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The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
DEMoCRACY'S OPPORTUNITY.
Time for Wisdom and COunscf
and the Consolidation of
the Party.

That hope which beats eternal in
the human breast is a concornitant of
democratic faith. A long lease of
power, ably and discreetly exercised
through the formative period of our ma
tional existence, and until long after
the experimental stage of our institu-
tions was passed, gave way to a series
of reverscs no less remarka BILE. De-
mocracy has had a comparatively small
part in the direction of public affairs
since 1860, yet it has never thought of
abandoning organization, has never
failed to make a stubborn fight for
supremacy, and has never relinquished
the underlying principles of its politi-
cal creed. The inherent vitality of
party that can thus rise confident and
defiant from continued defeats is such
as to insure success if its wisdom will
not prevent dissipation of such splen-
did courage and strength
The reliance of the republican party
upon some fatal blunder on the part
of the opposition has too often been
verified. There has been want of lead
ership and of generalship. Instead of
massing strength forces have been scat
tered and divided against themselves.
There is lack of tolerance within the
party, failure to bear and forbear,
to modify individual and factiona1 opin-
ions so as to reach such an avowal Of
principles as will receive loyal and con-
scientious support from all. With this
1;,-.+ IN
democrats have one of the finest hght<
ing opportunities presented them N
half a century.
Merely for the sake Of presenting
this view of the case in its strongest
light, assume that it would be right to
bring our financial system under the
dominion of those favoring free silver.
It is the evidence of one attempt and
the conviction of the shrewdest politi-
cal prophets that the thing cannot be
done. Nothing is more certain than
that the forcing of this issue in tke
campaign would lose the support Of
MANY who are anita gonistic to the re-
publican party in its present attitude.
Why, then, commit the folly of max
ing it an instrument of party defeat?
Why ALLEVIATE an element of strength
that might insure victory in the next
national contest? AS has been said
by an ex-United States senator, who
supported Bryan: ''The silver quos-
ton is not the only issue which con-
fronts the American people. 1t is not
even the most important one" and the
statement is truer now than wheE he
made it.
The imperial policy of the administra-
ton, the unprecedented reign of trusts
and the underlying principles of democ-
racy as bearing upon the problem Of
the best popular government, should
inspire platform particularly accept
able to the masses, and if it is not pro-
vided them, without the financial plank
to which they cannot subscribe, the
onus of defeat and the continuance of
current misrule will be charged to the
platform makers. 1t is time for wis
dom in council, and the men of the
party should address themselves serl-
ously to this question of securing an
army that will give triumph to their
cause. 1t is clearly choice between
sacrificing everything or gaining the
much that seems attainable.-Detroit
1rroa
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
pcnreciated Paper Currency.

The most of us can remember back to
the time when our currency was eX-
clusively paper, deprecated below the
gold and silver level all the way from
/ to GO per cent. But we paid our gold
debts far more easily than we can
now. Our mines continued to yield
our products brought good prices III
gold in the European market, while al
abundant supply of ''greenbacks" die
our internal business and filled the En-
tire country with the hum of well-paiG
industry. So it would be again. II
free coinage restores and maintains
parity, that of course meets every OBJ
lection. If it should rise TO premium
it would give us the same advantage as
the silver. standard countries now en-
iov in the European market, and our
foreign gold debts could be paid far
more easily than they can now.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
Gold Standard for India.

The report of the Indian currency
commission, appointed in 1898, has just
been made public. 1t concurs in the
decision of the Indian government not
to revert to the silver standard, and adj
vises that immediate measures be taken
to effectively establish a gold standard,
which, it says, is of paramount impor-
tance to India's material interests.
The report adds that the British SOW
ereign ought to be made legal tender
in and the current coin of India and
the Indian mints opened to the unre-
stricted coinage of gold under condi-
tions similar to those governing the
Australian branches of the royal mint
1t advises that no limit be at present
imposed on the amount for which ru-
pees are legal tender. 1t declares that
the Indian government ought not to
be compelled to buy rupees with gold
on demand for merely internal pur-
poses, but a gold reserve ought to be
freely available for foreign remit
tances whenever exchange falls below
the specie point. The government ought
to continue to give rupees for gold, but
fresh rupees should not be coined until
the proportion of gold in the currency
is found to exceed the requirements of
the public. In conclusion, the report
recommends that the value of the ru-
pee be maintained at one shilling four
pence.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

If the g. o. p. managers want a
''war hero" to act as McKinley's run
ming mate why do they not fix on Samp-
son? Sampson killed a mule at Matan-
zas. Or, there is Shafter, for instance
Shafter vindicated the hammock as a
weapon of war at Santiago. Or, there is
Eagan, for another instance. Eagan
demonstrated that his mouth was
mightier than his sword. Or, as third
instance, there is Capt. Oberlin NJ. Car
ter. Carter could give considerable as
sistance in the work of financing cam
paign. having stolen $1,600,000 from the
government and at present enjoying
the protection of the administration
Omaha World-Herald.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
stil1 More Counterfeiting.

other band of counterfeiters and secured
large quantity of bogus bills, which are so
cleverly executed that the average person
would never suspect them of being spurious.
Things of great value are always selected for
imitation, notably Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, which has many imitators but no equals
constipation, nervousness and general de-
bility. Always go to reliable druggists who
have the reputation of giving what you ask
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
Human Life Grows Cheap.

The great gold combination that
holds bonds and mortgages against the
nations and peoples of the earth to the
amount of $15O,OOO, 100000 and who
profit by money becoming scarce and
dear have discounted the increased pro-
duction of gold by extending the gold
standard into Asia. Gold will continue
to grow dear and human life to grow
.1a
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
Poetry in Chill.

ChlH is said to have more poets in
proportion to population than any other
country in the world. The amount of
poetry turned out in America is enor-
nous. A statistician gives the yearly
number OF poems as about 5000, ,OOO, up
wards of 100000 being devoted to
Spring" and 100000 to Despair. Al
hanY journal
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t tmakes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns
and bunions At all ruggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Trial package FREE by mail.
Address Allen S. Olmstcd. LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

Bacon-''When a ma1 is in love everything
about looks different to him." Egbert-
eyes; it's the same way when he knocks his
head against gas bracket. "-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

1t is funny what small respect married
people sometimes have for each others judg
ment when you remember that each is sup
posed to have picked out perfect mate
Boston Transcript
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

When a girl reads of a heroine in a novel
SHE longs for some trouble to stir the monot-
ony of her life, so that she can show the
stuff she is made of-Atchison Globe.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
The Seaside Test for sanity.

MISS NdHIIIIS- S-FOor Ara Della. The
girls are all afraid she is insane.
Mr.. Loge-What has she doneo
she's begun returning rings when
she breaks off engagementsn'-Jewel,
ers' Weekly,
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

Friendly Comment-Mudge-"It is an
awful thing to realize you have made an
leyS"Ain't you used to it yet?"-Indianap
oils Journal.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

"No, positively cawn't go wheeling any
more" said Cholly. Isn't it fashionable?"
asked the vulgar person. Nav. just pop
ular." indianapolis Journal.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

Glow do you pronounce the word but
terine?" asked the customer. ''The last
syllable is silent" stifly replied the trades
man.-What to Eat.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

A Gifted Girl-"How is your new maid,
Mrs. Pique?" Unusually clever; she can
tell book agent from an old friend of the
family every time. Detroit Free Press.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
The Chicago platform.

THE Chicago platform, Ike the IN
augural address of Thomas Jefferson,
was built for all time. We need not
repudiate syllable or idea of it. But
when new and important issues arise
we can take them into the family and
make the campaign upon them without
apologizing for any past fght'-W' >,
BRYAN.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
MI Desperandum.

Mistress-You once went to a fortune
teller, Kitty? Did she tell you anything
that came true?
Maid-No, ma'am; but I'm young yeti
Puck
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

Handy Missies.-An applicant for a
teachers certificate in Reynolds county de-
fined bric-a- brac as something to throw at a
dog-Kansas City Star.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price, 75c.

Don't go to extremes-especially in your
dealings with bees and wasps.-Chicago
Daily News.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
1t Would Take Too Long.

''Well, I'll tell you all about it," d
man said to a friend to-day.
NO, you won't" TIE friend replied,
Il haven't time to listen. ."-Atchikut
Globe.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

Robert Downing was recently interviewed
by the press on the subject of his splendid
physical health. Mr.. Downing promptly and
splendid physical condition to Pe-ru-na, say
ing:
Il find it preventive against all sudden
summer ills that swoop upon one in chang
ing climates and water.
1T is the finest travelling companion and
safeguard against malarial influences.
ITO sum it up, Peru-na has done me more
good than any tonic have ever taken"
Healthy mucous membranes protect the
body against the heat of summer and the
cold of winter. Pe-ru-na is sure to bring
health to the mucous membranes of the
whole body.
Write for copy of DR.. Hartman's latest
book entitled Summer Catarrh." Address
DR.. Hartman, Columbus, 0.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

1t takes woman to be unhappy thinking
how unhappy she would be if she were not
as happy as she is.-N. Y. Press.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

A man repents oftener of what he says
than of what he doesn't say.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

Hewitt-"Every rose has its thorn"
Jewett-"Yes; the thorn is the bill. Town
Topics.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

The Envied Rich Man-Johnny-"Pap
what is a plutocrat?" Papa-"A man who
has as much money as I'd like to have."-
Drol-
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

Remember that cholera morbus, cholera
infantum, summer complaint, bilious collie,
diarrhoea and dysentery are each and all
correct name for these affections. Pe-ru-na
is, an absolute specific for these ailments,
which are so common in summer Dr. Hart
man, in practice of over forty years, never
lost single case of cholera infantum, dysen-
terry, diarrhoea, or cholera morbus, and his
only remedy was Pe-ru-na. Those desiring
further particulars should send for free
copy of Summer Catarrh." Address DIR.
Hartman, Columbus, 0.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

When man takes life easily it is hard to
decide whether he is a philosopher or a
loafer.-Town Topics.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

After six years suffering 1 was cured by
Plso's Cure.-Mary Thomson, 293 Ohio Ave.
Allegheny, Pa, March 10, '94.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

"Do you dahnce on your toes, Miss Quick
WITT" Never, Mr.. Clumsey Other people
do it for me. Colorado Springs Gazette
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

Though girl may weigh 200 pounds, ;;
says the Manayunk philosopher, "she is prob
ably dear little fairy to some susceptible
fellow. Philadelphia Record
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

A man has to be very much in love with
a woman to willingly carry her parasol over
her.-Philadelphi Times.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
no Cure n Gold in One nnu

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ifit fails to cure. 25c.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
The Best Prescription for ChilIs

and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTE1Ess
CHILL Tonic. tits simply iron and quinine in
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21

TUE nEnI hpkTIfM nE true and official
ilis- uIuLhiihiiun VI copy. A Facsimile of
INDEPENDENCE. men 46s HiSt0rGSl ,oaf'Ser pSfq %its
General Washington's commission as Com
mander- in-Chief Of the Continental Army It's
authenticity duly certified 10 by James g..
Blaine, Sec. of State Autographed on fine
bond paper in two colors and showing the great
seal Of the United States. Suitable for franz
ing and an ornament to any home. Securely
mailed to any address for 80 cents postpaid.
Remit by registered letter. money order. drafts
or &c postage stamps to WILSON e. DAILY. ~
Adams Street, Chicago, Ill. Agents Wanted
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
De Giraffe nried Resolution

Washington, Dec. 12.-Representa.
tive DeGraffenried of Texas yester.
day introduced a resolution recitiup
the conviction of Capt. Oberlin M,
Carter, United States army, by a
military court-martial, of having
misapplied s1,70O,0 ,000, and his sent.
eace to fine and imprisonment. II
further recites that proceedings dis
closed other parties or firms con-
nected with this transaction and
that they had since received further
government contracts. The resolu-
ton then requests the secretary OF
war and attorney general to transmit
to the house full statement OF what
steps have been taken to secure the
punishment of lparties concerned
with Carter, in connection with the
improvement of Savannah harbor
and adjacent waters, and what, II
any, action has been taken to secure
the restitution of the meneys thus OBJ.
tanned by these parties or firms on
their contracts. The secretary of
war Is also asked to furnish a state
ment OF the contracts since May 12.
1888, with the parties referred to.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
Patriots Gather.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. IA mass
meeting was held in this city last
night at which resolutions were
adopted favoring the Beers i'm the
conflict with England. Governor
Poynter presided and speeches were
made by G. M. Hitchcock, candidate
for United States senator, Governor
Poynter and others. Former Senator
Allen was advertised to speak, but
failed to appear. Among the reso.
lutions adopted was the following:
Resolved that we enter emphatic
protest against any alliance, express
ed or understood, between the gov
ernment of the United States and
that of Great Britain, and we pro-
test against any "courtesies" being
extended to the government of Great
Britain by our civil or military au-
thorities to the detriment of the he
roic people of the South African re-
publics, now fighting for the sans
principles that the American patriots
fought for.''
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
A Handsome Medal.

Columbia, So, Dec. lion Christ
mas day the women of the Palmetto
state will present to Lieutenant Vic
tor Blue, of the United States navy,
a handsome medal as a testimo-
nial of his services in the Spanish
American war. The medal was raised
through the efforts of the Association
for Patriotic Rewards. formed one
year ago. Mrs. Ellison Capers, wife
of Bishop Capers, 10 president.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
General .lOuherf.

st. Louis, Dec. 12--The Post-Dis.
patch says that Captain j. T. Ander-
son, general western agent here OF
the Central railroad of Georgia, to-
day received letter from Colonel
Lamar Fountain, an ex-confeGerate
of Lyons, Miss, in which he says
that General Joubert, the Boer COM
mander, is native of st. Louis, be-
longing to one of the best families
there. Colonel Fountain says that
Joubert commanded Louisiana reg
iment in the Civil War and served
under StonewallJackson, from whom
he learned the art of war. After APP
pomatox went to Egypt and after
wards to South Africa, where he or
ganized the Boer frontier police.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13

One of the most entertaining fea-
lures with this popular minstrel or
ganization is Mr.. Lew Baker the
great minstrel comedian and mono
logue artist. He is favorite every
where, born comedian, original
bright and funny. Mr.. Bakers COM
edy is irresistible, artistic and re-
fined, true genius and a favorite
with both press and public. This
well known comedian made his debut
in Baltimore, Md. in 1871, since then
he has been with all of the leading
minstrel companies of America and
has won for himself distinction and
reputation. His monologue of absur-
dities never fail to keep the audience
in an uproar of laughter. He is one
of the comedians that will appear
with LaRoy Mil ards Minstrels at
opera house, Friday, Dec. is.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
ACCIDENTLY POISONED

Helena, Mont, Dec. 12.-Accord-
ing to letter received here, 200 men
of the Thirty-fifth regiment were
poisoned while enroute to Manila on
the transport Rio De Janiro and
Sikh, by eating fresh beef. A pri-
vate, whose name is not given died
The poisoning is attributed to a faulty
refrigerating plant, whereby acids
used In making ice came in contact
with the meat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
TAYLOR SEATED.
Republican Governor of Kentucky Is
lnsuRursted.

Republican Governor of Kentucky ID
lnsueursted.
Frankfort, KY, Dec. I2.-W. 8.
Taylor was inaugurated as governor
at noon today. The crowd was much
smaller than in past years, due to the
weather which up till last night was
rainy, followed today by December
blizzard.
The Inauguration ceremonies were
simple. Retiring Governor Bradley.
in the course of his speech, said that
he hoped the Goebel election law
which had brought so much turmoil
to the state would be wiped from the
statute books. Governor-elect Tay-
lor in his inaugural address said:
The verdict rendered by the peo-
pie last November was the mandate of
the people in favor of civil liberty.
1t was the triumph of the people
over the merciless remorseless par
tisan machine invented to enslave
them.'
He said one of the chief aims his
administration would be to secure
the repeal of the election law. The
oath of office was administered to
Governor Taylor at noon by Chief
Justice Hazelrigg. The lately de-
feated democratic candidates for at ate
offices today began serving notices of
contests against the republican can
didates who were given certificates
OF election last week. Several have
been served.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13

There are few ailments so uncom-
Portable as piles, but they can be
easily cured by using Tabler's Buck
eye Pile Ointment. Relief follows it's
use, and any one suffering from piles
cannot afford to neglect to give it a
trial. Price so cts in bottles, tubes
rs cts at City Drug Store and W. Is.
Frame
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
BoERs ASK MEDIATIoN.

New York, Dec. PA private
Washington dispatch received by a
prominent Wall street house this
states that President Kru-
ger sent cablegram to this govern
ment Saturday asking if he would
not act as arbitrator between the
Beers and England. The officials
had a conference with the British
minister about the matter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
DEMOCRATS OF HONOR,

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. II. y 1t is
claimed that several democratic
members of the legislature will not
enter the caucus which has for its
purpose the attempting to seat
G eoel as governor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
BILL MAKES A GTrEss

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE war in
the Transvaal will be ended in less
than ninety days." said Col. W. f.
Cody, buffalo BilD, last night. 81
have studied the situation carefully,
and think the Beers will be disposed
of inside of three months"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
roLsroI CONTINUES TO FAIL.

Vienna, Dec. 12.-Tolstoi is falling
daily in health, and none but his at
tendants are permitted to see him.
The famous authors extreme age
makes mis- recovery very doubtful.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
NEG Ro HANGED.

Paris, KY, Dec. Clarence Will
Hams, colored, was executed at 7:4O
this morning for the murder of his
sweetheart, Josie Tullman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
BIG ROBBERY.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 12.-The
express Office here was looted Satur-
day night by burglars and it is said
they secured between ten and
twenty-five thousand dollars. The
robbery was kept quiet until late
last night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-13

The Olympic Quartette, a vocal or
ganlzation of extraordinary talent
furnish the sweet singing with Mil
lard's Famous MinstreIs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-06
BAUER's BAND WILL PLAY.
Secretary F. w. Pearsall Will Speak
at the Afternoon Session.

The engagement of Bauers Military
band, to furnish a concert of sacred
selections at the Young Mems Christ
ian Association meeting for men next
Sunday in the Lyceum Theatre, has
caused brisk demand for the free
tickets which are being distributed.
Seven hundred tickets were requested
for this meeting at last Sunday
meeting, and it looks at this writing
as though the management would he
compelled to open the entire theatre,
instead of the body of the house alone,
which was their original plan.
Secretary Mahy has received letters
earnestly commencing these meetings
from many of the city pastors, and the
best people in the city see in them a
wholesome and attractive means of
utilizing a ii ne on Sunday afternoon
that hangs heavy on a good many
mems hands.
At the conclusion of the musical Sc
lcctions a program Of which will be
announced in Saturdays Tribune, Sec
rctary Il. w. Pcarsall will give a brief
address. Probably no man in Scran-
ton is superior to Mr.. Pcarsall in put
ting forcCful facts in few words and at
tractive manner to an audience of
men. There will be many out of town
speakers but few better speakers an
nounCed in this series of meetings.