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The colored American., 1904-02-20

master and Lawler Owen r. McNeiIl ac
newspaper reporter w. H. Judd NAL
vim, M.W.G.M. was late and when he
did arrive, accompanied by John P.
Iurner, R.W.D.G.M., he brought the sad
Intelligence of the death of Senator
Hanna. He had been detained in carry
ing flowers for the casket of the late
Senator Hanna, and prayer was invok-
ed by w. H. Severson and the assem-
blage at once adopted resolutions of
The colored American., 1904-02-20

man, S.G.W.; w. H. Severson, P.D.G.
M; Owen E. McNeill, VIM; John w.
Freeman, P.G.M.; SIX. Perry Thomas,
]. R. Dyson and J. G. Cooper, J.W- The
Tapioca Singers directed by Profs.
Johnson and Hungerford furnished
music for the occasion. The Masonic
toasts and speeches were very appropri-
ate, interesting and instructive. P. D.
The colored American., 1904-02-20
IN HONOR OF GEORGE S. NEWMAN (

The brotherhood of several branches
Of Masonry met at Sam Hills, SIS,
435 Second street S. W., Monday even
ing the Is inst, and paid honor to P
D. G. M, George S. Newman, who was
recently elected r. E. G.. c. of Chivalric
Masonry for the District. Among the
guests were: w. H. Judd, Malvin NJ.
w. G.. NJ; John P. Turner, R.W.GM.,
The colored American., 1904-02-20
NEED
Me=Lange Hair Tonic

if your hair isn't naturally straight,
is thin or falling out.
Miss Lucy Jones, No. 80, New ST.,
Newark, II. j., writes: Before using
Me-lange my temples were bare for
years since using, the hair on the
temples has all grown in, and my hair
has grown in general a great length. -
Trial box sent on receipt of ten cents
There is nothing like it for the hair.
Address: Frank E. White Mfg. Co.,
P. o. Box No. &c, Jersey City, n. J. :,
The colored American., 1904-02-20

bereaved family, and expressing what
seemed to them an irreparable loss to
the country. At II o'clock Robert Dy-
son, the prince of caterers, rushed the
guests into a dining hall where the
feast was spread, here amidst the
strains of music the guests ate to their
hearts content. At 1890 the music
ceased and the guests went their way
rejoicing.
The colored American., 1904-02-20
ARE YOU A K OF P? IF NOT,
WHY NOT?

1 hope this will awaken in the colored
people just pride for the Order of
knights of Pythias. Its past fauls have
been corrected. For the Negro it has
had no equal since Syracuse gave to
the world, that which will live to the
end of time. A Society representing
the three links of F. c. B., that bind us
so closely together in every sense of the
word. The order was re-incorporated
in the District of Columbia, December
18th, 1903, with such honorable men
at its head as S. w. Starl<s, of West
Virginia, Supreme Chancellor, S. A. T.
Watkins of Chicago, Ills, Supreme At
tOrney and several others, some of the
leading men of the race. All Lodges in
the District of Columbia have been
placed under the Supreme Lodge with
death benefit for each member of from
$50 to $3.50. 1t is easy to sail on the
smooth waters of life, but when the
winds of adversely blow, and the bill
lows of troble and sorrow are sweeping
ONN- N0J ID lAAS lAliiS III Ll1O 0Cil1OllSlld-
ton of the three letters, that bind US
Together in this grand order Some
very good men have gone out, but will
come back. There are others who can't
get back; our strength has been greatly
increased by the new order of things,
and we hope to continue increasing by
| taking in young blood.
Activity and vigor will be enffused in
to the Order in the District of Columbia.
| We care for the members of the Order,
the widows and orphans of those deceas-
ed. We pay from So to S. sick benefits
per week. Joining fee in clubs of not
less than twenty persons, not over IS
years, 81. so each. l will organize a new
| Lodge giving you all the benefits of the
Order. The four departments are as
| follows. (Ist) The Subordinate Lodge
In this members are united to care for
and protect each other in health, as we'll
as in sickness and distress. (2nd) Uni
| form Rank. Inthis departments our
young men are receiving a military edu-
cation, which makes them better and
more useful citizens. (3rdD Ladies
Court. In this the wives, mothers,
daughters, widows, and sisters of
Knights are united for the common pur-
poses of life. (4ht). Endowments. In
this department we are paying out thous-
ands of dollars annually to the widows
and heirs of deceased Knights Each
member receives from this department
$500 at death. 1t comes from the Su-
preme Lodge. 1t is not a local affair
Those interested may obtain further in
formation by addressing,
JAMES NJ. CONWAY, Special Deputy
of the District of Columbia, 1913 L St.,
] n w. Washing,on, u. c. If
The colored American., 1904-02-20

The Best Prescriptions for Malaria,
Ag1te and FeUer is a bottle of GROVES
Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form
No cure, no pay. Price SO cents. If
The colored American., 1904-02-20
AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR
WANTED.

Wanted-An active man, who under.
stands soliciting advertising, to take
position on The Colored American
1t is a good paying. permanent posi-
ton for the right kind of man. Apply
at this office. tt
The colored American., 1904-02-20
Ii you have a spare room that you
would like to rent to desirable parties,
advertise them in THF AMERICAN.

If you have anything to sell, rent
or exchange, put a small "ad.'' in this
column. The results will be assured.
Try it.
The colored American., 1904-02-20
WIZARD LIKE A RUBBER BALL. I

Editor Colored Observation-Disclosures
please find So for renewal of subscrip-
ton. The paper is received regularly
miration of the common eople. The
and is always welcome.
l note Brother Morris was recently
in your city and was placed at the
bat. We would not like to call a
foul. Dr Washington, in this game,
is like the indian rubber ball, the
harder hit, the higher he bounds, in the
esteem and admiration of the common
people The Tuskegee Institute is liv-
ing monument of the genius of this
great man.
With lest wishes, I am,>
Veery respectfully,
JAMES LEWIS,
New Orleans, La, Feb, u, 1904.
MR.. WASHINGTON SPEAKS MAR. 1S.
\ letter received by Mr.. II. Lassiter,
from Prof Booker T. Washington, of
a recent date, he says in part:
Mr.. H. Lassiter:-
The colored American., 1904-02-20
H. K. FultOD'S Lean Office,

314 Ninth ST, NV,
Established 1870.
watches, diamonds and silverware for
sale. Old gold and silver bought. The
most reliable place in the city for bor-
rowing money.
The colored American., 1904-02-20
BOARDING

By The Week or Month.
Apply to MRS. M. J. BUNDY,
941 T ST., N. w.
Room For Rent-One single room,
baths and all modern improvements
at 1871 Tenth ST., NV, for rent at
reasonable rates. Gentleman pre-
ferred.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
DUNCAN NEWS LETTER.
To the Ardmoreite.

To the Ardmoreite
Duncan, l. r, June 23.-We are
having beautiful weather and the far
mers are getting in thei- work on
the grass ana putting their crops in
duc shape Big preparations are be
ing made for the big barbecue to De
had here on che 18th OF next month.
and everybody is happy.
Sid Williams, the evangelist, is
holding a protracted meeting He is
preaching 20 immense crowds, morn.
ing and night. and much good has al
ready resulted from the services. This
is a fertile field for his work.
Spencer b. Adams, CHIEF Judge cit.
izenship court, was in Dun an yester.
day, accompanied by his private stem
ographer, and heard the evidence in
some citizenship cases.
B. II. Moore Of South McAlester
was in the city yesterday on legal
business
Already the town has struck n snag
in The enforcement Of its "urfew law,
Charges have 17een preferred against
the deputy city marshal for putting
two boys in the calaboo1e, caught
on the streets after Q o'o'ooN, and pub.
lie sentiment is divided on the &C.
tions Of the marshal At present it
appears that the town must repea,
the currew law or 1t will be unable
TO get any one to accept the position
Of night deputy
r. \, Edwards and wife, who have
been attending the Louisiana Pur
chase Exposition in St Louis, return
ed home yesterday.
\ wholesale grocery house is one
of the new enterprises in store for
Duncan Slowly but surely we arc
going ahead
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
THE ASPHALT SITUATION.

Is there profit in mining asphalt
Is a query that is puzzling people Of
this section AT this time more than
ever before. The arrival more OF a
company OF capitalists from 1ennes
sec and Mississippi who propose to
develop the asphalt mines, has set
the people to thinking. There is
without doubt vast quantities of the
mineral here Rich bells are found
at Marietta, Oyerbrook. Arlmore.
0ougherty, Woodford and 5cp in the
Cmckasaw nation and at 81. Jo in
Texas
H. Schneider, who has boen worR-
ing with asphalt at intervals hcc for
the past seven years, states hat the
asphalt beds are wondrousl5 rich, but
making them pay requires cheap la
Dor and handy transportation or an
improved method OF refining. lie IS
timatos that a TO0.ton plant '!ll re-
AN llf Auh - lh'lAt anu AA'AAA '''A'
tons. ten tons of the pure asphaltum
car be placed on the marl"' This
viii bring a price of $12 '2n. \,nen
tie expense is deducted tho,c IS left
n small profit TO the operator ia
the manufacture of the piproducts
Of the asphalmm there les the best
opportunity for profit gathcringi if the
',Cal asphalt men tnorougl.F unter
stood the proposition. The Downard
rc, pie are manufacturirg bitrmrn
paint that can compct' in price ON
similar paints and is taken 20 be very
fine from the demand 'h'ce is for e.
Chemical experts are continually at
work with the product AMI the p,o,
r,,rs in the Territory asrhai, fields
ere paving the way fD~ fortunes
which will inevitably le,nt 10 some
one
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
TOWNSHIP FUNDS.
Indians are Getting Anxious for the
Per Capita Payment.

Tishomingo, !. r, June 23.-During
the last session Of congress a portion
Of the townsTIe funds of the Choctaw
and Chickasaw nations was appropri.
ated for the purpose OF making a per
capita payment 10 citizens.
No official designation has as "
been made, but Governor Mosely and
Chief McCurtain have wired the sec
retary Of the interior, requesting that
Hon. j. Blair Shoenfelt, United States
Indian agent at Muskogee, be desig
mated to pay the funds AMI tnat pay.
ment be commenced at the earliest
practicable time.
II Is estimated that a roll by which
payment can be made may be pre-.
pared within twenty days after orders
are received, and in case carly action
Is taken by the secretary the payment
will commence about July 10. Each
citizen will receive about s25, and the
payment, coming as it does in mid.
summer, will be doubly welcomed, not
only by the Indians themselves but
by the business interests OF the entire
nations.
II has been rumored that the entire
payment will not be made at Tisho-
mingo for the Chickasaw nation, but
that payments will be made at ieas,
two other places and perhaps mo
Stonewall and Chickasha are likely TO
be the other points at which paymen.
will be made.
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lhNOlIhNSbs
In riding through some timber near
here yesterday ex-Gov. X, NJ. Harris
was thrown against a tree, sustain
ing some very serious injuries.
Madill.
A good many OF our people went
TO the picnic at Mannsville today.
X. A. owen Of Woodyille is in the
city today.
L. J. Humphrey went to Tishomin-
go today.
r. NJ Dumas is a visitor at the
Capital City today.
w. H. Bleakmore of Ardmore is
here today on business.
Mrs. Lyle has returned from
visit to Bonham, Texas, and Little
Rock, Ark.
Wynnewood.
The young people enjoyed moon
light picnic at the Wasnita bridge
two miles west OF here last night.
Work on the college dormitory has
commenced, and Contracto- Brown OF
this city says he will push II forward
TO completion.
Keller.
II. r. Cook Of Norman @. r., is
here visiting c. r. Beavers and fami.
ly.
Healdton.
Nearly everybody has gone to the
picnic at Cornish today.
Mrs. Ingram, who Is here visiting
her father, c. H. Heald is quite sick.
Loco.
This whole neighborhood has gone
TO Cornish today to the picnic.
l.. Robertson and Bill Stratton
have returned from a business trip
TO Ardmore.
The Velma baseball team passed
through this morning en- route to Cor
nish, where they will meet the team
of that place
Robertson a Hathaway are moving
their threshing outfit to the communi.
~ west of Ardmore
Bob.
W. b. Thompson began balng hay
last Tuesday. He pronounces tn
crop very fine
\ tour through the country and on
into Cook, Grayson and the Texas
counties adjoining the Indian Terri
tory shows the crop prospects to be
finer than was ever known within
the memory Of the oldest settler.
Marietta.
Many Marietta people are at the
big picnic at Lebanon today.
The Marietta baseball team went
to Lebanon today to engage in a
game with the team of that place
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Miss Mamie Walker Severely Burned
This Morning.

Miss Mamie Walker. one of tne
diningroom girls at Mrs Mary Norris
boarding house received some severe
burns this morning, she was hanging
out napkins and had her back to the
fire. when the wind blew ner dress
under the kettle into the fire.
She became frightened AMI scream.
cd and ran towards Mrs. Norris who
was out where she was Mrs. Norris
tried TO put cut the flames and in
doing so burned ner hand slightly
Miss Walker had her left hand burn
ed severely.
She would probably have been
burned to death but for the cook,
who ran out and tore he- dress of,
thereby extinguishlng the flames.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

The national organization Of Sons
of Confederate Veterans Is to be com.
mended upon its choice Of n. II. Tis
dal of Fort Worth for commander in
chief Mr. Tisdal Is the most thor
ough. systematic and enthusiastic
worker for the cause in ,he South
He has worked his way up from one
command to another, always acquit.
ting himself creditably aud paving
the way by earnest work for higher
places Of honor until he has reached
the top. The honor which was con
ferred upon him by the Sons at the
Nashville reunion is one that anl
Southern son would appreciate. The
camp at Fort Worth will tender 10
him public reception Monday MI
June o. and the members of camp
Sam Davis at Ardmore have been COZ
daily invited to be present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
BROCK.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence
Brock, l. T., June 22--Crops iH
this section are looking fine.
\ good rain is needed. Cotton and
stock of all kinds are looking fine.
The people of Brock neighbCrhood
will meet June 20 and organize for
the purpose of discussing statehood
question and other things of interest
in Indian Territory.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS.
w. E. Knight is Suffering from Con.
cussion OF the Brain.

w. e. Knight is Suffering from Con.
eussion Of the Brain.
Denison, Tex, June 25.-When the
baggage car of south bound Katy pas
senger train No. stopped at the un-
ion depot at o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. w. f. Knight, messenger
helper for the American Express com
pany in charge Of the car, was found
beneath some empty ice boxes in an
unconscious condition. 1t is thought
that the boxes which were piled at
the side of the car had fallen, strik-
ing Mr. Knight on the hea and caus
ing concussion of the brain.
There Is a bad bruised place en-
the mans head.
Mr.. Knight was removed to his
room at No. 1873 West Sears street
and medical assistance summoned.
He has only regained partial con
sciousness and is as yet unable to
talk. He was alone in the baggage
car when the accident occurred, the
express messenger being in the ex.
press car.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

Inevitably the business man who
does not keep his establishment De.
fore the public will be forgotten, and.
as long as there are men Who adyer.
tise constantly and loudly, nobody
will charge his mind with remember
ing those who DO not advertise. Glad
stone said that nothing except the
mint can make money without adver'
Using. The famous statesman might
have gone further and said that ad'
yertising is the mint in when money
is coined for wide-awake business
men.-Printers Ink
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

The Fabian man.tailored skirt, new
goods and the best fitting skirt in the
city, they too will go like everything
else in the house, must sell them re-
gardless of cost. Ardmore Dry Goods
Co. 24-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.

Hoo Hoo and Texas state Building
Burned.
a rumor reached here this morning
to the effect that fire on the Worlds
Fair grounds at St Louis had destroy.
ed the Texas State building and the
Hoo Hoo building. Efforts to obtain
the details have proved futile up to
this hour and whether the fire rumor
is true is not known here
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
THE GUARANTEE PROTECTS YOU
II Mi.o.na Does not Cure Dyspepsia,
City Drug Store will Return
Your Money.

When you buy a box Of Mi-o-na
natures cure for dyspepsia, have
them sign the following guarantee.
This protects you absolutely against
loss, should the treatment fail to cure
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

Three lots OF ladies' slippers, 90
cents, rs cents 90 cents they ar
worth twice the money hut must be
sold. Ardmoro Dry Goods Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
Isigned
my one who has dyspepsia,

Any one who has dyspepsia, -
gestion, headaches, dizziness, c.;
specks before the eyes, or any form
of liver and stomach troubles, should
take advantage of this chance to BE-
cured without risking a penny.
The City Drug store gives a positive
guarantee with every box, showing
most conclusively their faith in e.
remarkable remedy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

There's sure death for pcd bugs,
reaches, ants, chicken or animal lice
and every other kind Of insect in
Worrell's Insect ENterminator Moth
ing else does It so thoroughly. Sold
only by f. J. Ramsey. 10
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
GUARANTEE

hereby agree to refund the money
paid for Nj u-na on return Of the empty
box. n the purchaser tells me that 1t has
failed to cure dyspepsia or stomach dis
orders. This guarantee covers two SOC
boxes, or months trv atment
lSignedl ......-............. ................
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

Rev. and Mrs J, l., Keller lett thi.
morning for Mannsyille where Rev
Keller will deliver lecture on Odd
fellowship this afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

Ladies' muslin underwear at your
own price. II must be sold Ardmore
Dry Goods Co
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

DR.. w. H. Enloe, dentist. crown
and bridge work specialist. With DR.
Fam. 13-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

We are making big reduction on
mems. childrens' and youths hats Of
all kinds, will save you money, Ard.
more Dry Goods company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

Fresh candy just received at Kahn's
confectionery. 22-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24
G R AIN MARKET

Chicago, ILL.,, June 24.--The fol
ing quotations were made on the
market here today:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

No good health unless the kidneys
are sound. Foley's Kidney Cure
makes the kidneys right, Bonner q
Bonner
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

Ice for sale every day at City Fish
Market. 29-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-06-24

Ardmore, Friday, June "a, 1904.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-08-27
SARATOGA SPRINGS.
WELL KNOWN HOTEL, CONGRESS
 HALL, SOLD.

Price Was S15O,OO0-Races Soon to End,
 Which Will Mean the Close of the
 Season-New Haveners There-Other
 Items.
 Saratoga Springs, Aug. 26.-The we'll
 known and old established hotel Con- gress hall, was sold at public auction the goth inst. to settle an estate. The price paid was s15o,OOO. Judge Conlon, la Newark lawyer was the buyer, prob ably acting for W. c. Woolley Of for a syndicate of millionaires who have de- cided to build casino in Saratoga. The original cost of the property was $500,
 900. The hotel contains 800 rooms with all the furniture and fixtures, also the
 with the hotel, as a laundry, servants quarters, brick stable, carriage house,
 barn and carpenters shop. Quite 8 large number of New Haven people have for years patronized this popular hotel run under the proprieorship of Clemmons and Cox. It was originally owned by Mir Hathorn, the father of the present owner of the famous Ha- thorn Springs. As the season begins to wane visitors seem to increase at Sar- atoga. Soon the races will end and the larger hotels close, the a general stam- Ipede by visitors will be made for their homes. Altogether the season has been quite a prosperous one for hotels and
 boarding houses, and the large number l of guests have enjoyed themselves and gained much health by the recreation thus fforded and liberal use of the various mineral waters at the springs. Among the New Haven people here are tthe new Columbian hotel MT. and Mrs. A. w. Wheeler, Richard and E. Wheeler, ElizabathC. and Alfred W. Wheeler. At the American Adelphi ho- tel are Mir. and Mrs L. Walker; at Woodbridge hall are MT and Mrs, Wm. Harvey, E. P. Merwin and A. c, Knoll, MT. and Mrs. George W. Allen, MT. and Mrs. James English are nicely cared for at cottage at the United States hotel, E: &5