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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-07
Capt. Jack Crawford.

Capt. Jack Crawford who holds
the boards at the opera house to-
night, promises a rare treat 20
Ardmore's amusement loving people.
The following notices attest his
popularity wherever he has appeared.
The Los Angeles Daily Herald of
the sth inst, says:
Captain Jack Crawford, the poet
scout, appeared before a large
audience at Simpson tabernacle last
night in an entertainment given
under the auspices of the Young
Mems Christian association.
Captain Crawford was the only
person on the program, and for that
everyone was pleased. His method
of entertaining is unique and original.
at consists of running recitation
of poems of his own composition,
stories of frontier life, of eastern
and foreign travel and brief sketches
and quotations, from the great men
with whom he has met in This varied
and eventful life. These are all
given in a style peculiarly his own,
which is a pleasing combination of
the broad plainness of the frontiers
men, so blended with the rehnement
of the cultured genius that the effect
is one of refreshing originality.
Captain Crawford appears in his
scouts uniform oflong buckskin coat
and fringed trousers. AT his waist
is the regulation sixshooter with
which he takes occasion to display
some of the dexterity of the genuine
plainsman by illustrating one of his
vivid stories with a bit of rapid
firing"
The San Bernardino, California,
Daily Tt, ss-Index, of Dec. 10. in a
lengthy !: ,orial, says:
sit is not the usual practice of the
Times-In' ~ to advertise coming
entertainments in its editorial col
umns, but IN exception, that only
goes to prove the rule, will be made
III favor O Captain Jack Crawford.
An intimate acquaintance and friend
ship with II q poet scout, covering a
period of more than two decades,
and high appreciation of his char
acter and ability as an entertainer
is the only apology offered.
Few men have had the varied
experiences and adventures that
have marked the career of Captain
Jack Crawford, and few, if any,
possess his versatility and genius.
"There is no humbug about Cap
tain Jack; he is all that he claims to
/ be. He was a soldier at fourteen,
served with credit, and after the
var simultaneously a scout and poet
cowboy and author"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-07

Good dry stove wood of all kinds
always on hand at the Ardmore wood
ard under a shed just opposite the
big gin near the compress.
limo F. NJ. SNIDER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-07

All kinds of legal printing done on
short notice at this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-07

Full line of silverware just received
az Parker's jewelry store. Take a
peep in his show window.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-13
BRYAN HAD THE FLOOR. .
He Talks Free Coinage Doctrine in the
Hearing of the Citizens of
New York

flight of stairs. At his side and tower
ing over him was the figure OF Senator
Jones Of Arkansas. chairman OF the
democratic committee.
As the young statesman stood at the
front OF the platform nag was raised
and waved just above him In the gal
lery so that its folds swept down as a
background for his form, and made
him the one figure of the whole assem-
blage. The clomor that broke out was
OF tremendous force. Fans anc hats
and handkerchiefs fluttered In the
thick, sultry heat. and the cry OF
Bryan" was repeated until the great
crowd wearied. The candidate bowed
several times, but IL was only when he
sat down at the right of the stand that
the people took notice Of the men who
accompanied him. Foremost among
them, seated at the left. was Arthur
Sewall. the Bath shipbuilder and can
didate for vice president. a vigorous
looking man. There were Governor
Stone Of Missouri. a thin-faced man,
ministerial in his bearing. and the pre-
siding officer. Hon. Elliott Danforth,
ex-treasurer of the state OF New York.
All standing space in the hall was filled
when the nominees mounted the plat
form, but the aisles were clear and
there was no crowdipg, for the police
had promptly closed the doors when
they saw that the seating capacity OF
the hall was taxed.
1t was $40 when Senator Jones STEP
ped to the front Of the box and lifted
his hand for order. The response came
in the form of calls for Bryan. After a
moment the senator was able to hear
himself introduce Mr.. Danforth as the
chairman Of the meeting. Mr.. Danforth
in his turn pounded with gavel on the
rail and In turn was showered with
calls for Bryan. Mr.. Danforth's speech
was a brief one-a formal Introduction
of Governor Stone. Governor Stone
read his notification from printed slips
but his voice carried TO almost the ends
of the hall. Governor Stone said:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-13
A MONSTER MEETING
Thousands Of People Listen to SilVsr's
Foremost champion.
ALL THE FACTS SET FORTH

1t Was a Night OF Broiling Heat But
the Anxious Crowds Waited
Weary Hours to Get Into the
Garden-Eryan's Voice Was In
Pretty Bad shape at the start.
But II Cleared Up as He Warmed
to the Occasion-oome Of the
People Who We're Conspicuous
In tho Audience Democracy
Candidate for the Presidency
Sums Up the Issues OF the Hour
A Mastery Plea for the Restor-
alton OF silver to Its Rightful
Plaoe-An Eloquent Address Made
BY Governor Stone-,t Was a Big
Rally and the Spirit OF Enthusl-
asm Ran High.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-13

accomplish. This man will be presi-
dent. His administration will be Q
shining epoch in our history. for he will
leave behind him a name made illus
trious by great achievements and by
deeds that will embalm him forever In
the hearts and memory OF his country
men.
"Mr. Bryan, I esteem II a great
honor. as II Is most certainly a pleas
ure, to be made the instrument OF In
forming you, as 1 now do. that you
were nominated for the Office of presi-
dent OF the United States by the DEM
ocratic national convention. which as
sembled in July last. / hand you this
formal notice OF your nomination, and
upon that platform I have the honor
to request your acceptance of the nom-
inatlon rendered. You are the candi.
date Of the democratic party. but you
are more than that; you are the candi-
date Of all the people. without regard
to party. who believe in the purposes
that your election Is intended to ac-
compllsh. This battle must be fought
upon ground high above the level o&
the flag In the name Of America and
American manhood. In saying this. I
but repeat the expressed wish OF the
convention which nominated you. DO
this and though you will not have MIL
lions OF money at your command. you
have millions Of Americans at your
back. Lead on. and We will follow.
Who will not follow here is unworthy
to lead In any cause. Lead with un-
faltering step and may Gods blessing
attend you and His omnipotent hand
crown you with success"
His statements that the last national
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-13

From the plain-looking but USE
full alarm to the most ornamental par
lor or dining room clocks.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-13

Bryan Campaign Buttons mailed free
for..... ..... ........ .10c
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
BRA NJ RT.ETOS


Meeting of the Local BOARD OF Inn
provement tonight at o'clock
Mrs. r. 3. Allen. of East Claiborne
avenue, has returned from a visit to
friends and relatives In Baltimore Md
Mrs. f. l.. Nicholson and little daugh-
ter Ethel, of 3l7 South Park avenue. are
visiting their p&;ernal home. DR.. Park
er's, Suffolk. Va.
Mrs. c. c. Partee, of Il5 East Bramble-
ton avenue. has recently returned from
visit to Elizabeth City. N. G.
Miss Catharine $. Britt. of Water ave
nue.. is visiting friends In Murfreesboro
y. c.
Mrs. c. II. Crooks and children. of 3l5
south Park avenue. are visiting friends
abroad.
Miss Agnes II. Britt. Of WATER avenue,
Is on visit To friends in Arcola, N. c.
Misses Gertrude ana Ethel Beale who
attended school a; Nc;.e Dame, Balti-
more. Md. have returned to their home
on South Park avenue.
Miss Josie Overstrcet, of South Park
avenue. has gone 10 attend the State
Normal in Charlottesville, Va.
The postponed concert for the benefit
of the Jackson Light Infantry Drum
Corps Will take place at Festival Hall
tonight
Miss Katie Crooks. who has been visit
ing the family of her brother, Mr.. c. II.
Crooks, 3l5 South Park avenue, has gone
TO Ninton. Roanoke county. Va.
At the residence OF Miss Julia Bealo
West Brambleton avenue, Rev. w. II.
Edwards. of Portsmouth, united in holy
ma'pimony yesterday afternoon at 4
O'Clock Mr.. Percy II. Jones. of Florence.
Ala. and Miss Esther Il. Beale
Mr. j. F.. lard and Misc Mollie a.
Brock, of Bowers Point. N c.. were
married yesterday q; a. m. Mr.. lard
returned al once To the city with his
bride. and occupied his residence at No.
40 North Reservoir avenue
Mr Gresham Goode. took Iome TO his
fathers residence. No. l3S North Re.er
voir avenue las, night, his bride, Miss
Ella Jones, whom he married at her
home In Portsmouth. Va.
Mis-: Mamie Mahone, of Baltimore.
Md, is the guest of Miss Fannie Taten
East Claiborne avenue.
There Will be an icc-cream festival at
Mrs. Cora Ashburn's l2S WilIouchby.
avenue tonight for the benefit of Park
Avenue Baptist Church,
Spurgeon Baptist Church will have
their Sunday School picnic at Virginia
Beach to-day.
Rev. II. H. Bennett and wife tocS I'm
Ashland. Va, en- route 10 the EpwGt TN
League Conference at Lynchburg, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
DECLARES ron SILVER.
The Democrats of Texas Adopt An
hnti-Gold Platform.

Austin. Tex. June 24-rhc large silver
Democratic Convention. after discussion
between Judge Reagen ana Governor
Hogg. finally. tnjeuted Reagents money
plank into '.he platform as follows:i
We favor the free and unlimited coin
age of gold and silver Into standard
money without discrimination against
either. and al a ruiio of IL to ], indie
pendcna of the action of any other ma
zion. which standard money shall be
legal tender for all debts. public and
private, and we further demand that
the money OF the country shall consist of
gold and silver. thus coined, and OF
paper, convertible into these coins, on
demand on holders. and II! this Connec-
tion we dema nd ,that the practice of the
Treasury Department of refusing to pay
coin notes in silver the same rs in gold
shah be discontinued because ',he same
is an unwnrrantcd use Of power. which
results in making the Federal Treasury
but II brokers' office for speculation in
gold"
The platform opposes the issue OF
bonds in times OF peace and excessive
pensions. 1t favors a tariff for revenue
only. a
Governor CulberSon, John H. Rengen.
Horace Chiffon. John NJ Dunc,ln. Con
gresham Bailey, l.. G. Senter w. A.
Blake and cX-Governnr HoEg were APP
pon.ed delegates tai Chicago.
The delegates We're instructed to vote
for Bland II in their Judgment at Chi
cngo he proves the most available free
silver Democrat. He was declared to be
the choice of yhe Democracy of Texas
Thirteen Presidential electors We're
named and the convention adjourned
SHE die.
Conservative Democrats believe the
Spitr in the party may result in dividing
'.he State Democratic ticket this year.
but VIII not impair It's standing in the
national election.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25

the conviction of Tho man. had him ar
rested. The evidence was very strong
against him. but Through tie efforts OF
the accused's counsel. Mr.. J. T. Saun-
ders. the case was settled out OF court
and the young man discharged.
MINOR POLICE COURT ITEMS.
Laura O'Ne!ll, white. breach Of the
peace. dismissed: drunk, fined 81 and
costs.
f. Strawhand, r. e. Briggs. w. D..
Lane. white, drunk, fined 81 and costs.
Mark Br!m, JOHN ]. Fuller. colored
drunk, fined 81 and costs.
Ed Gun,er, cclored, house breaking:
Jamens Swift, colured cruelty to AMI.
mails. continued one day.
Marie Davis. colored. fighting. dis
missed.
Matte Davis. colorcd, fitting. fined
$3.50 and costs.
Henry brewery, colored. breach OF the
peace, fined 81 and costs.
Ben Hustler. colored stealing coat.
dismissed.
w. a. King, white, suspicion of larce.
ny, dismissed.
John =. Reyes, colored. cruelty TO ami
mails, taken under Amusement
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
THE CITY BRIEF.
Minor Matters OF nteresa MinutcIy
Recorded.


Mr.. James Lyons, of Richmond, Is In
the city.
The Epworth League excursion goes to
Lynchburg to-day.
The recently elected Masonic officers
We're Installed last night.
The Norfolk Driving Club holds an
Agricultural Fair here In October.
Officers Simpson and Curtis were In
Newport News yesterday on business.
Bishop Randolph will preach al Eman-
uel Church, Kempsville, Va, on Sunday
morning.
Miss Mary Brundige, OF Baltimore. Is
the guest of Mrs. George NJ. Pollard, at
Virginia Beach.
The Sunday School of the First Bap-
list Church will picnic at Warwick Park
Newport News to-day.
The headquarters of the Fourth Regl-
ment in Richmond. during the reunion
will be a the Hotel Jefferson.
Calumet Tribe, No. 81, Imp. o. X. Nj.
VIII elect officers tonight. when large
attendance OF member. is desired.
Judge Prentis, of the City Circuit
Court. will petition the Councils for bet
ter accommodations for his clerk
Mr.. w F. Gregory, Grand Arcl,on OF
the Heptasophs, has returned from Dan
vile. where he organized u lodge of that
order.
The shed and wharf facilities for ,he
new Norfolk and Baltimore steamers are
nearly finished. The line will begin ope-
rations July lst
Minerva Tribe. No 100. /. o. r. NJ. will
kindle its Council fire this evening at
s o'clock at its wlgwam, Academy of
Music building
Nick Hall. the colored elevator boy
who was injured a; the Atlantic Tues
day Is doing as well as could be expect
ed at the Retreat.
na rs
attendance at their meeting Thursday
evening. when arrangements will be
completed fer their trip TO Richmond
Mr.. r. II. Pannill has returned from
Lynchburg, where he has been attend
Ing the bedside of his fathpr-in-law.
his hip
DIR. Vance, the Registrar of Vital Sta
tistics of Norfolk, hold: over for more
than year yet. having been elected by
the present Board OF Health for Il term
of two years
Mr. j. Ii. Scott. of West Point, Va.
caught at Ocean View on one tide yes
terday; ntty-eight fish. consisting of
trout, hogfsh, croaker:. maidens. black
Wills. and one shark oxdog Ash,
Mr.. George a. Wilson. ex-county urea
surer, was united In marriage yesterday
to Mrs. Hail. at the brides residence,
near Great Bl!dge, Rev. Mr. Crawley of
hciating. They will make a tour of the
North.
Arrangements will be made by the
Southern Railway Company for the ex-
tension of final limit tickets 10 Richmond
from points In the South on account of
the Confederate Veteran Association 10
July 18th.
The Republicans OF Norfolk will hold
Mckinley and Hobart ratilica ton
meeting tonight at Annoy Hall. Hon.
j. Hampton Hoge, of Roanoke, Hon. r.
T. Thorp, OF Mecklenburg; Colonel Wi
liam Lamb. of Norfolk. and others are
expected to speak
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
IN THE POLICE COURT.
Justice Burroughs Disposed of n
Large Docket.

'Considera BILE time was occupied with
the case of John Adams, white, and
d. Gally and Hy Walton, colored,
charged with assauhing each other. II
seems dams employed Walton and dis
charged him, putting him of the boat
upon which he worked Fly came back
for his ha: and Adams grabbed ba. of
iron. thinking he was TO be assaulted
Gally snatched the iron from Adams in
order TO prevent fight. 1t had just the
opposite effect, for as soon as lily saw
his eX-cnployer d!sarmed he started a
fight. He was fined $40 and costs Ad-
ans and Gally were dismissed Wal
tons case was appealed
SAID HE WAS SICK.
Among the cases before His Honor
yesterday was that of Joe Turner a col
ored youth. who was picked up Tuesday
in drunken Stupor and apparently suf-
fering with a violent cramp. His en-
ployer appeared in court and testified
that Joe was sick and that the doctor
had given him Il prescription which con-
tanned considerable whisky. This latter
had. when imbibed. made the prlsohe.
drunk. The case was dismissed.
a HORRIBLE EXAMPLE.
For some time past a gang of small
boys have rendered existence q burden
to employees of the Ocean View depot by
misdemeanors of a most annoying ma.
ture consisting, in part, OF peiting
crowds with divers missiles. Another ia
vorite joke has been TO gather IA the
vacant ears lying on the switch ready
for use and ring up fares to their heart $
content. Special Officer Snowden. after
a hot chase. succeeded in arreS.ing one
OF de gang" n colored boy. Pearly
White, whom he lad caught in the act
of ringing up fares. He was made an
example of and fined $3.50
CASE OF SUSPICION DISMISSED.
r. II. Drake. captain of a schooner
now lying at one of the wharves. re-
ceived two kilograms from his partner
at Williamsburg on Monday last telling
him to watch two young men employed
on his boat, as he suspected tiem of
stealing a check amounting to ST140 and
some other money. The captain learned
that one of the young mem was spending
money lavishly lin this city and beiev-
Ing that he had sufficient grounds for
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL
The Negro Downing May Have Another
Chance 10 Save His Neck.
THE CITY CIRCUIT COURT IN SESSION
I'm JUsttcc Burroughs' Ceurt-rrok
Whiskey tn 7afs Medicine Case of
suspicion Dismissed "A Horrible
Example some of,hc Minor Cases
Vried md Finally Disposed OF.

The morning session of the Corpora
ton Court was consumed yesterday In
the argument on the motion for new
trial In the case OF William Downing,
recently convicted OF killing Emma Lane
IN Allyr'town, this city. julius T. Saun-
ders. counsel for Downing, occupied
about one and u half hours In his igu-
men; stating as his grounds that the
verdict was contrary TO the instructions
given by Judge Hackel: that the court
erred IN refusing two of tie eight in
structiors asked by him; that the Com
monw eacth's Attorney Fundamentally
misquoted the law respecting the differ
ence between murde: in the first and
seoorG degrees ana that there were
irregularities on the part of the jury or
bysianders while said jurors were View
ing the premises In Allyntown. said ir-
regularit!es consisting in allowing out
s'ders TO talk to the jury, which, Mr..
Saunders argued, v5t!ated the verdict.
citing authorities to support his po!:pt
and filing as evidence the afldavits of
six of the jurors. and also DR.. Z. L..
Charities and his own to verify tn. fact
MIR. Baum replied in a short argument
Judge Hanckel then took the matter I'M
der advisemeut The prisoner was in
court. 1t is now thought by those who
heard the argument that a new trial will
be granted
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25

Toronto, Ont. June 24-The results of
yesterdays election SHOW Il majority OF
not less than nifty against the Govern
merit and straight Liberal majority
owe. ali OF about thirty In addition to
the three Cabin5; Ministers already
mentioned as having heen DEBATED, Hon.
a. r. Rangers. President OF the Council
suffered a defeat making in all four
Cabinet Ministers who los: their seats
Practically every section of the country
declared against she Government The
most remarkable feature of the election
was the wrenching from the Government
of number of representatives of the
cities of the Dominion. Montreal, To-
ronto Quebec. Hamilton Kingston. Hal
flax. Vancouver and ST. John. one after
the other, contributed to the ranks of
Che Governments opponents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
Civil Service Examination.

The first civil service examination Of
applicants for positions in the Custom
mouse here Will be held next Saturday
by the following board: f p Wing
chairman: Frank Henry. secretary and
a. r.. Herbert. member. the firsi. named
being from the Norfolk postohice ard
the other gentlemen from the Custom
house The law required that the boaAi
should nave on II raj. least one Republt
can. and Mr.. Wing was selected for that
reason. there being no Republicans in
the Custom-house force The examine
ton will be held in the United States
Court room on Ehe third floor OF the
Cus;om-house building. The list of an
pAcants closed Tuesday afternoon. with
loial OF four-l for Waterman, 70.
day inspectors and ! for clerk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
THREE SILVER .PLANKS
Concluded from First paseo

Holden. Cleveland, and John Il. Mclean.
Cincinnati.
The following nominations We're made
for State officers:
For Secretary of State. Chiffon A.
Wh+te, of Brown county: for Supreme
Judge, Judge Il. X. BCandin. of Cleve-
land; for State Food Commissioner. Pat
rick McKeown. OF Cincinnati: for Mem
Der State Board .ublic Works. VIM.
Beaumont, OF Licking county.
The convention at p IN. adjourned
sine die.
III delegate Reuben Turner had not
been cried down this morning when no
made the ureSmpi.mrrtary remarks
about President Cleveland he would
have moved that n large picture OF CleVe-
land. hung in the hall, be removed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25

lf II required an annual outlay or
$4,000 10 insure family against anv
serious consequences from an attack Of
are many who would feel II their a.,
to pay 1t; that they could not afford RI
risk their lives and those OF their fam.
lily for such an amount Any one can
get this insurance for 20 centns. that be-
lng the price or a bottle of Chamberlain $
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remadv
In almost every neighborhood some one
has died from an attack OF bowel com
plant before medicine could be NO
cured or physician summoned. one
or Two doses OF this remedy will cure
any ordinary case. 1t never fails Can
you afford to take the risk for so small
an amount? For sale by all druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
Death of Mr.. james A. Leueet,.

Many friends in this city will be pn.n-
ed learn OF the death OF Mr. James A
Lesgetl, iorlnerly OF Norfolk. which &C.
Cured at 1870 O'Clock yesterday after
noon In Smithteld He was "a vounp
man OF finest qualities. who had ,,,9nT'
friends here. and who was most wor. nv
OF the high esteem in which he was held
He was well known as an attache 70: a
!ong time or MI. II. ID. divers under
taking esta biiShmert. He had bean t.,
bad health for months He leaves n
widow and Two children. He was y
member of Friendship Conclave of Han.
tasophs ana cher organizations. IN.
remains wall be brought to Norfolk for
interment.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
Property Transfers.

j. NJ. Meredith. Jr., to Woleott &
Wolcout. a lot or Central avenue, AT
ian:ic City ward; 5000.
LIZzse l.. Bottfmore. eXecutrix, 10 Will
son z. Divers. 4 lot with improvements
at the southeast corner OF F'reemason
and Boush s';reets; $1,000.
c. +. Townsend 10 Anas.asia Burrow,
certain lots and Improvements at the
corner OF Highland and Mar:hall ave-
rues; 81. 100.
Same 10 same, certain lots and I'M
prorements on Marshall avenue, near
Highland; 5000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
Engineer and Muster Suspended.

William J Rodgess. master, and Thos
t. Mears, engineer, of the Philadelphia
tug Columbia, have been suspended for
thirty days by Steamboat Inspectors
Johnson and Nicholson for running the
tug with only one engineer. when the law
says there shall be two For this reason
the tug has been fined 500 by the Depu-
~ Collector at the port of Washington.
n G
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
Evidence AlIIn.

United States Steamboat INSPECTORS
Johnson and Nicholson have hnisaed
taking testimony in the Wyanoke- Co.
lumb!a collision case, and It is now
closed. They will in few days. render
their dec,-.on as ITO the responsibility for
the acciden, by which the Wyanoke was
sunk at Newport News