when you go home at night
While toasting your feet by a
warm fireside, you eat, eat and
eat, forgetting all business cares.
These things with about half a
dozen dear little ones climbing
over you with Sorghum molasses
candy, that mama made, are over
their faces and in their hair, make
a man happy.
We have candy that keeps them
sweet and clean.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-01-31

Al. Perry returned today
from trip to Kansas. He re-
ports cold disagreeable weather,
with no sunshine until he reach
ed the Oklahoma line. He is
doubtless glad to be in this land
of mild winters again. Okla
homa has certainly been abun-
dainty blessed with bright, sun
shiny days this winter.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
BabyIonian Creation Legends.

The story OF the creation. ms told on
the clay tablets OF ancient Babylon. is
Interesting. Several deities appear to
have been regarded as I'm existence at
the beginning Of things. At least two,
Apsu and Tiamat represented chaos,
and the former rebellcd against the
gods i'm consequence. The chief strug-
gle was between him and Ea, whose
son, Bel created the world Man was
made by Marmuk, who I'm spite Of the
difference I'm name may have been id6n-
teal with Bel. The creation of man
was the eliminating event OF the his
tory. Marmuk told Ea that he intend
ed 10 perform his task and asked his
father 10 behead him. Man was 10 be
made ont OF Marmuk's blood and bone.
Marmuk appears 10 have survived de-
capitation, as he subsequently took
part i'm the councils Of the gods
Many parallels between these leg
ends and the Hebrew story ~ tho crea-
tion can be detected by scholars. The
idea that seven days were devoted 10 the
work may have long antedated Abra-
hams time. The oldest tablets yet dis
covered arc not originals. but copies.
These date back only G6s-G2G r. c.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
Renton and HIS Wife.

Senator Benton Of Missouri was q
model Of tenderness. and devotion TO
his invalid wife. II seems that during
her later years her mind became inn
paired by paralytic stroke, but she
never failed 10 recognize her husband
and was fond Of being near him. Once
when her distinguished husband was
entertaining n foreign prince in the
drawing room Mrs. Benton came 10
the door I'm n state Of undrcss and
stood gazing at hor husband. The at
tcntion OF the company being attracted
III her direction, Benton turned 10 see
what the attraction was. On pcrcCiv-
ing his poor wife he Immediately rose,
went 10 her, took her tcndcrly by the
hand and. leading her into the room
said, My dear, Prince So-and-so:
prince. Mrs. Benton, sir" Then af-
fcctionatcly placing a hassock for her
by the side Of his chair he resumed
his seat. ana, leaving one of his hands
IN hers for her to toy with, he went on
with the convcrsati ton. The prince was
quick 10 take in the situation and
adapted himself TO the occasion with
consummate tact, while all the Mis-
sourians were deeply affected.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

NEXT Sunday is the anniversary ot
the birth OF George Washington,
who was ''first in war, first in peace
and first in the hearts of his country
men," In spite of the fact that some
would be wits try to be funny at the
expense of the first presidents al
legged abnormal truthiulness and
rehearse the cherry tree story, still
the memory of this great man wears
well. Republics are not entirely
ungrateiul and this nation not only
lavlshed deserved honors on Wash
ngton ia his lifetime, but has kept
green his memory The 22nd OF
February mas a patriotic significance
which should take deep hold on
every thinking American. Wash
ington is one OF the great figures OF
the worlds history.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

An exercise which, if pcrscycringly
practiccd, will greatly strengthen the
eyes and which has entirely restored
many cases of impaired vision, so that
spectaclcs and eyeglasses were dis
cardcd Is To- turn the eyes upward and
downward alternately, as far as possl-
bic, twenty times, says n writer I'm the
New York Herald. Don't pause In the
upward glance. The motion Is inCcs-
SAINT. but not FASTENED. Next turn the
eyes TO right and To left, repeating as
before. Turn them to the upper left
corner and the diverse, or diagonally-
that is, to lower right corner. Repeat.
Turn them to the upper right corner
and It's diverse Repeat. Conclude the
exercise with rolling the eyes around,
first TO the right, then to the left, in
the extreme limit OF the muscular ex.
tension, being careful however, not 10
strain the muscles.
II the exercise Is repeated at convcn-
lcnCc several times during the day, II
will soon strengthen the muscles.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES.
Proud of the Cure.

William X. Trayers the New York
city broker. on one occasion desired 10
go 10 an address In suburban Brooklyn,
but. being unacquaintcd with the local
ity, accosted n stranger and asked di-
rcctions. II 50 happened that the stran-
ger suffered and stnmmcrcd quite AS
badly as Travers. who after the man
had made two or three Intellectual at
tempts TO answer grew angry under
the impression he was being Knocked
and hotly inquired:
How d d dare you t-t-try TO IN m mock
me-"
lex -ex-eXcuse m-me" exclaimed the
stranger IL have an im-m-impedl-
ment I'm m-my s-s-s-specch."
ooh. s.s-s-eew stammercd Travers,
the look Of anger giving way TO look
of sympathetic concern. "W-w-why
d-d,don't you g-g-go s-s-see D-d-doctor
S-s-smithf He c-c-curcd mime. Phil
adelphiu Times
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
First Love.

People who marry while very young
are apt to find out when II Is too late
that they have made the greatest mis-
take I'm their lives ana that. though it
may seem very sweet to marry the
first and only love" this same first
love" Is the very last person in the
world that they ought to have married.
Some. indeed, may advise couples to
marry before they are out of their teens
and settl down before the distractions
Of the world can attempt TO shake their
allegiance TO each other. but this set
Ting down too often proves 10 be a
mere temporary phase and is followed
10y an unsettled condition that lasts for
the rest of their unhappy lives. Sec,
ond thoughts are often best In love.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20

THE people OF Block Island are
considerably "stirred up" This is
perhaps too mild an expression ito say
"mad clear through" may be nearer
the truth. Last November ma
jorIty Of the voters gave their ver-
dict for no license by a sufficiently
large majority to give the decision
some emphasis. In December spec
cial act was passed 10y the Rhode
Island General Assembly which
gives the Town Council power to
grant licenses in New Shoreham
from MAY o October, OF through I've
"seas9n. ' The people are justly
indignant that special law should
override local option, and efforts are
being made to have the obnoxious
law repealed by the present assem-
bly,. Thus far the repeal has not
not materialized, and some people
intimate that it is safely pigeonholed
To- thi session at least.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-02-20
The silk Hats Worn In London.

There are always two kinds of silk
hats. each OF the best quality, on sale
In London. one is the strictly fashion
able model. "the latest" or whatever
one may choose 10 call II, which is re-
tailed In the west end at from a guinea
10 - shillinCs. The other is the style
which Immediately preceded il and has
gone out" although the quality is un-
changed. This is usually called the
city" eat and costs 1G shillings. The
distinction is n very peculiar one. En-
ployees OF large London commercial
houses are not expected TO be up 10 the
hilt In fashion, and II they are IL is
sure to be resented 10y their employers.
A London city magnate would not be
seen wearing the same shape hat as
one of his bookkeepers, and so the
great army OF salary drawers keep just
n shape behind the bondholding COM
munity.