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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-28
"A RAGGED HERO. '

The above named production was seen at Polls theater last evening be- fore aS good sized audience. It was given, clever presentation also and had many excellent points. It IS D thriller in many respects and some Of the situations worked the audience up to much enthusiasm. The fire eTect is one of the very scleverly worked scenes and 1t was well executed last night The various parts were well sustained and several of the cast nad splendid opportunities and took advan tage of them. The play is one that ls deserving of recognition and no doubt it will receive 1t tonight, when II IS given its final presentation. If yo1 want to see drama that will excite your interest this one will certainly oo that.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-28
AN INSPECTION TO BE MADE
Prison, Reformatories and Jails to Be
 Visited.

EisoA, heIoFmatoFles and JaiiS eo pc
 Visited.
 The condition of the state prison and of all the jails of the state is to be investigated by the state reformatory commission appointed recently by Governor Chamberlain. The law, which creates the commission, directs that this Investigation be made, and at meeting of the commission at the state prison, Monday afternoon, 1t was decided to prepare set of questions to be asked of the sheriffs. Thomas Dudley Wells and Senator Cornelius Tracy were appointed committee to draw up the questions.
 The board decided that some points of the law ought to be made palmer, and Attorney General William A. Kings opinion will be asked regarding certain sections. The members of the commission will soon visit reforma- tories in New York, Pennsylvania. H. linois, Ohio and Michigan. The board organized with Warden Albert GarviTi chairman and Thomas Dudley Wells secretary Senator Cornelius Tracy Of Waterbury, Colonel Norris G. Osborn of New Haven and Representative w. J. Ford of Washington, the remaining members of the board. were also pres ent. Before the meeting the board in- spected the prison and dined with the warden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-28
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Patrick Sherlock had ona of hfA fingers slightly bruised while at work ~ the Farrei Foundry and Machine shop this morning.
 "A little Lithuanian boy, aged 4 years, who lives at 24 Alder street. was knocked down and run over by a team while playing near the Barnard school last night about 6 o'clock. The boy had his shoulder dislocated and his body swas much bruised. The driver of the team which knocked him down did not stop to see how badly he was injured, but drove rapidly away.
 --The hunters in this section have had little or no difficulty as yet with farmers owing to the new trespass law However, a we'll known sports man was enjoying "a hunting trip in Southbnry the other day with a resi- dent of that town. They were on an. other farmers land. The farmer came along and when he saw the Wa terburian was about to order him off As soon as he saw his Southbury neighbor, however, he said it was all right.
 1nls IS the season or the year when repairs should be made to doors and windows of houses If there are any broken panes of glass have them re- moved and new ones put in their places. If any windows are minus pane of glass or two, put In new ones at once. All these things should be done now before the cold weather sets ln- Fine glass and the best of putty can be secured at A. 0. Walkers phar- macy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-28
Real Estate and Rents
O'NEILL'S BULLETIN.

O'NeiIl's bulletins, in one respect, are like the tides. They keep chang ing. For a period of three days you have chance to select a bargain, and ,at the end of that time some other bargain is presented. But in one way they, are all alike; they are all bar gains. It happens to strike me at this moment when the wind is whist ling around the corners and the pres ent house you occupy as tenant is not satisfactory, that you ought to buy house that will be satisfactory. In view of the fact that you can own a house with a smaller expenditure in the long run than if you paid rent, whichs can demonstrate to you be- yond a doubt should think that you would come to me to buy a house for the reason that I can give you bet ter bargain than any one in town. At any rate come in and we will talk it over. Open every night except Mon day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-28
LnSS nE LIME

very often means loss of money. Get a reliable timekeeper if you are wlth- out one. If you don't feel like buy ing a new one. call and see our collec- ton of unredeemed Gold and Silver Watches for both ladies and gentle men. We are careful what We oake in and can warrant them. M. GREEN, Pawnbroker, 213 Bank st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-28
HE LEARNED A GREAT TRUTH

It Is said of John Wesley that nc once said to Mistress Wesley: "Why do you tell that child the same thing over and over again?" John Wesley: Because once telling is not enough.n It Is for this same reason that you are told again and again that Chamber lainss Cough Remedy cures colds and grip; that 1t counteracts any tendency. of these diseases to result in pneu- monia, and that it Is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by an drnznists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-28
I.TrHde11 PRACTICAL FURRIER. 103 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
 Telpehone 147-5.
MILLINERY NEWS.

Ladies, don't wait to buy your Trim. med Hats late in the season as our prices are half of elsewhere. We man ufacture all our hats on our own premises. which enables us to sell cheaper than all our competitors, Lat. est correct styles and only the best quality materials.
 Original Bargain Millinery, estab. lished in 1895. No 251 Bank st, Water. bury, Conn. Hats trimmed while you wait
 Freedmal'S Original Bargain Millinery
 2a3 BANK STREET.
 Hats trimmed while you wait.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-28
COWIRS.

A F. COWLRS. Our $3.50 and $49S Trimmed Hats, made of velvet, trimmed with wings, plumes, breasts, ribbons, ornaments, etc, are bargains such as we never were able to give before.
 IT you are going to buy a velvet hat TOT less than $5 you'll buy one of these 1t you see them.
 see our bargain table of Boys Caps I5c.
 Beaver Hats for ladies, misses and children.
 Fine line Plaid Silks just arrived, used in trimming misses and chil- dren's hats
 53-55 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-28
ALL ALIKE

All coughs and colds look alike to our White Pine and Tar. Positively cures every case A ten days treat ment for 25 cents. Sold only at Fitz- patrick's pharmacy, Wail and East Main streets. Phone 634.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

Five dollars per day seems TO be
Uncle Sans rate for men with the
courage to meet and fight death. This
is the schedule price offered by Dr.
Tabor, state Health officer, for doc
tors to wait on yellow fever patients
at Laredo during the epidemic. II our
memory serves Alright, this is the sane
price given by Wyoming and other
Northwestern states cattlemen a few
years ago to officers and others in In.
dian Territory who held their lives
loosely and regarded the lives of the
sheepmen at that time as worthless
with regret we admit volunteer man.
killers from Indian Territory accepte !
the Staying proposition and still lie.
If the Health Officer Of TEXAS can
induce n medical folllwmS a,ons the
same line all will be we,.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
sAPuLPA LAWYER ARRESTED.
The Result of the Investigation by
Department Of Justice.

Muskogee. l. T., Sept. 30.-By far
the most sensational developments in
the investigation being made by the
department of justice in Indian Terri
tory took place this morning, when
r. V. Thompson Of Sapulpa was ar
rested on a charge of conspiracy.
Thompson is a lawyer and a part
ner of Clarence Leeds, the United
States commissioner at Sapulpa.
Leeds himself is under charges. Ship
ley. the United States marshal at the
same place, has been removed and
Egan, the constable in Leeds court.
has preferred charges against him.
Yesterday Marshal Bennett, District
Attorney Mellette, Commissioner
Leekley and Major Chalmers, the IA
spector of the department of justice,
went to Sapulpa and investigated some
of the charges against Thompson.
When Thompson was arrested he
waived a preliminary hearing ard
gave $1,000 bond for appearance be,
fore the grand jury October 10
Thompson came to Sapulpa from ok
lshoma.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
RUssELL's PLAN.

Mr.. Campbell Russell has purchased
the townsite of Russell from the In.
dlanola Contracting company, and an
nounces a rather novel plan of build.
ing a city. In the last issue Of the
Russell American, he says:
II have purchased from the town
site company their entire interest in
all unsold lots, amounting to 20 or so
per cent OF the entire townsite. The
townsite Is now entirely under my
coatrol. and / will have an opportun.
ity OF putting into practice some OF
the sociaistic ideas with which am
tainted.
81 feel that In starting a new town
the land should be paid for at a fair
price. The expense OF handling and
disposing OF the lots, which should
not exceed 10 per cent OF sales.
should be met
"The town will be run IN accord.
ance with the idea here expressed.
First Comes the pay for the land.
which takes about So per lot then
comes our bonus which takes near
500 per lot. have priced the lots in
proportion to their value (as well as
| could proportion II after going care
fully over tho ground), so that after
allowing 10 per cent for selling the
lots, there will be, when the lots are
sold, at least $4,000 available for pub
lie improvements.
AT present ! will assume the re.
sponsibility Of being CITY Dad and
shall proceed TO erect a good four
room, two-story school building, a
good, modern building, to accommo-
date 200 or more pupils. Considerable
material is already on the ground for
this building, and ! hope TO have It
ready to open school in by the first
Of the new year.
twenty-five per cent Of all mon
les received for lots will be used Tor
this purpose until the building Is com
pleted.
Second. shall continue the work
on roads, already so well begun, us
ing 10 per cent for that purpose until
good roads are an assured fact for
seven to ten miles each way from our
town | estimate that we will get ST.
coo help from the farmers, on the
roads, and that it will be necessary
to use $4,000 Of the receipts from lot
sales. Our streets will need grading
and it will require $1,000 for that pur-
pose at once
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
THE 1ADDEsT THINGS.


The bud that from its birth doomed
To wither ere its beauty bloomed
.rhe seed that ue'cr from slumber woke
Or through the closing furrow broke.
The broken shaft that marks the head
OF some young life too early fled.
The riven links OF loves bright chain
That only God can moad again
The backward glancos yainly cast
Ger burdened hopes and pleasures pets
The tears we shed for some dear friend
When broken faith the bond must end
The heart which though It aches The
while,
Conceals IT'S pain beniaG q sUile
james Gardner
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
Cotton Letter.

New York, Oct. 1.-The cotton mar
ket was firm and between TO IA
points higher this morning on cover
ing, a fair outside demand and Euro
pean buying which was encouraged by
the higher cables and stimulated by
the October condition report of the
Journal Of Commerce showing an
average of 67S, or a deteorlation for
the month of IFS per cent Previous
ly this season the authority in dues-
tion has been under, rather than over.
the governments figures. This month,
however, the weekly reports of the
weather bureau led us TO believe that
the condition reported on Saturday
will be below G7, The crop has un-
doubtedly been deteriorating every day
and the government carries 1t two
days later than the Journal of Com
merce. Should the government, how
ever, close to G7 per cent II should
be borne in mind that the condition Of
5N.3 last year was followed by very
exceptional autumn and early winter
and that cotton was made and picked
well along into December. That made
the condition Of IS equal to a crop on
that acreage of ten million bales or
thereabouts. We are in the same con
dition experienced this year and it
would seem simple matter of mathe-
mates TO determine that the crop
would be some IA per cent larger.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
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Ira Hicks, who was accidentally shot
near here Tuesday Is getting along
nicely. His sister, Mrs. Alma Hicks.
and aunt, Mrs. Hamilton, have ar.
rived from Whitney, Texas, 20 see
him.
We are having a nice seasonable
rain.
r. c. Clark, Jim Leftwich and j.
VI. Robertson have returned from a
business trip to Tishomingo.
We are having another rain here to.
day.
r. H. Robertson and wife went to
Duncan today.
Glenn.
f. II. Rice and Lee Underwood left
this morning for Oklahoma.
c. n. Vaught and Z. Massey left
this morning for Oklahoma to look out
a location.
Woodford.
l.. ]. Akers went to Ardmore today.
Oscar Akers has gone to Oklahoma
City to attend the military institute
there.
L. Il. Poole and L. o. Majors with
their families have gone to Dallas to
attend their fair.
aham.
The rain has put a stop to cotton
picking and all other farm work.
The young people were given a
dance last night at the home of J. A.
Fowler.
J. G. Pierce, John Pruitt and J. NJ.
Wilson went to Ardmore today.
Wesley Moore has returned home
from Ardmore.
A school meeting was held here last
night. T. II. Butler, c. II. Ledger
wood and j. r. Rush were elected as
trustees for the next year. Miss Cora
Folsom was selected as our teacher
for the coming term.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

The pressof the Territory indeed Of
any country, does more to bring about
needed legislation, locating people in
educational matters, moulding senti-
ment in politics, paving the way for
Industrial development OF the country
and hundred other things we might
mention, and yet you'n run up against
people at every turn In the road who
say that newspapers are of no adyan-
tage 10 a town or country.-Wagoner
Sayings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

The word graft" the correct form
OF which Is graff" and is defined "To
fasten, to attrack, TO fix is today
becoming the most popular word in
the Indian Territory vocabulary. Not
wholly in Indian Territory, either,
but it is becoming prevalent through
out the land. Carter Harrison, Chica-
go's mayor, says: III | could fire all
the men | suspect of grating they
would be jumping out Of every win
dow in the city"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
Fall Openings E;
l ycordia
Miss rd
ANNoUNCEME MENT.
Eor Alderman.

w. II. Murphy announces as a can.
didate for alderman from the Fourth
ward to fill the unexpired term OF DR..
w. r. Gardner, resigned. Special
election Saturday, October 3, 1903.
w. A. Gillian announces as a can.
didate for Alderman for the Fourth
ward, to I'LL the unexpired term of w.
T Gardner, resigned. Special election
will be held Saturday, Oct 8, 1908.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
Indian AGENT Dead.

Major Ross Guffy, agent Of Sac
and Fox Indians in Oklahoma, is dead
aged &C. Guny was prominent at
torney and under President Harrison
was surveyor of customs at Kansas
City. In 1899 President Mckinley ap.
pointed him a special agent for allot,
ment of land in seyeralty TO Indians
For a time he was stationed in Utah.
He fought through the civil war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
No Fatted Calf Here,

Evansville, Ind, Sept 3O-Philip
Peters was fined in police court for
striking his brother, George.
The latter returned last night after
an absence Of five years and when
Philip saw him enter the gate he as.
saulted him and gave him severe
beating because he had not written
during his absence.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

Whatever has become Of these street
crossings to be installed by the city,
and which had its origin about year
ago. All of Ardmores trade and traf
fic is not done ON Main street. Winter
is almost upon us and with it rain,
snow and mud.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

If this thing Of firing officers If they
wink at the liquor dealers becomes
universal, the Muskogee push had just
as well resign at once. Like every
other town in the Creek nation, all a
man has TO do in Muskogee to get
liquor in any quantity is to have the
price. And that right under the courts
nose, too.-Checotah Enquirer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

The peanut heaven" seats in Ho-
bart's opera house collapsed and threw
about 100 men ard boys in heap to
the lower floor. Not neck was
broken.-Guthrie Leader.
Probably they were all rubber.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

The big tent of Sells 4 Downs cir
Gus fell the other night and raised
all kinds or hurrah over at Muskogee,
in fact Phoenix says the high capital
OF Satan was raised, but luckily no
one was hurt. The accident was due
to the heavy rains which fell.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

There is something that money caa't
buy-a sunny disposition. /, costs
nothing TO be pleasant. Good nature
40 soms'hing that gives happiness to
the possessor and to everybody else;
It feeds upon itself, and the more It
is used for others the better it grows.
Try H.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
1 O'CLOCK EDITION
Ardmore, Wednesday, October I, 1908.

One death from freezing is already
reported in North Dakota. 1t is very
surprising that there are enough peo-
pie left in North Dakota to do the
spring plowing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

Why would the example Of cutting
and throwing weeds into muddy pools
not be a profitable investment. In
the absence of better sidewalks any
thing, lord, to keep out of the mud.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
Poultry.

(By William Newman)
Ducks-Per dozen. $500.
Turkeys-Gross, &c.
Geese-Full feathered, SO to s. doz.
Hens-Per dozen, $500.
Frying chlckens-$1.509$1.75.
Eggs-Per dozen, 15c.
Butter-Per pound, 20G25c.
Dry Hides-S a lie.
Green Hides s-4Q5Ihc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
LOST.
LOCAL MARKETS.
lBY NJ. Eelker.N

(By NJ. Felker.l
The following are the prevailing
prices paid for produce today:
Wheat-65Q70c,
Oats-30435c,
Hay-$6OOQSS,O0.
Corn-32Q37hc.
Sweet potatoes-per bu. so to 75c.
Butter-16 2-3420c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

White Elephant, the buggy that sur.
passes all other makes. They are
stylish, they are durable and the
prices are right Sold only by VIII.
lian's Corhn G. Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
TINE TABLE.
Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.

(Southbound)
Galveston g. Chicago EXP. $40 a. m.
Cleburne e. X. G. EXP. p. N.
(Northbound)
sslyeston e. Chicago Exp. 1875 a. m.
Cleburne g. X G. EXP. ...11:3O a. u.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

A woman has as much use for logic
in the parlor as she has for water bags
in the kitchen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
Arkansas and choctaw Railway.

Arkansas and choctaw Railway.
Mixed train ar. Ardmore. 1925 p. m.
Leave Ardmore. e............l:3O p. IN.
All United States malls close 80
minutes prior to train time.
Hereafter the mails will be closed
at 9 p. m. instead OF p. m. as form
erly. ID. REDFIELD. p. NJ.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

Rev, j, r. Masters win preach next
Sunday under the arbor in East Ard
more,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
TERMS OF U. S. COURT.

At Ada-Begins September 2S, 1903
holds two weeks, and February Is,
1904 holds three weeks.
At Tshomingo-B Begins October 10,
1903 and holds two weeks, and Feb
ruary 20. 1904, and holds three weeks
At chickasha-Begins November 2,
1903, and March 81, 1904, each term
two weeks.
At Ryan-Begins November 16,
1903, and April 4, 1904, one week each
term.
At Purcell-Begins November %,
1903, and April IL, 1904, each term
one week.
At Pauts ValIey-Begins November
80, 1908, and April Is, 1904, three
weeks at each term.
At Ardmore-Begins December 21,
1903, and May ., 1904, seven weeks
each term.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

Choetaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway.
Arrive at Ardmore. e.....1:35 p. m.
Leave Ardmore ..........3:00 p. m.
Local freight carrying passengers
also. No trains on Sundays.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
Live Stock.

(By Cold Storage Market)
Fat cows (gross( cwt. .s1.75 to $500
Fat calves ...........,...s3.OOQ5.OO
Fat sheep. per head. ..s2.009s3,0 90
Fat hogs (gross) 100 nos. .s4.5O@s5.0O
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

Use the Long Distance Telephone
and call up Phone No. .. If you want
the Ardmoreite.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

II you turn in a fire alarm by tele-
phone, don't call for the fire depart
ment, but tell Central where IN
Gre In. l.. G. SLAUGHTER, Chief.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01
WANTED.

FOR SALE-one one-horse delivery
wagon and a show case. Apply r..
T. Dallas. 27-et
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

Now occupies the corner opposite Noble Bros
Hardware Store
Felker is always in the front with the best gro
ceries and biggest stock. If it's in Ardmore Felker
has it. If you are not using Regal Flour buy a sack
1t never disapponts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms.
Apply to Mrs. A. +. Ataway, $40 N.
Washington street. 1S-12t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

FOR SALE-Alfalfa seed. My own
homegrown production. New crop.
Non irrigated. September-October.
Time to SOW Twenty pounds to
acre. r. L. Smith, Sherman. 27-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

FOR RENT-The Apollos building
on Main street, Apply to F. p,
Harlan. 25-tf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

FOR RENT-A business house on
North Caddo street. Apply Ard
moreite office. 1S-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. Apply
Mrs. w. NJ. Robinson. 27-4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-01

FOR RENT-The store room now oc-
cupied by Byrd, the tailor. Apply
Moran Scott or b. F. Wymore. 25.t
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-03-20
The Stom ach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man,
because it cannot transform the foo d he
eats into nourishment. Health and
strength caunot DO restored to any sick
man or weak swoman without first re-
storing health and strength to the
stomach. A weak stomach cannot di-
gest enough food to feed the tissues and
revive the tired and run down limbs and
organs of the body. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure cleanses, purifiss, sweetens and
st1entitnens the glands and membranes
of the stomach, and cures Indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. w.
w. Buch & Co.