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v iuuiiDuea rromsa Mire. I He most not own more than ICO -acres of aod elsewhere; bo that with his new entry bin holding shall not exceed 320 acre. "The applicant most in every case state in his aplication bis PCal residence and address, which wiii be noted id th k8d Office records. , "To ' obtain a homestead the person should select aud person ally examine the laud and be satisfied of its cnaracter and true description.', "He must file au application, stating his name, residence and post office address and describing the land he desires to enter, aod make affidavit that he is not the propietor of more than ICO acres of land in any State or Terr'tory; that he is a citizen of the United States', or that he has filed his declaration of intention to be come such, and that he is the head of a family, or over 21 years of age, as the case may be; that Lis application is honestly aud in good faith mads for the purpose of actual settlement and cultiva tion and not for the benefit of any other person, persons or cor poration, and that he will faith fully and honestly endeavor to comply with all the requirements of law as to settlement, residence and cultivation necessary to ac quire title to the land applied for; that he is not acting as agent of any person, corporation or syndi cate in making such entry, nor in collusion with any person, corpo ration or syndicate to give them the benefit of the land entered, or any part thereof, or the timber thereon; that he does not apply to enter the same for the purpose of speculation, bat in good faith to obtain a borne for himself, and that he has not directly or indi rectly made and will not . make, any agreement or contract in any way or manner,' witfi any person or persons, corporation or syndi cate whatsoever, by which the title which be might acquire from the Government of the United States shonld innn in whole or in part to the benefit of any per on except himself; and further, that since August 30,1890, he has not entered under the land laws of the United States or filed upon a quantity of land agricultural in character, and not mineral, which, with the tracts now ap pl'ed for, would make more than 320 acres, and that be has not theretofore hid the benefit of the homestead laws, and must pay the legal fee and that part of the commissions which is payable when entry is made." Rules and regulations govern ing in detail the settlement of this reservation will be issued by the Government shortly after the proclamation has been issued. A Princely Purchase. W. E. Halsell has purchased from the government the old Fort Supply Indian reservation in the western part of Oklohoma. The entire tract with the exception of two sections in tbe western part was purchased and consists of one whole township of thirty-six sec tions, onohalf of another township and one-fourth of another &ssre gating nearly forty thousand ucfes. The land is watered by the Canadian river and Wolf creek, besides numerous minor streams. It is situated in Wood ward county, west of the Atchi son, Topeka & Santa Fe railway. It is said to be a magnificent stock country, and with the exception of lack of rain, which is common to that section of tbe west, it is admirably adapted to cattle raiv inr. Vinita Chieftain. Stepped Into Lire Coals. "When a cl ild I burned my foot frightfully,'' writes W H Eads, of Jonesville, Vs., "which cansed hor rible leg sores for 80 years, but ftucklen's Arnica 8lva' wholly cured me after everything else failed.' Infallible for burns .scalds, tuts, sorei, bruises and piles. Sold by Brown fe Co. 25c. This is tbe season when mothers are alarmed on account of cronp. It is quickly cured by One Minute Cough Cure, which children like to take. Palace drug store. . Have you seen the. seventh son of the seventh son of the seventh daughter. w . Torturing skin eruptions, burns iid sores are soothed at once and promptly heald by applyingDeVVitts Witch Hazel Salve, the best known cure tor piles. Beware of worthless counterfeits. Palace Drugstore FOR SALE. r sections of school land located in northeast corner of Collingsworth county, borders on the line of Greer coun ty fifty miles west of Mangum. Fine grass and water, time lived up. For further information write L. W. Angel, Aberdeen, Texas. It is well to know that De Witt's witch Hazel Salve will heal a burn and stop the pain at once. It will enre eczema and skin diseases and ugly wounds and sores.lt is a certain cure for piles. Counterfeits may be offered you. See that you get the original DeWitts WitchllazelSalve. Palace Drug Store, The best method of cleansing the liver is tne use of the lamous little pills known as De Witt's LittleEarly Risers. Easy so take Kevergripe. Palace Drug Store. , Dr. W.II. Lewis, Lawrenceville.Va. writes, "I am using Kodol Dyspep sia Cure in my practice among se vere cases of indigestion and find it an admirable remedy." May hund reds of physicians depend upon tbe use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure' in stomach troubles. It r digests what yon eat.and allows you to eat all the good food you need, providing you do not, overload you ttomabh, Gives instani. relief and a pcrma nent cure. Palace Drug Store. Feeling of safety pervade the household that, uses , OneMinute Cough Cure, the only harmless re medythat produces immediate re sulta.lt is infallible for coughs, colds croup and all throat and lung troa bles. It will prevent consumption NO VAN EXCLUSIVE GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS i R I i ( ttf t us to rn m m m m m 44 J, u, nisi elder, Watch Inipeetfr for ( R.I. A P. Ry. , . . ? The Reliable It i Hi m Watchmaker &Jeweler Dealer in a . full ttock of m m m m m Watches, Clocks, Jewelry Spectacles j M Genuine Cut Glass and Silver Navelties. gj . All Work Guaranteed. O.K. LIVERY STABLE, MATT CHILTON, Prop. Good Teams, Good Rigs and Carsful Drivers always on order. Can furnish Camp Outfits. Excursion Parties conveyed to any point. STOCK BOUGHT, SOLD AND BOARDED. Gentle Horses for Ladies a Specialty. Phone IV o. 104. Chicasba, I. T. II. B., Johsson, Pres., E. D. Humphrey, Sec'y. tc Treas., J. E. Nichols, Supt F. G. Sutton, Cashier -ma I till fcni ii3 B 'UPWiawrffl 3 El Brim Full of Fine Goods for Fall and Winter. Overcoats, $5.00 to $30.00: s Suits $5.00 to $20.oo. Underwear, all kinds, all prices, all wool, all silk, all cotton. A very large line of F-i-M-E S-H-l-R-T-S !! In fact the largest line of the kind in the territory. Men's fine Shoes a specialty. Shirts made to measure. Respectfully, OUR BRAXDS. aRANCER, VICTORIA, WASHITA TELEPHONEINO. 32." CHICKASHA MILLING COMPANY, FLOUR FROM . SELECTED WINTER WHEAT. MILLERS AND. GRAIN. DEALERS. . ' We Guarantee our Floor to be Eqnal to all and Su perior to most Offered for sale on the Market. We also sell the Celebrated McAlister Coal, and deliver the same to any part of the City. BRING US YOUR LUMBER BILLS TO FIGURE ON. We now have a big stock of McAlestea EOAL, and make you prompt delitery of same 2,000 pounds to the ton. We now have a fall stock of Dry Lnmber on hand. Call and get our prices before bnying. , Corner 2nd street and Colorado avenue. A. B. SNOW & co. FELIX MOSER. In Order to Keep the Trade in Chickasha, I have concluded to reduce the Price. of Boots to The ItwJ -r r-4, r- r-lBOOt & Old Reliable! 7.50 to $8.50 Sewed, SlO.toSll.OO. Chiokanha, X. T. Shoe Maker! CLAY mi Hi rBpace belongs to j , I Jil, ! Drv Goods. 3 doors east of 2nd street ic old Fair Uuildiug, 0