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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-11
SANTA rl sxcURsIos el-..

Davis, I. T.-Rate of opa a.,
third fares for round trip: Hr,ss He . one
ty days. daily until September q snif-
Wooten Wells. Tex.-Rste -
and one-third fares for ronnS one
limit thirty days; sale dsIIv TIP
September 80. y Until
Marlin, Tex.-Rate of ena
third fares for round trip: Iinit ~, 11e-
ty days; sale daily until SeDts,.ISar. .Iar.
Rockport, Corpus Christi A..
Pass and Portland, Tex1P..sn Psnaas
tl1:0 lfrom Ardmore); sale dsis. o.
I'll September 30; limit thirtv 49, IN
Port Lavaca-Rate OF ara 1r
round trip from Ardmore: saIe. d.s soe
until September 30; limit thirtv S.y
Galveston and Return-ETso,s'-
June 1; round trip rate from
more to Galveston sI7.e5. eood az. :.
days from date of sale. Rats - y
feet daily until September 80. 1sas
San Angelo and Return-Fr.o.,-
June 1, rate of one and one.th;ss
fare for round trip to above rosr.
will be made, good 80 days from py.sI Ss.I
OF sale. Rates in effect dailv nns5
30, 1898. O"'u
A. LUCAS, Agent
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Track Raising.

Section Foreman Ber Metcalt
has force of men at work raising
the main track at the Santa Fe de-
pot, beginning just south Of Main
street to point near the top of
the hill at the north end of the
switch. Immediately in front of
the depot the track will be raised
seven inches. The work is under
the supervision of Roadmaster Col
den who will also oversee the put
ting down of a gravel concrete
platform, something" that is
very badly needed at the present
time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-11
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Morning service at IL O'Clock.
Subject What is Life! Four
Views" Evening at o'clock,
subject, The Report of the
Spies"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-11
Her Strong Point.

They had looked soulfully into
each others eyes for some time, but
somehow he didn't seem to come to
the point Then suddenly he made
a discovery.
You have your mothers beauti-
full eyes, dear" he said.
She felt that the time had come to
play her trump card. II have also, 4"
she said, my fathers lovely check
book. Within 80 minutes their en-
gagement was announced. d.-London
Fun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-11
OMAHA EXPOSITION
June lst to October 3Ist
THE 6RANBEST EXPOSITION

texcept Worlds Fair) ever plan
ned in the United States. Located
within cheap and quick access of
the entire Missouri and Mississippi
Valleys. at your own doors.
Through tickets beyond Omaha
allow stop overs. Take the Bur.
hngton Route the old and
FIRMLY established line to and
through Omaha in any direction
HOWARD ELLIOT, L. ". KAKELEYy
Gen'l Mgr G.PA
ST. LOUIS, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-11
RELIGIOUS.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
There will be no more Sunday
services until further notice.

ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Fourteenth Sunday after Trim
ity; Sunday school, 10 a. M; sol
emn Mathis, IL a. M; Choral YES
pers 8 p. IN. Music by vested
choir at both morning and evening
service. Mrs. Barry, organlst.
All are earnestly invited. All
members of st. Philips's church
are urged to be present at the
morning serI ice as the annual par
ish report and address is to Ee
made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-11

The new domitory for boys and
young men at Hargrove College is
receiving the finishing c.ches and
students are beginning TO arrive.
The prospects are good for large
attendance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-11
$500 REWARD.

One bay horse, 4 years old. "a
hands high, branded G L on left
shoulder T on right shoulder; had
on big bell when he left home.
Notify J, c. Harris. Pike, 1T.
17w4t
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For books used in Hargrove
College, 60 to the Postoffice Book
Store.
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HENRY B. SMITH, Rector.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN.

Preaching at II o'clock a. m.
and at SIS p. m. Sabbath school
at 10 a. m; Endeavor at 7:15 p.
IN. a cordial invitation is extend
ed to the public to attend. Al
the members of the church are
requested 10 be present.
j. N. MARTIN, Pastor.
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Commissioners Court.

Before Judge Bradford, yester-
day, Frank Turner, charged with
assault and battery. had a hearing
and was assessed fine of 81 and
costs. The case was appealed.
Arthur Looney, charged with
carrying a weapon, trial by jury,
acquitted.
Robert Wesley, on trial to a
charge Of grand larceny.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-11

E. B. WATSON, Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-11

Nice assortment of vocal and
instrumental music Just received
at Alexander's. 11-3t
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Gainesville COLLEGIATE Institute.

Next session begins September 8 1sss.
For both sexes. thorough school, Pre-
pare@ for higher colleges and university,
besides giving collegiate work.
NSrmal Department gives professional
training to teachers. and prepares them for
obtaining certificates OF any grade.
Business Department gives thorough
instruction In Shorthand, Typewriting,
Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic and
Penmanship.
Academic D.psrt@eat includes literary
and classical courses.
Young people in the Territory will nnd
this school the most conveniently located
OF any away from home.
An excellent corps of teachers; nne
grounds and butlding.
The classical course includes French,
German and Spanish. tau Rht by an Instructor
who speaks all OF them nuently.
Send for catalogue or further informa-
ton to
R. 3. WILSON, Principal,
Gainesville. Texas
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-11
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Preaching morning and evening
by the pastor. Morning subject,
'Intemperance. Sunday school
9:45 a. m.
LUCIUs ROBERTSON, Pastor.
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PURELY Personal.
Prominent GOers and Corners as cauGhi
on the WIn& by the Reporter
for thesArdmOreIte.

Jim Lacy, of Davis, was in the
city yesterday.
Will Keel is spending the Sab
bath in Gainesville.
c. G. Washington, of Marietta,
was in the city yesterday.
A. E. Coleman is visiting his
parents at Henrietta, Tex.
Will Beard, of Simon, was
among our visitors yesterday.
Mrs. julius Kahn, of Gaines
vile, is visiting friends in the city.
Mrs. Lis Staples is spending the
Sabbath with her parents in Mari
eta.
Enet, the little twelve-months-
old baby Of Mr. and Mrs. hey, is
quite sick.
Rev. L. Z. league Is filing his
regular appointment at Thacker-
vile to-day.
Attorney w A. Ledbetter made
professional trip to Pauls Valley
yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C. Burris, o.
Tishomingo, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs McClatchy.
c. p. Nottingham, of Graham,
was pleasant caller at our new
quarters Saturday.
Mrs. Byron Drew and little
daughter, returned last evening
from visit to friends at NARROW.
Mrs. C. A. Sammons returned
last evening from Sulphur, where
she has been spending several days.
Miss Flora Perry, of Russell
vile, Ark, is here visiting her ;
uncle, j. E. Hamilton and family.
Mrs. j. w. Gumm is expected
home to-day from Nebraska, where
she has been visiting for several
weeks. !
Mrs. NJ. b. Simms and children t
returned yesterday from a pleasant /
visit to her sister at Marvville. s
Texas. t
Miss Fannie Moore, who has :,
been visiting Mrs. G. l.. Herbert.
returned to her home at Norman :.
yesterday. :
5. j. Rue, of Whitesboro, Tex, Il
who has been visiting his daugh n
ter Mrs. Lee Brady, returned home !. !.
yestei day. 4
Joe Moody, of Duncan, is in the
city. Mr.. Moody was one among G
Ardmore's first settlers and has s
many friends here.
W. p Poland, of Marshall. has
returned to the city and is at his d
old trade buying cotton. His fam a
ily will move here in few days. a
Miss Alice Floyd, who has been G
here some time visiting her sister
Mrs. w. E. Ryan, left this morn q
ing for her home at Baird, Texas. d
Miss Laura Durfee, who has a.
been visiting relatives and friends
N Clarksville, Tex, has returned II
and reports having had splendid
time.
The ARDMoREITE regrets very
much to learn of the prolonged i'll
less of Mrs. w. E. McLemore,
who is reported in a very critical
condition.
Mrs. w. l. Cruce and the chill
iren, arrived home last evening
rom Colorado, where they have Y
been enjoying the healthful atmos-
Dhere of that country. \
w. E. Sanders, formerly with
he Denison Bottling and Candy
Co., has accepted position with
he popular grocery firm of Lock
wood Bros. and will hustle the
rade for this house. Mr.. Sanders
,or eon,,,n Io..o -, Y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-28
THE STATES FINANCES.
q. A. Steele, Michigan's Treasurer. VIII
be Reelected.

George a. Steele, State Treasurer.
was born in st. Johns. This state. in
1862 He acquired his early educa
ton in the public schools of that place.
In 1878 he went TO Minnesota, where
he took a position as bookkceper and
manager Of an extensive firm Of
bridge constructors. and later, dis
charged similar duties for Il firm At
ST. Paul. In 1879 he was engaged in
Nevada as pHymastcr of the Central
Railway OF that state during its con
struction. The following year he was
paymaSter ana purchasing agent of
the Oregon Construction Company In
the construction of four hundred miles
OF railway in that state. and had full
charge of the finances Of the company,
diSbursing ten millions Of dollars dur
ing n period Of five years. In 1880 he
returned to his native state and be
came interested i'm banking. mcrcan-
tile, manufacturing industries and
real estate He has been vIce-preSi-
dent of the ST. Johns National Bank
since its organization. He also organ
lied and becam" president of the Itha-
ca Savings Bank In 1890 he entered a
partnership in Detroit under the firm
name of Steele, Smith X Company
for the purpose of carrying on the
business of buying and selling mu-
nicipal bonds. He has been member
Of the Republican State Central Com
lnittee for several terms. n member Of
the State Senate. and has now served
two years as State Treasurer 10 the
eminent satisfaction of the entire
state. His business qualifications and
experience qualify and cntitle him to
another term i'm his latter position. 10
which he Will he elected 10y largely
increased majority.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-28

JuStus s. Stearns. of Ludington, the
nominee of the Republicans for Sec
rotary of State is a broad gagged bus
mess man. He will, therefore, be a
valuable acquisition TO the Board of
state Auditors. Fourteen years ago he
was clerk in feed store at Luding
ton. In 1854 he engaged in the man
Cfacture Of lumber I'm small way and
he has developed his business until
to-day he is the largest manufacturer
OF lumber residing In the State Of
Michigan. His lumber output for the
year has reached the enormous aggre-
gate of one hundred and twenty mil
lion feet. His lumber interests are 10
Gated ut Ludington and Stearns, Mich
igan. and at Lac-du-E lambeau AMI Cd
anah. Wisconsin.
lie has associated with him in the
conduct of the extensive business
which he directs in person, men who
50 thoroughly understand his plans
and purposes that his private interests
would not suffer should he be called
upon 10 serve the people, whose inter
ests are very dear To kim. in the i'm
pOTtant office of Secretary of State.
Aside from being chairman Of the
Board of State Auditors. which has
absolute control of all State eXpendi-
lures not specifically provided for by
the constitution ana statutes, the Sec
rotary of State is. 10y virtue Of his of
flee. Il member Of the State Board Of
CanvaSSerS. State Board of Equaliza-
ton. the Board which assesses tele-
phone and telegraph companies, and
several other buarus of equal impOr-
lance. The ACCESSIBILITY of having on
these important boards and for Sec
rotary Of State thorough going,
broad gauged business man who is en-
tirely familiar with the needs of the
State and Of It's citizens. is apparent.
Mr.. Stearns is courteous gentle
man whom It is pleasure to meet on
any occasion. He is positive in his
convictions ana never seeks to com
promise or dodge an issue. He is tact
ful. good-natured. and the people Of
Michigan are 10 be congratulated in
that he is willing 10 serve the State
in the capacity above mentioned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-28
J. BYRON JUDKINS,
Candidate for Regent of the State Uni
versity, for the Long Term.

Mr.. ]. Byron Judkins. of Grand
Rapids, candidate for the long term
Regency. is well-known and much
esteemed attorney Of the Second City.
lie was born in 1871 at Coldwater
Mercer county. Ohio. He was educated
i'm the public schools of Coldwater. the
Celina High School, and at Liber Col
lcge. Indiana. Moved to Michigan with
his parents i'm 1870. was admitted to
tie bar i'm 1879. and practiced until
March. 1850. at Jersey, Osceola coun-
~. this state. Was appointed Judge of
the 18th Circuit by Judge Crcswcll
March 9th. 1850. and served continu-
olisly until January 1st, 1894, at which
time lie voluntarily left the bench. and
declining denomination. removed to
Grand Rapids. whore he has since been
engaged in the practice of law. He
is mt the mead Of the law firm Of Jud-
kins 81 Perkins. and is doing n first
class business in his profession. Mr.
Judkins has always been n stanch Re
publican. He belongs to the Lincoln
club and the Mckinley Club of Grand
Rapids. to the Michigan Bar Associa-
ton. and TO the Association of Judges
of this State. He attends the First
Congregational church, Of which his
wife and daughters are members.
Mr.. Judkins was not an aSpirant for
the nomination To the office of Regent.
and knew nothing about his name be-
ing mentioned in connection there
with until the evening before the con
vention, when he was requested TO ac-
ccpt the nomination. and replied that
he did not want the Office but would
accept il If given him. Mr.. Judkins'
father lives i'm MccOsta county. and
was captain in an Ohio regiment
during the late civil war. We are
confident he will he a very efficient
member Of the Board OF Regents of
our great university.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-28
HON.. WIN. A. FRENCH,
Commissioners of the Michigan State
Land Ofiice.

Hon. William \. French. who has in
n most satisfactory manner discharged
the duties of the Commissioner of the
state Land Office for five years is
we'll and favorably known throughout
the State. aud is resident of Bell,
prcsque Isle county. He was born in
Pelham. Canada. March > 1919. He
received his education in the common
schools and in 1876 moved to Chicago.
where he was engaged rs night mana
ger Of the Chicago X Northwestern
Railroad. He served four years in this
capacity. when he moved 10 Dundee,
Michigan. where he was agent of the
Chicago X Canadian Southern. He
was also engaged in the Saw-milling
business.
Mr. French has always been an ac-
tive Republican,. and his influence has
ever been felt where il has been
placed. He was elected to the Legis-
lature of 1SS3-sl, and was appreciated
rs being an exceedingly useful mem
Der. At tn" close of his term he
moved to Bell. where he has since re
sided. and is engaged in the lumber
inc business. lie served as a member
nlittce for four years. March 20. 1891.
Gov. Rich appointed him Commission
or of the State Land Office. In the
convention later i'm the year he was
nominated TO succeed himself. and
during this term Of two years his SER
vices were so satisfactory that at the
next convention he was nominated
10y reclamation and reelected.
During his incumhenCy he has done
much toward making the Land Office
a benefit 10 the people He was inStru-
mental in having a law enacted pro
viding for the paying of n bounty
upon sugar manufactured in the State
from beets raised in the State. As a
result large factory is being erected
ut Bay City, which will consume beetS
raised by farmers upon thirty-five
hundred acres of land. This will
cause to bc distributed among the
farmers over 100000 this fall and
will also furnish labor to a large mum
her of people. He has spent n large
part Of his time I'm furnishing infOr-
nation which would be of benefit to
all interested i'm this new industry.
which promises TO he Of great good 10
the State of Michigan i'm general. Tn
der the law of 1893 the tax homestead
lands were placed i'm his charge. and
thousands of acres of then worthless
lands have been rendered useful and
are now the homes of industrious
farmers This law was materially af-
fccted by recent decision of the SUI
preme Court and the States title TO
certain lands likewise affected. but
Commissioner French has been tire
less in protecting these homestcaders:
had n law enacted al the spe "ial SEES
sion defeTring any action until after
the next session. when he hopes. and
undoubtedly will have enacted u law
which will give 20 the State an alb
soiutC title and thus furnish absolute
protection to the homestcader. As n
member of the State Board of Audi
tors he has discharged his duties in an
impartial and satisfactory manner, his
decisions always being just and fair
TO both the State aud parties con-
cerned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-28
HON. 0RRIN w. ROBINSON,
Next Lieutenant Governor and President
of the Senate.

or colonial stock. descended from
revolutionary heroes. reared amid the
rugged hills of New England. i'm whose
schools he received his education Or
rim w Robinson was by heritage and
environment fitted for n successful ca
reer in the hardy cline OF the Upper
Peninsula of Michigan or to compete
for wealth and position with the ven
turesome spirits ever ready To brave
danger and hardship In the develop
inent of new countries. He enjoyed
the advantages of the district schools
for which New England is so Justly
famous. When 10 years of age he
moved TO Ontonagon. Mich. for two
years. He then made trip to Green
Bay, Wis. going overland on snow
shoes. He was two weeks i'm making
the journey. He then made n trip
further west and remained for time
in Iowa. In 1SG2. he returned 10 Han.
cock, Mich, where he engaged rs Ship
ping clerk for the Quincy Mill Com
pany. which position he filled twelve
years. In 1878 he organized the Stur-
geon River Lumber Company and built
mills ut Hancock which were later re-
moved TO Chasscll in the same cOun-
ty; and has been the company's super
intendent since.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-28

Mr.. Robinson has served term as
deputy collector of customs. superin-
tcndent of the poor for Houghton
county and in 1892 he was delegate
to the National Republican conven-
ton. He was n member of the Michi-
gan House of Representatives i'm 1898,
and has just completed n term I'm the
State Senate. During his term I'm the
House he was an ardent advocate of
lower passenger fares and so ably adj
vocated his bill TO reduce the fares in
the upper peninsula that it passed the
House, but was defeated in the Senate.
During his term in the Senate he was
again one of the foremost advocates
of reduced fares. His work as leg
islator indicates careful, earnest
worker who advocates only such bills
rs he believes are for the public good.
Mr.. Robinson has the proud salts
faction of saying that he never voted
anything but the Republican ticket.
straight. since he attained his major
ity. lie has also been found every
campaign in the ranks of the workers
of the Grand Old Party. ever ready to
do all possible TO forward it's success
and its principles. For years he was
chairman of the organization in his
county when there We're but a hand
full of adherents with him. Mr.. Robin
son has always been an enthusiastic
supporter of the reform measures adj
vocated by Governor Pingrce, and will
30 all possible TO assist in rearrang
ing the taxation system of the State
SO it shall rest equally on all property
alike. As presiding officer of the State
Senate he will be able 10 aid i'm this
great work very materially. We an
ticipate for Mr.. Robinson very sue
cessful and popular term as second
official of the State Government
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-28
HOPE OF SPAIN
Lies In Democrats Securing the House at
the November Election.

Washington. oct. 20.-Thc hope OF
Democrat victory at the polls in No
yCmber has given the Madrid govern
ment inspiration TO delay negotiations
for a treaty of peace. Tie defeat of
the Republicans ut the polls will be
construed. not only in Madrid. but
throughout all Europe. rs Il popular
diSapproval Of the war Such YER
dict will encourage the SpaniardS To
look for better terms and lead them
10 renewed efforts TO secure the inter.
vention Of Friendly nations" For the
purpose of delay the Spanish peace
commissioners are vigorously contend
ing that the United States. in the as
sumption Of any control whatever over
Cuban affairs. will become response
bile for the Cuban debt. \dviceS from
Paris to-day ara to the effect that 4"
American commissioners have de-
clared that this government will not
assume sovereignty in Cuba. but thar
it will bend its efforts To giving the
people of the island stable indie
pendent government Of their own.
This plain statement diSpOScS of the
Spanish contention and does not leave
them q leg to stand on. although the
MduIIN ulIlplldlN sun llNlSl lllat ul-
less the Americans withdraw entirely
from the island after Blanco's evacu-
alton the pledge Of disintercstedness
cannot he regarded rs sincere.
This empty claim will serve as an
excuse for further argument, and ar
gument means delay. Delay means
danger. and it is intimatcd i'm official
quarters that n determined effort will
hc made 10y the Americans i'm Paris II
bring the Spaniards sharply to terms.
No hint il given as TO the method
which will be- adopted 10 effect this re-
suit but IL is very evident that dillv-
dHllying for the purpose of delay will
not be tolerated. The backbone of the
American peace commissioners i'm
Paris has been greatly stiffencd by re-
cent messages from tae president. Mr..
Mckinley's tour 10 the west has
brought him i'm close contact with peO-
pie Of many sections. and inspired him
with renewed assurances that they
will support him i'm an unyielding
stand for the full fruits of the war.
and that they will view with impa-
thence concessions to demands not
based on entire equity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-28

Soldiers in service who will lose
their votes this year should bear in
mind who is responsible for their dis
reimbursement. Democrats in Con
gress killed bill permitting troops in
the field TO cast their ballots.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-28

Some Of the Madrid papers say that
"Spain will defend her rights in the
Philippines with the greatest energy"
They neglect TO say. however whether
the people whom Spain will select TO
do the defending intend to swim over
or try to make the trip on a raft
Cleveland Leader.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-28
FREDERICK A. PlkTT,
For Member of the state Board of Ed
ucation.

Frederick y. Platt of Flint. is a
native of this State. born at Utica,
Macomb county. After thorough
course in the public schools, he grad
uated at the University in the literary
department., class of 1875, with n rec
ord which any man might be proud
Of. He has been Il student all his life.
Ills collegiate education has been sup
plemented and rounded out 10y contin-
uous and systematic reading of the
best literature of our language.
He has never lost his interest in ed
ucational matters. He was for several
years a teacher in the school for the
deaf in Flint. and was later principal
Of the same. He has been for several
years one of the most useful members
of the Flint Board of Education where
his influence for correct scholarship
has been pronounced and universally
recognized. He is peculiarly well
fitted 10 perform the duties of mem
Der of the State Board of Education,
and confers credit on the State by ac-
cepting the office. which should always
he filled ny man of recognized schol-
arship. The only position politically
he has ever filed was that of City
Treasurer of Flint. To which he was
elected twice without opposition.