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New-York tribune., 1896-05-03

the priest to walk on the patients back In church
and the other Is to let a bear walk on II. Wea~h
snakes frogs. puppies and kittens may not be kiSd
and there are numerous charms against the tv,
first For three days before the Huzulen moves inh
a new house ne throws "A black hen on II, 90 ~
snakes may not nest there. Black cattle are lucl1
boiling is prohibited when applied to milk, lest kn
should come 10 the cows The grave-diggen ~
coffin makers wash their hands over grave u =
nify that they are not TO blame for the sorrow =
the relatives ask the latter not 20 be angry with u
dead for the trouble he has caused them. and not
ask for payment from him In the next world.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03


stamp collectors. The so
ciety referred to Is the So
ciety for the Suppression
OF Speculative and Tn
necessary Postage Stamps.
That such "A society has
any field for operation Is
"A peculiar commentary
upon the methods OF GER
tain governments. The
projectors OF this society
affirm that certain govern
ments have been guilty OF
issuing upon the slightest
pretext a Commemorative
series" OF stamps, solely
for the profit to be made
from their sale Accord
ing To their statements,
tH.ao t-nNs.rppnaff farm
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
POLICE Reform IN WISCONSIN.

From The Kansas City Star
Dadeville has chosen a reform city adminlstra-
tion and the following notice IL posted: Crap
shooters. pistol shooters card scooters and shoulder
strikers will do we'll TO go and commit suicide"
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
WHERE BAILEY PREFERS THEM.
From The Galveston News.

From The Galveston News.
Congressman Bailey. so the dispatches say. had
flush on his face when Mr. Barrett was in the chair
the other day. But Mr.. Bailey will doubtless ad-
NIT q nush In the hand Is worth dozen on the face
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03

lot was made IN Paris. from designs by Il. Mou-
chon, the engraver OF the current French stamps.
ard the issue made It's appearance April 6.
Inquiries at the office OF prominent stamp con-
cern OF this city ecied facts about the existence OF
A peculiar society OF which little Is known by the
public at large, althoush It's purposes are familiar
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03

when you have rested I'll try your voice"
said Miss Runciman.
sat down in one OF the big soft chairs that
seemed 70 embrace me. Bashy sat down near
and clasped her hands over her head. question
ing ,,
sense OF disappointment But what had | cX-
necfed? 7 could hardly bring my mind to listen
10 the girl who was asking me this and that
I replied mechanically that sHe suuuch'9 III
Then Then / reused myself. I felt mothers letter
In my gown a necting wish that had given
up ali this and gone home came TO me
I heard Bashy say that her brother was rub
bing up his voice again: 1t had become rusty.
But It's better than ever now, she asserted,
"and sometimes he walks q BIT win only
she did not say where he was. and did not
ask I wondered II he had told about coming
to the Holloway house; and for fear he had not
done so and that 1t should be discovered as II
1t had been a secret sald
1T was very kind Of Mr.. iiildreth TO come out
to see how ! was getting on
Mercy exclaimed Bashy. You don't mean
that Vane has been to Lalys FallsY
YES" I answered boldly. and | thought 1t
was so kind Of him" Bashy turned
Aunt Nora" she called. ".Vane has been to
Lallys Falls to Billy.
"Has he?" in an Indifferent tone, but thought
that Miss Runciman gave me a quick glance.
Yes and how odd that he didn't mention
the fact." .
Here Bashy contemplated me with open curl
osty l remarked that he probably had not
Bashy gggied Not thought of it, she ex-
claimed. Pray how long was he there?"
Really. / can't remember just now" ! re-
piled.
More than one day?'
Yes
More than two days?'
"Oh. yes
Mercy! Avnt Nora" turning again. BILLY
thinks Vane was at Lallys Falls more than two
days"
Every WELL" with the same Indifference.
Hasn't he been secret about II. though? Was
he there a week.
yes"
Bashy glanced apprehensively at her aunt who
at some distance in the large room.
Now, / want to know thing" she went
on in a whisper. 'and you might just as we'll
tell me as not. Did Vane make love to you
there?"
| was somewhat prepared for this question.
so / laughed and answered.
Find out. II you can and then felt very
hppant, and quite ashamed of myself. / would
not have replied In that way II had supposed
there had been real seriousness in Vane's .love
making"
Certainly shall find out" she responded
and thought she going to say something
about her brothers tendencies In the direction
of making love to different women. But she
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24

Tabernacle EerTIces-Regular services at
the Tabernacle, southeast Ardmore every
Sunday at IL and p. m Rev. j. II. Godfrey,
frst Sunday; Rev. J. L Wool, second sun
day; Rev J. Il. Masters. third sunday
ReF. 2. u. Lawrence. fourth Sunday. Sab
bath school 10 a. IN: EpwOrth League p.
m Prayer meeting every Wednesday night.
cordial Invitation TO all. Come and woF
ship with Us.
J.H. Godfrey. Pastor.
Rer. ] B Aaaters. sunday aehOOI supt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween w. NJ Bottoms and j. E.
Hamilton, and known as the firm of
Bottoms & Hamilton, was on the 25th
day of June, 1896, dissolved by mu-
tual consent, Mr.. w. NJ. Bottoms
retiring from the firm, he having
sold his interest in said business to
Mr.. R. ]. Wilson, of Russellville,
Ark. The new firm will be known
as ]. E. Hamilton & Co., and will
conduct the business at the old
stand. The new firm assumes all
accounts of the old firm and will col
lect all indebtedness due said firm.
w. NJ. BOTTOMS,
j. E. HAMILTON,
r. J. WILSON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
FRATERNAL.

SECRET SOCIETIES.
Ardmore Lodge No. 81, 4. +. n A M.-Re-
gular meeting, Saturday, ON or before every
full moon, at y. IN in Masonic Temple,
corner Main and Springer streets. Visiting
brethren are extended a cordial welcome.
ID ID. Flow, w. NJ.
ID. T. Nisbett. Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24

Cumberland Presbyterian Church-Corner
Church and Cumberland streets. Services
every Sunday &C IL a. M. and 1880 y. m.
Prayer meeting wednesday. Choir practice
Saturday evening. Sabbath School Af $3.50
q m Everybody cordially invited 20 WoF-
ahiD With as. J.F. Williams, Sup't-
J. e. Aubrey. Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
vIRsr pKE8BYrERiAx cHURcH.

RIk<T FRESBT fEEStAS GdDkCB.
aETWEE0
Springer and yTenSIy Streets
Regular seTsfee:
sabbath IL "A m, morning worship
Sp. m, evening worship.
9:45 4. m, Sunday school,
Wednesdays p. m, prayer meeting
sp. m, Session meeting.
We extend a cordial invitation to all 10
worship with us. II 4 stranger, we desire
your acquaintance. In the name of the Mas
ter, we welcome you.
REV. C. C. McGINLEY, pastor.
Christian Science Service-ll o'clock
every Sunday morning. childrens Sunday
school lO:30 at Johnson. Cruce Cruce
building. up stairs. Friday evening meet
ings, 1880 Johnson, Cruce * Cruce omces
up stairs Every one cordially invited TO
worship with
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24

Myrtle Lodge MOI X. of P.-Meets every
Thursday AT S:l5 p. m. in Odd Fellows Hall.
Springer street. All visiting brethren are
invited.
Ioe. VI. London, c. c.
John w. Buenting, X. of R. and s.
Ardmore Lodge No. 9. l. o. .. F.-Meets
every Monday at p. m. in their hall, on
Springer s.recr. Visiting r-"th-eT always
Nelrome.
". y. t;srtU-r. y. q.
l. ". Mason. -, r.-tary.
Woodmen Of the World.-Reg egular meet
iags on the second ana fourth Fridays in
each month al s p. m. in Odd Fellows hall.
Visiting brethren invited,
c. b. Kendrick, c. C.
T. c. Bridssman, Clerk.
knights of the Maccabees, Ardmore Tent
No. meets on first and third Mondays in
each month n Judge Hobby's Office on Main
street. Visiting members cordially invited.
Edwin Hobby, Com.
II. L. Landes. r. X.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Christian Church-Prensley street. Ser
vfses every Lords day at II 90 q. m. and s;l5
meeting every Wednesday g:I5 .. m. Choir
practice every Friday evening &C S:lB p. m.
Ladies' Aid Society every Tuesday after
cial meeting every Tuesday night at place
announced each Lords day. Omcers meet
ing first Lords day in each month. All are
cordially invited 10 all services.
Goe II. webb. sup't Sunday school.
IA. o Riall. Pastor.
First Bapfist ChuFch-BFoadway street.
Services every Sunday At II 90 a. M, and $3.50
o. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings
af 8 O'Clock. Sunday School at $3.50 A. m.
Choir practice Friday evenings at 8 O'Clock.
DR.. Young, Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
Accommodation TraIn..

Commencing Feb. 18th trains No.
l3 and IA local freight trains) be-
carry coach for the accommada-
tton of passengers and tickets will
be sold for passage between all sta
sive. Respectfully,
/. r. MASON, Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
To the Business Men a Word.

Do like the Ardmoreite. Show your en-
terprise and confidence in your town by
booming business. The Daily and Weekly
Ardmorete is the only medium. Ask the peo-
pie of town or country what paper they pay for
to read. They will tell you every time. The
Ardmoreite. That's the kind of a paper to
patronize with your advertising.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
Notice of Dissolution.

The partnership of Johnson
& Staples is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, l.. B. John
son, Of HillsbOro, Texas, with
drawing and selling his interest
to l.. P. Staples, who will con
tinue the business, assuming all
indebtedness of the old firm and
collecting all accounts.
l.. b. JOHNSON,
HillsbOro, Texas.
l.. 2. STAPLES,
ArdmOre. Ind. Ter.
To THE PUBLIC:
Having bought the interest
of my partner, l.. B. Johnson.
Of Hillsboro, Texas, in the
above firm, | will continue the
business at the old stand and
will make a special effort to re-
tain all our old customers and
hope to be able to serve them
with the same prOmptness and
satisfaction as heretofore.
Pilot l.. p. STAPLES.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24

The Soliciting cOmmIttes Making SotIS-
factory Progress win Their Work.
Money and Provisions Donsted.

The soliciting committee for the
hremen's anniversary picnic have
been doing some effective work rs
win be seen by the following list Of
progress made to date:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24

M.E. Church 6outh-Corner Broadway and
Church street. Preaching every Sabbath
morning af II g. m. and 700 y. m. Prayer
meeting wednesday evening at 700. Sun
day school every Sabbath at 10 O. m. Ep-
worth League p. m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
In Peace Prepare for War.

This is what the Ardmoreite is doing.
The latest addition is steam mot Cas- of our
own manufacture. Both our News and Job
Presses are now propelled by a brand new
engine thus better than ever eQuippng US for
business
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24

We print everything from IA
birth notice to an obituary in
first class style and on anniver-
sary posters and job work our
Office is unexcelled.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
d. T. Nisbett. Secretary.

Ardmore Chapter No. IL. r. A. M.-Re gular
meetings ON second and fourth Thursday s
in each month at y. m. in Masonic Temple,
corner Main and Springer streets. Visiting
brethren are extended a cordial welcome.
q. II. Bruce, II. P.
l. R Mason Secretary
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
Warning Order.

In the United States Court in the Indian
Territory, Soutern District.
DOllie Pierce, Plaintiff.
John Pierce, Defendant.
The defendant, John Pierce, is warned to
appear in this court il thirty days and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Dollie
Pierce.
Witness the Honorable Constantine B.
Kilgore, Judge Of said court, and the seal
thereof, this nth day of July, 1886.
SEAL JOSEPH w. PHILLIPS. Clerk.
Ledbetter & Bledsoe. attorneys for plain
lin.
Robert E. Lee. attorney for non resident.
July Il
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
Our Job Department

is upto date andWe keep on hand, ready for
customers the largest and best selected stock
of stationery ever brought to Ardmore, while
the work we turn out is superior to anything
to be had in the Territory.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-07-24
Step!

There is no doubt but that business is
dull and that but few of our business men are
making more than expenses. 1t will not long
be the case. Crop prospects were never better
and with a reasonable market and full juris-
diction, goods times await all of US.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-02

the merchants trade falls of his deposits
in the bank fall off, and so the banker, in
the end, feels the blow the laboring man
has received.
So far as the newspapers are concerned,
they need not reply to q charge so utterly
ridiculous. 1t may justify, however, the
stating of the fact that never before in the
history of the country has the press of the
country risen so fully to a great occasion.
The noise of the Chicago convention had
scarcely subsidized when leading newspapers
in every section, regardless Of party. en-
form that had been adopted, and called
for its rejection at the polls: Democratic
journals, republican journals and indie
pendent journals, all alike, and as with
one voice. spoke up for the national credit
and its maintenance at. all hazards; and so
sharp has the division grown that the very
few publications which try to evade a
frank expression of opinion on the subject
one way or the other, or which profess to
be for one side while conveying all possible
comfort to the other, are the derision of
the communities in which they appear.
Mr.. Bryan is very fond of quoting
Thomas Jefferson. 1t was Mr. Jefferson
who said that if he were forced to choose
between government without newspapers
and newspapers without government he
would choose the latter. What would the
great Virginian be likely to say about a
democratic candidate for the preSidency-a
man aspiring to the chair that he himself
once occupied-who is opposed with energy
and conspicuous ability by nine-tenths of
the leading newspapers of his own party?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-02
A Bird's-Eye View of the Situation

In ordinary campaigns the eyes of the
people are turned on the eve of election to
one or two states acknowledged to be 'piv-
otal.' New York. for instance, has here
tofore been regarded as the turning point
This year, however. New York's verdict is
practically known in advance and the re-
suit will depend upon a number of other
states further est, SO many. in fact, that
the mind of the casual observer is confused
and the task Of the forecaster Is rendered
many times more difficult and risky than
ever before. The Star has appreciated this
situation, and in order to give its readers
a comprehensive view of the chances just
before the battle it has secured a mass of
valuable reformation from many sources
regarding the conditions in the doubtful
territory. A convenient summary of the
statistics. including statement Of the tick
cts in nomination in these states, is pub
lished today. 1t gives the names of nomi-
nees for state offices. and presents as we'll a
summary of the votes by counties in the
states where the fight is fiercest. With this
IN his hand. the watcher before the screens
tomorrow night can follow the returns in
telliSently as they are flashed forth, and
may be enabled much sooner than usual TO
catch the drift of the votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-02
business Men and Newspapers

Mr.. Bryan inaugurated his campaign by
declaring that this the peoples fight;
that those who supported the gold stand
ard We're banded together for heavy profits
at the peoples expense. His lieutenants
took up the charge. and some of them in
an attempt to pass from generalities to
particulars have singled out business men
and the newspapers for the objects of their
bitterest attacks. They have sought to
create the impression that a great con-
spiracy against labor is in process of exc
cution. through the agencies of the mer-
chant. the banker and the daily press
Men who talk in this strain are cheap
men. They carry no weight. They not
only advertise their own size. but they in
suit the intelligence of labor, by emitting
such stuff They assume that the laboring
man knows nothing about business condi-
tons and connections. But. as a matter
of fact. he does know not only where he
himself comes in, but where others come
in In figuring on his own Importance in
the equation he arrives at pretty accurate
idea of the Importance of Others He can
see that the merchant and the banker could
not consplre to Cypress him without infiict-
ing a corresponding injury on themselves
If he is deprived of his wages. the mer-
chant is deprivedNf so much trade; and IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-02

Washington is now feeling the annual eff
fects of the migratory habits of the tramp
which ser him southwark when the frosts
begin to pinch. This autumnal move
ment seems to be beyond control and the
only defense of a city on the line of march
is to give the invaders a reception which
Will not, to say the least, encourage them
to make frequent visits and to prolong
their stay. The tramp problem Is difficult
OF solution. 1t arises from causes that
are hard to reach and each community
must work in an Independent effort to
ward of these unwelcome guests. 1t Is
rather a 1elfish process, yet an absolutely
necessary one under present conditions
The Workhouse is the only proper place of
punishment and a sojourn there should be
made as unattractive as possible. Hard
labor Is cistastefu1 to the average vagrant
and If he must be taken In by a community
he should be made to give something in
return for his board and lodging. The au-
tumn and winter seasons mark an influx
to such institutions. partly because of the
desire of the tramps to find food and shell
ter. whatever may be the cost in physi-
cal discomfort, and partly on account Of
the necessity for the city to protect itself
The residents can help along in this work.
by giving no encouragement to the tramps
who present themselves at back doors ask
ing for food or money. The percentage of
worthy cases among them may be high
but there are means provided for caring for
men who are really hungry and suffering
There is no need for any of them to starve
in this city If they will make known their
wants at the right places. and to this end
the citizens should refuse Individual aid and
comfort to all Corners. This will serve to
drive the tramps either out Of town or into
the hands of the authorities who know
better how to deal with them than do the
unframed almsgivers whose sympathies are
apt to get the better of their Judgment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-02
Not u sham Battle.

The observation that whatever tonor-
rows result may prove to be the people
will accept 1t and go on with their affairs
is of course true. That fact however, does
not IN the slightest detract from he gray
ity of the situation or from the importance
of the issue presented. We are not fighting
a sham battle. by any manner OF mears.
The danger of the Chicago propaganda
lies in the sincerity and earnastness of the
men who are pressing 1t. Those men mean
precisely what they proclaim. Give them
the Presidency and d Congress to match,
and they will put the machinery in motion
10 carry out the programme they advertise.
They will enact legislation putting the
finances of the country on a silver basis;
legislation antagonistic to the civil service
law; Legislation intended to tie the govern
ments hands in the matter of asserting
national authority, and legislation having
for its ultimate object the throwing of the
Supreme Court into the arena of politics
pure and simple. And behind all this will
be the power and sympathy of the Presi-
dency itself. The people will bow TO 1t as
the Law of the land. however severe its
operations may be, and they will be able to
get rid of it, if at all. only by an agitation
as general and as disquieting as that which
shakes the country today.
The value OF the St Louis propaganda
lies also in the sincerity and earnestness of
the men who pressing 1t. They mean
what they say. and will carry out, with the
opportunity. what they engage to perform.
If Mr. Mckinley and 4 Congress in SYM
patty with him are elected tomorrow the
business of the country will not be lowered
10 d silver basis: the merit system of Oh
tanning and keeping employment under the
vii he ne Sill
preme Court will not be attacked, nor will
there be a failure to exercise the national
authority whenever the national interests
demand and justify it. The power OF the
government will be exercised toward
curing international bimstallism The tariff
will be revised in the interests of providing
the government with d sufficient revenue,
and of equaiizing Its protective features.
danger. new departures. new and mex
perienced men. and populistic influence
which the prudent all deplore. On the
other hand may be found security, con-
hdence. the advocacy of policies, both finan-
cial and economic. which have been tried
and found sufficient, and leaders represent
ing the most successful and distinguished
services the country during recent years
has enjoyed. Voters must make their
choice accordingly. The reflection that
even if Mr. Bryan wins the result will be
of comfort for those who desire to See the
country saved from incalcuIa BILE loss The
loss cannot be avoided if MIR. Bryan wins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-02
The Value of River Improvement.

Gen CraighilPs statement in regard to
the benefits to commerce derived from the
improvements on the Potomac river near
this city, which appears elsewhere in The
Star. should alone suffice to persuade Con-
gress of the necessity for similar work on
the Anacostia or Eastern Branch. Aside
from The question of public health involved
the matter of the commercial advantage to
be secured from such an Improvement OF
the south and east sides of the city de
serves close attention. To be sure there is
a present but little demand for improved
river front facilities along the Eastern
Branch for the simple reason that the en-
croachins flats have driven all business
away from this stream just as at one time
it Was threatened that Washington would
be entirely Isolated on the western side
as Well from the great highway of com
merce through the filling in of the can
nels. 1t is not too late to correct part
of the evil by improving the Eastern
Branch as TO make wharfing possible there.
again. Such enterprises need encourage
ment as all other forms of business, for
they cannot battle against adverse eIe-
inents.- Washington has now developed to
such proportions that an additional water
front would by means be superfiuous
In fact, the improvement of the branch is
conceded on all sides to promise to become
d profitable investment if begun soon
enough. If delayed much longer, however.
the cost of the improvement will be very
heavy item. This is but one phase of the.
question. The Star has presented other
considerations with frequency and will con-
unue TO urge the Importance of action until
the Eastern Branch flats are no longer per-
mitted to menace the health of the city.