davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-06-18
Circulation OF tho Bible.

The bible has been printed, either
wholly or in part, in 354 languages or
dialects UP to April, 1892, there had
been more than 81, 600, 600 copies Of
bibles, testaments and portions Of the
scripture printed in Great Britain and
America, by various societies, while
the millions printed by private pub
fishers cannot be estimated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-06-18
NORTH BOUNE


South board Mail closes 5:F5 p. m.
South bound mail arrives 6:13 p. m.
North bound mnil closes 10 a. m
North boundnsail arrives 1920 q, IN.
Night mails arc closed at $50 P. m.
Money order department is open
It 8 q. m, and closed at 5 p. M
Office hours from a. m, to P. m
Sundays from $50 p. m, to $50 P. M
. 80 JOHN S. HAM8IEB, I. Me-
SUMMERS HARDY, Deputy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-06-18
TIME TABLE.
] cn,s. Color.slo .nd santa r ny.

GuSf, Colorado and Santa Fe R'y.
SOUTH BOUND.
,,aIveaton and Chicago Express AS a. m
Ciebnrn1 and Kansas City Exprssa S.2S p. n
NORTH BOUND.
Gaiveston and Chicago Express y % z. m'
CIebarne and Kansas CITY Exprese IL. rs a. m
|. IL. ILAsoK, Ticket Ag't.
". S. KEESAN, Gen Pass. Ag't.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
WAR DEPAR rMENr,
Secretary Lamont want, 1.-~.

secretary Lamont Wants . Larger Army.
Washington, Nov. 30-The annual
report OF Secretary Lamont shows a
saving Of half a million dollars in sal
aries and contingent expenses in the
administration Of the War department
at Washington, besides economies In
the recruiting service, rents, etc. Ex-
penditures for the last fiscal year were
$50, ,039;OO9, appropriations for the cur
rent year are $50 ,429, ,112, estimates ~
the next year are $52,31s, 500.
Secretary Lamont earnestly reconi-
mends legislation 10 establish tie bat
talon formation now adopted by the
armies of every other civilized nAtion.
To effect that change he recommends
return to the law of 1870, fixing at 3d.
600 the limit of the army. By the
changes proposed the army will be
increased 20 per cent. in efficiency, six
teen and one-half in numbers and only
6 per cent in cost Of maintenance. The
actual combative strength will thus
become about %, 1000. The number now
contemplated by law, but which Is re.
duced by detachments and otherwise,
is about 10000. 1t Is proposed to add
two companies to each of the twenty
five infantry regiments and two batter
les to each of the five artillery regi-
ments. No Increase in cavalry is pro-
posed.
The cost of the increased number Of
enlisted men would be $1,20O,OOO an
nually, but retrenchment has reduced
administration expenses of the War
department at Washington $5OO,OOo, !,
and by applying these economies to
benefit the army efficient organiza ton
and greater strength can be obtained
at an increase of only 100000. 1t is
proposed to meet the necessary In
crease in line officers by reductions In
the staff, and to this end consol!-
dation of the quartermaster, pay and
subsistence departments in one bureau
of supply, Is recommended.
The three recruiting depots have been
abolished, adding 1,5OO men to the ef-
fective strength and reducing expendi-
tures about $200,OO0. Post and regi-
mental recruiting, which involve little
or no expense, and bring recruits imme-
diately into the commands with which
they are to serve, will be extended.
The character of recruits Is improved
and last year only 1917 out of 1881
applicants were accepted. All recruits
must now write the English language
and must be citizens of the United
States or have declared their inten-
tions.
OF 2,71O men discharged by expira-
ton of service, 2,079 re-enlisted. De-
sertions show a large decrease. The re-
peal of the law requiring percentage
Of the pay Of enlisted men to be re-
tadned until honorably discharged Is
recommended.
Seven regiments have been armed
with the new magazine rifle, and by
NAV 1, the infantry will be completely
equipped with the new arm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
ENGLAND AND NICARAGUA.
No Trouble Likely to Arise Over Their
Relations.

No Trouble Likely to Arise Over Their
Relations.
London, Dec. 1.-The following semi
official statement was issued this even
ing between Great Britain and Nicara-
qua: Reuters agency learns no differ
ence of opinion exists between the gov
ernments of Great Britain and the
United States with reference to the
Mosquito territory. Owing to the in
fuence of cotton traders and others in
these regions 1t became necessary re-
Gently for Great Britain to draw at
tention to the Nicaraguan government
to the provisions of the treaty between
Great Britain and Nicaragua, which
was contrary to certain DEGREES re-
Gently issued by the commissioner OF
Bluefields. 1t Is understood the mat
ter formed the subject Of inquiry upon
the part of the United States, and l
satisfactory explanation of the matter
was given by the British government.
The question did not affect the rela-
tons between Nicaragua and the
Mosquito territory but merely the
rights and customs of the Mosquito In
dians reserved under the treaty in
question. There was no question of
the United States dispatching war YES
sells to the spot in this connection.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
A QUIET DAY MONTGOMERY
Split in the Popul.st Ranks Over Kolb's
Move.

Split In the Popul.st Ranks Over Kolb's
Move.
Montgomery, Ala, Dec 2.-In spite
of her dual government, Alabama has
enjoyed a peaceful Sunday. Most of
the visitors, including the twenty-six
companies Of state troops, left the city
soon after midnight. The council OF
the Populist leaders, for which a call
was issued last week, was not held.
in the Populist ranks on the Inaugural
tion move. 1t has leaked out the men,
bers Of that party in the legislature
were united against the Inauguration
Of Captain Kolb and did all in their
power to keep his supporters away
from the city yesterday. 1t Is said that
Kolb determined upon his Inaugural
tion scheme without consulting any Of
his party leaders, and that it has un-
questionably produced friction in the
ranks.
The Democratic leaders here believe
Kolb wants to put himself on record.
They believe his scheme is to send a
message to the legislature demanding a
fair election contest law. He will, as
governor, give Warren s. Reese a GER
tificate of election as senator and will
issue similar certificates to the four
or five contesting congressional can
didates. Governor Oates will sign the
certificates of the gentlemen declared
to be elected, and Kolb hopes that the
Republicans and Populists in the house
will settle the contests and thereby
virtually recognize his Us the proper
credentials. Another meeting of the
Kolbites is called for tomorrow. No
one can tell at this time what will he
done after the message Is sent to the
legislature until the meeting tomorrow
determines.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
A Threat from Bill Cook.

Guthrie, o. T., Nov. 3O.-Great ex-
element exists in the little town Of
Deep Fork, I. T. Six citizens of that
place gave the Indian Territory depu-
ties the clue that led to the arrest Of
"Skeeter," who has just been tried and
sentenced at Fort Smith. Wednesday
morning rude placards, surmounted by
skull and crossbones, were nailed to
the respective homes Of the six In
formers. The placard is written In a
cramped, scrawly hand, and Is signed
"By Order Of Bill Cook" and reads as
follows:
1--WE have spotted you. You wormed
our confidence and leaked. when you
wanted us to do sum devilment and
through off suspicion. 'Skeeter" was
yes fren. We intend to kill you before
the dep mar get up, take warning.
Signed, by Order Bill Cook"
Many regard the notice as the work OF
practical jokers, but nevertheless four
Of the six citizens have left the place.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
JOHN BURNS IN AMERICA.
The Eminent; English Labor Leader Com
Ing to Denver.

Ing 10 D6uVeFs
New York, Dec. 2-Amo e the pas
sengers on the Cunard steamer Etru-
ria, which arrived here this morning,
was John Burns, NJ. p, the great So
cialist and labor leader OF London. A
delegation from the labor organiza-
tions of New York city met him at
Quarantine. The delegation consisted
of NJ. E. f. McSweeney, assistant COM
missioner of labor; Samuel Gompers,
president of the Federation Of Labor;
Chris Evans, secretary of that organi-
zation, and William O'Brien, the walk
ing delegate.
Mr.. Burns is accompanied by two
fellow members of Parliament-Mr.
David Holmes, who represents the
town of Burnley, In Lancashire, and
who is president of the Weavers' asso-
citation, and delegate to the confer
ence of the Federation Of Labor, and
Mr.. John William Benn, member Of
the London County Council and men,
ber of Parliament for st. Georges
East Mr.. Benn is deeply interested
in temperance affairs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
PARTY CONFERENCE
It, Is Called for St. Louis Christmas
Week.

It Il Called for St. Louis Christmas
Week.
St Louis, Mo-, Nov. Bottle follow
ing call explains itself:
st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 30, 1894.
"By the request of the members Of
the national executive committee Of
the Peoples party, and Mt the sugges-
tion Of the chairmen of the state COM
mittees, hereby call meeting Of the
National central committee of the Peo-
pies party to meet in the Ladies' Or
dinary' of the Lindell hotel, in the city
of St Louis, Missouri, December 2S
and 20, 1894. In addition to the men,
ters of the national committee, the
chairmen Of the state committees,
members of the Reform Press Asso-
ciation,' Peoples party senator's and
representatives of the Fifty-foulth
Congress, and all others who have
taken n prominent part in organiza-
tion of the party, and also those who
are willing to work and vote with the
Peoples party In the future for none
taly reform, are invited.
1.-The object of this meeting Is to
map out n policy for an educational
campaign between now and the meet
ing Of the next national convention,
and any other business which may
como before the committee. The COM
mittee will discuss and act upon ev-
cry phase Of the present political and
Industrial situation of the country.
This will be the most important meet
held since the Omaha convention.
"Senator Stewart, Lafe Pence, Gen
eral ]. r. Weaver, General J. G. Field.
Marion Butler, Harry Skinner, NJ. w.
Howard, J. II. Mcdowell, Hon. w. Fl.
Standish, Ex-Governor Pennoyer Of
Oregon, Thomas v. Gator, P. NJ. War
dell, ]. NJ. Devine, I. L. johnson, Col
oncl A. c. Fisk, DIR. A. Coleman, John
p. S.illo, NJ. c. Rankins, J. B. Davis,
Thomas Fletcher, II. L. Loucks, w. 8.
Morgan and many other leaders, who
are not members of the committee,
have promised to be present
Hon. ]. B. Follett, Equitable build
ing, st. Louis, Mo-, has charge Of ar
ranging all the details Of this meeting.
"H. z. TAUBENECK,
"Chairm of Committee Of National
Peoples Party"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
Annual Report Shows Encouraging
state of Progress.


state Of Progress.
Washington, Dec. 2.-The eleventh
annual report of the United States
Civil Service commission shows that
from July 1, 1893, to June 30, 1894.
there were 4.372 appointments made
in the classified service, an Increase
Of 80 over the previous year. The num-
ber is divided as follows: Depart
mental service, 3S5; railway service,
71S; Indian service, 1G6; customs ser
vice, $50, and postal service, 2,S23.
The whole number of applicants ex-
amined for the five branches Of the
classified service was 1880, Of whom
22,131 passed and 15,24S failed to
pass. The total number examined is
an increase for the year Of 1854, an
increase of s,123 in the number who
passed and 4,41S in the number who
failed. Figures for the different
branches are:
Departmental service, 1852 exam
ined, of whom 1896 passed; railway
mail service, 4,267 examined, 3.12O
passed; Indian service, 431 examined,
800 passed; customs service, 1872 ex-
amined, 2,O12 passed, and postal ser.
vice, 25,777 examined, and 14,343
passed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
GOLD RECEIPTS AT DENVER.

supply of Gold at the Mint for Novem-
ber.
The monthly report at the United
States mint for November shows a re-
markable increase in deposits of gold
over the receipts for the corresponding
month of one year ago. To those who
are not familiar with the affairs at the
mint the great increase will be sur
prise.
Las year the receipts for November
amounted to S171,S14.27, while last
month the amount received was $5O1,-
927.95, more than three times the
amount of last November.
The receipts to-day amounted to 794
ounces in gold, of which Colorado, un-
known county, deposited 243 ounces,
Boulder $50 ounces, San Miguel 200
ounces, Arizona 1928 ounces, and New
Mexico 43 ounces.
The increase of receipts at the mint
during the past few months has at
tracted the attention of the treasury
department at Washington to such a
degree that Director Preston has de-
cided to come to Colorado to look in
to the growing situation. He Is ex.
pected to arrive next week and will
visit some Of the gold producing dis
GictD.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
LINCOLN Grave Robbers.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. IA special to
the Bee from Lincoln, Nebraska, says:
The trial of the Cottner university
students and dean, charged with grave
robbing was continued to-day. The
feature of the proceedings was che
testimony of the two students who
turned states evidence. They told of
conveying the body from the base
ment to the dissecting room of the COL
lege, and paying the demonstrator $40
for the privilege of being present The
defense claim that Charles Erickson Of
Chicago secured the body.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

THE battle ships we are building
are so big that no dock in the United
States will receive them. Three
large docks are under contract. but
the deepest of these will not receive
our biggest fighter until her coal has
been discharged. The only dock at
present capable OF taking in first
class American battle ship Is at
Halifax. and belongs to our British
neighbors, who are not always fond
of us.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

THE speaking tube on q fighting
ship has never been the success the
inventor promised for it. Sounds
carried from the deck to the engine
room have been drowned by the rattle
Of machinery and other extraneous
influences. This difficulty can now all
be overcome by set of powerful tel
ephone Instruments. BY their use the
man in the engine room can hear the
orders distinctly and that, too, with
out having his ear glued to the ear
trumpet.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
Yale tho Winner.

New York, Dec. 2.-The game of foot
ball between Yale and Princeton yes
terday was won by the former, by Il
score of "a to o. Princeton was not
up to its last years play, and Yale was
stronger than ever. The weather was
rainy and bad, but 10000 people went
out to witness the game.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

As AN example Of the possibilities
Of q spirit of enterprise, when carried
into the domain OF crime. the case OF
H. H. Holmes, the insurance swindler,
promises to take conspicuous place
In criminal history. The ingenuity
which has marked this individuals ef-
forts was backed up by an energy
which. in a better cause, might have
won him fame and fortune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

WHILE the body Of William Sturges.
the Chicago millionaire, was in pro-
cess of incineration, the organist
played a so emn dirge. The custom
Of having music at fires was started
by Nero good many years ago.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

GARRoTING continues to flourish Ia
Now York under Pantata rule. 1t
may be necessary to apply to this
purely British crime the purely Brit
Esh remedy, whose efficiency was
almost miraculous in its swiftness and
thoroughness. 1t was fifty lashes
with the s.cat" for the first offense
and one hundred for the second.
There was no second on record-and
very few tirsts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
water for Silver Plume.

Silver Plume, Colo, Nov. 30.-The
Silver Plume gravity system Of water
works is now completed and has been
formally accepted by the city council.
The system was completed In fifty-one
days from the time ground was first
broken for it, which was remarkable
work, considering the nature Of the
ground in which the pipes had to be
laid.
A thorough test Of the system for
fire purposes has been made and 1t
shows a pressure Of 80 pounds to the
square inch.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
BOULDER Woman Goo. cr..y.

Boulder, Colo, Nov. 30.-Mrs. Daniel
Knight was late this evening taken
from her home on Goss street in Boul-
der to the insane cell at the Jail. She
has been sick for quite a while and her
infirmities are the result Of the illness,
This evening she broke heavy tea
cup on her mothers head and then
to kill her own children.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

Our new treaty with Japan recog-
nizing her right to be classed among
the first-class powers is the graceful
sequel to the intimation of Commo-
dore Perry. in 1854, backed by seven
Yankee warships that the Japs were
taking undue liberties with Yankee
sailors and in general were not up to
date. But for that visit there would
be no modern Japan.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

If half the reports are true about
six Thousand Armenian Christians
being butchered on account of their
religion by the Turks. the European
powers have an opportunity for united
interference much nearer home than
in China. The alleged atrocities on
women and children are too horrible
for easy belief
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

A BATTLE between the Japanese and
the Chinese telegraph operators would
be of benefit to newspaper readers all
over the world. We might get the
truth If one side alone handled mat
ters, whereas the present oscillation
between the two Is distressing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

MRs. ALICE MARINER dreamed that
she was the long-lost daughter of q
man who lately died and left an estate
of 81, 100000. She had better go to
sleep again and dream that she has
got the money.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

FIFTY dollars was paid for . clock
of Napoleon,s hair" at an auction; and
now the person upon whose head the
hair grew is willing to sell all the rest
Of his hair in Napol comic locks st the
same ratio.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

CARO- learned to dance after he was
so, and there is prospect that Cassi-
us M. Clay, at "a, will follow his ex-
ample, since he is the only man in the
country with wife Of 10, a mother
in-law OF 35, and q grandmother-in
law who Is twenty years his junior.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

THERE are 5O,0 poor people in St.
Petersburg who would like to have q
ozar die every day. They were served
with the best dinner OF their lives as a
part Of the ceremony Of buryins .
dead car
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
Now Rule. for Diagnosing Lung Disease.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 3.-(SpeciaD-
An edition Of 100000 copies Of Prof.
w. r. Amick's new treatise on lung
diseases has just been sent out to ply
sicians by the Amick Chemical Com
pany, compounders of DR.. Amick's
Chemical Treatment Old practition-
ers say the book contains the most
complete set of rules for diagnosing
consumption ever published. The dis
ease is divided into distinct phases
and stages, enabling the least ex-
perienced to determine the condition
Of the patients lungs. Indications for
treating complications are given, to-
retber with many valuable prescrip-
lions. The company will distribute
from Cincinnati a large free edition to
consumptives throughout the country.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

BROOKLYN burglars have made q
step toward performing the tradition
ally ultimate feat Of carrying OF a red
hot stove. They succeeded in taking
away, without waking its owner, =
AOO-pound safe containing cold cash.
And. the owner belonged to the anti
burglarous sex, too. Arc we really
ripe for consolidation with so accom-
plished a criminal populationP
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

The locomotive OF the next century
may be covered with armor-plate,
opened by safety combination lock
and armed with Maxim guns against
train-robbers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

LORD DUNRAvEN, who br.lght itss
Valkyrie across last year to sail the
Vigilant, is anxious for some change
Of rules for the races for the Ameri-
cas- cup. He would prefer that the
races be sailed off Marblehead rather
than in New York waters, and wishes
that the yachts be measured with all
weights on board. 1t is not likely
that his wishes will be granted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

KAISER WILLIAM is working up his
big armies to high stage of discipline.
He prescribes how and when soldiers
shall have their teeth pulled.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06
The Enterprise.
ROCKY FORD, COLORADO.

1n4 king OF siam being reported
all right, we pause to ask what has
become of the heir Of the ahkoond OF
Swat
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

question VI the creation or sucn IL COM
mission ought to be considered ald
acted upon.
The evening world., 1894-02-17
Coming

Pontiac Club smoker this evening at the
clubhouse. Eishty-hrst street and Amsterdam
avenue.
Seth Low will give a free lecture tomorrow
evening in Institute Hail. East Broadway and
Jefferson street.
Or. Stanton Colt will lecture at 50 Delaney
street tomorrow evening. subject, "A CHIP OF
he Old Block
Frederic r. Coudert will address the Catholic
Club, 40 West Fiity-ntnth street. this evening on
Morals and Manners
At Cklckering Hall Tuesday evening, Murrh G.,
Brooks and benton will give their annual banjo
concert and vaudeville entertainment. under the
management Of rhipps & Aipuente.
Annua. reception Of the Tidal Wave Fishing
Club, "Wednesday evening. Al WebeTs Excelsior
Hall. 46I Brooke avenue.
Testimonial concert and ball Of the Growers
to. morrow evening 1T WeudelIs Assembly Rooms.
33i-3iI West Forty fourth street.
Second annual invitation bal! OF the Wiie-Awake
Republican club this evening at Beethoven Maen-
neTchor Hall. sl0.sli Fifth street.
Public installation and reception OF Sioux Lodge,
4, No. 357, Knights OF Pythiss, Thursday evening at
RcnWlck Hall. Eighty-siNth street and TairI ave-
nus.
Lecture on The Lord Proprtetovs and Their
Domalns.' by John Fiskc, this afternoon al I
O'Clock, at Hartman Hall. Filth avenue and Nine-
tocnth street.
The Lotus Comedy club viii give us fourth
dramatic performance OF this season al Central
Opera House. siNty-seventh street ami Third ave-
nue.. this evening.
Annual fancy dress and calico ball OF the Fred
Carson Association at ATLANTA Casino, One Hun
dred and Fifty NTH street and Eighth avenue.
Wednesday evening,
Mrs. Sherwood. In aid Of the kind Word, -
viii read at the New York college OF Music, l?s-
100 East Fifty eighth street. Wednesday afternoon.
Subject. The Beginning OF Inducements"
DR.. David A. Gorton will lecture on Labor as
. Factor In Evolution before the Science Ser
mons Society In the chapel Of pr. Collyer's
church. Park avenue and Thirty fourth street. to-
morrow evening.
Arc.n. Lodge No, ,.s. F.. and A. NJ, Monday
evening will confer the third degree In its rooms
in the Masonic Temple. Vocal and instrumental
music. with recitAtions at determination will add
to the attractiyenesS OF the meeting.
The twelfth annual carnival and masquerade
ball OF the Blossom Club will be held at Tam
many Hall Wednesday evening. II 10 believed
that thiA years ball will eclipse all previous car
nivais held under the auspices OF the Club. The
grand march will be followed by . dance OF sew
enty-hys eoryphsea. under the direction OF H..
Arnold.