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1 J) 'f. lUME IX. f Sidney suaus.'t l Proorlttor. I ARDM011E, IND. TER FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER II), 1902. 8UoB.9.crR.,.';V.0.N' NUMBER 261) eRSOH, B. F. FREH3LEY, residont. vice President. C. L. AHDEE30H, 3. M. TORBETT, Cnhler. int. Cnbr. 1ST NATIONAL BANK. Ardmore, Indian Territory. tod Depository (or Bankruptcy Funds n Chickasaw Nation. aortal oaicl in $ 60.000.00 urplus and Profits 140.000.00 Total $200,000.00 dost bank In Indian Territory. Accounts of Arms and Individual! lltod upon tho most liberal terms consistent, with uood baukine, t I FEEL AT EASE Because my property lJ is insured with Roberts, Poland & Bruce. They represent only the best companies. BERTS, POLAND 6c BRUCE Why this Haste? After a flro starts it is too Into to think of insurance. We'll take the contract to protect you from flro loss and the cost will be reasonable. Why take the risk yourself? Wolverton L Son. The PIONEER Hardware House of Ardmore By being the pioneers in our business in this ction we had our choice of the goods to sell, and jail the different makes of wagons, buggies and ves here is our choice: The Mitchell Wagon. The White Elephant Buggy. Charter Oak Stoves. Majestic Steel Ranges. s These Roods are known everywhere and tho world has learned to nccept them as the best. When you buy from us you have the pleasure of knowing that you could not have done better anywhere. Williams, Gorhn & Go. The Hardware Men. s I MASON, NevTnrS' Hand Furniture aid Sioyes. I s Bought, Sold, Rented and Exchanged. North Washington Street, Ardmoro, I. T. Baltimore Racket Store; The Originator of "Low Prices'' all know the cotton crop is extreme!? short, and wo want fly to know from that cause the Baltimore Racket Store has i8 in half, offerincr goods at prices to bo wondered at. We following as a few of oar many nrgainB: oodSoap. 25 c Good Rub Board for.. , 25c DresB Goods, vd 7o Alfred Meakin Plates, imnorted bask Table Linen, yd ..loo Ware, per Bet 35c toks,pair -00 2 boxe8 Bluing 5c giru wonu i zor .. uuc 3 doMn 0,othea pin8 g Uk.,,. , fv, on m 2 papers BraBS Pins Oo a Damask Table Linen 25c Talcum Powder, h 50c for .-.-..-.25o 10 apoolB beat thread.. 10c 25c DELIVERED TO THE CHICKASAW LEGISLATURE, ASSEMBLED. Pollay of New Administration Will De a Vigorous Continuance of Prede-.. cessor's Policy for the Protec . tlon of the People. The following ! the message of Governor Palmar S. Moteir of the ChlekRiaw nation nellrerwl at Titho- mlngo at the reconvening of the leg islature: To the members of the senate anil house of representatives ot the Chickasaw nation In legislature as sembled: Having boen duly elected and Inau gurated governor of the Chickasaw na tion, It now becomes my duty and pleasure to communicate with you, un der our constitution and laws, by an nual message. Having heretofore had the honor to servo our nation and people as chief executive I am fully aware of the ne cessity ot united action upon tho part of all ofllcors, and for tho confidence of all ofllcors, and for tho cofldonco nnd support upon tho part of tho peo ple. I feel It not Improper to observe that I have heretofore been honored with such co-operatlon and support, and I bespeak n continuance of the samo nt this time throughout my nd- mlnlstralon. Administration of My Predecessor. I havo boon connected, ns a cablnot offlcor and othorwlso, with tho admin istration ot my honored prodecossor, Hon. Douglas H. Johnston, nnd am not only fnmlllar with the plans nnd poli cies thnt have boon formulated for tho protection of our people, but I fool that I may lay claim to a part of tho respon sibilities attaching thoroto I heartily approvo tho outgoing administration und now tako occasion to announco the policy of my administration to bo a hearty and vigorous continuation of such plans nnd pollclos to tho ond that tho same may be carried forward to a triumphant consummation. Supplementary Agreement. A joint proclamation has beon Issued fixing September 25, 1002, ns the tlmo for voting on the supplementary agroo- ment throughout the Chickasaw and Chot'ow nations. During the campaign just closod I felt It unwise to mako tho supplomon- tnry agreement an Issuo, and thus ob scure the Issues raised by It with thoso of local politics, but by reason of tho violent opposition ot our oppononts, this was rendered Impossible. It Is now apparent to nil that my election and the defeat of thoso opposed to tho agreement Is a robuko to them nnd a dcflnlto reflection of a eontlmont fa voring" Its ratification. Since tho ratification of the supple mentary agreement by runKress I have considered It full . and am now firm ly of the opinion that It should be rat ified. Inasmuch as my predecessor, Hon. Douglas H. Johnston, In his retir ing nnnunl message Just communicat ed to you, link discussed It In detail, I deem It sufficient to refer to the same by approval and commend It to the careful consideration of our people. In view of the fart that the supple mentary agreement Is a matter of com mon and Joint interest to the Chick asaws and Choctaws. It occurs to me that the oitltens of the two nations ought to meet In Joint convention at some central point In the near future for Its Txmslderatlon. I therefore rec ommend that action to that end be taken by the legislature or otherwise. Schools. I feel that I may be pardoned for giving expression to the pride and gratification I feel on account of the present condition of our national neighlHirhodd schools. For the past two years, ns known, I have held the lvosltlon of superintendent of pub lic Instruction. Within this time an agreement line been made with the government of the United States whereby wo hnve tho lieneflt of our Interest In the coal and aaphaltum roy alty fund, and at the same time retain tho actual control of our schools. Tho entire sum of money that had accumu lated from this sourco since the rat ification of tho Atoka agreement has beon paid out upon our school war rants. AnOthor sum has since accu mulated, which wllll also bo paid out In a short while. ThU, together with tho act of tho legislature, passed at the last session, providing that warrants for tho sup port ot tho neighborhood schools shnll bo Issued quartorly, whon duo, has had tho effect of materlnlly Increasing tho value of school warrants; nnd, In fact, It may bo truthfully said that tho finan cial condition of our schools Is now hotter than over boforo In tho history ot tho nation: A law lias also boon passed provid ing that porsoim desiring to teach In our schools shall bu examined nnd cer tificates of tbolr qualifications Issued. This act was recognizor and mado a part of tho ogroomont with tho sucro tary of tho interior nbovo roforrod to, and tho United States given a ropro sontatlvo on tho board. Tho exam ining board Is composed of mysolf, as oxofllclo chairman, Prof. 13. H. Hln shaw, Hon. V. V. llourland nnd Hon. John D. Benedict. The effect of this law nnd Its administration hns been most beneficial upon our schools, ns insuring that all teachors aro montnlly and morally well qualified for tho dis charge of their duties. Reports. All national ofllcors and also tho at torneys for tho nation aro required by law tp fllo with tho legislature reports or tholr acts during tho past year. I am advised that thoso roports. will bo proparcd In a fow days, nnd tho samo will bo transmitted to you for your consideration without deity. Recommendations. I have no specific recommendations to make at this time ns to the passage of new laws or the repeal or altera tion of old ones. ' During the past four years legisla tive action has boen token looking to the protection ot the nation In cltl senshlp matters, the co operation with the government of the "United States in all matters affecting our Interests, the administration and control ot our schools and the collection of tribal taxes, etc. If, as your session prog resses, It develops that there is neces sity for tho passing of new legislation along these lines or otherwise, or for the repeal or alteration of that now in force, the same, together with my re ommsndntJons relative thereto, will be communicated to you by special mes sage. Conclusion. I wish to say In conclusion thnt I enter upon the discharge ot my duties as governor of tho Chickasaw nation fully understanding the responsibili ties thnt nttach thereto. I have full confldonco In tho Integri ty and ability of my fellow-officers and In tho patriotism of our poople. I nlso hnvo faith that an nil wise and over protecting Providenco will guide us nrlght ns we move onwnrd to the des tiny thnt awaits us. Your obodlont servnnt. i. s. yoSKLY, ..Govomor Chlcknsaw Nation. TAKE NOTICE. School books, now and second-hand, for sola by J. I). Wall & Co. Ilook satchel free to oach pupil. Buy your books from us. 10-tf. J. B. WALL & CO. Fresli GrssD and Good You will And ovory ouuco of groceries in our house to bo fresh, dependable Roods in cluding such popular brands as White Swan Goods, Wapco Goods, Golden Gate Teas, Coffees and Spices New Mackerel, Fresh Grop Breakfast Cereals, Fresli Country Eggs, Tho prices wo nsk are as as low as consistent business will allow. J, B, SMART & GO. Swan Grocery, Successors to Son Bros. Co. rjR.J.G. ABERNETHY Dentist Oyer T. N. Coleman's Drog Store. CARPETS That will make your feet glad C. R. JONES Security for Depositor, Borrower and Bank Our Motto AH NAHM Mil Sa'Ardmore, I, T, Capital Slodi ai Additional Liability . . J . . J200.000.(H Largest of any Bank la the Chickasaw Nation. VyE acceptBmallandlarcoaccountsandconducta General Banking Business for You. Farmers, stockmen and other business men mako onr office their headquarters when in Ardmore. OUR bank is fl ntlhlin inatitntinn nml nranilvanna Hin l.nof - MUM .,WMl,.MVW huu uvab .UIDLCDkO of tho people and rIvo their business our personal attention and i 1 L 11. a t 1 . a . . eiouu m mom every iacuiiy consistent witn sarety to bank and cus tomer. Directors. U. It. Smith, President. C. R. Jones, Wholesale and Retail u. Mi uampdell, vice-i'res. , Furniture. Lee GnucE, Cashier. Sam Noble, Wholesalo Hardware, G. W. YOUNG, 8tockman. "ZZ3 J. R. Pennington. " Grocer. J. 0. Thompson, Attorney, R. W. Randol, Merohant.51 A. E. ROGERS All kinds of Territorial Drinks. ., Short Orders East Main St., Ardmore. Buy a Home If you haven't tho cash in hand wo' 11 sell it to you on the installment plan, so buy a homo and stop paying rent. The Redfield Agency Established 1893 Ardmori, I, T, Foley's Honey and Tar f'j childrcn.safc-surc. No opiates. J. A. BIVEN8, President DON LACY, Vice-President A. H. PALMER, Cashier. W. A. WOLVERTON, Ast Cto& THE CITY NATIONAL BANK afiivicjfe:. i. t:! Capital and Surplus $100,000.00. Accounts of firms and Individuals solicited. Courteous treatment Accorded all alike, usePLANSIFTER HIGH PATENT FLOUR It is the Best rae WHALEY MILL & ELEVATOR CO:' The First National BaiiR of Marietta, I. T. Established, 18:9 6 Offers to depositors every facility which their balances, businea and responsibility warrant. Directors Judge Overton Love Holmes Willis Geo. M. D. Holford Jas. N. Kirkpatrici Jas. A. White W. S. Derrick E. F. Graham H. A. Kirkpatrick J. G, Butler NONE BETTER RIVAL FLOUR EVERY SACK A GOOD ONE i t WHITEMAN BROTHERS, Wholesale Distributors, ARDflORE, INDIAN TERRITORY.