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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
J. III. Jordan Dead.

No doubt hundreds of our people
will be shocked in learning of the
death of our worthy .ownsman,
strong, robust and healthy loking
man was he, but death is no le-
specior of persons. All mus
sooner or later fall before the
scythe blade of time. Mr.. Jor-
dams ailment was Bright's disease
and asthma. Dear ONES; relatives
and friends. rendered all earthly
assistance during his fatal illness,
but death came af 10 O'Clock this
forenoon.
J. Ii. Jordan was born October
10, 1889, consequently was sixty
yeras of age. The fun eral will take
place from the family residence on
Frensley street tomorrow, Satur-
day, at two O'Clock. Interment
will be given in South cemetery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
Nou-Citizer rleeting.

] The non-citizen organization met
,.st night in the city hall and after
g.saaing the minutes of the last
..setipg the proposition of attor-
.,s was taken up and after dis
sassion was finally rejected.
On motion an executive commit
..a of three was elected whose duty
/ shall be to check on the bank to
obtain money to pay attorneys
t.es in case suit is filed against any
member of the organization. who
!. entitled to pay for labor and
money expended on his lease, and
also TO assist in the employment of
oounsel This cemmitte is COM
nosed of J. NJ. Bryant, l. NJ. Hobbs
and G. w. Allen.
The sum of $3.50 was collected
to pay for the printing of 800 mem
orials to congress.
On motion the non-citizens OF
Mill Creek and every other neigh
borhood were urged to organize
AGAINST the intrusion of citizens
on unexpired lea5es. where the
holder is entitled to pay for labor
and money expended on his lease,
|. such organizations to cooperate
with us:
On motion J c. Purcilier and
II. NJ. Bryant We're appointed tc
canvass the town and see what tbs
merchants and citizens will donate
Ito assist us in defending our JUS
rights.
On motion the meeting adjourned
to meet again on the 4th day OF
January, 1900, at I p. m.
J. w. QUINN, Pres
]. N. BRYANT, Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
UNITED STATES COURT.
Light Business Now. Several Old Cases
Dismissed from the Docket

Light Business Now. Several Old cases
Dismissed from the Docket
In the matter of the case styled
j. A. Boyd, receiver. VS.. l.. P.
Adkins ct AL, the court appointed
John MeNeish. the present receiv-
er. to act as special commissioner
also; A. D. Matthews, who had
been appointed special !. commls-
sioner, having refused to accept
the place.
Ben Lewis ct al. VS.. Susan
Lewis ct al. order overriding de-
murrer.
l.. b. Liner was appointed a no.
tary public at Powell
Fred Ebish was appointed notary
public at Provence,
S. e. Treadwell was appointed
notary public at Tishomingo.
In the estate of NJ. A. Provence
contempt warrant ordered.
Edward IIamlin, larceny, con-
-inued.
VIII Wagner ct al, burglary
and larceny, continued.
John Jacobs ct al. larceny, con-
tinued.
Ben Yates. assault to murder.
continued.
George Bowlin, introducing
liquor, continued. Defendant re-
leased on his own recognizance.
Seven liquor cases were dis
missed against Joe Ingram.
Two liquor cases were dismissed
against John Poe.
Two liquor cases were dismissed
against w. c. Doyle.
Three liquor cases were dismissed
against Henry Winans.
These dismIssals remove the
cases from tie docket, the severa
defendants being now or have
beer serving sentence in the peni
tentiary on similar charges.
Court adjourned before noon fol
the day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
nuIeS Wanted.

/ viii be in Ardmore, Saturday
December 80, and January l. 2, 3,
4. 5 and 6, and want mules from
ii to 16 hands high, must be in
good flesh. Bring in your mules
and get the highest market price
for them. Will be at the Central
Wagon Yard.
w. S. TUFT and Son.
J. A. WILSON, Buyer. % 1t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

DIR. &. l.. Stocks arrived in the
city yesterday and will be remem-
bered as having lived here previ-
ously. For the past year DR..
Stocks has engaged in the practice
of his profession as dentist in
Columbus. Ga, but in'the future
will be associated with DIR. Man
hart of this city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
Broadway CarrIase Shop.

All kinds of work at Aliens
carriage shop on Broadway.
Horse shoeing.
Wood work, all kinds.
Cushions mended.
Cushions made new.
Bnggies painted, all styles aud
prices. Nicely painted single
trees. ready to put on your buggy,
always in stock and in fact any
work usually done in auy shop
and he makes the right prices for
Won. Try him. 3tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Bright's Kidney Pills are unrivaIed
in building up the system shattered
by debauchery, excesses or disease
and cnre the various ills caused
thereby, viz; loss of memory, ner-
vous despondency, pain in the back,
discolored urine, rheumatism and
backsche. Bright's Kidney Pills,
the great kidney medicine. Every
box warrented; twenty-five cents
per box. Mason & Mason, druggists
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
Roll Call.

On Sunday night. Dec 81, there
will be congregational business
meeting at the Christian church,
at which time there will be roll
call of the members. Also the of
ficers for the next year will be
elected. This will be the inaug-
uiaiion of monthly congregational
business meetings. 1t is earnestly
requested that every member be
present if possible.
r. B. WATSON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
Sustained Serious Fall.

On the discovery of fire at the
home of +. A. Bulard this morning.
Mrs. Bulard ascended through the
manhole in tie ceiling with a
bucket OF water to subdue the blaze.
Returning the lady missed her foot
ing and fell to the floor, a distance
of fully eleven feet, sustaining a
severe shock and injuries.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
Pay Your Taxes.

Pay your taxes. Yes, for the
school board needs every cent of
money that is due them; the teach
ers must be paid. The benefits
which have been derived from the
public schools to individuals and
to the town have been great. even
those most radically opposed to the
free school system now admit it,
for. as one of them remarked yes
terday, we were open for conver-
sion and the splendid work Of the
schools has certainly accomplished
that purpose. Pay your taxes,
Here is what section 5746 of Mans
fields digest of the Arkansas stat
utes says: At any time after the
10th of February in each year, af
ter such tax may be due, the col
lector shall distrain sufficient goods
and chattles, belonging to- the per-
son charged with taxes, levied upon
personal property. TO pay The taxes
due uTon the personal property of
said person, and penalty of 25
per centum thereof. (which penalty
shall be collected by the collector
and paid into the county school
fund.-, and the costs that NAV ac-
crue, and shall immediately pro-
ceed to advertise the same in three
public places in the county. stat
ing the time when, and the place
whtr9sueh prop -rty will be sold,
ETC." Pay your taxes now.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
Straved or Stolen

One black sow, white spots on
one side, marked split in left ear
and crop off right. Will pay reas-
enable reward for return to me-
% If w. H. MURPHY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

LittelIs Liquid sulphur Soap re-
duces to a minimum the danger of
contracting contagious disease. For
the toilet and bath it is without an
equal. 1t is rapidly acquiring first
place in the favor of all who use it
as an incompatible shaving soap.
10 cents. For sale by W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Mesdames Gus Maddox of Gaines
vile, James Modrall of Nocona,
Tex. daughters, and Messrs. Jesse
and Robert Jordan of Marietta,
sons, of J. H. Jordan, whose death
is chtouicled today, were present
at his demise.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
A Pheasant Evening.

AT the home of Judge and Mrs.
NJ. l.. Garrett last evening lemon
social was given in honor OF
Miss Maud Garrett. Quite q
uoFuber attended and as each guest
entered he or she deposited lemon
to be entered in the contest for a
prize.
The evening was spent very
pleasantly in conversation and
music, the program being varied
with pleasing recitations by Miss
McAbee. Dainty refreshments
were served from 10 to IL. after
which the prize was awarded. be-
ing a handsomely bound volume of
Mrs. Hemans' poems, to Mr.. Chas.
Mertens, his lemon having the
greatest number of eeds. Music
for the occasion was furnished by
Messrs. Mertens and Nichols.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

The Ardmore Mill q Elevator
company were the recipients of a
box of fine General Arthur cigars
as Christmas present from w. B.
Frame, proprietor of the City Drug
store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
ST. PhiIin,s School

The spring term of ST. Philip 8
school will open Tuesday, Jan. 2nd,
at 8 a. IN. For further informa-
ton, call on or address.
HENRY b. SMITH, Rector.
P. o. Box 5GJ. 80 It
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

j. B. Spraglns & Co. have the
finest line of cook and heating
stoves in the city. Call and get
one cheap. "a d&wtf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Splegle is making the best bread
ever made in Ardmore. If you
want a good loaf of bread stop in
and get one. or hail the wagon.
90 3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Constipation leads to liver trouble,
and torpid liver to Bright's disease.
Prickly Ash Bitters is a certain cure
ct any stage of tie disorder. Sold by
". B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
Want Your Laundry Work.

The fire has not burned either
Bleakmore or Rollins and they W
call for your laundry regularly as
before. The Ardinore Steam
Laundry viii see that your work IS
done to queen S taste as 1t has
been heretofore. 24 f
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Don't forget the Big Ardmore
Minstrels for benefit Myrtle Lodge
K. of P. January 3, at Kloski's $
opera house.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
]. u. BRYANT. Sec.
Complaint in Equity.

Suit has been filed in the United
States clerks Office by O'Bryan
Bros, wholesale dry goods firm of
Nashville, Tenn. to secure iudg-
ment of $l57 10 from j. S Free
man, a resident of DOugherty, !. L.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
For Safe.

Will sell my horse and buggy
cheap for cash. Inquire at Pres
byterian manse.
lS-tf :. a CALDWELL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Fine weather for ducks? Yes,
and Noble Bros have fine guns
for duck hunting. Shot guns and
rifles. Loaded shells ltf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

The public schools will reopen
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock and
every student will be expected to-
be promptly on hand at tkat hour.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

The past few days have been a
hog killing time in Ardmore, ard
many fine porkers are now being
made into lard.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

The big st. Bernrrd dog that
belonged to Geo. Lewrence died
yesterday morning of pneumonia.
He was very large and handsome
and George regrets his loss.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
For Sale.

t325 4,ill buy first class Type
writer Caligraph in good condi-
tioL. See Prof. T. j. johnson.
% 2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Deputy Il NJ. Cummings brought
In two brothers, Paul and John
Welch. arrested at Elk on a charge
of gaming.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Workmen are clearing away the
debris from the Spragins lot caused
by the recent fire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

A blaze in the attic of the resi-
dence of F. A. Bulard in the north
part of the city called out the fire
department this morning. but for
tunately their services were not
needed. The damage. which was
caused from defective brick fiue,
is covered with insurance in the
Redfield agency.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
Fruit Cake.

For the best Fruit Cake made
for the Holidays, go to Spiegle's;
25c per pound. d If
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Bivens & Williams have a genu
inc bargain to offer you in neat,
light, true shooting target gun
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

The Ardmore Mill & Elevator
company have just finished their
big well. 1t measures eight feet
across in the clear, is about 20 feet
deep and stands 80 feet in water.
The company is also taking ad-
vantage of the holiday suspension
to put corrugated iron on the
tower.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
Millinery.

For the next thirty days | will
close out all of my trimmed hats
and fall stock at cost to make room
for spring goods. | don't want to
carry aything over.
% 2t MRS. VIRGINIA CRANK.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

The Big Ardmore Minstrel will
be made up of the best talent in
the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

The latest improved. new shape.
air. tight heaters at Bivens & Will
liams'. This is the newest, best
and cheapest line of stoves in The
city. 25d&wtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
HEADQUARTERS.

For the old reliable Studebaker
wagon is at Noble Bros 1Sd&wtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Everybody will please remember
that the public schools will reopen
at 9 O'Clock a. m, Tuesday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

You might as well be practicing
to write it, 1900, for its bound to
come.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Dressed turkey,
Chickens, ducks,
And squirrels,
Fish, oysters,
Celery, lettuce,
And radishes.
II. B. JOHNSON & Co.
At Hoffman Bros. meat market.
90 It
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

Everybody will attend the Big
Minstrel show.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29
Socially inclined.

In compliment to her guests
the Misses Fitch of Gainesville and
Miss Moody of Sherman, Miss
Lena Gardenhire entertained with
pillow-dex party at her home on
Broadway Wednesday evening.
There were present Misses Anna
Belle Townsend. Nita Williams,
Sallie Williams, Emma Pearl Fol-
som, Ella Bradford, Myrtle Cobb,
Be9la Green, and Effie Pulliam;
Messrs Chas. 81. Cook, Chas.
Dudly Wortham, Scott Kearney
q. M. Henley, John Whiteman,
Kenan II. Skinner, Frank Barry,
Tom J. Boyd, Twitt Cobb, w. w.
Whiteman, R. 6. Bradford, Will
ID. Potter, Max D. Almond, L. V.
Mullen, Stanly r. Bruce. Mr..
and Mrs. L. a. Thurman and Mr..
and Mrs Ed. Ringer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

An old experienced bookkeeper
would accept position as such with
any good house. No objection to
ieave Ardmore. Address ARD
MORElTE. % st
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-29

John Attaway of Berwyn was in
the city this morning, having been
called back from Texas on account
of an attempt being made to burn
hir mercantile stock and building
at Berwyn, an account of which
appeared in the ARDMoREITE at the
time.
Mr.. Attaway says his entire
stock is ruined, as coal oil had been
distributed all over the stock and
building. How anything was left
he is unable to explain. His bills
and insurance policies were all
saved, and he thinks he is about
covered with insurance.
j. c. Kelsey has rented his busi-
ness house in this city to J. T.
Searcy, who will open a stock OF
family groceries in same.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-09
CUBAN SITUATION is BAD.
Rev. Mt 0ebirin Says II Trouble Occurs Il
viii b. Fault Of Americans,
Present Military Governments should
be Done Away win was n uis-
take Go Dissrm Cubans.

New York. June 9.-Thc Rev Alfred
Dobarritt. who four months ago found
cd the Congregational church IA the
city of Havana. has returned 10 this
country Tor aid In his religious and cdu-
cationni work IN cuba.
Dr. Dcbarritt spoke today about
present conditions Ia Cuba and the pose
hiblllty OF an outbreak against the
Americans.
"If this occurs" he said. IT will be
the fault ~ the Americans The Gu.
bans arr o. peaceful people, but they are
also proud and sensitive, ana many
things have been done recently 10 anger
them. Tho Cuhnnu feel that they are
being treated very much nn though they
had been conquered by ~, ~ any rate,
tho Warrington authorities should do
away with the present military govern
mont u IN worse than unnecessary
ID ~ dulng am immense deal uf harm.
A great many of tho American officers
do not like the CubnnH and duu'H HCrus
pie 60 lut this De- known. How can
sou expect the CubnnH 60 like them
Gpn. ufuukc aud Gen. Lee nrr liked and
trusted. but their influence Tor good "
uullincd by thu attitude % other oiii-
'arho payment Of the cuban troops
aud the recurring them 90 lay down
their arms was "a mistake. The diHnffn-
ing was "a great humiliation 60 the men
and the nrst thing a good many OF
them ala with their $40 each was 90
buy good guns and macheteH.
'|rherr " ar Yet no distinct idea IN
the minds Of the majority ~ people aa
10 what they really want, whether an
notation or Independence, liut they
obtain their ideas ~ the United states
government from the American officers
and these idraH are not favorable
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-09
SLIGHT RIOTS OCCURRED.
A Movement Toward zoia's Residence
Loubet Not Pleased with Lack
OF Precautions.

Paris. June s.--siirht riots occurred
this evening between the rcviaionists
and anti rcvisionlsta after a meeting
addressed by ~. Francis Presence
OF the Temps In tho Cllchy district of
Paris. There were several lights be-
tween riotcra and police. who charged
the popuitco. Finally the rcylsi1niata
made a riuv.mcnt toward the residence
81 ~. zola, with tho object Of demon
utratlnE, but the police intorfcrcd. Sow
crai revolver shots wcrc cred during
the disturbance. and twenty persons
were placed under arrest
Ia the Hobbies ~ the chamber 81 dep
uiiCa today, there was much talk % the
possibility % the overthrow ~ the bu-
puy cabinet next week. Gossip says
that President f.uubot ~ not too we'll
pleased nc the failure 81 the rovcrn-
mcnt to take greater precautions TO
prevent the Autcull demonstration,
and would not BE- aYufHr 10 "a change %
ministers In any event. Probable lists
81 members % new cabinet are pass
inE from hand Ia hand. Much depends
upon the outcome ~ the threatened
demonstrations az the Grand prlx. NJ.
Dupuy presided at the cabinet council
today, when the measures 10 be taken
were considered.
II II announced that the government
has decided not Co allow any % tho
generals who arc mixed up In tho Drcy-
fus nffalr 10 take part In the rcylcw ~
LonTchampa on July ilth,
The refusal Or the government 20 all
low 81. Joseph LnaceH. untl-Hemlto and
nnti-revlsionlat deputy Tor Gers, 90 ins
terpellate ON the Drcyfua afiair led 10
renewal 0f violent scenes Ia the
chamber today. Ills motion was
finally aholycd By an overwhelming
majority.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-09
JAMAicAS RECIPROCITY.
Meeting Of Commissioners WIN CAN rp
Future 81 british West indies.

New York, June "a special TO the
Tribune from Washington says.
Washington officials have an Interest
In the coming of the Jamaica rcclpro-
city commissioners greater than the
trade Of the british posscsloua war
rants. There is feeling that before
they get through these jamaica COM
misiuuera viii bring Co focus the
whole question Of the future vi tho
Hrltiah West indies. They Will act
nomlnnily IN conjunction with ihn Brit
iah embassy. because o. do otherwise
would not be permitted by the British
foreign office. nevertheless the Jnmui-
cans are apt 20 prove hcadstr0nE. Care
fui statements are made that their come
ing has nothing 10 do with the pres
cnre OF Sir CuycndlHh Boyle who Co.
representing British Guiana ia the
pending negotiations or with the pro.
posed reciprocity arrangements with
the barbados. Nevertheless, the idea
b. prevalent that Mr. Chamberlain.
the colonial minister. 10 hamporinE Jn-
mnica and that he wanta the other dee
Tendencies To- the West indies Co serve
AZ an onset Another iutimatlpu On give
On that N Jamaica docs not get along
wcil with the United States che VIII
turn a. Canada
The alliance between Canada and She
British West indies has bo0u seriously
discussed In the Dominion 10 IN ole
N the propositions regularly made
whenever tho Dominion has trouble
with the United States over commercial
concessions and the nHhcrier SOME
Montreal capitalists have lately inter-
osted themselves In electric light uI1
street railway enterprises iu Jamaica
and they are said Go be- urging "a closer
union between the Dominion ami the
Islands. The notion On too whimsical to
receive much attention because neither
the fisheries nor the fruit trade 1u0rl1
a basis Tor either political or CONNER
clal union between Canada aud ia.
mnlca.
pHvntc letters from Jamaica have
recently supplemented puhliHhed ana
official reports regarding the dspth NJ
the dircnutent there. Unless the United
States acts more generously than snr-
land has done by granting trade ul-
vantnHcH without equivalent return "
10 said that the demand Tor annexation
will be- openly made. Some uf the Lead
inr mon ~ Jamaica have no fnlth IN
the present negotiations and with the
foar 81 cuba and Porto Rico before
their oyoa thoy want the island 90 sock
political union with the United states
They nrc not particular whether they
are traded Tor one of tho Philippines
or Tor some other spot NJ land. The
whole question Of jamaican reciprocity
10 political rather than commercial
one ana W ~ more concern IN London
than IN Washington.