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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05
FOR SALE. RENT EXCHANGE, ETC

I OST-A yearling bull, between May IS aud
Ia %. Had heavy horns. color red with a few
white spots Liberal reward will be paid for in
as 10 whereabouts or return 10 J. l..
Miller. l26l-u
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05

DOR SALE-Cheap, new piano, used but a
i short time. Inquire at Record office
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05

EOR RENT. House one block south OF
Il college. Enquire OF Mrs Van Dyne next
door l26f-iw pd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05

HOUND Gold ring; owner can have same by
proving property and paying expense.
Apply at The Record office
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05

NNANTED-Youn men 10 prepare for gov
w eminent positions Fine openings in al
departments. Good salaries. Rapid promo.
tions. Examinations soon. Particulars free.
1917 ISTER-STATE Con INST. Cedar Rapids IA.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05

NVANTED;-A bright, energetic boy 10 learn
w the barber trade Apply 10 Pratt x
Goodell, at the city Barber Shop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05

\NANTED:-5O beet weeders to commence the
w lst OF June. Enquire at a. Ii. Brown
farm two miles north and two miles west OF
Alma. 1915
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05

Regular meeting of Alma Lodge No
al, + q A. NJ. next Tuesday. Tw,
candidates will be initiated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05
Our Schools
UNION SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

The Graduating Glass This Year Numbers
sixteen with ~ for the Eighth Grade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05
EdmiSSion:

Children 10 cents. Adults Is cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

N'a hr.ncss reputation as q sing.
or %. coon melodies is wen known am
over .ae a.e on October s. she
as .l Aus.o auI a.s e.olr.s. anl
..a captured Che audience by sorm.
.'.r song, i DON'T Want DO Go 90
Heaven was sung and acted TO per.
lection and when she returned accom-.
panied by little nesro boy who dii
cake walk while She sang me audi
once won't wild
Ars. brinck has cause TO feel proud
of "the HIT She made on this occa.
sion as an ar,'ot ia this line OF sing.
ing. AN over the vast assemblage you
could hear people speaking in high
praise Of her ability as singer ano
actress OF negro songs. Dallas News.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
OLD AT FiFTY.oNE.

Mr Rodney Smith. for sixteen years
the manager at St Joseph. Mo. for
the Western Union telegraph company
has been requested to resign"
He is not a defaulter His record
is clean. He has been earnest and
efficient
Why then should this faithful SER
want Of a great corporation be asked
to resign?
Simply for the reason. as given by
the superintendent. that a younger
man may be put in his place
Mr. Smith is but 81 years OF age.
Why, at 80 a United States senator
is considered a young man At so men
are placed at the head OF great busi-
ness enterprises
But Il Is not so with the men who
carry the message to Garcia" the
men who work out In detail the orders
OF others. the heads Of departments.
the men who suffer the wear and tear
OF execution.
Nerves are worn to a frazzle Forms
are prematurely bowed The dynamo
OF vitality gives on lessening sparks.
The worn out tissue is tardily replac.
ed.
sanitariums are health resorts are
fun OF these wrecks. Neurasthenia-
a disease almost unknown TO our IA
thers-is making the specialists rich.
Turned out like a broken down old
horse at 81
They are not mutineers Of the bus
mess Larques, these weather beaten
heads OF the crews. They have not
hesitated in prosperous weather or
foul to climb the halyards and shake
out or furl the sails Their aye. aye.
sir" has been quick and hearty But
they must walk the plank.
Everywhere, in the want columns
OF the newspapers. on signs. is the
legend, "Wanted-a young man"
In every store and shop and Office
even in the pulplt-the young man is
the demand Of the times. AS to preach.
ers, one OF them has suggested recent.
ly that they be taken out and shot,
Asked TO resign at 51i
At that age a man should be in his
prime. His judgment is matured by
long experience His habits are fixed.
He ought to be worth half dozen i'm
mature young fellows.
But the machinery Is worn out.
Endowment and tontine insurance
agents might clip this out.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
offers s5o.ooo.ooo to His Country

Austin, Tex. Feb. ga dispatch
from Mexico City Mexico. says that
President Diaz has received a com.
munication from Pedro Alvarado the
multi-millionaire mining man of Par
raj, Mexico, Offering to contribute $50.
100000 for the payment of Mexico's
foreign debt
Several weeks ago Alyarado wrote
to Minister of Finance Joseph Ives
Limantour offering to pay of the pub
lie debt Of Mexico The offer was de-
clined at the time, but it has again
been renewed in another way. direct
TO President Diaz.
Alvarado has acquired a vast for.
tune from his Palmiuo mine during
.ae 'asf few years. Tie says tharhe
BOT his fortune out OF the sromd and
that it IS right he should give q por-
t.an OF 80 10 the government. TIE lives
m priucely style and has given large
sums OF money TO charity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
INDIAN PAY SEASON.
A Harvest at Anadsrko for Saloons.
Gamblers and Touch Characters.

A Harvest at Anadsrko for Saloons.
Gamblers and Tough Characters.
The regular quarterly payment Of
the Indians was made at Aanadarko
last week. and that town has been
swarming with all classes and condi-
tions OF people. all bent on separating
the noble red man from as much Of
his easily gotten wealth as possible.
Gamblers. Courtesans. plckpockets.
sneakthieves. snide actors. tamale
vendors and various other specimens
Of humanity who live by their wits.
have made the town their headquar.
ters during the payment and while tho
Indians money lasted they lived on
the fat Of the land.
The week OF Indian payment is a
red-letter occasion to the uncivilized
Indian" says a correspondent. for It
means fre-water. feasting and numer-
Gus other forbidden pleasures. If there
is any money left after the Indian
agent deducts the amount due poor
Los creditors. It is quickly dissipated
in gambling, debauchery or riotous liy-
ing
The gamblers and saloon-keepers
are fully cognizant OF this fact. too.
and never failed to make preparations
for getting hold of as much OF the
Indians money as they can induce him
TO part with, and the task OF persuad.
ing him to "let loose" is not diff
cult. The Indians are paid quarterly
in cash and rations. and from four
days to an entire week are usually
required to transact the business CON
.nected with the payment which is no
small job, particularly when there are
many creditors, and all the govern
ment red tape and regulations to be
gone through with to secure the trad
ers and other creditors their money.
So. as the week for the Indians to be
paid or approaches. the town begins
W AAl hp WIN All uuuthlIdule CLASS OF
citizen-the worst element Of mankind
to be found in the new country. in fact.
No matter how dull the times are. or
what the conditions surrounding the
payment the Indians rarely hold onto
their funds longer than a week at
most, and with some of them the
money lasts scarcely three days. They
always get gloriously drunk. gorge
themselves with meat and drink. and
if they cannot find sufficient gambling
opportunities. give their money away
to anyone who will take the trouble 10
try and get it. And there are always
plenty Of that class of parasites
around at such times. The average
Indian who depends on the govern
ment for support is usually wonderful
ly deficient in a knowledge of the
value Of money. Come easy, go easy"
is his motto.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

Atlanta Ca f.l -a--h special TO
the constat nom Jackson. Miss.
says;
General Jotn B Gordon commander
m-chief OF me United Confederate ve-
Grams. was taken violently 800 While on
board a queen aud Crescent train ON
route to this city from clinton Niss
tonight II was necessary 20 remove
him from the train on a strctcher. and
he suffered violent spells OF nausea
while being carried to the Lawrence
hotel. Physicians were Immediately
summoned and viii remain at his bed.
side until morning. General Gordon
is suffering much paiu, which the Sc.
datives administered by the physicians
have failed TO relieve. He IS con.
scious.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
ROCK ISLAND SECURES FRISCO.

VIII Also Have Representation on
Santa Fe Board-Yoakum President.
Chicago. H.. Feb. 26.-The Record
Herald says:
II is reported on almost official au.
thority that the Rock Island has Sc.
cured control OF the Frisco system,
and that the deal is the forerunner
of a new and far-reaching community
of interest among Western lines.
Within one or two months, accord
ing to the report, the Rock Island will
be given representation on the Santa
Fe board, and the Santa Fe interests
will have an equal representation on
the Rock Island board.
The terms on which the Frico passes
to the Rock Island are said to be as
follows.
For every share of Frisco common
stock, $50 IN cash, $40 in Az per cont
.onds and 255 in Rock Island preferred
stock
o. is also reuortej thot President
Yoakum win De placed ia charge of
tho new Rock Island system, which
win bee one of tho largest % not lhe
largest systems I'm the world unlor
enc management The acquisition OF
the Frisco win add about 5000 miles
To- Che Rock Island. making &c o sgs-
tenn of nearly 10000 miles Should
the Pore Marquette be included the
sys.om would De over $4,000 miles
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
WANT COLUMN.

advertisements under this head WIN
be received at the rate OF Eve CO.
cents per line. No advertiseuent
received for less than fifteen G5)
cents. Special monthly rates fur.
nished on application The notice
may contain any matter of Lost"
Found" For Rent" For Sale.
stolen "Strayed," or any purpose
without display lines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

There was a large crowd at the
Democratic mass meeting last night
and harmonious action Il was de-
cided to put on a straight Democratic
ticket and It Is hoped that the voters
will nominate the very best men in
the party that come before them. The
primary practically decides the ques.
tion as to who the officers viii be for
the ensuing year. Then It rs very i'm.
portant that we select capable men
who viii an honor to the party and
"A credit 90 the town. Wagner Say.
ings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

II is told @: q Confederate veteran
who fought in the Spanish war that In
moments Of excitement he thought he
was fighting the Yankees A blogra.
ply Of Kinglake the historian. contains
a similar story Of Lord Raglan. a vet
eran Of the Napoleonic wars.
In 1854 Raglan went 20 the Crimea
Two French officers were attached TO
his headquarters.
Several times the stan was cmbar.
rassed and amused at Lord Ragan's
habit, due 70 old peninsular assocla-
tons, of calling the enemy the French"
In the presence Of the foreign guests.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

The only positive cure for blind,
bleeding, itching and protruding piles.
cuts, burns bruises, eczema and all
abraslons of the skin. DeWitt's is the
only Witch Hazel salve that is made
from the pure, unadulterated witch
hazel--all others are ceunterfeits. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is made to
cure--oounterfeits are Rade to sell.
City Drug Stsre.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

Don't you think" said the generous
minded man, that you would feel more
kindly toward your political rival IL
you could imagine yourself in his placer
MY dear sir" answered the energet-
lc man. mere Imagination won't do.
I'm going TO put myself in his place il
it can possibly be managed. He has
one of the best places In the govern
ment service. Washington Star.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

H. V. Hlnckley, who had charge Of
the surveying of all the townsites in
the Indian Territory. has resigned.
John c. Joyce. his assistant, has
charge of the Office for the present.
Il is not known II II will be necessa-
ry to have another supervising engi-
neer as the work is practically com.
Melted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
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Marlow.
The Casey saloon just west of here.
burned night before last The bar
tender was sleeping in the room and
barely escaped with his lie Loss es.
umated at 81 200. no insurance.
Waurika.
The Rock Island siding IS now be-
ing crowded with material for the new
road
MadilI.
The A. & c. has track laid nearly
to Oakland
A. J. Henderson is on the sick list
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott have gone to
the markets TO purchase spring goods
for the scott-Baldwin Dry Goods com
pany.
Judge l. o. Lewis has returned from
Washington
TishomIngo.
Mr. and Mrs c. A. Davis are visit
ors at Wapanucka.
Mr. That left for South McAlester
yesterday where he goes on business.
Mr. Duvall went to Madnl today.
Ed Williams is here from Fillmore
today
Kirby Purdam has returned from a
visit 20 Texas.
Willie McIlyaine is in Comanche to-
day
The mail went through today for the
first time in a day or So
Sprink creek is overhowed.
T. S. Roberts from West Creek is
visitor here
Graham.
John Pace Of Siyls Bend. Texas
returned home yesterday after several
days visiting relatives here.
One Of l.. D. Sparks children is very
sick.
Springer.
JohG Patton. John Curry. Mack
Camp. Roy OBryan and Edgar
schrum went to Ardmore today after
goods to replenish our stores.
Our citizens had a school meeting
last night for the election Of a teach.
er for a four months school. Mrs.
Dr. Holbert was employed.
Glenn.
o. p. Rushing. Dr. Higgins and Mrs.
Keller are setting out trees and other.
wise improving their places.
W. S. Gardner has finished his
house.
c. NJ. Vaught is able TO be out on
crutches after a severe seige with a
broken leg.
e w. Peterman has returned from
Lawton, o. r.
Provence.
John Pollin has bought an interest
III lue II. X. Jones store and IL will now
be known as the Jones & Pollin firm.
Fletcher Shirley contemplates en-
larging his grocery store soon.
The A. & c. has a large force Of men
side-tracked here working on the road.
Russet.
}. c. Pitman aud wife left this morn.
ing for Mannsyille to attend the bed
side Of Mr. Pittman's sister.
Billie Beasley is here from Tisho-
mingo buying hogs.
The Washita river Is very high.
Holder.
We have received no mail here for
several days
l.. o. Smith is on Uo sick list
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

Durant has begun the task Of rails
ing funds for the entertainment and
care of the Confederate soldiers who
will camp in their city limits this sum
mer in another big reunion. The wo-
men Of the town are so far, taking the
lead.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

First Office Boy-l guess de boss will
raise my pay.
Second Office Boy-What makes yer
tink so?
First Office Boy-l give him ter un-
derstand I'd stay till he did.-Judge
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
ArdmoreIte's travelling Agents.

The following are the travelling rep
resentatiyes OF the Daily and Weekly
Ardmoreite, who are authorized TO so
llcit and receipt for subscriptions and
Advertisements for either publication.
J. w. Smith. While Kennedy, X. C..
Tucker. ]. c. spreckelmeyer and j.
+. Easley.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

Rufus-Nossuh. All don't have no
mo- trouble VIII dc boss at de shop.
Uncle Remus Huh! No' mus "a
done reformed yo' ways den. Is yo'?
Rufus -Nossuh! Ah'se done quit de
iob!-Chicago News
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
LOOK OUT
For Colds La Grippe |!

Protect yourself, and don't trust 10
Providence, Considering the harm
done, "neglect" before and after taking
a cold is a physical crime. You may
prevent a cold, or if too late, you can
insure yourself against the "after ef-
ects," for there is the greatest danger,
by using DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic. Few
die from Colds, or Ia Grippe, or Ca
tarrh. They die Of the after effects.
These diseases all weaken, and to a
weakened body come flocking a host Of
diseases that fasten on weak lungs,
heart, stomach, kidneys, and other
weak parts that we seldom think Of
The easiest and best thing 10 do Is to
fortify the system so that you viii not
catch cold, but if too late TO do that,
then you must see that no lasting In
jury is done. Medical authorities all
agree that iron isthe fighting elementof
the blood enabling the system not only
% ward of disease, but TO fight itaftoI
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
10 cure a Cold In ono nau

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II it
falls to cure. w. ID. Groves signature
Is on each beI. Csc, .s,e
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

Women who 80 in for holding on.
ees in societies and leagues would do
better for their country by holding
ehairmanships OF largesized families
OF children.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

81 understand his friends have all
deserted him"
"Yes. You see. they discovered that
be was actually going 20 need their
assistance. Colorado Springs Gazette.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

II is a poor consolation to the girl
who has been stung by q bee 10 know
that bees are partial 20 sweet things.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

WANTED-1,OOO two-year-old steers.
J. NJ. Pollard, at the Cold Storage
27-lm.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
WANTED.

WANTED-A white girl to do dining
room and house work. Mrs. IT. b.
Johnson. 27.2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
A FREE DEMONSTRATION OF MALTA VITA
The Perfect Food I!
R Saturday and Monday
February 2eth and March 2nd.
at MADDEN, SYKES & cos.
where it will be served With Cream.

Malta Vita is the most Heathful Breakf fast Food
manufactured. Malta Vita is the Original and only
Thoroughly Matted Toasted and Flaked whole wheat
food on the Ma ket. Malta Vita is delicious served
with preserved or canned fruit Malta Vita can be
served in Seventy-Iwo Different Ways
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

WANTED.-Men to learn barber trade.
Advantages Of steady practice, ex-
pert instructions, lectures, etc,
without limit to time. Tools. diplo.
mas, Saturday wages and positions
given Spring rush soon. Write
'today. Moler Barber College, St.
Louis, Mo 2eGt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

WANTED-Boarders the new board
ing house Of Mrs. E. A. Carlisle. 2o1
B street, near court house. 2ss
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

Be Sure aoi Ask Your Grocer for 1t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

SIDNEY sUGGs, Pub.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
TIME TABLE.
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway

(SouthbOund)
Galveston g. Chicago EXP. % 40 am.
CIeburne & X. c. EXP. .... 4:25 pm.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

Galveston & Chicago Exp. 1888 em.
cleburne & X. c. EXP. .....11:20 a. m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

John Pace Of Siyis Bend. Texas
returned home yesterday after several
days visiting relatives here.
One OF l.. d. Sparks children is very
sick.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-17
WOWen and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man
that Is the order of woman's pref
erences. Jewels form a magnetic
mighty power to the average wo-
man. Rven that greatest of all
jewels, health, Is often ruined In
the strenuous effort to save the
money to purchase them. If a
woman will risk her health to get
a coveted gem, then let her fortify
herself against the insiduous conse-
quences of coughs, colds and bron.
chial affections by regular use 6f
DR.. Boschee's German Syrup. It
will promptly arrest consumption
In It's early stages and heatl the af.
fected lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from
the system. It Is not q cure all
but 1t Is a certain lure for coughs
colds and all bronchial troubles.
You can get DR.. Green's reliable
remedies at D. A. Hendershot's
Get Greer's Special Almanac.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-17
PlCKINGS FROM FICTION

What is genius? 1t is the power to be
a boy again at will. - Tommy and
Grizel."
There is one consoling thing about
being disillusioned-it prcsupposes the
illusion.-"A Social Departure"
Thar never was quicker way TO
kill courage in Teller than to fight his
fights for 'im.-"The Substitute"
Women have us back to the condition
of primitive man or they shoot us high
er than the topmost star.-"The Ego
ist."
Tact is the exercise of that wit where
by woman renders man unconscious OF
the chains in which her beauty BINDS
him.-"A Summer In New York"
When a man has once treated mat
ter as a joke. be it for ever SO brief Il
period, he can never take it back again
into the region of the highest tragedy,
where alone danger lies.-"Flower o
the Corn"
Optimism in life is a good working
hypothesis if Ly optimism we mean the
open eyed faith that force eXcrtcd IS
never lost. Much that calls itself faith
is only the blindness of self satiSfac-
tIon.-"The Philosophy of DESPAIR"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-17
A acknowledgements,

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does for the
stomach that which 1t is unable to
do for itself, even when but slightly
disordered or overloaded. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure suppl es the natural
juices of digestion and does the
work of the stomach, relaxing the
nervous tension, while the infamed
muscles of that organ are allowed
to rest and heal. Kodol Dyspepsia
cure digests what you eat and en-,
ables the stomach and digestive or,
CANS to transform all food into rich,
red blood. Sold by
Opera House Drug Store
Stotler & Corbett Props.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-17
A Promising Oil Country.

The Creek, Usage and Cherokee
Nations In Indian Territory are re.
ceiving wide recognition as pro-
missing oil country, and capital and
development have SO far brought
handsome results. The oil Is Of
superior quality; the territory Is
reached directly by the Frisco Sys-
tenn, who issues free of charge, a
booklet, giving full data concerning
the country and It's possibilities.
Mailed to any address upon request
to Sidney VanDuseu, 700, Park
Bldg, Bittsburg, Pa. 1tf