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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
Experimenting.

Some gentlemen. cruising round a
part of the Irish coast, observing that
about the same hour every day boat
containing two men and a woman took
It's passengers from the shore. and after
a short time returned with them, in
quired the reason.
my men, said one. "what makes
You come ont here every day? Is it that
YOU like it so much:"
"Oh. Your honor, not ut all, but.
your honor. the wife ana mes going
soon to Australy, aud 30 we're Just prac-
ticing the saysickness. that we may be
used TO it when we start.
"weT and do you find yourselves i'm
proving?"
"Ah. sure, your honor, the wife's Ill
every day. but she's getting ON purtilyr'
Strand Magazine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
Injunction Not Sustained.

DIR. 1. W. Folsom of this city yes
terday brought injunction proceed
ings before master in chancery Edwin
Hobby, to restrain the Santa Fe
railway company from moving 10000
ties from Dougherty, until the roy
atty was paid, or at least the three
fourth alleged to be due the Choctaw
nation. Judge lobby today decided
against the plaintiff, " refusing TO
sustain the injunction.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

One Of the most characteristic features
II Eu- rean prisons as % whole Is that
prisoner, are allowed 90 have a portion
II their earnings. This system prevails
in France. Germany, Italy, switzerland.
Russia, Sweden, Denmark and other
countries. The amount earned by tie
prisoners varies considerably where it
depends upon piece work. IN France the
average salary Of the prisoner Is 30 cents
Il day. or this amount the prisoner Is
allowed 20 spend onc-half while in pris-
on for supplementary food and clothing.
Hostage. etc, , though NO expenditure is
made without the approval Il the adj
lninistration. The other half Is reserved
until the time Of his discharge. A three
years prisoner has ohis credit ON leav-
ing an average Of $50. four years
prisoner $40 and u five years prisoner
about $9O.-Chicago Record.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

The committeeman and delegates 20
the committee meetings, Democratic
and Republican at South McAlester
returned this morning. While they
did not come back as cOnquerous
from the field of battle, they like
loyal subjects to the majority rule,
BOW in humble submission to their
defeat. They made a valiant fight
.or Ardmore as the proper place TO
hold the conventions of their re-
spective parties and they lost. That
tells the story and is all there is in il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
rlr.t sight Of . Railway rr.ln.

= A country boy who was brought mp in
a remote region Of Scotland had occasion
to accompany his father TO a village
near which a branch line II railway
passes. The morning after his arrival,
when sauntering in the garden behind
the house in which they were staying
he beheld with wondering eyes a train
20 by. For moment no stood staring
at il with astonishment. and then, run
ming into the house. he said: "Fayther.
fayther. come cot. There's a smiddy ran
of wi a row o. houses, an it's ava
doom by the back O. the town Lon
don Telegraph.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

Southern Lumber & Manufacturer's
Association, Memphis. Tenn, TO 2lst,
inclusive, 1895.
For the above occasion the q. q. a
$. F. R'y, lSanta Fe routel win sell
round trip tickets to Memphis and
return at one fare SIS. 10 for the round
trip. Tickets on sale Feb. 18th. nth
and 18th, limited to Feb. 2sth for re-
turn.
For further information regarding
route, etc. call upon or address,
I. r. mason,
Ticket Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
StIII Improving.

Frank Oracle, the enterprising
manager of the Chickasaw Lumber
company has for the past two or
three days, been exPending his time,
money ami labor in further improve
ments az the street in front and
adjacen, 20 his yard and office. The
--latest S. " sewer to drain the cess
poo that has so long been menace
to travel. Let the good work go or.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

R-v. n. \. Jones closed his revival
services, last night az the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church, and left
for his home at Gainesville, this af-
ternoon. While here he delivered
some mastery sermons and created
n most favorable impression. The
visible results white not what he
would liked them TO 80 been, were
far from unsatisfactory. Hc prom
ises to return again ia the no distant
future, a contingency the ARDNoRE-
ITE hopes TO see mlstriaii-e.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
Christian Endenxorers.

rhe regular monthly meeting of
the local union, since the meetings
have closed, will be held at the usual
time, Thursday February 20, 1880 p.
m. at the Christian church. a
special programme has been arrang-
ed, musical, literary and social. Come
and bring a friend.
MRS. c. G. MCKINLEY,
President.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, Of Washing
ton, New jersey, the great Organ
and Piano mauufeC = e., is building
more Organs a-d Pc ros than ever.
l. 1870 Mr.. Ben1y le > nome n pen
Iiless plow BOY, 3nd by his indomit-
AI4e viii he has worked his way up
so as TO sell so far, nearly 100 900 OF
Beattyis Organs and Pianos since
1870. Nothing seems to dishearten
him; obstacles laid in his way, that
would have wrecked an ordinary man
forever, be turns to an advertisement
and comes out of IL brighter than
ever. His Instruments, as ia well
known, are very popular and are to
De found in all parts Of the world
We are informed that during the
next ten years be inseDds , sell 200, :,
600 more Of his mate; tnfL means q
business OF Sd, eco, COO, we average
them at 500 each. lt j. glre.dv the
largest business o. Toe I I'D n exist
ence. Write or cell uOon Daniel F.
Beatty, Washington, New Jersey, for
catalogue.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

a trip on the Texas < Pacific, be-
tween Sherman and whitesbOro,
discloses the fact that preparations
on an extensive scale are being made
for the coming crop. Large bodies
Of land are being sowed in oats and
turned over ready for other crops.
We trust the same activity is apPar-
ent in the Indian Territory.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

The Boston Transcript reports that
two gentlemen fell into q talk about
books.
What do you think Of the Origin Of
Species?' " asked one man.
81 have never read IT," was the
others reply. I'm fact. ;" he added, i
am not interested in financial subjects "
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
Accommodation Trains.

Commencing Feb. 18th trains No.
u and II local freight trainsl be-
tween Gainesville and Purcell will
carr coach for the accommada-
tton 30 pas cngcrs and tickets viii
be SO lor uas age between all sta
tions, g. Iut sville and Purcell inclu-
sive. Respectfully,
II MAsOs. Agent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

An editor received the other day n
curious application for help. The writer
said: IL am sorry you do not like my
romance, for feel that have the secret
fire in my veins II, however. you can
not accept my book or my poetry. viii
ven give me n berth as a heavy goods
Dnrferf''-Ie enndon Bonkman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
Important MeetInq.

The soliciting committee for ad-
ditional water facilities for fire pro-
lection, desire everybody interested
to meet them Friday night at S
O'Clock, at the federal court room to
complete details before letting con-
tracts for the cisterns and engine
room. IL f. Robson,
j. a.. PENNINGTON,
Committee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
Cold AZ crIppIe cresk.

The fabulously rich gold mining dis
trict OF Cripple Greek, Colorado, Is
attracting hundreds of people.
By spring the rush bids fair TO be
enormous. That there Is an abun-
nance Of gold there is demonstrated
beyond doubt. Fortunes are being
rapidly made.
To reach Cripple Greek, take the
Santa Re route, the only standard
gauge line direct TO the camp.
Pullman sleepers and chair cars.
The Santa Fe lands YOU right in the
heart OF Cripple Greek.
The best way to get there II over
the Santa Fe route.
Inquire OF nearest ticket agent, or
address, W. $. keenan, G.. p. A. s. s.
r. Ry. Galveston, Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
Good Citizen Dead.

MrNco, 1. T., Feb. 1s.-M. T. John
son, vice president of the bank of
Minco, died at his residence, four
miles east of this place, at O'Clock
this morning. Mr.. johnson was a
citizen OF the Chickasaw Nation by
birth and has been a prominent fac
tor in the elevation Of this tribe
Funeral services, conducted by the
masonic fraternity, will be held at
the residence tomorrow at 3. O'Clock
ID. m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
All PresbyterIans, ,

The prayer meeting which was
postponed on account of the meet
ings, viii now be held tonight As
usual. All come. MCKINLEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
A ConInaEvent.

On Thursday night February ~,
the Ladies Aid Society Of the Chris
tian church viii give an entertain-
ment at the opera house. The pro-
gramme is the most eiabOrate OF
any similar undertaking ever at
tempted in Ardmore. IL consists
OF drills for children, ranking accord
ing TO their ages; n military and
spectacular taper drin, by Ardmore's
most beautiful young ladies: panto-
mi.aes and recitrf'ons by compe-
est local talent. 1fis promises TO
be a highly delightful affairs and one
that should be given n liberal sup
port from our people. Encourage
home talent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

The AEDNoREr-E viii accept IN
pRymcus OF suosci III ions 10 the week
ly, ic9 Cord7 OF stove wood, giving
one yeas subscription for q good
average 20 horse load ofsould wood.
Bring on yosr wood and get the best
paper in 10 Indian Territory.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

All kinds of legal printing done on
short notice at this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

Elder J. A. Mccullough will preach
at the South Ardmore school house
next Sunday, $3.50 p. g.. Everybody
iuvitad
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19


WAsHISGroS, d. g, Feb, is.-Mr.
Clarence Douglas. the promoter Of
the townsite bin for the Chickasaw
Ma +, aimi.s that the bill has been
pract > killed, although neither
the ee-.te -or house committee has
yet pasScc Jon Il. lie attributes its
defeat uirely to Judge c. b Stuart,
who holds that the measure would
be unconstitutional because II would
effect the titles of the Indians to their
lands.
The Indian delegation are worrying
hard 20 have the sencte committee
reject that provision Of the Dawes
commission bin which provides for
the adjustment Of the tribal courts.
II is the general opinion, however,
that 4 any one Of the recommends
tions OF the commission Il adopted
that this will be the one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19
Bring on Your Wood.

nave ue ARDMoREITE will accept in
TsaIIt TMIent OF subscriptions to the
s;Ay, 10 cords of stove wood,
M a5g one years subscription for a
Socl 49, average two horse load of sound
As Bring on your wood and get
-" Jest paper in the Indian Terri
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

Judge and Mrs. Oyerton Love OF
Marietta, are in the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

When the girl comes to be a woman
look out. If she starts out in vigorous,
womanly health then it is pretty safe to
say she will be a healthy, attractive,
beautiful woman.
The beginning of womauhood is the
real crisis III wornan's life. Nearly
always something IS wrong then in the
distinctly feminine organs. Maybe it
isn't very serious-no matter-the time
to stop disease is when it starts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

Al sizes OF Poultry netting cheap,
~ J. b. Spragins q Co. a-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

\. b Look out for our big open
air free show by advance
Brigade No. , on Tuesday
evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-19

|, Acnsrd McLish and B. F. Frens-
-. went to Dougherty today on q
'asiness iaunt.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10
EAT TO LIVE. OR LAVE TO AT,

What /. the difference just 80 You got
that which is palatablc sud at the same
time ~holcsOme.
How do you like Canned Roast Beef,
Canned Saurkranl with Sausage, Can
ned Stewed Tomatoes, BrOiled Mack
erel SOused. Asparagus, spare Ribs,
Ect. ave got 'em, together with al
most everything else In the Grocer,
line. Give me call. Phone Is.
Yours Respectfully,
R.M. WILSON.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10
John r. Chance Farm For
l,enaR.


| desire to lease The above farm for
period Of Eve years, embraring 90
acres Of cultivated land secoud b none
in the B,azos bottom. with hFstcla-s
gin ouisl, on the place, gin house. ma
ehinery and everything connected with
Il in the beet Of orier. Three flowing
artesian wells and all in good condition.
The location Of the gin for patronage
"a superior to any other staud IN the
bottom. In addition TO leasing the
and / will sell for cash u on time, with
approved security and 10 per cent in
teresi, the following personal property
twenty iirst-class mules, 10 OF y head
Of good farm horses, iuli ouiit Of wag
ons. farming implements also some
thing nver 100 head Of fai hog, em hrac-
/ ing an sizes, also some 400 ur o,Olt
bushels OF csrn. In other words an up
nor. unity 's nov uhercd 20 parties lie
string to lease a frst ass farm. Ap
pl, 10 ; N Derden, Brvan, Teas, Agen
Tor II lie l., Chance, Executrx. Jno. 7
Chance Estate. ~
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10
Money saved

School children who buy school hooks
fnom L. J. Fountain get q 10 per
cent discount on each purchase. A
Iangaippe frce with each purchase.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10

No nation can afford TO b. unjust 70
i.s defenders. The care Of those who
have suffered injury In the military and
naval service Of the country = sacFea
duty. A natiun which. Ike the United
e,.s~s relies uuon voluntary service
rnshrr than uroa = large standing army
adds 20 ~ own seoswi'y when i makes
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10

while the United States guarantees 10
every state a republican form Of gov
eminent and Is empowered 20 protect
each state against invasion, IL Is not au-
thorizsd to interfere in the domestic az
fairs Of any state, except upon applica-
ton Of the Legislature Of the state or
upon the application Of the executive
where the legislature cannot be con.
vened.
This provision rests upon the sound
theory that the people Of the state, act
ing through their legally chosen repre-
sentatives are. because Of their more
intimate acquaintance with local con.
ditions, better qualified than the presi-
dent 10 jpdge when Federal assistance
is needed. The constitution wisely de-
termined 10 make as broad an applica-
ton Of the principles oflocal selfgoyem-
ment as circumstances would permit,
and we cannot dispute the correctness
Of the disposition taken by them with
out expressing disirust Of the people
themselves
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10

AAf AN"aN'NNH " WfAAAAt
Labor creates capital. Until wealth
IL produced by the application Of brain
and muscle TO the resources Of this
country, there is nothing to divide
among the nonproduclng classes Of so
ciety. Since the producers Of wealth
create the nations prosperity in times
Of peace and defend the nations flag In
time Of peril, their interests ought At all
times 70 be considered by those who
stand in official positions. The Demo.
cratic party has ever found its voting
strength among those who are proud 20
BE- known as the common people, and u
pledges itself TO propose and enact such
legislation a. is necessary 10 protect the
masses In the free enjoyment Of their
just share Of the rewards Of their labor.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10

Consumption. LaGrlppe, Pneumonia,
and an throat aud lung diseases an
cured 81 ShIloh's Cure. Sold ny al
axurrisla
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10

Tho government canno, afford 10 dis.
criminate between It's debtors and must,
therefore. prosecute Its legal claims
against the Pacific railroads Such a
policy is necessary for the protection Of
the rights o. the patrons as well as for
the interests Of the government
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10

While the Democratic party well
comes 10 the country those who come
with love for our institutions and with
the determination and ability 10 con.
tribute 70 the strength and greatness Of
our nation. it is opposed to the dumping
Of the criminal classes upon our shores
and to the importation Of either paupeI
or contract labor 70 compete with Amer
ican labor.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10

The recent abuses which have grown
out Of injunction proceedings have been
20 emphaticAlly condemned by public
opinion that the senate bill providing
Cor trial by jury in certain contempt
cases will meet with general approval.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10

generous provision for those who have
risked their lives In its defense, and foF
those who are dependent upon them.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10
Webb Bros.

make a business of studying
the wants of their customers
and never make a mistake in
buying.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-09-10
Economy

Since governments exist for the pro-
lection Of the rights Of the people and
not for their spoliation, no expenditure
Of public money can be justified unless
that expend turo is necessary for the
honest. economical and efficient admin
istration Of the government. In deter
mining what appropriations are neces-
sary, the interest Of those who pay the
taxes should be consulted. rather than
those who receive or dis5urse public
monies
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-03-07

for each justice CT the peace. m tho sev-
eral parishes of the State, the Parish OF
Orleans excepted. who shall be elected
for q term of four years BY the Qualined
voters within the territorial limits of the
jurisdiction Of the several justices Of the
peace They shall receive such fees IN
civil matters as may be nxed by law. In
criminal matters they shall receive no
fees or mileage, but In lieu thereof Q
vaiary to be hxed annually and paid BY
the police jury Of each parish.
Section 8. Be It further resolved. ETC..
That articles one hundred and twenty
eight and one hundred and twenty-nine
of the constitution OF the State OF Louis
lama be and the same are hereby abrogat-
ed and repealed.
G. w. BOLTON.
Speaker OF the House of Representatives.
H. r. LOTT.
President Pro Tempors of the Senate.
4 true copy:
r. 9. ADAMS.
Secretary Of State.
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No. 1871.
Joint Resolution


Proposing an Amendment to the Const-
tuition of the State of Louisiana,
Relative to the Lease and Employ
ment OF Penitentiary Convicts.
Section I. Be Il resolved by the Cen
eraI Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
two-thirds of all the members elected to
each House concurring, That the follow-
ing amendment be adopted as part OF
the Constitution of the State of Louisi-
ana:
Section I. No penitentiary convict shaii
ever be leased or hired to any person or
persons. or corporation. private or public,
or uuasi-public, or board. save as author
tied In the next section, provided tnat
this article shall take effect upon the
extinguishment of the lease made pur-
suant to Act No. ia, approved July loth'
1880.
2 The General Assembly may authorize
the employment under State supervision
and the proper officers and employees
of the State, OF convicts, on public roads
or other public works. or on convict
farms or manufactures owned by or con-
trolled by the State or any pubic IeVee
board or on any public levee under such
provisions and restrictions as may be I'M
posed by law.
G.. w. BOLTON,
Sneaker OF the House of Representatives.
II. II. LOTT.
President Pro Tcmpcre of the Senate
A true copy:
rs. ADAMS. Secretary OF State.
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ROADS. streets ana FarKs under Curx
tain Conditions

ROADS. Streete ana ParKe Under CUFS
tain Conditions.
Section l. Be II resolved by the 0sns
eral Assembly OF the State OF Louisiann.
two-thirds Of all the members elected -
each House concurring therein, That
there shall be submitted to the electors
OF the State for their approval or re-
lection at the next general election fof
Representatives. in accordance with Ar.
ticle 5e Of the Constitution, the following
additional article to the Constitution q
the State: The General Assembly MAE
authorize and empower parishes and In.
corporated towns and cities Of this State
to contract debts and issue evidencso
thereof from time to time. for the purpose
OF constructing public parks. streets,
roads and bridges. and for thas
purpose may issue evidences Of
indebtedness to be used in cor
structing such public parks. streets,
roads and bridges. And for such pur-
pose may authorize and empower the
proper authorities. to levy and Assess
special taxes upon the property subject
to taxation. in the parish or corporation,
and to collect the same and apply the
proceeds. provided. that such tax, %
levied. assessed and collected, shall not
exceed the rate or five mills on the dol.
lar. I'm any one year: provided further.
that no evidence of indebtedness shall b
issued without full provision being made
for the payment Of both the principal
and interest thereof. nor extend during q
longer period than fifteen years; provided
further that such tax shall never be levied
assessed or collected until the propositions
for which said tax 80 collected 10 to be
used. shall have been submitted to the
taxpayers Of the parish or corporation
for approval or rejection at an election to
be held for that purpose. and approved
by majority vote of the taxpayers, both
In number and value. voting at such
election.
q. w. BOLTON,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
H. R. LOTT.
President Pro Tempore Of the Senate
A true copy:
7. q. ADAMS. Secretaryrof State.
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No. 13.
JOINT RESOLUTION.


Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition Of the State of Louisiana, rela-
tive to pensions for Confederate Sol
diers, Sailors and their widows.
Section /. Be II resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana.
two-thirds Of all the members elected to
each house concurring:
That the following amendment to the
Constitution Of the State of Louisiana be
submitted to the electors of the State
at the next election for representatives
in 1896:
The General Assembly may provide by
law pensions for INDECENT and disabled
Soldiers and Sailors who enlisted in
Louisiana companies or commands or
ganized in this State and who served
honorably through the war, In the Con-
federate army or navy, or were honor
ably DISCHARGED. or honorably paroled.