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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22
WILL WE'D TODAY.
v. a. Niblaek Of fhIs City and Mrs. Mary
Nlnn, of TyIerl Texas. to Bc united
In Marriage at cIeburne Texas.
JOHN LAWRl lENCE. Prop.

Today at Cleburne Texas, v. A.
Niblack, one of Ardmore's : most high
ly respected citizens will be welded
TO Mrs. Mary Winn, of TYLER Texas.
Mr.. Niblack left on the early morn
ing train yesterday for Cleburne,
and will be net by his prospective
bride at the house OF one of her in
innate friends, where they will be
married in time to catch the return
ing train reaching here at 1882 to-
night.
OF the excellent qualities of Mr..
Niblack, it is unnecessary to say
anything, for they are known TO us
all. lie has resided in Ardmore for
n number of years, during which
time he has made friends of all with
whom he has come in contact in Ell
ther a business or social capacity.
And now recognizing that il is not
good for man to be alone these
friends will congratulate him most
heartily in adding TO his life the true
source of all substantial happiness, n
loving wife.
Mr.. Niblack's bride while a stran-
ger to Ardmore will be none the less
welcome. She is a lady known to
some of our people and by them she
is commended as a most excellent
woman, possessing all those virtues,
and rare accomplishments of mind
that mark the true lady in the social
world. For a number of years she
has been prominently connected
with the city schools of Tyler, under
that celebrated educator, Prof. Pen
nybacker and in which capacity she
has won no less distinction than her
superior in educational work.
In this union OF hearts there is n
bit of romance. In their boyhood
and girlhood days, Mr.. Niblack and
Mrs. Winn, then Miss Mary Niblack
were sweethearts. Their ways in
life diverged and each took unto
themselves another, so long as they
both should live. Death visited each
household leaving them alone as in
their sweetheart days. AS a conse-
quence they will today consummate
their early plighted vows.
The ARDMoREITE in connection
with Mr.. Niblack's many friends in
Ardmore and the brides admirers in
her Texas home extends its most
hearty congratulations and i'm ad-
vance gives them a cordial welcome
to this, their future home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22
FLED WITH MONEY.
= Prominent stock Dealer of PsuIs Vel
W. r. SpuraIn an Embcxier.

Like a thunder-clap in the cloud
less heavens came the news TO the
people Of Pauls Valley that W. T.
Spurgin, a well known stock doaler,
had proved recreant to the trust so
long placed in him by his business
associate. Last Tuesday Spurgin
shipped carload Of hogs TO Fort
Worth in the firm name OF Sisson &
Spurgin. The Bank OF Paals Val
ley had supplied the money TO buy
the hogs and the officers of the bank
had always made IL rule to have
the bills OF lading made out I'm the
banks name. Mr.. Sisson usually at
tended TO the matter for bis firm,
but on this occasion was out Of town,
so that Spurgin billed the hogs
through in the firms name. lie drew
the money, which amounted TO near
ly $500, informed Mr.. Sisson that he
was going to call upon some friends
in Whitesboro and has not since
been seen. This was on Wednesday
OF last week Mr.. Sisson waited till
Friday for Spurgin 10 show up and
then left for Texas TO look for him,
but failed to locate him. Spurgin
registered at the st. George hotel in
Dallas Friday and from that place
wrote 20 Mr.. Sisson. tie claimed 20
have lost the money through drink
nd gaming, but said he would pay
tho amount to the last dollar II be
had to transfer his life insurance pei
icy and jump into the river. Just be-
fore leaving Pauls Valley SPurgin
bad James /. Jones cash his person
al check 70 $50, and gave another
check to A. II. Constant for SO, the
price OF two hogs. Both these gen
tlemen still hold their checks, and
would like TO look upon Villa ms
smiling countenance. IL Is hard for
Spurgin's friends TO believe that he
would wilfuIly act the rascal Many
OF them believe that he will yet turn
Up and make himself square with
the world. For two years he was an
honored resident Of Pauls Valley and
IL seems strange TO the News and
his other friends that be would ruin
his reputation for the pitiful sum Of
$500. The bank offers $50 for his ap-
prenension.-P Valley News
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22
A Sensible View.

Taldy Walker, leading Indian of
the viciTity of Stonewan, came in
Thursday afternoon to talk with US.
Tandy says that the Dawes bill as
now framed is the best thing that
could be done for this country and
ne hopes it may soon become law.
he said that his views in this matter
are shared by 4 number of full-bloods,
who see that it is to their interest to
get their portion of the tribal proper
" in their own hands, as they are at
last getting their eyes opened to the
TACT that their leaders are growing
rich while the plain Indian daily be
comes poorer Purcell Register.
The Ardmore Oil and Milling Co.
VIII have two cars cotton seed for
Tueir customers about the 9th.
Bought in Texas
Very truly,
ARDMORE OIL AND MILLING Co.
lStf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22
DIDN'T STAY BRIBED.
Hav the Chickasaw and ChOctaw Rail-
PnyIIeee-TerrItory Scandal.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The hear
ings which are proceeding before the
committee on Indian affairs on the
Dawes commission bill are naturally
attracting widespread attention.
They deserve more than has been
given them.
Commissioner McKennon of the
Dawes commission today made state
ments before the committee which
greatly astonished even those best
acquainted with the subject His
statements, moreover, were not the
usual general accusations which
have been made against the Indian
governments, but were specific and
were supplemented with evidence.
He gave showing of figures ac-
counting the amount of lands and
the rents therefrOm, in the posses
sion of the Creek council, the reve-
nues from which were wholly divert
ed from the government into the
pockets of the councilmen, which, in
the language of Representative Cur
It's of Kansas, was appalling"
He also had documentary evidence
to show how the Choctaw and Chick
asaw National Railroad obta ned the
right of way through the territory
by buying up directly and openly
members of the Choctaw tribe. This
had gone far enough to enable the
commissioner to give the names of
the various members of the Choctaw
council and the amount for which
each sold his vote. The highes priced
members in the Indian legislature OBJ
tanned 50, 800 for their votes and the
cheapest about $500. These facts
had become public through a trial in
progress in the territorial courts
over the disbursement of the money
which the railroad company had
placed in the territories. 1t seems
that the money was not properly
dibursed in the Chickasaw council,
and tho right-of-way bill failed to
pass, in spite of the fact that the
railroad was out 500 900 paid to each
body of lawmakers.
This was supplemented by state
ments from the members of the
commission outlining the methods
pursued by those who have legisla-
ton pending in the tribal legislature.
Commissioner Montgomery stated
that it was plain question of buy
and sell with almost any measure
which came up for consideration,
and particularly in matters which in
volved the grant Of privileges to out
side citizens.
The hearings will be continued
several days yet. The Curtis bill,
which was introduced as a substi-
tute for the Dawes bill, has been
given to all the members of the com
mittee.
Fer Sale-A perfectly new three
room framed house, 75x140 foot lot,
in north east part of town, very
cheap. Part time.
FRANK w. Oracle,
Chickasaw Lumber Co.
All that want first class fishing out
fits, call on G. NJ. Yarbrough & Co.
lS-lW K
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

\ tall well dressed, fine looking
man came in on the south bound q.
&. x :. f. train from Pauls Valley
Saturday evening nj $50. He walked
up Main street as though he was
looking for some one. lie was seen
several times on the south side OF
Main street and attracted quite n
great deal of attention. He was fol-
lowed by the United States deputy
marshals for blocks and finally dis
covereing that he was being sbad-
owed, he turned suddenly around
and fronted the marshals saying, gen
tlemen what are you following me
for? You look as though you had
done something wrong. Most as
suredly have, / have made a failure,
| failed TO follow out my wife's in
structisns. I was told TO go 10 Wallis
shoe store and buy my wife a pair
VI shoes that she had selected.
was misdirected and failed to find
his store and bought another pair,
and now | am thinking Of the future.
10 limo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22
A SIX-SHOOTER PLAY.
Mrs. Keller of MarysViIIe Texas on the
War Path Fires Two Shots at Her
SOn-ln-Law.

Through Marysvine citizens who
were in the city today the Register
learns that quite an exciting little
episode occurred in that heretofore
quiet little city at 10 a. m yesterday.
1t seems that one Charley Butcher
Keller separated from his wife about
six months ago, sinse which time the
wife and children have been living
at the home of of Mrs. Keller. Yes
terday morning the aforesaid Butch
er went to the residence of Mrs.
Keller to visit his children. Upon
the arrival at the front gate he was
met by an enranged mother-in-law
with pistol in hand who forbade him
to enter her premises. At this
juncture he undertook to argue the
case with her when she deliberately
fired a shot at him. He then beat a
retreat when another pistol ball
passed in close proximity to his head
He Immediately reported to the off,
cials of the little city and the con-
stable went at once and arrested the
shOotist. When the fact was known
in the town it created quite a ripple
of excitement among the citizens,
but at late hour yesterday evening
everything had quieted down. The
blood thirsty mother-in-law had an
examining trial before Justice Horner
today, but the Register has not
learned the result of it.-Gainesville
Register.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

The ARDMoREITE win accept in
payment Of subscriptions to the week
~, 100 cords Of stove wood, giving
one years subscription for a good
average two horse load OF sound wood.
Bring on your wood and get the best
paper In the Indian Territory.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

The Ardmore on a Milling Com
pany shipped ave cars Of their very
nne cattle TO Kansas City, yesterday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22
lie Knew a Good Thing.

I'd. Jaillite, representing the
chamberlain Medicine Company of
Des Moines Iowa is in the city. He
'iosed yearly advertising contract
WIN the WEEKLY ARDMoREITE for
MS medicines and to show his estim-
A'ioh OF its value as an advertising
medium 1t is only necessary to state
'nat we get for the same amount of
matter double the price of any other
weekly paper in the Indian or Okla
lO,na Territories, with which he
holds contracts.
tba men 1t comes to printing briefs,
- e AkDMoREITE is the leader. Best
y work on short notice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

Saturday March -. Up stairs over
Randols dry goods store. 27-fwk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22
j. NJ. Bass 6 G
LaCLEDE HOTEL.


Final disposition has been taken
by Commissioner Gibbons on the
three cases which have been await
ing n hearing before him. The cases
of T. l.. Green and James NJ. Smart In
which defendants were charged with
selling intoxicating liquors have
been for lack OF evidence, dismissed.
The other case, that Of W. NJ. Wyatt
charged with horsetheft in which
the evidence againat defendant was
voluminous, resulted in his being
taken to Paris by Deputy J. J. Nelms
in default of $500 bond. The Judge
in concluding the case said he could
not 90 otherwise than hold defend
ant, the fact being clear to his mind
that defendant stole the horse. then
sold il also that an accumulation OF
crookedness such as stealing another
wife, afterwards changing his name,
and various other illegal acts, all
combined TO show that he was a tit
subject to adorn the interior Of Paris
prison.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

Miss Waynick will have Saturday
before easter a special sale of fifty
trimmed hats, for misses, between
the ages of II and 10. 22-1wk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

FoR SALE-At bargain, a course
IN business college. IL you want a
business education this is your op-
portunity. Apply at this ofiice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

The largest up-to-date shoe stock
in the B. /. T., fit, finish and prices
guaranteed at Duston's. I2-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

A fun line OF stamped hnenE and
art materials, every color OF the rain
bow nc DustOn's. l2-u
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22
william Dean RradN

Grape on the doors and broken
hearts inside the hitherto happy home
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Brady told
the story yesterday morning of deaths
visitation and consequet grief over
the lifeless remains of their idolized
son, William Dean, aged years,
month and days. This sad event
happened at D O'Clock yesterday
morning after a brief illness from
membranous Group, during which
time the little fellow suffured all the
pangs of that dread disease. Medical
skill done everything possible, known
to the science of medicine or surgery
but to no avail.
The funeral and interment will
take place today at 1 O'Clock the
services being conducted b. Rev.
A. o. Riall at the family residence
followed by interment in the South
Cemetery. To the bereaved parents
the ARDMoREITE extends its deepest
sympathies and bids them find solace
in the assurance that of such as they
have lost is the Kingdom of Heaven
composed.
Just received by Mrs. Kloski a new
line of percales, duckings and zephyr
ginghams.
Furnished Rooms.
Nicely Furnished Rooms for rent,
one block south of Main on Court
street, first house south Van
Denberg's lumber yard. post
Contract Awarded.
G. E. Troutman returned last night
from Lebanon where he successfully
competed with a number of con-
tractors on the construction of an
auditorium to be erected at the
orphans home two miles east of
Lebanon. The contract price is
81 900 and the building will be a two
story brick, the main room being
32x7O feet with a vestibule 12x3O and
an annex 2Ox5O.
Mr.. Troutman will begin work as
soon as he can burn the brick which
will be made near the location # the
structure, and work on which has
already begun. 1t is expected the
building will be completed by the
middle of June, in for the commenc-
ment exercises of Prof. Derrick's
school.
Mr.. Troutman is a capable and ex-
perienced contractor and the Chick
asaw authorities could not have
done better than they havelin award
ing him this work.
A new line of ladies underwear, up
to date shirt waists, new style ladies'
belts and silk shirt waists at Mrs.
Kloski's.
DR.. j. F. Robertson, of Duncan is
in the city visiting his brother L. b.
and John Robertson.
For SALE-Two desirable residence
lots in Ferndale addition. A big
bargain for cash. Apply at this Of
fee.
Capt. Wigs, Of Oakland, was in
the city yesterday.
The ARDMoREITE Job department
turns out only first class work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

Miss Laura witter, Agent Mason's
charming aid-de-camp and assist
ant, left for Galveston yesterday af-
tcrnoon to visit her mother. Miss
Laura will return about the middle
nf the unnk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

\ glance at Duston's show win
dOws will give you an idea OF the
character Of styles to be found in
side. 12-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

Mrs. Kloski has Just received a
new line of embroideries, stamped
goods for pencil work and Irish linen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

ASK b. A. Mason how about the
marbles. 1S-1wk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

Capt. Wiggs, of Oakland, was in
the city yesterday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

Brocade Satin, Tafieta and Mohair,
the latest skirt material at Dus-
tons. 12-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

The ARDMoREITE job department
turns out only first class work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

For SALE-Two desirable residence
lots in Ferndale addition. A big
bargain for cash. Apply at this Of
fce
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22
Furnished Rooms.

Nicely Furnished Rooms for rent,
one block south of Main on Court
street, first house south Van
Denberg's lumber yard. 2O-5t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-03-22

DR.. J. F. Robertson, of Duncan is
in the city visiting his brother L. b.
and John Robertson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
W2ezsenS- &M $NsoGA

Flfth-Avenue Theatre last Monday eve
ming.
Herman, the Great. will next season
devote twelve weeks at least or MS Iorty
weeks tour, TO one and two night staiius
which he has not visited In ten years.
cutting out, thereby week or TWO OF
engagements which would pe played
otherwise in big cities. Hermann plays
these one-nlght stands because the de-
mand for him there Is 80 great and the
guarantees offered him are so big THAI
ne cannot afford TO do otherwise. The
daily change from town TO town, how
ever. will not interfere with his comfort,
for he has the handsomest private-car
in the country. and carries with him
retinue OF chefs, buffers, and other ser
wants.
"The Lady savey" Is the first operate
comedy company imported from London
which has been produced in this country.
with it's English music and British COM
edy elements replaced by American ma
terial George w. Lederer under whose
personal direction the piece has been
Americanized and staged. foresaw that.
although 1.-THE Lady Slavey" was a pro-
nounced success during its run at the
Avenue Theatre In London. TO appeal
directly to an American audience II was
absolutely necessary that IL should be
Amerlcanized, not merely by the eiimina-
ton of a few English witticisms and the
Introduction Of few OF local significance.
but by practically making a new score
and libretto. retaining merely the shell.
so to speak. OF the English piece. That
Mr.. Lederer was wise in this respect
the great furoro created by the opera
within it's initial week at the Casino in
New York has plainly demonstrated.
II Is announced that the irrepresslble
Hammerstein has made an offer to Calve
the famous French prima donna, to star
her through this country in a big produce
tlon OF Carmen" placing her at the head
Of her own company and paying her
$4,000 for fifty performances. or s2,4CO
every performance. Calve, has, 1t is
said, received $3.50 a performance from
Abbey & Grau. The matter has not been
closed. but that Abbey e. Grau are also
anxious to secure Calves services and
would pay her good deal more than
they have done during the past season.
1t Is the largest salary which any singer
has received. excepting Patti.
A special subscription performance Of
the American Academy OF the Dramatic
Arts was given in tho Carnegie Lyceum,
New York, last Tuesday afternoon. Two
new plays were presented-Maesterlinc $
'HInterieur," under the stage direction
OF Mr.. +. III. Sargent, and a two-act
comedy. entitled Master Shakespeare
Outwitted." under the direction of Miss
May Robson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
Pedigree.

written for the Dlspatch)
With wit and talent, youth and grace,
Fit to adorn most any station,
I'm beautiful In form and face.
And finished in my education;
In style and action nothing needing
TO show the points OF blood and breed
Indeed. hear it often said
That / look like a thoroughbred
But what avails all this 10 me
Since l have got no pedigree?
My father kept grocery store.
And grew so wealthy that OF late he
Retired that he might have more
or "Otium cum dignitate.
by nature kind, In manner gracious,
Honest, refined, unostentatlous,
He says that he was born SO late
His ancestry are out OF date"
No genealogical tree
Has he to show his pedigree.
I've asked dear mother 20 tell me
II she'd any antique relation
Who ever rose TO high degree
Or had Colonial reputation.
She says that she never dwells much on
Family lineage or eScutcheon.
She takes people for what they are
For ancestry she does not care"
IT'S plain she's not an II. L. V.
And that she has no pedigree.
I can't be a Colonial Dame,
Or Daughter of the Revolution.
My grandslres had no martial fame,
Nor In that war did execution:
Nor can l see that my ancestry
Have ever destroyed whole chests OF tea.
/ am perplexed as maid can be.
] have no family history.
Fen from an aborigine
/ cannot trace my pedigree.
Yet when / see some thoroughbreds,
Who owe their present place and sta
ton.
Not 10 their own hands or heads.
But to some long-defunct relation.
And though degenerate from the glories,
And beauties OF ancestral stories,
Exist entirely in the past.
When I with these myself contrast,
Contented l will try to be
Although have no pedigree.
BENJAMIN Il. WEISIGER.
Manchester, Va. February II. ls9a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
H2ez<e1S- G~ $N4on@

George W. and Eugene Jones. in Rich
mond during the past week, and enjoyed
the piano recital Of Professor Faelten,
who was their former instructor In music.
Mrs. j. d. Coles, of Chatham, Pittsyl-
vania county, Va, is the guest OF her
brother, Mr.. b. b. Munford, 10 north
Laurel street.
Mrs. j. c. r. Walker and Miss Annie
Rose Walker have returned from visit
TO New Orleans.
Misses Talcott and Gordon are the
guests Of Major Robert Stiles, Linden
Row. Franklin street.
The Mardl-Gras party, consisting OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shelton Williams,
the Misses Tenant. Miss Roy Ellerson,
Messrs. Lancaster Williams, Henry l..
Cabell, William Shelton. and T.. a. Da-
yenport, returned on Tuesday, after
most delightful trip, as the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Williams, In his elegant private
car.
Mrs. Allan Il. DOMAIN Mrs. William II.
Talbot, and Mrs. William L. Royal have
returned from n charming visit to DIR.
Talmage, In Washington, ID. G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
Was n Richmond Actor.

Brigadier-General George w. Gle, OF
the United States army, retired. who died
a few days since in Pennsylvania, was
for several years before and up 10 the
commencement OF the late war the heavy
man or william or skunkel. Ford q Mox-
mond Theatre. He played such parts as
Richmond in Richard III Macduff in
Macbeth" Long Tom Coffin Frederick
Dhu," etc. His speciality was tough
stage characters. When he left here in
1861 he repaired North, and Immediately
entered the Federal army. in which he
met with rapid, but not undeserved pro-
motion. His genius lay In the military
line. On the occasion OF Lincoln's second
inaugural as President he commanded
the escort, some 1000 men. and was in
charge OF the guard of over 5000 men,
who attended the obsequies