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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-29

A Grafton correspondent Of the Baltimore
Sun wrote last Friday II, was stated by
good authority here to day that Hon. John
T McGraw, Of Grafton, will 10 few days
announce hi. candidacy for the Democratic
congressional nomination from this district.
The reason assigned for his delay in an
nouncing himself is that be was not willing
10 take any chances on his success, and that
moss be feels sure he can get it. McGraw
managed Mr. Wilson's campaign two years
ago, and il brilliant man and exceedingly
popular McGraw will have three compel
itors. Senator Scott, Of Randolph, aud w.
G.. Brown, Jr, Of KiBgwood, have been in
the field for a month, and Samuel V. Woods,
Of Philippi, announced his candidacy few
days ago. Mr. Brown claims be will win
easily"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-29

The West Virginia delegation voted as
follows for vice president: On the first bal
lot u for Williams of Massachusetts,. On
the second ballot Y for Bland. On the
third ballot for Williams Of Massachusetts,
l for Bland, 5 for Mclean. On the fourth
ballot Y for Daniel. On the last ballot y
for Sewsll.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
Grand Opera House.
NO PERFORMANCE TONIGHT AT
THE GRAND.

NO PERFORMANCE TONIGHT AT
THE GRAND
There will be no performance at the
Grand opera house tonight in conse-
quence of the great amount of mechan-
ical and electrical effects that require
to be put in position to successfully
produce Jacob Lifts great production,
"Shaft No. - which will be presented
on the evenings of Christmas day and
on Saturday. There will be a holiday
matinee on Christmas day and on Sat
urday the regular matinee will be Civ
en-. Electricity is an important factor
in this melodrama, for all the ingenious
and picturesque effects are produced by
its aid. The storm Is a splendid bit of
realism, never before equalled; indeed,
all the effects are handled much more
skillfully than in any other scenic play.
Many of them are startling and all are
beautiful. A strong company is en-
gagged in its presentation, headed by
Frank Lasee and Marion Elmore Sale
of seats now open.
FALLEN AMONG THIEVES"
Fallen Among Thieves tells pow
erful story full of heart interest, strong
ly defined, and naturally drawn. 1t APP
| pears to theater- goers of every taste.
Apart from the comedy and sensation
al features the scenic equipment Of the
| piece is extremely fine and most real
istic. Fallen Among Thieves will
commence three nights engagement
at the Grand opera house on Monday
night There will be a matinee Wed
| nesday
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graph on Monday and Tuesday, and in
all probability at least one of them will
be shown tomorrow, when extra shows
will be given to accommodate the Holt
day pleasure seekers. All the other
local views will be shown, as well as
the sensational ones of a. general char
acter that have pleased thousands
with their realistic beauty. The six
Glinserettis, and Master Walter Leon
who constitute a brilliant double fea-
ture, continue to astonish thousands
with their phenomenal work along
their differing lines Among the vaude-
vile entertainers who appear are Mr.
Cook and Miss Sonora, Jack and Rosa
Burke, Reilly, Templeton and Reilly
Mr. Douglass and Miss Ford, Otto
Struck, and Charles and Jennie Stew
art
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ENTERTAINMENTS.



Charles Frohman's Empire Theater
company will appear at the Hyperion
on Christmas day, matinee and even
ing, in Clyde Fitch's Bohemia which
was the comedy success of organiza-
tons last season in New York. The
cast will bring forward all the most
important people in Mr., Frohman's
large organization which includes: Will
liam FaVersham, Viola Allen, Agnes
Miller, Elsie de Wolfe, Ida Conquest,
Annie Irish, May Robson, Gladys Wall
is, Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, Amy Busby,
]. H. Gilmore, ]. e, Dodson, Robert
Edeson, Fritz Williams, Ferdinand
Gottschalk, E. Y. Backus, w. H. Cromp-
ton, j. e. Finney, Joseph Humphreys,
Jane Hanwar Ellen Gail, Katherine
Mulkins, Lottie Uicoll, Charles Day and
George Pearce, The sale of seats is
now open.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
The coming attractions at the Hype-
rion will be December 81, Thorough
bred" with Mr.. Henry e. Dixey in the
leading role; on New Years day, matt
nee and evening, Cissy Fitzgerald will
appear in 1.-THE Founding" and on
Saturday evening, the Carroll, Kerker
Opera company with Camille D'Arville,
who present the latest opera success,
''Kismet."
"A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE"
The coming engagement of great i'm
portance is that of the gifted actor,
Otis Skinner, who comes to the Hype-
rion on Monday evening next, present.
ing his new romantic play, "A Soldier
of Fortune" "A Soldier of Fortune"
has met with a great deal of success
since its original production at the
Grand opera house in Chicago late in
September. Otis Skinner brings with
him a large and well balanced COM
pany. Sale of seats opens Friday.
SEABROOKE AND COMPANY.
Thomas @. Seabrooke, the eminent
comedian, will delight all who attend at
the Hyperion on Wednesday evening,
December &c. Then, too, the gowns
worn by the ladies in "The Spectator
company are exquisite. All the dress
es We're executed by Redfern of New
York, from sketches drawn by Mr.. Sea-
brooke. Even the colors employed in
the trimmings of the gowns, bonnets
and wraps were Mr.. Seabrooke's selec-
lions. Sale of seats opens Monday, De-
cember %.
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beans where I proposed to put my
handkerchief, My husband was much
annoyed by their propensity for mix
ing trash with his grain, could they
find or make ever so small an opening
in his feed box. I remember at one
time they carried several pounds of
three-penny nails and dropped them
in box of sulphur kept for purifying
hens nests, afterward filing the box
with dried orange Feelings gathered
about the backyard, They depend all
most entirely upon vegetation for sub
sistence, as we found to our sorrow.
Our efforts in the way of flower gar
den had come to naught on account Of
the ever-p present rabbit and the no less
destructive chickens In our despera-
ton we procured mission cactus and
century plant, and comforted ourselves
with the thought that, although our
decorations We're not elaborate, they
at least would not be molested, Vain
hope Never had our little trader"
tasted a more delicious morsel The
spines were no objection, for he gnaw-
ed them off and most likely used them
for toothpicks. He builds his nest
above ground, heaping great piles of
sticks and trash about the roots of
trees to the height of several feet.
Naturalists are prone to look with le-
niency upon his thievish and other an
noying habits, eXcusing him on the
grounds of nest-building. But why
the desire should be ever present with
him in season and out of season is in
conceivable. Yet, everything consid-
cred, he cannot he called an unmiti-
gated nuisance, for the annoyance
which he occasions is partially atoned
for by the amusement he Affords
Mary E. Wright, in The Land of Sun
shine.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
DEATHS.
American Neurological society.

At the annual meeting of the American
Neurological Society, called by the Council
to meet at Columbia University on Decenl-
Der 81 1896 the following minutes were
adopted in regard to their late President,
Benjamin Apthorp Gould of Cambridge,
Mass, and their late Councillor, Prof.
Hubert Arson Newton of 4ale College, New
Haven, Conn:
The American Neurological Society has
heard with profound sorrow of the death
Of their honored President on November 20.
DIR. Gould was President of the Society
from 1889 to the time of his death, sue
ceeding the late President T.. A. p Bar
nard. BY his ability, learning, and enthu-
siasm he did much to further the objects OF
the Society, and as a member of the Ma
tional Academy of Sciences and of the In
ternational Bureau Of Weights and Meas
ures his influence In Neurology was world
wide.
OF late years he was especially interested
in throwing the whole strength of the So
ciety in favor Of the early adoption of the
metric system. 1t was his earnest wish and
hope that before he passed away he would
see the metric system adopted by the gov
eminent and the people Of his country.
lege was member of the American Metro
logical Society from Its organization to the
day of his death August IL, and was for
many years Councillor. His interest in
the work of the Society was great and con-
tinnous. He was especially active and con-
spicuous In the agitation of thirty years
ago which resulted in the enactment of the
| law of 1866 legalizing the use Of the metric
system He prepared the table of metric
equivalents Of customary weights and
measures, which was Incorporated in this
act, and by which the relation of fbnda-
mental units was defined. Prof. Newton S
! high rank as n man of science his excel
lent Judgment. and his clear practical in
sight in matters relating to administration
made him an especially valuable member of
| the Society.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
THE TRADE RAT.

During our five years residence in
the foothills of the coast range, 1
think none of our "neighbors" inter-
ested us so much-certainly not more
than did a little animal known as the
'pfle" or trade" rat--so called on ac-
count of it's perennial desire to heap
into piles everything which comes in
its way. 1t is a very ambitious crea-
ture, as can readily be seen by the size
of the articles it often undertakes to
transport.
1t began it's siege upon us, as would
any well-regulated rat, by gnawing an
entrance in to the house. When tooth
brushes, boxes of pills, and all other
articles lying loose on shelves, began
to disappear, we did not think Of lay
ing it to his ratship, not knowing that
he had use for such things. But our
suspicious were aroused when the mus
lin used for ceiling overhead began
bagging, as if some heavy weight were
upon it, On ripping one side, all our
lost articles We're precipitated to the
floor A summer kitchen, built with
the idea of giving California climate
free c1rcuIatlOn, gave tneSe rats plenty
of scope for their genius. They SEEM
ed to think it rare fun to haul the kind
ling wood across the floor and pile it
under the cupboard; if we thought to
humor them and thus gain for our
selves a little undisturbed sleep, by
placing it under the cupboard, they
were Immediately convinced that ii
| should be under the stove. But they
soon conceived the idea of gathering
| the kindling wood themselves and plac-
ing it where they wanted it. Accord.
ingly, when all was quiet for the night
! each would provide himself with dry
| stick, weed, or small bone Cthey were
not at all particular WHAT and pro
coed to drag it across the roof of the
shed and drop it down the hole around
| the pipe. As the roof was corrugat-
ed iron the effect can be partially i'm
agined. 1 have often found enough
trash on the top of my range in the
morning to build the fire.
These rodents are the superiOrs OF
man in one particular, at least-they
can find a woman's pocket, as 1 dis
covered when, on donning my Sunday
gown, I found about pint of castor
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
HIS SHOES MADE OF HUMAN SKIN

HIS SHOES MADE OF HUMAN SKIN
A Philadelphia physician has his
shoes made from the skin of negroes.
He obtains the epidermis from bodies
which have been used for dissecting
purposes in a famous medical college.
The thighs are faved, and the skin
thus procured is sent to Womelsdorf
near Reading, and there tanned by a
stolid Berks county yeoman. The re-
suit is a beautiful leather, extremely
soft and pliable, very lustrous, and
suggestive of a fine but very thick
piece Of kid The shoes are beautiful
to look upon. and grasp the feet kindly.
This story is told from actual personal
knoWledge -Philadelphia Times.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
TABLEs AND STANDS

OF every style. from the pretty Oak
Flower Stands at 55c to the elegantly
polished Extension Table at SIS
Onyx Tables were never so cheap or
so pretty as now, and we are showing
many Lamp Stands in polished woods
that are lust the thing all at a dis
count of 20 per cent.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
TABOURETTES.

Another load of them in new and
pretty shapes. Mahogany, Birch, Cher
ry, Oak, both Golden and Antique.
Bamboo, White Enamel, Dresden,
Delft, Carnelian, Malachite, etc.; some
of these in extra heights for palms.
Prices from CSC up, all subject to dis
count.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
MORRIS CHAIRS.

unprecedented; reason why, because
we have the very prettiest styles ever
shown, the very best made Chairs:
and our 20 per cent. discount brings
the price low enough to satisfy the
closest buyers.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
20 PER CENT.

Our 20 per cent discount sale Is a
success. Many people are buying
presents for two with the money in
tended for one.
Our stock is very large; you are sure
to find just what you want and at just
the price you want to pay.
BROWN & DURHAM.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
Polls wonderland Theater.

Excellent progress is being made in
the development of the new local views
which Mr.. Dickson made for the bio
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
CHILDREN,s ROCKERS.

Large, small and medium; cane seat
wood seat fibre seat, leather seat; Oak
Reed and Rattan Chairs, all kinds,
styles and prices. except high prices:
also Combination Chairs, Tea Chairs,
Table Chairs and Nursery Chairs.
Give the boy chance; buy a Chair.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
MIISIC STANDS

Are cheap this year, but of a superior
style and finish.
BROWN & DURHAM,
Orange and Center Streets.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24


& Birthday Books: Tenny-
/? son, Longfellow, Shakespeare
i: and Dickens, 6oc.
i: Nursery Rhymes and Ami
II NAL Stories, $50.
\ Choice Story Books at 33c.
4; and 4Sc.
/; Pocketbooks, in all the fash
H ionable shapes and feathers,
Il a5c to $500.
/: Purses and Card Cases of
/; every description, csc. to
y $3.50.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24

Il Choice Perfumes, put up
II prettily in boxes especially
II for Xmas. East1nan's, Oak
III 1ey's, Colgate's and others,
III 25c. to oSc.
H Fine Toilet Soaps, 25c. to
ii $I.oo cake.
i; Beautiful Box Priscilla
* Toilet Soaps, two cakes 1Sc.
n Cel1uloid Tray, Brush and
i; Comb, tied with Ribbon,
i: $I.75.
/; Shaving Mirrors, 75c. to
Il: $3.50.
1: Fine assortment of solid
III back Hair Brushes and all
" kinds of combs.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
Everybody
Loves Books /!

You can scarcely find a
more appropriate or a more
permanent gift. Our holiday
book stock was especially
chosen to fit the occasion. "a
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-24
I oi1et Articles.

7 Are the perfection Of
Christmas gifts among family
friends. The thought that
suggests them is a dainty
tribute to ones secret self.
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8uara amd 3nn1,s.

FOR RENT,
FURNISHED rooms, with board
Dis If 224 ORANGE.
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Real Estate.

FOR RENT.
THE brick house, No 362 Whalley avenue
9 rooms, modern improvements. Inquire o
de lat Il. A. IVES, 105 COTE street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-22

The most important action
ever taken by the Indians of the
Territory and the proposition
most vitally affecting the non
citizen element both farmers
and tOwnsmen is the agreement
of the Choctaws and Dawes
commission signed at Ft. Smith
after three years negotiations,
which is made public for the
first time in this issue of the
ARDMoREITE. In subsequent
issues we will review the proyi-
sions of this treaty editorially
and publish a series of inter-
views with prominent citizens
andnon-citizens concerning the
various sections. There is
every probability of this treaty
being ratified under present
conditions and this renders it
all the more important as it
will no doubt constitute the
basis of land tenures and titles
in the Indian country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-22
Arrival and Departure U. 5. Malls.
ARDMoRE. TUESDAY, DEC. %.
TO THE PUBLIC.

We are violating no conf
dence, nor are we divulging a
a secret unknown to any one in
Ardmore, when we say that
with the conclusion of the
mortgages sale yesterday a
very unpleasant condition of
affairs in the ARDMoREITE plant,
was brought to a close. The
undersigned have bought the
entire outfit, good will, books,
accounts and franchise and will
continue the publication on a
somewhat different plan. The
political completion will re-
main unchanged and the bust
ness management conducted or
business principles. Mr.. Doug
las at one time business manager
of the old firm will continue il
that capacity and Mr.. Nisbett
who has been associated with
the paper since its first issue
will be managing editor. The
job Office will be in charge O
Mr.. j. w. Golledge. The pape,
is established on a solid finan
cial footing and will endeavor
to merit a continuance of tn,
public's patronage. For further
particulars or promises keel
your eye on the ARDMoREITE''
columns.
Very Respectfully,
S. A. DOUGLAS,
r. A. CEARNAL,
Publishers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-22

THE present owners of the
ARDMoREITE are also the own
ers of all accounts of whatso-
ever kind due the ARDMoREITE
since June Z, 1896, and no re-
ceipt from any one but the
manager or d. 7. Nisbett, will
be recognized. Mr.. F. E.
Wilson has no connection what
ever with or interest in the
ARDMoREITE or accounts due
the ARDMoREITE, which have
been contracted since the above
date, June z, 1896.
DOUGLAS & CEARNAL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-22
Continued Tomorrow

Chronic constipation Is a painful,
disagreeable and life-shortening diff
ficultY. IL deranges the system,
causes sic, headache, bad breath,
and poisons tho blood. It can be
readily overcome by DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. These little pills are
grea regulators.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-22

The entire treaty between the
ChOctaws and Dawes commits
sion WILDE found in the weekly
edition of the ARDMOREITE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-08

to say that 1t is not discouraging 10 nave numper
of States all in one week indorse Mckinney. we
wish 1t were otherwise. but We are not Wiling 70
concede that Mckinley has walkover; far from IT,.
BY what authority any one say that Mckinney
will have a majority OF the votes! ACCORDING ~
Mr. Manley's estimate. made public last Monday
morning. Mckinley then credited with 20 votes.
Since then we concede that he has captured four
teen In California, four in Indiana. six In Michigan.
two in Illinois and ten in Missouri. That makes
thirty-sx, doesn't It? Those added to the Io we
gave him. increases his strength to 81. Now let us
suppose for the sake Of argument that he secures
fourteen more votes in Indiana In addition to the
twelve which we have all along allowed him. That
makes 325 1t is not unlikely that Colorado. Idaho
Montana. Nevada and Wyoming. all silver States
will throw their strength to silver Mckinley They
have thrty-two votes. which will swell Mckinley's
figures to 357 That leaves him 100 short of a ma
jority Now, where Is he going 10 get the re-
mander? The contest Is not settled by any means
II Is still anybodys fight"
You don't think then. that the situation at the
present time takes any OF the candidates out Of the
racer"
mo ore, except 1t be exPresdent Harrison and
he as Is well known, Is not a candidate. All the
others, so far as ! know. will continue to be very
much in evidence"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-08
SOME THIRD TERM GOSSIP.
WHY DEMOCRATIC LEADERS ARE NOT ANXIOUS
To 90 TO CHICAGO.

WHY DEMOCRATIC LEADERS AXE NOT ANNlcts
TO 90 TO CHICAGO.
Washington. May tspeciaD. Star" prints
the following Interesting political gossip tonight:
The Democratic committee meeting In Baltimore
y.s,srdav did not throw the desired ligh, on the
interesting question az to whether or not Mr.. Cor
man win attend the Chicago Convention. The Sena-
Tor ain has the matter under Amusement. He has
only to signify willingness TO accept the place and
delcrates-at-Iarge Both factions in the State hope
for a favorable answer from him. There Is no dyi-
shphhoie,h and Mr. Germans experience would
make him a valuable worker In the cause at the
An Interesting story Is told OF why several months
ago the more famous OF the Dem9erauc iehus ns
70 20 70 Chicago. Mr.. Whitney. Mr. Brice; Mr. Cor
man and others. one after another declared tnat
,his year contrary 10 their custom they would re-
main M home. No reason was given. Everything
was left 10 conjecture. And conjecture made OUT OF
/, ali personal disappointment OF one KIND or an
other and a disincnaton to participate In proceed
ings which in certain contingency msn , .aNe r ~,
exn,onntlon now In circulation is that the gentle
men in question simply keeping out Of the way
future appeared so dark they were alarmed when
they Of What %n sspPen with
an the ground and In reach. They reinembered me
fate OF Mr. I'M at saratoga-how inc
canaidaie: how all the leaders. Mr.. Whitney and Mr..
iii among the number were unwilling ,, 10 ~ run IN
70 lime: how the convention called Mt HI to me
chair and after putting the saysS a nT ms bs s
ii,o AGAINST the Democracy that year. how he was
overwhelmed at the polls. when they remembers i
Ina and decided TO remain under the cover OF alb
.. %, ,n. .,,,t,or have
s,,horSinated 10 the dangers that have arisen
os 10 the platform 1t was discovered that the ST.
s leaders were going to the convention In NUMBERS
va FOR the purpose OF course Of trying to secure
ree-coinaGe platform As CONSEQUENCE ,,Gsr tns
nabla leadership as that OF the silver men. ana
the fight over the platform will for time make
,e R,da,e "a vet in sight There s more talk OF
nominating Mr. Cleveland for q third term than OF
nomnatips anybody else Tor nrs' senator "a ITnss
more about The platform than about the candidate
Us IN. candidate will appear In Tine ike the ram
shy ., w. shraham found In the bushes. Mr. Jones Is
good party man fair and open lighter and he he
wan.s ,a ~, The ram knitted. Is that to be
,ha fate OF the Chicago nominee!