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;'. , ,- ar. ! . ' - Ardmor- r.amt--r : 'om through cnV-era ' ensbled iro:,g a:! n-f-ary reformation s and flrirm showing 'he etiper. - avantag- and facilities Ar'iiwre . and l; stand raty o do -hlng that mar asit in building be ,-Tr a' n1 -omit ial r FIRST fcATlOMAL BANK. If.e : I '. 'be -I-d raid i' raJ Bank of Ard riitory, ia the oldest ' r ound,sf r- T-rri'cry. r a national f ap.tal toc . 'ii'i'.r. r itn t,t M"I t.ir' Ir; u- funds of J) iking um; of . ! al M H40- It .)? I 'M'-tlnrt "Ti "f )-lnit r.a'i'.nal i aiir of tl t.- met.' ,-b-d b :. -Ity, 1 ,;. t Y irpl 'a! Hi on - th. ' or to Th.f roll t:i" ofB'-l(. ' t l.f i U at.'! In :;. ,t p-jl t, . r first among th- . :.,.h rtwitiag ion UHtlnctioB. Thlw .i.Mned capital stock and aurplui, ;. anting to 24',.W, fa the (trobt- guarantee that can b offered the t'r the aectirtty of tbir de-;--itn angr bank In the Chickasaw . at ion. Tb bank's oporatloM com , r,w) eTerythrns that cmm within .k province of a modern bank, It re -iv- deposits subject to cbeek and 'Hit, In foreign and domestic es - tianR and (arm mortgaaes. lucci i"Mon department Is particularly jl id:. I- to the business element or the mmnnltjr, returns being prompt and naiii. So favor consistent with con 'native buslnts methods is with from the patrons of this bank prudence, progressiveneas, thor methods and a courteous and ' ral attitude in all its relation iiiMne to place It in the foremast till: of tuch enterprises. Its state- tit at (he close of business, Janu j.'. 1904, Is as fcglows: Reaeureoa. i..dh, tjo,776.ae i S bonds 6S.000.0O i;anklng house and Allures ' market value $12,600) 7,400.00 tnti 60,787.58 Total $651,02.S1 Liabilities, apital slock 60,000.00 'irplus fund (net) 186,071.00 nr. i. i-tds unpaid 25.00 I'fpoHlts 2H,80ti.7 Total 1551,902.81 TU- oltkers o( the bank are h. V. i;.i rRon, president; C. Ia Anderson, a-iiu-r; II. P. Prensley, vice preil ' tit ; c. S. JlHtipIn, assistant cashier Th h- are nil men of acknowledged h liability In tlie bttaliiess world, en- firiK tho tititjiialllloil ostoem of the !tiz ns of Anlmoro. CITY NATIONAL BANK. West Main Street, tinr jieople liuve every reason to bo proud of Ardmore lnks for tliey ro onhi-rvHtlva hihI sotiud and conducted UMin tlio most linprovwl plana of modern financial science. They are -tiadlly iucreaaing in strength and art- among the most ehKiueut witness ' "i tho slablllty and possibility of t.c illy. An old estubllalitHl Institution is the it National Bank, Incorporated un ' r a national charter In 18t2, and lo- .i1 at tne corner of West Main and Washington atrecU. The Cily Na- inn Hank dos a general linking t. i-iiiK devoting skilled attention and '.inpl.-to facilitlea to the uckIh of the c mmi-rclal cotntntinlly and extending ' linos, corporations and Indlvldunlx vry accommodation their responsl ility and Imlaiico varraJil and that iiKi'linale Iwuklng comprlaes. Ita titiHlnesa io)lclo embody tlio con servatism necoaanry to win public con flilence and Ita roeonl hIiows how widely its renTMircea nnd mniKiKoment aie trusted, lto stutomout at tho close, of business Jnntiary 22, 190 1, in a follows: HKSQUIICHS. Iiaiui ' $26T.0CI 45 PurnltiiKi and fixture 10,000 Ou V S HonJs 25.000 00 Cotton nvordntftH 89.S52 07 Canh nnd oxohanKO 117.S99 00 Totnl $I95.S1C 42 MAIUUTIHS. Capital stock l00,(JUo (in Hurpltm nnd protHe 3S.S9S Circulation 26,000 on rX-potiltH 331,918 l'i Total $I05,S1C 42 Tho olllcor of the City National Dank aro J. A. Blvons, proeldout; Dan iJicy, vlco-preldimt, and A. II. Pal mer, cashier. These nlllcers are ai t ivfly rngngid In our leading imbll' ar-1 pruato rnterpn-i-, an I 'he r tr1 rf i 'xt'nuo'i nr.- mt. ; rv,ti Itrr,t .r. y r. or 'n- n.u. tley -tnpicy m conO'ic .ng . affair It in an mbo)trr,n d th- character .k pr-jgr1-- ni -nrsy ,f rh-8- mfcwM. ARDMORE HATIOMAL BANK. TM ry hat always tw n "-itit !pitati'n among So-.i!hC',.-tin ' iti- In r-sp- to the hars'tr ,! its bans. aol. a business ha inT-a-1, the demands madf upon the retiree of tbtae institution .-av ron'ifci! ' ijofoffl heaver, yet th banks hav- prov-n equal to tb' rccroiranenM of the siriatlon and have gain"! an exceptionally high repute lor tb qnaJ- ty 'if the advantage they cSer 'o tbe '-orporatlotta. firms and Individual lp 1 i rpr r 'mol I.-, '. nt t;, I, ijn an t 1. 1 in,) "'. ' t y lie i .a! !,. r. a t A wl Mon Uan -" ti.' .:. .'''.au"-" an ! in roan ,i Oi- Arlswri- Xationa' .utuliabfd tw., ar ago las'. .S'ptemlwr, and locatf1 at the rorner of West Msln aiwl A t r-et a. Thl. iank has a apital wk of ll-i,.,1 paid up and a surplua and profit of IWMUM. It tarries on all the de partments usual to a first class na tional basking Institution, receiving approved accounts of corporations. business firms and Individuals, mak ing kvaas and discounts In accordance with accepted' banking principles, buy ing and selling bonds and exchange and having ita collection department tfectually organised for the service of the commercial public. Its state ment of January 22, 1904, when it was less than two and one-half years old, which follows. Is one which gives evidence of a growth credible to both the bank and the community which supports It. Condensed statement of the condi tion of the Ar.lnn re National Hank at tHi close of luxln-ih', Jan ii ray 1!04: Resources. l-oans fJI,i(12.7.l Overdrafts, ail in cotton.. 4.3HCJ4 IT. 8. bonds 26,968.7. Fixtures 3,00uw Cash 167,913.08 $413,122 Id Liabilities. Capita! stock paid in . ...Jioo.ooo.ott Pur plus ami profits (net) 19,685.35 Circulation 25,nn no City funds, none Denoslta Individual, 26S, 159.60; banks, $278.85. .. .268.136.45 $413,122.40 The otfltera of the Ardmore Nation al Bank are C. It. Smith, preslden' : C. M. Campbell, vice president; bee Crucv, cathler, and 0. W. Stuart, a HiKtant caahler. Its directors are: Tt. A Sonea, wholeaale and retail furni ture; Sam Noble of Noble lkos., wholesale hardware; J. H. Penning ton, wholesale groceries; H. W. Hsn dol, aeneral inwcliandlso; J. C. Thompton, attorney at law; 0. W. Voiiiib. caltleiimn; C. .M. Cnmpbell. vice preslacnt; I.ee Cruce, cnsliler; C. It. Smith, president. Uach of the various officers of the liank Is representative of high minded citizenship nnd ia pledgiM to sup port all that will bring the city near er to the lulflllment of Its destiny ax the leader In the Territory. PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. The IVnn Mutual Life of 1'hlladtl phla meets tho needs of the jicoplc ii a thoroughly satisfactory way ami lias done so for fifty-seven years, hav ing been incorporated in 1847. Its present membership la 129,317 and the public confidence to which the ex tent of this membership testifies ao effectively lias been won by constant improvement of methods and confir mation to the most progressive Ideals in life Inauronce, combined with con servatism and good business Judg mom, sound financial status and fair and honorable relations at all time with its policy holdora. The llfty sixth annua) statement of this com pany an given allows Ita strength: Audi. City loans, railroad and other bonds, hank and other 'locks 120,118,955.09 MwtKHKi'h ami giound rent thrat llt-na) .. 22.727.551. 13 Premium nolea, aecurod by policies, etc 1,JCS,928.:!2 Loans on collateral, pol icy Joans, etc 10,251,129.17 Homo otllcc, Ilostnn olllre and othor renl estate . 3,078,241)71 Cash in banks, trust com panies ami on hand.. i'J1.27G S Net ledger natota . $5S.T31.3?i r,i Net doferi-od and unro- ported premiums .... 1,C3C,C1S.42 Intel oat duo and acornod, el- Ti40,Kfl7 !' Marl, t value t f --ten ks am) t r ) j . 1 over co't . .'"1 17 ; I ,;,ii;,ii-'; is Liabilities. Iw?.th. 'alrr. , r-fi-t.-'l ,-i asl.ng pi' $ 317,3')? .' Ri-r.- at .!. 3 : .. i p . ( t-nt o rln':- r'kv 53.21o,666.."' Surplus on unreportel po!i'i-ii -tc . 14. ii-". J" Ff rm" of iiollrk :; 774. .""4 2.. surplus for ail other coat Ingenue. 12.- 649.113.77 7.423.468 flroK assets as above Kl.llCjc8S.49 Ne buxlnss of the year 2.4 policies for.. 69.728,754" lnsuran e outstandfng berember 31. lXtl. 12T,- 317 poiif lev for ....l308.7M.092.tx LlablHUti. T!ie general agency for the Indian T-ri,toi- of the P-nn Mutual wi -aiiibed in thia city nine montht o aim Mr. ai. u. Aieaaaaer as K-n'-raJ agent. Mr. Alexander is a native of South Carolina aad tmme to Ardmore upon the establishment of this enterprise nine months ago. The company baa in him a capable and trustworthy representative aad its clients In this cUy and territory unit.- In commending the careful and obliging manner in which he coadueu the tf.s..' of the company. The cit izens ot Indian Territory would lie doing themselves an injustice to ac cept insurance w!thout first investi gating the Penn Mutual Inducement Otflce, Abetter & Prensley building. V.. Main St.. Ardmore, I. T. J. N. BARALL. General Merchandise. It shall bt the chief aim of tu present review to set forth as accu rately as possible something of the recent growth of the city and to portray by actual illustration some of the existing business houses cf a retail character and standing which are the influences that have malnly consplred to bring about tilts great lorward movement all along the liie. One of the worthy buHlnesB house In our city Is that conducted by J. N. Harall and located on West Main street. This business was established by Mr. Uarall thirteen years ago and occupies at the address named five t Itousand square feet of ground floor tace, fitted in a moat attractive style with every modern convenience and til to date Improvement. The stock represents the best dealgus, highest tteatlons and mot perfect Industrial attainment .j and embraces the fines' line of dry goods, notions, clothing, hats, caps, boot and shoes, trunks, valise.", etc. In all of these different l.ni-K Mr. Barall has such excellent trade relations that he is prepared to dispose of bis goods at prices that are uniformly the very. lowest. Twelve experienced and affable clerks are re quired to assist In the transaction of the large and growing business which extends throughout the city and terri tory tributary thereto. Mr. Harall Is a unlive of Houmanln and came to t his city thirteen years no from (ialnofivllle. Texas. He is a ii win of hUHlnesM ability and proml nent amoriK those who promote our commercial IntorueU as a city. BALTIMORE RACKET STORE. The Baltimore Haikot Store, owned and maneaed by A. II. Irvine and lo cated on West Main street, was es tablished about two yearn ago, and at the addreaa named occupies two tliouaand square feet of ground floor apace, fitted In most attractive moil- em atyle, with every modem conven- U nee and up to date Improvement. The stock represents the lieat de sign, highest creations and moat per fect industrial attainments, anc em braces the finest line of dry good.", notions, clothing, glassware, toys, etc. On all of these different lines the house has nich excellent trade relations that It Is prepared to dla- Hjae of Ita good a at prices tliat arc uniformly the very lowest. A num ber of experienced nnd affulilo clerks aro requlrod to asslut in tho tranoac tton of tho large and growing husi- nesH which extendi through the city and territory tributary thereto. THE FIRST REGIMENT BAND Of Ardmore. I. T.. was organized Aug 1, 19ns, and has been a sticcoaH since that time. The Territorial militia Is IndeiK'Udi'iit. not doing In tho na tional guard. Tho hand has alxteen members, new uniforms, good Inbtru- mentH owned Individually (oxcept drums, new Conn tuba and baritone) ood lldrary of music. The momhors am gentlemen always ready lo wel como musical people coming horoand are all Intereated In nmilc. Mnal clans with trades, professlona or de siring to start In business bliould WTlte the manager, 0. M. Kodflold. In connection with the hand an ur chotru of six has been organized to play for lxill, theatre or whero there la money In it. Moie will be adile I as available muM mns locnte Subscribe for the Ardmoreite, D. V. RuMPH. Grocer. r.lziore ha ma-K- wcnieitul i ro ititsf In all llnea of ee'erprisf aa! ih l tae object f this industrial rvi- to iet tbe otitnlde world know ' ' cur remarkable resource and what J we as a people are doing today. On . ; our wort ft y buetnees bouses, es tabllsttel Hie first of the p:e-ut year. I i D M. Hum pu. successor :o W. A. Payne, occupyina two thousand square feet of ground floor apace m the south side of West Main ttreet. Tbe trade as excinasvely of a retail character, covering tbe city and vi cinity, requiring a number of employ er and two d-liery wagons to trans art th large tocal trad which he enjoys. Mr. Humph deals in staple and fancy groceries, vegetatbles and fruits In saaon, provisions of all kinds, canned and bottled goods, im p-rti'.t aa well as domestic, the best brand ot tens coffees, spices, etc. Mr. Kumph ia a native of Georgia but lived for thirty years in the state or Texas he cam to the Territory two years ago. When he lived In Texas he was for four year tax collector (.: Kralh rounty. He is a Liorougly en terprising business) man who la ever ready to do his share In promoting any enterprise that has for Ha object the advancement of this city. I. BOGER, Jeweler. The demand for )ewriry is one In which Ardmore gives evidence of cul ture and ?k1 taste and which Is well supplied by tir. I. Iioger, watcirmak-e- and jeweler. Mr. Uoger established his buainean in this city six years ago and is located ai 212 West Main street where ia displayed the most comprehensive stock of watches. Jewelry of every description, Hon, silverware, precious stones, ster ling silver novelties, etc. A special ty in which Mr. Boer has few equals la that of watchmaking and watt 'a repairing. His n .ule extends through out tho city and vicinity and he U notod for bis high class goods am' genuine reliability. Mr. Hoger ia a native of Ohio and has been a resident of this city for the i ast six years. He has had fif ty years' practical experience as a watchmaker. Mr. lloger hoWs mem bership with the Itebekaha, G. A. It.. Woodmen, Kedtnen, and is the oldest Odd Fellow on this side of the Ohio river, having been a member since laiiti. He Is one of our prominent buaineaa iimhi, popular courteous and liberal In all matters concerning the welfare of our community. T. K. KEARNEY. Ardmore Is well MipjuMted In all lines of trade and at no time in Its hiatory has the outlook for rapid ad vancement in all matters which tend to make a city truly great been so apjiarent ail it is today. Represen tative, hougea have made the clt. known throughout a wide and pros iHiroiiH section of tho country, all of which Is now making iLself felt In In creasing annual trado volumes. A house that has greatly aided in this condition of affairs Is that of T. K. Kearney, located with oulcoa nnd salesrooms ou Kast Main street, where he occupies a building 50x200 feet In dimensions. He alao mnlutaliiH two warehouses one 75x150 feet and i:ie other 21x60 feet In dimensions. Thin house is one of the largest hardware and implement establishments in the Indian Territory, dealing In all kind of builders' supplies, wagon material, cutlery, ammunition, rope, stoves, tin ware, wagons, buggies, agricuitura implements sporting goods of all kinds, etc. In its fifteen years oi active operation the house has pro.s cubed a policy of rare liberality to wards Its numerous customers, has been scrupulously honorable and straightforwardd In Itn representa tion of quality nml values, and has commanded nnd acquired tho general conllenco and osteom of tho trade wherever Its huainoiw operations have extended. .Mr T. K. Kearney, the proprietor. Is a native of Mississippi and has been a resident of Anlmoro since the establihhment of his business- here fifteen year ago. Ho Is a man of unuaually wide range of view and gives moat cnmmendablo support to all project designed for tho better nii'nt of this community. CROWN BOTTLING AND MANU FACTURING COMPANY. Tho manufacture of tho city aro d I vend fled and cover many Holds of production and In tho conducting of the an mo the effort to secure excel lence of output Is constant nnd su. promo. Koe4filly Is this true of the enterprise known as tho Crown Hot- tllng & Manufacturing Company, U cntml with olllcos nnd factory at the comer of First avonuo nnd South WnahlnKtou street. This concent was imnily Incorporated under the Inws ' H e Terr tory with capital stock $irn'i nr. i wtthW M Illggs, prcs r.- H. I.. iMiiofi .n jr-i.,iit ATI': Bd Byrd ifr-tary and treasurer The factory of the (ompany ia fitted ur with all mlrn machinery and ;ip to datt- appliances for wiperlor work and extensive output and man r.-! by a force of skilled workmen. Tbe Crown Bottling ft Manufac turing Company are manufacturers of soda water, a1ngr ale, cider, seltier, syr ups, savoring extracts, candles, etc., nnd their trade extends throughout the Territory. The executive officers cf the com pany are gentlemen of the broad guage, liberal and progressive In their idea and methods, and Imbued with a juet pride and public spirit In all matters- which concern the lien or and fame of Ardmore. URTON-PEEL DRY GOOD8 CO. Ardmore may well look forward to a grand and remarkable future. The splendid palaces of commerce which Una of chief thoroughfares bear am ple and forcible testimony to the ex ceptionable enterprise ami progress- tveness of our merchants and hue in?': nv.n, and these staunch quali ties, united with the highly favora ble geographical, location of the city. the prosperous and populous coun try surrounding us within a radius of many miles, and the unaurpasse l natural and acquired resources, ad vantages and facilities poateatod, ren der Uw present progress and future development of the trade, manufac ture and commerce of this communi ty r matter of absolute certainty. One of the moat prominent retail houses of the city Is the Ilurton-Pee! Dry GoodH Company, dealers in dry gooda, clothing, notions, etc., and lo cated wltn oUlcea, salesrooms and storeroom on West MCaln Street. This house was established about -1-2 years ago and occupies at the ad dress named a building 65x140 feet in 1 Intensions stocked to repletion with an enormous aggregation of all staple dry goods and product of the leading mills in cotton, wiolens, silks, lin ens, and everything that pertains to a flrst-claaa complete dry goods house: hosiery, underwear, ladles' and gent's furnishing goods of all kinds and des criptions, ribbons, laces, full line? of fancy gooda, notions, small wares, etc., in large varieties. The noose em ploys 25 people throughout the dif ferent (departments and prosecutes a trade which extends throughout the city tributary territory. WILLIAMS, CORHN & COMPANY. The establishments that In Ard more are devoted to supplying the needs of families and citizens In sta ple lines are widely known for the excellency of their assortments and tho care which they take to meet the requirements of the public. This is es pecially true of Williams, Corhn & co., located with olflces, salesrooms and storerooms at the comer or West Mam nnd South Washington Streets, whore they occupy the whole of a building 30x100 feet In dimen sions. Space forbids us going Into detail concerning tho Immense stock car ried by this company, simply a cat egory of which would half (111 our en- tiro odltlon, for Williams, Corhn & Co. aro one ot tho Inrgest retail hous es In tho territory dealing In shelf ami heavy hardware, stoves, wagons, agricultural implements, etc At the address named they utilize the best facilities ami up-to-date Improvements, use a: enormous aggregato floor . r'u and the stock represents the most perfect Industrial attainments of the best manufacturing genius of two continents. This store comprises many departments each a complete store within Itself. In the hardware department Is handled a full line of shelf and heavy hardware, builders' hardware, mine, mill and lumbermen's mippllc. Imported and domestic cut lery, a full line of sporting goods, etc. In tho Imploment department is car ried a full and complete line of the colubratod Mitchell wagons, White Elephant bugglef, McCormlck har vesting machinery, Charter Oak stoves, and all standard agricultural implements In all of tho most desira ble grades. Williams. Corhn & Co. established their buslnoss In thlw city fotnteon years ago and It Is the oldest hard ware storo in tho city. From a com paratively Miiall and obscure position t hoy have gradually grown nnd ex pended irom year to year until today they have one of the finest business ok in tho south wost. Mr. T. H. Wll Hams Is a native of Tennessee nnd has been a resident ot Ardmore for the lwht thhteen years. Mr. Corhn was born In Texas and has llvod In Anl moro since 1SH3. They aro gentlomen of unnirunlly wldo range of view and glvo most commondnblo and praise worthy supjiort and countenance to all legitimate measuros doslgnod to extend tho commorclnl influence) of tho city. No man yet was to high up that his wife could not call iilm down. LANDRUM BROTHERS. Groceries. The grocery hnuw of Landram Brew, is located on W-i Main St. where they occupy two thousand feet of ground floor cpae Their wtore Is completely Mocked with green, sta ple an I fancy groceries, vegetables, and fruits in season, and in fact, ev eiythJng that goes to make up a com pplete grocery and feed house. The care and general excellence of tbe goo la handled are ample evldenre of the extensive patrona? which they enjoy, having a large share of our local trade. The member of the Arm are W. I. Undrum and V. I .an J rum. They are bc.h natives of Texas ant: are thor oughly experienced In their lias of business, understanding Ks every de tail, and are wide-awake progressive men, who keep in close touch with the demands of the trade. THE OOLOIN RULE. W. L. Farthing, successor to Farthing & Ceoner, P repp ri star. Mir. hant tailoring has advances with the age until it haa become a fine a:' Instead of merely a trade. Tb modern tailor must harmonl.e colors, patterns and designs with his sub ject's peculiarities and make a per Act fit and stylish cut aa well. None do this more successfully than the Golden little, established In thU city four years ago and occupying com modious and well appointed quarters at llo West Main street. In this store may be seen an Immense variety of foreign and domestic woolens, tail or's trimmings, etc. all new goods, and the great variety of Mr. Farth ing's stock allows his patrons every advantage of varied selection. In bis work-rooms he employs a number of experienced tailors and his estab lishment already commands a heavy patronage among the best people of our city and surrounding country. In connection with tailoring is also maintained a complete and well equip ped steam dye works, in which de partment wearing apparel of all kinds is cleaned, pressed, repaired, dyed, etc., Including the cleaning, re trim ming, reblocking of soft and stiff hats. .Mr. W. It. Farthing, the proprie tor, is a native of Texas. He is a mem ber of the .Modern Woodmen aad l of our best typo of business men and la highly esteemed by his .many Itairons and friends in this city. HALL &. HILLIS. There Is no department of com merce that has a better representative here than that or the furniture trade in which a large amount of capital is Invested. A foremost representative of this Interest is Hall & IHllls, es tablished In September, 1902, anil lo cated at 122 Kast Main street. At this address the firm occupies the first floor of a two-story brick build ing 100x40 feet In dimensions. They also utilize two warehouses, one In the rear of their store and the other on Third and Caddo streets. Hall & Hlllls do a retail business In new and secondhand furniture and buy and sell goods of all kinds. Their entab- lifahment Is stocked to repletion with nn elegant and comprehensive line, of furniture of nil grades, from tho cheaper to the higher priced, includ ing a completo line of carpets, shades, mattings, stoves, china, kitchen ware, glassware, gportlng goods, sewing machines, etc. This establishment extends- every Inducement to the young couple who wish to go to housekeep ing and the newcomer who wishes to establish a home, for here everything can lie found to furnish a house throughout, from the smallest kitch en utensil to the handsome parlor and bedroom suits. The highest price &ro paid for second-hand goods of all kinds and they aro dibposed of to the trado at prices thnt nro uniformly the very lowest. Tho trade ot the firm extends throughout tho city ani vi cinity and employment Is given to six people nnd two wag-ms are utll Ized for tlio convcnlen receiving i,id delivery of goods. The members of the llrvi ;.r3 C P. Ka! and W. M. HHIli. Mr. Hall is, a native of Tennessee nn l has boon a resident of Ardmore 'or U.u pat twr two years. He Is a member of the Woodmen of the World and Masons. Mr. Hlllls Is a nntlve of Arkansas and liar resided In Ardmoie nlso for the past two years. He Is n member or tho Odd Fellows nnd Woodmen of tho World. They nro both bus ness men ot high qualifications nnd are thor oughly Identified with tho ojnimorc.-ial development of tho city nnd as public spirited citizens nro Justly csftemol. Senator Morgan's proposition to annex Panama Is hut another way or consenting to 'ottlng tho tall vjo with tho hldo. Whon n girl glvos a man the mit ten, he very often returns her glove. Men allow their wives pin money and then expect them to buy tlaraK.