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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-20
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.
Chairman Jones WIN Depend TO a Large
Extent Upon Their Organization.
Their work VIII Count.

man Jones Of the National
Democratic Committee Is the
busiest man in Washington
these days. He is perfecting
arrangements to transfer his
headquarters to Chicago. and it
is necessary that he should
hold imnumerable conferences
with his colleagues here before
he takes his departure. Chair
man Jones and Secretary Towles
will leave tomorrow morning
for Chicago to formally open
headquarters there.
There were several confer
ences ut Democratic headquart-
ers today, the principal one be-
ing by Chairman Jones, eX-
Lieutenant-Governor Chauncey
F. Black. of Pennsylvania, and
/ several other members of the
Executive Committee of the
Nationa, Association of Demo
cratic clubs. Chairman Jones
j. extremely DESTROYS that there
should be thorough organiZa-
ton of the clubs. The campaign
will be one of education, and
the chairman of the National
. Committee will depend 10 a
great extent upon the active
young men who compose the
Democratic clubs to rally the
voters. Heretofore the clubs
have only been tolerated in a
genteel kind of way 10y the
I National Committee. Neither
/ Chairman Brice nor Chairman
IIarTity was disposed to depend
to any great extent upon club
organization, nor 10 encourage
the clubs to participate actively
in the campaign.
Chairman Jones believes in a
different policy. He i ardent
in his desire for a thorough club
organization. and hopes that
the clubs will bc organized IN
every precinct in the country
, and every ward nh the cities.
Efforts will be made 10 subdi-
vide the clubs into congression-
al districts. with a chief organ
izer in each district. The work
+, OF organization ON this basis, in
fact. Is now going on.
+ The national convention ol
= clu0s will be held at 81. Loui,
on September 80, on which oc.
casion Mr. Bryan and Mr.
Sewall, the candidates for presi
dent and vice president, will bt
present and address the conven
ton.
Governor Black. from reports
received from presidents of TN,
/ clubs throughout the comtr!
and applications received from
} active democrats desiring tC
organize clubs, is satisfied tha
: the convention at ST. Louis
f meeting on September 80 vii
be one of the largest and mos
,. enthusiastic political gathering
. of this year. Particular pains
will be taken to organize tn,
: clubs thoroughly in the doubt
full states of Indiana, Illinois
West Virginia, Michigan. Iowa
Minnesota, Nebraska, Wiscon
: sin and Kansas.
Missouri, Kentucky, Texa
and Arkansas also will be at
tended to, and Secretary Gard
; ney now feels certain that 20,
y 900 to 25,0O0 ardent youn.
o democrats will be in attend
ance IN St. Louis at the end o
G September.
! The convention will probabl'
i take two days, and the effort
t of the national committee vii
u be exerted to perfect the clul
{ organizations and make tn
Z convention a success. 1t is ex
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-20
Arrival and Departure U. s. Malls.

Arrival and Departure u :. Malls.
South bound mail closes 4:45 p. m.
South bound mail arrives $50 p. m.
North bound mail closes 11:15 a. m.
North bound mail arrives 1900 m.
Night mails are closed at 80 p. m.
Money order department is open
ct s a. M, and closed at p. m.
Office hours from a. m, to 8 pm
Sundays from a. m, to 9 4. m.
MORAN SCOTT. p. NJ.
EDGAR SANDLIN. Deputy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-20

Ii the Texas democratic con
vention recently held at Fort
Worth was an index to the senti-
ments of the people of that
great state there can be no
doubt but that James Stephen
Hogg is the biggest man from
Red River to the Gulf or from
Sabine to the Rio Grande. The
ovation given the mention of
his name was surprisingly re-
markable. HOgg is unques-
tionably a great man in Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-20

ARDMoRE, THURSDAY, AUG. 20.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-20

THERE is considerable com
plant in the resident portions Of
the city that bicycle riders pay
too little attention to the safety
of both pedestrians or those in
vehicles. They ride at a furious
rate of speed, making sudden
turns and abrupt curves, very
often frightening horses. This
is wrong and we believe when
the young men who are com
planned of realize that they are
trespassing on the rights of
Others, will exercise better judg-
ment. They should do so.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-08-20
TIME TABLE.

Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.
SOUTH BOUND.
Galveston and Chicago Express $40 a. m.
Cleburne and Kansas City Express $50 .. m.
NORTH BOUND
Galveston and Chicago Express 1875 Z. IN.
Cleburne and Kansas City Express 1I:40 am
I.R. MASON, Ticket Agt.
W. S. KEENAN,. Gen. Pass. Agt.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Ready for Business.

The commission may call upon Great
Britain to carry It's boundary posts back
through a few miles OF swamp and jungle.
but su pposc Great Britain simply ignores the
commissions Judgment, what will be the
next step? win Venezuela at once begin OPP
erations to drive out British settlers? II so,
Great Britain will promptly refuse to be
forced, and then the United States will be
compelled to fly To the assistance OF the
weaker people. Gore will flow to the
horses brides, and the sea will be sire wn
with wreckage.
However, since the many who are always
ready TO make war with their mouths have
ceased their buster, the best thought OF
all countries has declared that war would
be a great crime, and especially war In
such a cause. This sentiment will gather
force the more the matter is discussed, and
IL calm and sane opinion can have any in
fIuence some way will be found to get
out OF this foolish dilemma without fight
ing. Great Britain has preserved her
temper admirably, and that assists one
to take cheerful view OF the situation.
The panic caused by the agitation has been
a sufficient lesson without going any fur
ther toward disaster.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Gov. Morton as a Candidate.

strange. The magnetism OF SD weighty q
body will attract immensely. From this
time on one may expect to hear a vast deal
OF Morton talk among prospective dele
gates all over the country.
Yet even this great advantage at the
start may be counteracted by new COM
bines between other candidates. Reed and
Mckinley are understood Ia be pulling to-
ge;her, and they are remarkably strong
and attractive team. Their literary bu-
rcaus will at once grind out big grist Of
suggestions about Morton being the candi-
date of the bosses. Strsng hints win be
given that it would be suicidal IL nominate
n mul,i-millonaire. an unqualified arisio-
crat, a conspicuous member of the Four
Hundred. a money monupolist. a man pos
sessing no real sympathy for The masses,
while ii is a glorious fact Of history That
all the Presidents have been persons OF
modest means and men Of The people, such
as Reed and Mckinley. for ms, lance.
These nre matters for weighty consider
alton, aud il Mr.. Morton desires 10 spike
The Reed Mckinley aud Harrison-Allis.'n
guns he should speedily cndow a few pub
lie libraries, present n few church bells,
and hire The services OF a few professional
labor agitators.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Curious and Valuable.

A curious old English watch. with two
seals attached, bearing the crest and motto
OF Simon Fraser. Lord Loyat who was the
last man to be behcaded in England has been
discovered secreted in the chimney OF a house
in Holborn.
The production of olive oil in Italy during
1S94-95 amounted 10 81 $40, 1877 gallons,
of which 11.505.1 gallons were pro-
duced in Sicily. The production in Italy
during 1S93-94 amounted TO 64,73S. $50
gallons.
1t is calculated that 81 900 600 gallons
OF champa gne are drunk every year. Eng
land heads the list OF countries, with
America in the second place.
The greatest depth of the ocean as vet
known is 81 miles. The distance was
measured between the islands of Tristan
d'Acunha and the mouth of the Rio de In
Plata. The average depth OF the ocean is
from 1000 to 5000 fathoms.
The microbe OF measles is alleged to have
been discovered. He is described as "a
somewhat slender bacillus"
The Bulgarian troops constantly sing on
the march, like the Russians, with whom
the singing almost takes the place OF drums
and trumpets.
A live specimen OF the spotted red shank
fTotauas fuscust has recently been added
10 the collection at the geological gardens,
Regents Park, London. The bird is said
TO have been captured near Spalding, Lin
colnshire.
The tenure OF land in Russia fs of three
classes, viz, that OF the crown, that OF the
cornmunes, and thai OF private landed pro-
prietors. the latter only being mortgagcd-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
DonneIly to the Rescue.

who are wise enough to govern at all are
not wise enough to invent a platform upon
which all can stand comfortably. Why is
1t that great men, cannot agree as to
what is best for the whole people and then
agree to do It?
Such a convention OF conventions as Mr..
Donnelly proposes would be magnificent
end-of-the-century spectacle, and it is really
sad to think that the exigencies of politics
and little disagrccm ents on the tariff,
money and a thousand questions of reform
must stand in the way of its contamination.
Donnely is a brick, however. and the
only wonder is lie did not include the Pro-
hibitionist party, the Socialist party and
few, other side issues. He might also
have suggested a convention OF delegates
from all the different religious denomina-
lions to discover If some harmonious plan
OF salvation cannot be invented.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Ferry Boats Will Not Do.

United Statcs comes in. We ought a least
to be prepared as We'll as Great Britain is.
There is no good reason why We should not
bIild a half dozen or more big revenue
cruisers. convertible into the other kind,
and lay down a supply OF guns at Chicago.
Detroit. Toledo, Cleveland and other lake
cities, which coald be promptly utilized If
the necessity should arise. Though this
might be perhaps a violation of the spirit
OF that treaty. it would not be OF the
letter, and England would have no right
TO find fanlt with us for giving her tit-for-tat.
1t has been repeatedly shown how well
Great Britain would be prepared for a
demonstration on the lakes, if war should
break out. Some super-confident gentle
men, it is true. have endeavored to prove
that the English lake fleets could be
effectively met with flotilla OF ferry
boats, but their arguments have not been
specially trust-inspiring. There ought to be
something else besides ferry boats.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
SHE HoIoRs aER PgofMAI
Queen Victoria canlefs a Qusa Tile
Upon a Boy Of The Royal Stables.
He Teaches the Princes and PrIn
cesses to Cycle and Has the Care
Of the Roya! Wheels
Chicago Record.

Sergeant Bfkeman" is the title Just con-
ferred by Queen Victoria upon a young foot
man of the royal stables, who, when the
princes and princesses first commenced TO
leok upon the wheel with an ydcgree of favor.
set to work and studied the art of riding
sufficiently to become an expert and capable
of acting as an instructor to their royal
highucsses.
Hehas taught Prince Henry OF Patten,crg
and fat Princess Beatrice, a well their
children. and Prince Henry of Prussia ike
wise owes much of his proficiency to tie
tuition which he received from the young
footman during his visit to Ba,noral. So
indispensable did the young fellow render
himself to the princes and Processes In con-
nection with their new fad, that they could
not do without him, and IL is to the favor
and couBteiiaBce which he thus secured that
he owes his promotion from the rank OF
ordinary footman TO that or sergeant foot
man and sergeant bikeinan.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

After ralring the country over for fort
night, President Cleveland has succeeded
in finding five very able gentlemen who
are willing to take the contract for working
out some sort OF q solution OF the venezue-
Ian boundary middle which win be satisfac-
tory to the administra ton, and possibly to
America and Venezuela, no matter how it
may suit other people.
The personality OF the commission is
very good, indeed. Profs. White and Gill
man, of Cornell and Johns Hopkins, are old
school teachers, and should know something
of geography. They will help out Messrs.
Brewer, Alvey and Coudert, who probably
have not looked closely at the map of
South America for a long time, but who
will in turn be able to give tips to the
pedagogues on international law.
The labors OF the commission need not be
tedious OF burdensome. They will almost
unau estionably set Great Britain back to
her original boundary claim, beyond which
she has admittedly pushed to a considerable
degree. or course, this line is vague, and
without an actual survey can oniyb guessed
ut by making a mark across the map. but
it can be made sufficiently definite to en-
phasize the work of The commission.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Nothing has happened in the recent move
men, OF Republican leaders which is quite
So significant as the formal announcement
of the candidacy Of Gov. Morton Of New
York for the Presidential nomination. He
at once becomes n factor so important that
the booms of Reed and Mckinley and ALI
son and Harrison suffer a very decided
partial eclipse. The cards of leagues and
combines will have 10 be shuffied over
again and new deals made all round.
Indeed, this early and conspicuously
formal announcement has significance
that cannot he exaggerated. 1t was made
only after a Lhorough understanding that
there should GO To st. Louis in his behalf
the solid delegation of the Empire State.
This was cordially conceded 10y Boss Platt,
and, as Boss Piatt and Poss Quay are hand
in glove In the game of President-making,
il may lie written down 1t once as a dead
sure thing that Pennsylvania's delegation
will also be solid for Morton if Boss Quay
can make IL SO. Mckinley has much per-
sonal strength in the western counties OF
Pennsylvania. but a resolution To vote as
q unit will hold in check any delegate who
shows a disposition to run after strange
gods not recognized in Quay's theology.
If these two enormous delega tions do not
dominate the convention it will be passing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

1t is n trite but true saying that we
ought TO learn from our foes. and this had
never more pert inent application than in
the case Of the United States as respects
the conditions growing out OF the treaty
concluded with Great Britain in 1917.
BY that treaty both nations bound them
selves to maintain not more Than one armed
vessel afloat on the great lakes. The
United States has held strictly to the
compact Only one old wooden hulk, the
Michigan, and a dilapidated revenue
cruiser constitute all there is of naval
force in those waters. England also has
but one war ship, but she has built
number Of powerful revenue cruisers,
every one of which can be readily con-
verted into an effective gmboat. Heavy
guns with which they are to he armed
in case Of an emergency are stored at
convenient points and can be promptly
shipped.
Right here is where the lesson for the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Whether as theorist, Populist or crypto-
gramist Ignatius Donneily is always inter
esting. His very newest thought. which is
given to the public by telegraph today, is
one which deserves more than passing no
tice.
THE proposition that the Republican.
Democratic and Populist conventions shall
meet in one city, simultaneously and confer
together. and put forth one platform looking
to the general welfare and have one cleo
toral ticket, is So charming that il viii
probably receive the instantaneous indorse-
ment of every one OF the present and pros
pective Presidential and Vice Presidential
candidates, as well as of the bosses, who
would doubtless be foremost in any move
meDt to inaugurate a millenniai period.
Seriously, if the matter may be so treated,
almost every one who thinks has been led
TO inquire curiously why IL is that men
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
The Trouble in Transvaal.

Now that Great Britain is getting her lin
gers burnt in other fires than those of lurid
Presidential messages. 1t might be good
time to push things and carry the desired
point in regard to the Venezuela boundary
by strategy.
With half Europe sending notes OF stern
inquiry to the foreign office in London. 10
know why a company chartered by Great
Britain is employing an army of invasion in
Transyaal it would be strewd to decide at
once in regard to the boundary question
and secure submission to the decision simply
by reason of thcfact that Johnny Bull has all
he can attend TO in the Eastern Hemisphere.
This is a suggestion to Mfr. Cleveiand's
commission that the greatest wisdom some
times lies in the greatest haste.
or course, the British government is
really not to blame al all for the intemper-
ate action Of this South African company,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

which is transgressing upon the rights OF
the sturdy Beers. and the probabilities are
the charter will be revoked. But for the
present there is one OF the prettiest fiurries
in the world. With Karfir stocks falling
and the London Exchange gamblers in q
state of panic; with diplomatic kilograms
keeping the wires white hot, and with every
continental cabinet discussing the affair, the
British lion is driven fairly to bay.
The reassnring news comes that all is
quiet in TransvaaI. and that DIR. Jamison
and his followers have arrived at Johannis-
berg, the capital Of the South African re-
public, and are in friendly intercourse With
President Kruger. The whole affair will
soon be adjusted on a peaceful basis. But
meantime the Venezuelan commission migbs
do well to hurry together anu take STRAIT
egic advantage of the diversion in South
Africa.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Probably her ma jesty's choice of title for
this newiyrreated post VIII go considera-
bic way-at any rate. in EnglaEd-fow ward
relieving the word bike" from much OF the
opprobrium and faint of vulgarity with
which II has been environed.
The sergeant bikeman, who has charge of
thecare and ma intenance ofthe royal wheels.
which are kept ina section oftberoyalmews
at Windsor Castle. specially arranged for
thispurposc. wears, when engagedintbe per-
formalicc OF his duties, the scarlet and gold
coat OF the royal footmen, with the cheyrons
OF sergeant adjoining his sleeve. burkskin
breeches, top boots aud silk hat with a
gold band and cockade completing his
get-up, which. though very snowy lis hardly
the most suitable costume.
Meanwhile the pet saddle-borses of the
princes and Processes are eating their heads
off, and there Is even talk at Windsor Of
having the prince consorts superb riding
school laid with asphalt and converted into
a bicycle track.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

The IIEs.c3s Began the new ear w III
All Eytopener for Its COntempOr-
arirS-It WIN Reach IA Circu-
lation of SO, 1000 Before 1897.
The Times opened the new year by pub
hshing the first chapter of the experience
of one of its reporters as an arrest and
an inmate of the workhouse. 1t is the be-
ginning of a series Of Investigations into
Encouragement and condi,ion of our various
public Institutions, which, when concluded,
will form the basis of needed reforms.
Nor Will these inquiries stop with Our
asylums, workhouses and jaiis; they will
bc pushed into all branches of the public
s:-gice and be made to reach every field
of reform except such as pertain to legiti-
mate baSiHrSs and domestic relations, which
shea,d always be sacred from journalistic
inquiry.
As a paper of tue people, The Times
proposes to protect their interests, ana in
doing SO Will not descend 10 the level of a
gossip sheet, nor lend its columns to making
public domestic sorrows. II viii neither
invade the fircsidc circle Ror stoop :" the
publication OF news unfit for family read
ing.
At the beginning of 1895 the daily cir
culation of The Times was only about H.
OGO. Today ii rightly claims that its aver
age daily circulation OF over $4,000 is the
largest in the city. and if expects to reach
90, 900 before the end of 1896.
1t is said that nothing succeeds like sue
cess, and as The Times enjoys the confidence
of the public and realizes that its prosperity
depends on the continuation OF that conf
dence, it mist be accepted that its present
policy will not be changed. Therefore it is
not unreasonable to say that its circuia-
ton and prosperity viii increase until The
Times is read in every household In the
city.
Another reason for the claim that The
Times viii reach circulation of 90 600 be-
fore the year expires is the popularity of
two editions day. People like n news-
paper that publishes news before 1t Is stale,
and as The Times furnishes it to them oIce
every twelve hours, instead of once every
twenty-four hours, as do the other dailies
they naturally give ii their support. The
morning and evening editions are deli !ered
toany enthusiastically CENTS A MONTH,
and comparison OF The news they furnish
with that published In other newspapers is
all that is necessary to substantiaie the AS
sertion that The Times is the best news
paper in Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Remarkable Judicial Decision.

his mind suddenly and accepted the "pers
sonal bonds" of the poor creature that he
would take himself to another community
and no more annoy the District and its
courts.
II there be either Justice, mercy, or
charity in such conclusion it would be
pleasing to have some one point out the
exact location OF the quality. One case of
this kind goes far to rob the bench of that
judicial caimness and dignity which should
ever hedge it about, and it is certainly
deserving of at least a passing notice.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

The criticism by The Times Of this morn
ing of some of the customs of the police
court which result in sentences that are
ininical TO both justice and good morals
was emphasized today by decision OF
Judge Kimba1l, who took the personal
bonds of crazy man that he would leave
the city.
The person was evidently demented.
Even had ne been sane he would yet have
been an object of charity. But after dis
cussing the suggestion OF the appointment
of commission to inquire into the mans
mental condition, Judge Kimball changed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

T 9 THE no long lines OF people were
IA gatpered in front of the east gate Of
the White House yesterday. curiously
watching the arrival of the digni-
taries in carriages, the crowd caught
glimpse or big, smooth Snaven man in
one-horse closed carriage, as the vehicle
dashed through the gate.
That's Reed! That's Recdi' a dozen
voices proclaimed
Il knowed him de first minute / see
him." said one Young man to another OF his
own type. =
'.samc wild me- Say, he's great man,
amt hep"
You bet yer life; ne wont have to tell
the policeman who he is to get in. He's
all right. III he did come in a one-barse
carriage"
Say, Bill; hen be President himself
next time. You can place yer chips Cd
that
Yes, indeed. he will; he's got de call.
Now. / like to see a Teller like him come
in a one-horse carriage continued Bin,
with superior, moralizing air. Looks
il he was kinder like you an me, an other
folks; hey, Jimy'