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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-06
NUMBER 3


In order that q pruper balance of
the books can Dc asccrtained. and act.
ing under an order emanating frum
the United States Court which ap-
pointed me receiver. I ask that all ac-
counts against the ARDNoRElTE.a frm
cnmpo>ed - r. =. Wilson and : A.
Douglas. bc placed with me az once
for adjudication.
All tho>e WIN are indebted o. aid
hrm for suir~rript ton ~ utlcrwisc. are
requested 10 settle same az once aud
thereby avoid further cust.
u. T. NIsHETT. Receiver.
DI.soistioa Sstiss.
The firm OF Boyd & Hargis
las this day been dissolved.
Sam II. Hargis retiring and
Silas j. Boyd retaining the bus
mess, assuming all indebted
Hess and collecting all accounts
due the firm.
6-lm STI-As J. BOYD.
SAM III. HARGIs.
Ar,lmore. /. T.. Oct. >. 1856.
The ARDMoREITR will ex
change daily or weekly subscrip-
ton for stove wood.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-06

The ARDMoREITE will ex
change daily or weekly subscrip-
ton for stove wood.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
c. D. KENDkIcE. ,. c. GRAHAM.
KENDRICS & GRAHAM.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
once over Kearney & wyse.
n. L oAHsErr. CoHsEtIV, HAsBv
Summers Hardy. stsnoxraphsr.
GARRETT & HARDY,
ATTOhNEYs-AT-LAw.
Practice in all the Courts, Terrific
rial, State and Federal. Special at
tention given TO criminal cases.
omce-Up stairs in Hardy building
Ardmore, /. I
T. s. BOOTH, NJ. d.
oaice over Coleman & Iynn's
Drug Store. Residence wes Main
Street.
F. q. BARRY,
ATroRNEY-AT-LAw.
omeo-over City Drug store. Main
street, Ardmore, l.. T.
}. b. Nancy.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
ONCE in Herbert s Lewis Building.
ARDNuRE, ISD. TER
a. EDDLEMAN.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Practices in all the courts ter
rtorial and state.
CHoe in Herbert & Lewis Building.
DICK & BROWN.
ATToRNEvs-AT-LAw.
ohice-Masonic buiIdinE. over First
national Bank, Ardmore, I. 7.
Henry ~. Furman. e. l. Hsrbers.
FURMAN & HERBERT.
ATTORNEYs-AI.LAw.
omee-Herbert & L1zis building
Ardmore. T. T.
J. W. SMITH, NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
ONCE over City Drug Store. Ard.
more, 1T.
A. c. cRUcE. n. DOUGLAS.
CRUCE & DOUGLAS.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Ardmore, I. T.
LEDBETTER & BLEDsoE,
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAw.
oFFIcK;-In Ledbetter & Bledsoe
building, Man Street, Opposite
Post Ofice.
ID. E. SCOTT,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
VIII practice I'm all theCourts OF
the Indian Territory. VIII make a
sperialty Of collections.
once over City National Bank.
Ardmore. Ind. Ter.
n. c. POTTERY. W.. BOWMAN.
PoTTERF & BOWMAN,
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAw.
FRED CARR, Stenographer.
onice-Up stairs in the Hardy
building, Ardmore Ind. Ter.
W. T. GARDNER. 81. ID.
once over Coleman a. Lynn's
Drug Store, Residence North Caddo
Street.
EEehanac OF sell.
/ have a valuable piece Of resi-
denee property in Norman. %. T..
consisting Of n two story dwelling
with seven rooms. finished com
plete. on one-half block Of land.
100 nice fruit trees. plenty Of
water. good out houses. etc. which
The morning times., 1896-12-24
A Nnas Propositfon.

Like the old year, tn. days OF the
Present administration are numbered.
The latter's lease OF life is little, but
not much, the longer. In short, Prcsiden-
TALLY speaking only, Mr.. Cleveland is on
his last legs; why should not he take advan-
tage OF the season Of peace and good will
20 insert a pl easant last legacy in his Ex-
ecutive will on the Cuban question?
Doubtless he might do this in such form
and spirit as to pl AGATE the feeling of His
pomephobia, now rampant In the Senate,
preserve the dignity and consistency OF
his own and Mr.. olney's position. and. at
the same time. achieve the appl ause and
The morning times., 1896-12-24
TARIFF HEARINGS.
Ways and Means Committee Makes
a Few Suggestions.

ways ana Means ioultlItiee hakeS
Few Suggestions.
In view of the apprehension which seems
to exist regarding the hearings which the
Ways and Means Committee Will give be-
fore the work of preparing the tariff bill
begins the United Associated Presses is
requested to announce that the program
agreed upon viii be strictly adhered to.
Where hearings on certain schedules are
limited TO one day no extension of time
will be granted.
The hearings Will begin at 10 O'Clock
in the morning ana Will be continued until
-evening. but no longer. The committee
requests, where the representatives. of a
number Of interests. desire to be heard, that
it would be better to agree upon one or
two persons to state their cause fully to
the committee, rather than spend the day
in hearing number of experts discuss the
same subject.
1t is stated that an equally good effect
can be secured by placing arguments in
writing instead OF delivering them orally,
as the oral arguments viii be steno-
graphically reported and printed for the
information of members. 1t may be again
stated that the hearings will begin ON
Monday, the 2Sth instant, and close on
January IL.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
Foresight Better Than Hindsight.

fOfS~isi.t EcttSF nan III iluSiShi-
Apropos of the proposition embodied in
a Senate hill recently introduced. to grant
the Washington, Alexandria, and Mount
Vernon Railroad Company the right TO
cross the river by way of the Aqu"duct
Bridge, in order to enable II u make IA
junction with the tracks OF the Capital
Traction Company, in Georgetown, the best
advice that can hc given Congress is that
gwen by the old Quaker to the girl that
That bridge is totally unfit for this pur-
pose. 1t ) not So very long since scme of
the piers were found to he cracked, and
only by careful ana expensive engineering
work could il be restored to a moderate
degree of safety 50 as To admit of the
ordinary travel by vehicle. Even in their
infir1n to stand the strain OF rapid transit
railways. If the Aqueduct Bridge is to
be devoted To any such uses there is but
one thing To be done, and that is to tear
down the present structure and build a
new one according To the most improved
modern principles of engineering science.
Perhaps this would be the most salts
factory solution of problem which sooner
or later viii have to be solved by Congress.
In the course Of time other electric rail
ways from the nearby counties of Vir-
gnia viii seek adrnittance into the city.
Several bills OF Incorporation are now pend.
in- in one or the other of the two branches
OF Congress, and 1t is reasonable to assume
that some of these at least will be passed,
II not at this session, then later on. They
VIII have To cross the river on some bridge,
and some structure viii have to be built
with tracks for the common use Of al
such railways. To patch up, therefore,
the Aqueduct Bridge, by means of what
would be at best temporary expedicnts,
appears as a waste of time and money.
The Memorial Bridge which il il con
tenaplated to throw across the river might,
without any impairment OF architectural
beauty, Ice SO constructed a : to serve the
purpose of rapid transit travel. y TWO
story structure. the lower portion of which
could be occupied by the railways, with
tie upper section given up 10 pedestrians
and carriages, would not toe unsightIy.
The Bro oklyn Bridge, modified 20 suit local
conditions, might serve as a model. The
ornamental features of such Il bridge,
even though it be primarily intended as
! a memorial. need not suffer by a PORTION
OF it being deN oted, in the manner in
dicated, TO electric railway tIavel.
But whatever may be the opinions and
| conclusions Of those competent TO deal
with the subject, Congress Should rot con
sent TO the use of the Aqueduct Bridge
! to which it TOW proposed to put it,
The morning times., 1896-12-24

admiration OF his fcllow-countrymen who,
almost to a man, are incensed over the in
human butchery in progress nearly within
sight OF our shores.
Why should not he solve the problem
OF present governmental action in the Cuban
matter by notifying both Mr.. Dupuy de
LONE and Mr.. Estrada Palma that the
little fight to finish now going on in the
island, before the Worlds Athletic Club,
during any andfll succeeding rounds, must
be conducted with strict and religious
military "P. R. as laid down by the
books and treaties? Also, that the prac-
tice OF "foUling," as exhibited in tie mas
sacrc of prisonersof war and dofnon-combat-
ants must be stoppediustantcr, and the dis
cuSSion continued, if at all, with exact re-
spect To the usages of civil iZation in con-
nection with such contests.
The President should, and no doubt
would, add that, unless the warning be
needed from the date OF its emission the
United States woui promptly step in and
stop tie fight, and mop the floor with
the party riol ating its letter, or its true
intent and meaning.
Such a movement on the part of the ma
tiOnal Executive ought to please everybody.
The friends OF Cuba woul d regard it as
The Spaniards would hav" little reason
to compla am, because they always assert,
and perhaps believe, in tEeir entire ability
to lick the rebels, with one hand tied be-
hind them. As being manifcsty dictated
by considerations of unsclfish humanity,
il cOuld not he obnoxious TO either tie
pride, jeal ousy or interests OF the European
powers; and thenft would be the merciful,
Christian and right position for the United
general umpire OF the Western hemisphere.
If Mr.. Cleveland will gather his Secretary
OF State, and Senators Morgan, Lodge, Cam
eron, Chandler and the rest of the Cuban
tea party around his Christmas bowl or
egg nogg, and propose this solution, as a
satisfactory bridge upon which 10 walk
holiday festivities among our great and
good officials and Legislators will feel IN ore
like proceeding: AR. Olney's Kudos will be
uninjured, and he vii straightway become
his own merry Christmas self again: and
The night shall be filled with music, and
the things that are eating his brain shall
melt like a snow bah i'll hadeS, ana dnever be
heard from again.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
CRANK LETTERS TO HANNA
Musicians Who Have Great Schemes
for inaugural Features.
Newport Artillery and other Or
ganizattCns Have Applied for
Quarters for March +

The three rooms OF the national Re
publican committee, in the Glover Build
ing were in a somewhat chaotic condI-
ton yesterday with electric light wires,
telephone wires, furniture, books and the
utherpara phernalia ofthe bIg offices, which
70 with this kind OF a big committee.
Some erroneous IMPRESSIONS abroad that
the committee is here only for the IN
auguTattun. on the contrary, it is to ba
permanently for the campaign OF 1900.
Headquarters VIII be III charge FOR some
time Vet Of Messrs- Perkins, Rand, and o.
2. Austin. the latter 10 have charge OF
the literary bureau. Mr Perkins said
last night that there would probably be
very little to say of interest for some
time vet. and that in ali probability local
seekers after news might agree with the
New York people that the headquarters
was IN institution FOR the suppression OF
new ;.
Some very interesting letters. received
toy AR. Hanna, have been turned over TO
theIndu.urticoJum here, probably with
power ca act These letters have taken
this course, as they all relate TO the
inJuGUratigu-
One Cu;u1.luiCGt on from. q distinguished
New York musician UIgeStS that grand
oratO-io and chorus he gwen at the same
tlI4e as rHe inaugural bah The writer
saws Musicians want rgtI,aal euauclpd-
zion ON foreign thraiIdOm ''JuSt as You
politicians 20 it," He charges that at
the Worlds Far \ American mPoScyS'' were
beautifully set down GI on by mob Of
foreign tioId suckers who maUoged to ge1
three quarters of a million into their
pockets for music
Another writer says he wants 10 produce
Il military and musical work called Bat
ties of Our Nat on" and he is willing to
lose on the transaction in view Of the
publicity il VIII receive
third genius wants something % thrill
the country" He suggests 10000 singers
in a great anthem. He refers 70 the Eos
ton Peace Jubilee in 1ST2, which had
10000 singers, 1000 band men, 200
anviIs and twelve II pound cannon for the
anvil Chorus In conclusion he states
he will be happy to help drill the musicians
Executive. Chairman Bell will return from
New York tomorrow Gen. Porter Will
come with him. but i 5 expected early in
January.
The military committee has heard from
the adjutant general OF New Jersey that
the number of militiamen who will come
from there cannot be ascertaincd until
after the legislature meets, January IL
next The Governor and his staff WILL
however, he present.
Chairman Wright Of the public comfort
committee mas accommodations for 9. $50
| people.
The Newport Artillery OF Newport, r.
/ l., has applied for quarters through Dr.
C. f Baker.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
REMOVAL OF THE BUSINESS
OFFICE.

The business office of The Daily
Times will be removed this week
to the Hutchins Building, corner
of Tenth and ID streets and Penn
sylvania avenue. for twelve years
the office OF the Daily Post, where,
on the 26th of December. all the
friends and patrons OF The Times
Will be heartily welcomed.
The news, compositi"tl, art, ana
press rooms, newspaper delivery
and carriers and newSboys' qual-
tiers will remain at their present
location.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
ILLINOIS CLAIMS IT.
Suit Entered for Real Estate Left
to Foreign Heirs.

Rockford, H., bee. 23.-State's Attor-
ney A. II. Frost has brought silt in the
circuit court here TO secure for Winnebago
county the property OF Richard Horsfall,
who died in Sa4, leaving one of the most
valuable farms in the county, valued at
$50 900, to English heirs.
The suit is, Under the State law for the
forfeiture of lands which would go to
foreign heirs and is the first of its XII nd
on record here.t Is .-e
The morning times., 1896-12-24
Election of Officers.

At meeting Of Northeast Washington
Council, No. 755, National Union. held at
the Typographical Temple last evening the
following Officers We're elected for the
ensuing year: President, W. r. Carver; vice
president, Grant S. Barnhart, speaker, Ed
ward F. Siegrried; ex-prcsident, W. f.
Shields; secretary, A. j. E. Hubbard; !;
financial secretary, j. NJ Winchester; treas
urer, r. w. Christian; chaplain, a. B.
Johnson; usher, c, A. Cove; sergeant at
arms. J. A Healy; doorkeeper, c. F.
Rateliffe; trustees, ]. X. Wallace, d. j.
Quinn, and z. I. jenkins.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
DANGER CHEAP DRUG CLERKS.

The employment of half-educated, half
starved and hafr- asleep youths to mix the
dangerous drugs prescribed by all ply
scians every day is one of the serious
questions in every city. Benjamin Har-
rison' S theory that cheap coat makes a
cheap man may not be wholly tenable, but
Il cheap drug clerk is apt to have hand
in preparing u slroud. The evil is one
that deserves attention. The question
arises whether all registered pharm acists
possess the qualifications their business de-
mandS.-New York Journal.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
40 QUORUM PRESENT.
Conference Between Labor Leaders
Has Been POSTPONED

The proposed conference between the
special committee from District Assembly,
No So, Knights Of Labor, and the eXecu-
tive board Of the general assembly. Knight
of Labor, arranged for last evening did
not materiaIize on account of the absence
of quorum.
The relations between the District and
general assembly were discussed informally
but no terms Of settlement were sub
mitted by either party. The District As
sernbly having adjourned until january it
is not probable that anit her effort will be
made to confer with the general Officers
until after the Christmas holidays.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
POPE RECEIVES CARDINALS.
In His Address He Deplores Situ-
alton of Panacv In italy.

Rome. Dee 23--TEc UoEc received the
sacred college or cardinals this morning
and expressed to them his good wishes
for the new year
His Holiness delivered an address TO the
cardinals. in which he reviewed the po-
Iitical situation al lome and abroad and
deplorcd the situation of the PIpacy IN
Italy.
The pope also SAID that his intentions in
the matter of having made overtures to
King Menrlek of AbysSinia with view
of obtaining the release Of the Italian
soldiers VITO were held by the Ably ssInian
king SIS prisoners of war had been uiisrep-
resented.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

The Spanish ministry says that it will
overlook the Cuban resolution OF Senator
Cameron in view OF the satisfactory at
titude OF 7 resident Cleveland and Secretary
Olney. The Dons Gont understand our
system of government. However, il is an
meXcusable mistake on their part 10
imagine that our Chief Executive Is a
sort OF irresponsible sultan. with a grand
vizier for head OF his Cabiuet-Exchanyc.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

1t is estimated that over 10 per cent of
tue potato crop OF Southwestern Michigan
was left in the ground by reason of the
low price in the fan. 1t is evident that
PinGree's theories into the ground.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
TROUBLE In SIAM.
United states Consul Attacked and
Wounded by Natives.

New York, Dec GA cable dispatch
from Bangkok, siam, says. number II
Siarnese soldiers attacked and wounded
Mr. Keuett, United states consul general
here.
They demanded the rc.e;i>, OF a consular
clerk who. they alleged, had been UHJuStIy
arrested.
Mr. Barrett, the United states minister,
protested. The SiameSe government, puF-
suing dilatory tactics. promises to make
inquiry into the incident
The morning times., 1896-12-24
Coal Miners Wages Ra ised.

Chicago, Dec. ga conference of the
Ohio Coal Association with one of the
Chicago a gents was held at the Auditorium
Hotel yesterday. One of the most import
ant things decided on at The meeting was
raise OF from As to 81 cents per ton
to meet the new Pittsburg increase.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
coRALs FOR SCIENTISTS.
Great Collection Brought From Diff
ferent Parts OF New Zealand.

San Francisco, Dee, 23--Prof. Henry \
Ward, owner of Wards Natural science
Establishment. Rochester, y. Y. VITO has
been collecting curaIs for Prof A-assiz
on the Great Barrier Reef, and who has
been on an extended visit 10 different pIrtS
of New Zealand, FIJI, New Guinea. New
Calenda, and elsewhere. is at the Cali
rornia Hotel in this city
The professor has been away from home
aoout year, ana has shipped 20 Prof
gasSiz about sixty cases of C"ralS- This
is by far the largest amount of corals ever
semitic one point in America. The profeS-
sor also has a LOT more which ne viii for
ward to his own institution.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

Tie Magnificent, the new battleship of
the English navy, cost 81 800, 900. The
Texas, the new battleship of the Amer-
can Navy, has cost about the same, but
John Bull wouldn't think of swapping
the Magnificent for it.-St. Louis Star.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

Mrs. Hen Peck, OF Cedar Rapids, ar
firms in suit for divorce that she was
always kind and loving wife. Mrs. Hen
Peck's evidence is the victim of her un-
fortunate name.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

This is an euphemistic age. 4 thief nova
days is called a "kIeptomaniac,' a muir
derer is calleda psychic cpileptic,' and an
alderman is called ''one of our best citi-
zens Chicago Times Herald.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
slavery Abolished in Madagascar,


Among the earliest reforms Of the French
government in Madagascar is decree
abolishing slavery, a copy Of which mas
reached the state Department from Consul
wetter at Tamatave. II declares all the
inhabitants free. forbids traffic IN human
beings. notifying every contract pIevh.nG
for the sale or persons. and imposing pen
aIties for violations Of the law, which
are to be tripled in ease "r second Of
fensc. other features OF the decree are
that France promises not 20 impose upon
the people Of Madagascar any extraor-
diuarv war tax, and offers aid To dis
posscssed owners OF slaves IN the form
of territorial poSsesSiOnS. Another de-
cree relating to schools prohibits fnterrer-
cnce by teachers in political affairs. and
urges instruction in the French language.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

Senator Allen S anxiety to have the ex-
penses Of the Presidential campaign inves-
tigated may be due 10 d vague Populistic
conception OF his that the Senate could
divide the surplus fund pro rata.-New
York Advertiser.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

notwithstanding the fact that New York
city has been Moodyized, Rooseveltized and
Parkhursdzed, it is TO be noticed that
George Francis Train has kept his temper
through it all.s
The morning times., 1896-12-24

Tie genius who thinks he has invented Il
device 10 do away with unnecessary noise
viii find Washington a great field for ex-
periinenting purposes Chicago Journal.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
Buffalo's New Bishop Enthroned.

Buffa1O's New bishop Enthroned.
Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 23.-BishOp William
DavidWalker, the recently y-electedProtestant
Episcopal bishop for the Buffalo diocese,
was enthroned i'll his official position. in
st. Paurs Cathedral, at IL O'Clock this
morning. The ceremony attending the
enthroning is or English origin, and is
very Interesting, being marked with ali
the dignity rassT.leInnity Of the Episcopal
services. "a,
The morning times., 1896-12-24

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Francis W. Holbrook.
president ofthc Union Drop Forge Company,
dropped dead at the corner of LaSalle and
Monroe streets this morning Of heart dis
ease. from which he had been sufferer
Mr. Holbrook was sixty years old and
was financial expert OF wide reputation
Petersburg, Va, Dec. CIV f. Morrison,
port warden Of Petersburg, died this aft
ernoon after lingering Illness He had
beenport wardenrorni years. HSwidow
survives him.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

A New York court ref,iscs to recognize
the validity Of North Dakota divorces. This
may give North Dakota another boom, as
it will compel people who want to remarry
to remain in the Flickertau State.-Min-
neapolis Tribune.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

NEW GUNBOAT LAUNCHED-The An
napolis ChriStened at the Crescent Ship
yards, =. j. The late Admiral Porter's
granddaughter, Miss GeOrgiana Porter,
was the sponsor.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

A Washington correspondent declares
there are only three genuine millonaires
in the Senate Cameron, Mcmillan and
Weumorc. If this is so, several State
legislatures have been imposed on.-Chicagp
Tribune.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
EpitOme Of the News in
the Evening Times.

TRIED TO END THREE LIVES-James
Williams, colored, OF Washington, at
tempts double murder and suicide at
the home OF his mother in-law.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

1t is doubtless purely a Coincidence that
some pcrs oas in Washington began TO sell
stocks before the news OF the Cuban res
olut.on came out-ChiCago Record.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

If the sU-calicd government Of Cuba,
which, 10y the way, is 10 government at all,
has ever declared its independence, the :act
has escaped the JouInal's otice.-Indian
apol-s Journal.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

The notion that Spain intends TO make
a stubborn fight i'll Cuba is Corrohorated by
the fact that she !s buying her mules in
Kansas-New York ,oIrnal.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

Notwithstanding the efforts Of the
anti-punch bowl people, the Christmas
yulciide is quite likely to flow as full as
before.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
OPINIONS OF EDITORS.

The weather Will do more than the
courts 30 break up the coal trust.-ChicagO
Record.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

CUBAN ARDOR QUENfHED-The delay
OF action on the Cameron resolutions eX-
peCted to cool patriotic fires. Senators
and Others oppose the resolutions.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

NEwPRINTING OFFICE Subcommittee
on public buildings favors 1t and many
suitable and easily accessible sites are
being considered.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

One of the worst OF the possible results
of the uhan excitement S a Iiew button
1t is already threatened, and nothing but
the utmost Conservatism on the part of
Congress VIII protect the public from the
infliCtiun Detroit Free Press.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

The gas combine In New York should
issue merit certificates to the newspaper
that really smashed 1t.
The morning times., 1896-12-24

just the same. vox olney doesn't seem
to be Vox Populi.-Philadelphi Press.
Neither is it vox Humanitatis.
The morning times., 1896-12-24
CUBA.

Let us keep this Cuban question straight.
The right Of Coz gTcSs Is lot necessarily the
duty 90 CongreSs.-CincinEati Commercial
Tribune.