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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Football has conquered France
and the Gallo desire for excitement
finds vent among the students in the
struggle for the ball. The Rugb,
game is played, and the association
play that draws enormous crowds tc
the professional matches in England
has no popularity in France.
In an article in La Revue Eney-
clopedie Larousse, which comments
on the popularity of 'balloon al
Pied" claim is made that the game
is of French origin 1t is claimed
that William the Conque-ar import
cd it from Brittany. The Breton
peasants who fiocked to England
brought it with them, and in proof
the French journal asserts that the
game is still played in that part OF
France much as it was thousand
years ago. The old Breton game
bears slight resemblance, however, to
the college game of today. 1t was
and still is the custom for residents
of rival villages to meet and dispute
for the possession of big ball. The
contest was engaged in by hundreds
of men on each side, and was much
like the cane rush or bowl fight OF
the college students of today. A
large percentage of the players were
wounded and many died in the fierce
struggle for the possession for the
ball.
The writer in the French weekly
asserts that the English, ''less. ardent
and less warlikc and of colder tenn
perament,' found the game too
rough. So they modified it and
made it less dangerous. and it flour
ished for centuries as the harmless
kicking game of football. until the
present generation of students intro
duced the running and fighting fea-
lures that make the modern game.
Thus modified ii suits the French
temperament.
France, the time may not be distant
when they will meet TO settle the
question of Anglo-Saxon or Latin
superiority. 1t would be a better
way than war, and if every
Frenchman' dream is. as was that of
Athos, to kill an Englishman, they
might have a chance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04
Has Worked His Way Up.

Sir Alfred Miner. governor of
Cape Colony. one the most talked
about men in Europe today, has won
his way TO his present post by per-
slsteht hard work. He served in the
finance department. at home and in
Egypt under Mr.. Goschen and Lord
Cromer. He made budgets under
Sir William Harcourt. and Sir Mi
chael Hicks-Beach Then came his
appointment TO South Africa, in
which he has won his chief fame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

THE president has appointed Sec
retary Hays son to be consul at
Pretoria, vice Thomas Macrum, re-
signed. It's a cold day in August
when nepotism doesn't prevail in
the Washington government. The
only recommendation a place seeker
needs is that he is related to some
one already in office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

IN Oklahoma recently a district
judge sentenced negro to the
penitentiary for twenty years on a
plea of guilty to criminal assault on
little white girl. Presumably for
the purpose of satisfying the white
people of his district, for so leni-
ent sentence, he gave the self
confessed brute a tongue lashing,
which had about as much effect on
his conscience as water on a duck.
Then as if to make his action the
quintessence of assininity he dwelt
at length in moral platitudes, made
one or two climaxes TO female vir-
ture, mentioned his own children
and then delivered a peroration in
which he advocated unsexing as a
punishment for such crime. The
laws Of Oklahoma eschew capital
punishment and the penalty for
such crime is Imprisonment for
any time not less than ten years,
Are the people of that district
likely to be made more law abiding
by this sentencef And yet people
are Mortified when an exasperated
community rises in protest against
such judicial leniency and metes
out commensurate justice to a hu-
man brute.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04
Buller's Flag.

1t is said that General Sir Red
vcrs Butler carried with him to
South Africa the British flag that
was holsted at Pretoria in 1881. An
other British fiag-the one that was
hauled down after Majuba-is
buried in Pretoria beneath a tomb
stone on which in inscribed the sin
gle word 'EResurgam."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

invitation to disease. Consumption
comes by neglect. Heart disease is a
growth from other disorders. Nervous
prostration doesn't come in a day.
Take DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery at the first sign of failing health
and YOU will seldom be very sick. The
Golden Medical Discovery is the best
blood d-naker-f1esh-bu h-builder-nerve-vita
izer. 1t frees the body from all disease
germs. II invigorates the whole diges-
tive system and strengthens heart, lungs
and brain. Hundreds of thousands of
grateful patients have testified to its
value.
George II. Relchcr Esq of Dorton. Pike Co..
KY, writes: Thirteen years ago waswoundcd
by a ball passing through my lung. I had a
bad cough almost ever since with shortness of
breath; the slightest change of weather would
cause the cough to- be so bad would have to sit
up in bed all night. A few months ago began
using DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
and now can eat, sleep and work. and / feel like
a new man
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser sent for 2I one-cent stamps TO cover
mailing oHiT. Cloth binding II stamps
Address DR.. K. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

There is considerable talk in Mas
sachusetts favoring Secretary Long.
of the navy department, for vice
president of the republican ticket
next year. General Drapz, of the
same state. was supposed to have as
pirations. but it is understood he has
stepped aside IN favor of the secre-
tary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04
The Worlds Greatest.

The auditor of the postoffice de-
partment doesn't overstate the facts
when he describes the postal service
of the country as the greatest bust
ness institution III the world. With
an annual income of $64O, 900. 900
from $4,000 postotfices, the figures
are something almost appalling.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

THE selection of Representative
Richardson of Tennessee as demo
cratic candidate for speaker of the
lower house of congress is said to
have solidifed the democrats. This
must be accepted with a grain of
salt, however. They will doubt
less be as badly split as eyer during
this session.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04
DEMOCRATS In congress can no

DEMOCRATS In congress can not
afford to support Roberts of Utah
because he happens to favor free
silver. The democracy should keep
its skirts free from the polluted
stain of polygamy and demonstrate
to the country that it favors NOR.
atty among the leaders of the ma.
tion.-Pryor Creek Clipper.
The above is perfectly clear with
one exception. THE polluted
stain" is phrase with which we
are unfamiliar. If this were eluci
dated the whole item would be per.
fectly clear to our comprehension
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

The telegraph man on the Okla
homan seems to have become mixed
on the locus of current events.
One of his scare heads Saturday
announced that General Wheaton
had suffered severe loss at the
hands of the Beers on Modder.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Sam Williams. a nephew of our
townsman. D. NJ. Findly, was here
today from Wilson, and procured
license to marry Miss Lula Null
lenix of Mcmillan. They will wed
tomorrow evening at the brides
home in Mcmillan.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will serve dinner and sup
per on Tuesday, December 5, in
the Holder building on West Main
street. There will be plenty of
good things to eat and everybody
will be there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

THE French press seems to be
using globe sights in dealing with
the Transvaal war, judging by the
way lingo Chamberlain squirms.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04
his 100000.

Place your confidence in r.
that is guaranteed tc cure
ed constantly and my streng.l
all exhausted; Hooked more h
dead than alive. Peggs' Cberrs -
Syrup cured me. Mrs. ; D-n
Fairport, Kan. For all tnro.
lung troubles. 1t has never
Sold by City Drug Store anu
Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Words Whispered In our Ear From
Inland Towns In the Territory
1onday Afterpoon.

Davis-The large barn Of Rev.
Reggie at this place, containing
about 400 bushels of corn, burned
last night about 10 O'Clock. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

MUNICIPALITIES are good deal
like individuals-they buy luxuries
when they claim they can't afford
necessaries.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Court convenes here today and
the dockets show many important
cases pending.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

GENERAL METHUEN lost more
men at Modder river than have
been lost in the whole campaign
previously.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

II your children are suffering from
chills and that low type of fever so
common at this season of the year,
try Sparks Tasteless Chill Tonic for
sale by VIM. Green.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

To-Day the nations supposedly
wise men meet. When they ad-
journ we will know if they are en-
titled to be called Solons.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

To-Day and tomorrow are said to
be the crises in the Kentucky stu
alton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Commissioner Bradford heard
the case of John Romine, charged
with introducing and selling liquor
and held the prisoner for the grand
jury in bond of $500.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04
TIME TABLE,

TIME TABLE,
Cuff, Colorado and Ssnta Fe Railway.
soUTH-BoUND.
galveston and Chicago Express-- 1893 q. m.
Geburne and Kansas City Express o:07 Pm.
NoRrH-BoUNp.
galveston and Chicago Express---12:60 q. m.
Oleburne and Kansas City Express. II :3S &. m.
A. LUCAS. Ticket Agent.
W g. KEENAN,. General Passenger AGENT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

ENGLIsHMEN are beginning TO
ask themselves if the game is worth
the candle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Berwyn-Chas. Gibbons, from
Scotland, Ark. is here and will To-
cate in this community.
While SON of j. w. Wiley was
running a horse yesterday the ami
NAL fell, breaking both forelegs.
J. R. Pennington of Ardmore is
here.
Capt. I'll. M. Barnhart OF Central
America is here visiting Hugh
Suggs.
G. w. Griffin of Wyatt Eis here
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

THE Denison Herald seems to
get no relief in the self imposed
task of nursing the Red river nav
igation idea.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Mrs. James McKelvie, living on
North Court street is reported dan
gerously sick.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Marietta-There were four cases
before the Mayor this morning;
all were charged with disturbance,
having engaged in a fist fight Sat
urday evening.
Seed cotton is selling at 1H to 2
cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Durwood-Prof. Joe Berry, for
merly of this place, has returned
and will make this place his future
home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Springer-Dr. Wolverton, and
son, Elwood, are here today
John Shrum went to Ardmore
today with cotton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Mrs. A. Hefiin went to Ardmore
this morning to visit her daughter,
Mrs. A. E. Adams.
J. NJ. Cummings went to Ard
more today to get lumber to re-
build his store at this place.
J. l.. Virgins and John Lowe
went to Bunker Hill this morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Stearn's paint is put up in
shades to suit the most fastidious
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

Lone Grove-Mrs. Louise Patter-
son, who has been visiting her
daughter at this place, returned to
her home at Davis this morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

ARDMoRE, MONDAY. Dec. A.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04
a man dragged by
a wild horse would
cut himself loose if he
could. He would not

have his flesh bruised and torn for min
ute if he could prevent it. But many q
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

I,Law affecting land q speciality.
ofhee upstairs in the Hardy building
Ardmore. l. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04
Albert Rennie. Merrill w, johnson.
RENNIE s. JOHNSON,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

Do a general law practice in ali courts.
Pauis Valley, Ind Ter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-04

once. Herbert a Lewis building. Ard
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'S|0|e SO|ODS'
Lille G0b|eS|
a LIVELY DAY.
Senate and House Indulge in Lively De-
bates Over Bills.

Senate and House Indulge IN Lively De-
bates Over Bills.
Denver, Jan. I8-Atter completing
routine business, the house went into
committee of the whole for the consider.
alton of bill 81. Speaker Smith invited
Mr.. Drumm of Boulder to the chair. but
the latter blushingiy pleaded youth and
lnexpelience and retained his seat on
the floor. The bill related to the black.
listing of employees and had been favor.
ably reported by the labor committee.
Smith of Chaffee spoke N favor of 1t. but
denounced section 3. Rawalt also speke
on the bill. The debate continued
warmly until noon, but no vote was
taken.
In the senate, Ammons' resolution to
instruct Senators Teller and Wolcott to
vote for the ratification treaty stirred a
hot debate and brought out good many
side lights on the war as viewed oy legls.
laters from Colorado's hills. The reso.
luton was lost by large majority.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
Some Of Bryan's Sayings.

The Democracy of the nation is still
defending Jeffersonian principles with
Jacksonian courage and has no thought
of departing from the principles enunci-
ated at Chicago in 1896. That platform
will live in history and the hour of its
adoption will be remembered as the
hour when the money changers were
driven from the Democratic temple,
There will be noturning back.
What confidence would the people
have in our sincerity if we should declare
against trusts in general, but enter into a
treaty of peace with the greatest of all
trusts-the money trust? If we should
attempt to center the fight upon the
trusts, the Republicans would adopt as
strong anti trust plank as we, because
no party would dare to defend the trusts
In such light the trust magnates would
be found supporting both parties and
contributing literally to both campaign
funds, provided the trusts we're guaran-
teed the privilege of naming the attorney
general and the judges.
What excuse can be given for the
adoption of a colonial policy? Secre.
tary Gage disclosed the secret in his
Savannah speech. l think we might be
justified in calling Mr.. Gage the key
hole of the administration, because We
look through him to learn what is going
on within the executive council chamber
He suggested that philanthrophy and
per cent would 60 hand in hand in the
new venture. These are the arguments
which are always used in favor of con-
quest. Philanthropy and per cent
The one chloroforms the conscience oi
the conqueror and the other picks the
pocket OF the conquered.
A word in regard to imperialism
Those who advocate the annexation ol
the Philippines call themselves expan'
! sionists, but they are really !mperialists
The word expansion would describe the
acquisition of territory to be populated
by homogeneous people and to be carvec
into states like those now in existence
An empire suggests variety in race ane
diversity in government. The imperial
lists do not desire to clothe the Filipino'
with all the rights and privileges o
American citizenship; they want to exer
else sovereignty over an alien race ane
they expect to rule the new subjects up
on a theory entirely at variance will
constitutional government. Victoria il
queen of Great Britain and empress o
India; shall we change the title of oul
executive and call him president of th'
United States and emperor of the Philip
pines?
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Bids The
S|0||e F0|eNe|
BRYAN'S FAREWELL.
The Democratic Leader and HIS Wife Bid
Adieu to Denver.

In0 De"OCrhCiC L0huoT AUu WHO D1u
Adieu to Denver.
Denver, Jan. I8-Colonel and Mrs.
William Jennings Bryan left this morn.
ing for their home in Lincoln, Nebraska.
They sang loudly their praises of Denver
and Colorado people for the entertain
ment which was given them during their
brief stay.
Colonel Bryan stated that he would
rest for two weeks before starting to hll
number Of minor engagements. The
first important engagement will be that
on Washington's birthday before the
Virginia society. He will then respond
to a toast on Americas Mission"
The address of Colonel Bryan in the
coliseum last night was attended by a
gigantic crowd and great many thou.
sands were turned away. The collapse
of small platform on which the speak.
er was seated caused small panic, but
order was restored without serious dam.
age being done.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
Se|]Q|O| B0C|)l
N0keS0SpeeC1
FeRNINsT EXPANSION.
Mr., Bacon Opposes 1t As Prejudtciai to the
Principle of Freedom.


Washington, Jan. I8.-Soon after the
completion of regular business in the
senate this morning, Senator Bacon ad'
dressed the body 10 opposition to the ex'
pansion policy. The speech was lengthy
and was carefully prepared. He said in
part:
at is not to be believed that the gov.
ernment of this United States would
fully approve of the consequences that
this action would cause IN violation OF
the principle of the right of self govern
ment. 1t is incredible, nay, impossible
that liberty.loving people, such as are
those of the United States, would con-
sent to the assumption of domination
over a people who owes no allegiance to
the country. Not civil officer would
favor such an act"
Referring to Senator Foraker's state.
ment that Mr.. Mckinley had no inten
ton of retaining the Philippines, Mr..
Bacon was somewhat sheptical regard
ing the claim. Mr.. Bacon completed
his speech at go this afternoon.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
Transport Grant Delayed.

New York, Jan. I8.-The transport
Grant will not be able to start for Manila
for several davs. The vessel carrying
the 4th United States infantry and bat
talon of the 18th started today, but its
propeller picked up wire hawser and
caused damage to several of Its blades.
Divers who examined the vessel state
that it will require several days to put
the vessel in condition for the voyage.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
A Natural Thought

The Colorado Legislature had "A wo.
man in the speakers chair for while
Yesterday. A speakers chair is not at
all necessary to enable woman who
wants to say anything an opportunity to
say it, but the fact that she held the title
of temporary speaker will undoubtedly
make her envied by other women all
over the world. They will naturally
think that it gave her the privilege of
monopolizing the conversation Chicago
Post.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
IMMENSE DAM BREAKS.
Immense Damage Caused by High Water
In Cleveland Suburbs.

Immense Damage Caused by High Water
In Cleveland Suburbs.
Cleveland, O., Jan. I8-About I:I5 this
morning dam under the Wilson avenue
bridge gave way. Back of the dam is a
body of water mile and a half long,
hundreds of feet wide and in places from
Is to 80 feet deep.
The break in the dam has already al.
lowed torrents of water to pour down on
the fats below it. The property loss is
already large and if the entire dam gives
way. which seems inevitable, it will be
enormous. Along the line whence the
flood, if it comes, must flow, are the big
plants of the Standard Oil company. the
Cleveland payer mills, the Flick slaugh-
ter house and other manufacturing plants.
There are but few people living in the
track of the food and these were all
warned and have sought safety on higher
ground.
The cause of the food is the recent
heavy rains, the melting snow from the
hillsides and a pond of several acres
overflowing. Streams for several miles
up the gully have added their quota OF
water. At 8 o'clock the right pier of the
bridge fell and the whole structure may
| 90 at any moment. No loss of life as
yet. A large force of police and hremen
are at the scene.
| The Wilson avenue bridge is struc
ture seven hundred feet long and has
tbeen built for iew months. 1t cos
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
TREATY IN DOUBT.

But It's Advocates Satisfied of Gathering
Sufficient Support to Pull Through.
Washington, Jan. I8-The advocates
of the peace treaty are satisfied of the
passage OF the treaty. A close canvass
of the senate members shows 81 Tor, o6
against and IS doubtful. The advocates
hope to gain a sufficient number from
the doubtful column to carry the
measure.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
1noreas. in silyer Coinage.

Silver coinage at several United States
mints reached S3275,48l during the
month of December, and for the six
months since July I, 1893. the sum OF
s14,o4I.I45.45. OF the latter total s8 74S,-
33s was represented by standard dollars
There is work in waiting for the Denver
plant.-Denver News.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
Newcastle Fire Was Slight.

Denver. Jan. 18.-The morning papers
got out extra editions today, telling OF a
great FIRE IN the coal mines at Newcastle
and much loss of life. Later advices
state that the fire was in an old aban.
doned shaft and was of no consequerce ce
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
Small Pox Panic at Havana.

Havana, Jan. ia semi panic was
caused by the small pox epidemic among
bers have died. The long expected vac
cine virus arrived yesterday and the
surgeons worked all night veccnating
trnops
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
The Senatorial Elections.

The final results in yesterdays legis
lative votes for United States Senators
were as follows:
Cushman K. Davis. Republican, Min
nesta.
Cabot Lodge, Republican, Massa'
chusetts.
Chauncey M. Depew, Republican
New York.
Francis Marion Cockrell, Democrat,
Missouri.
Albert J. Beveridge, Republican, In.
diana.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
Dervishes Surrendered.

London. Jan. I8.-Despatches from
Cairo state that the Dervishes, number
ing 1000 under Ahmed Fedil, have sur.
rendered to British gun boat on the
Nile. This disproves the rumors of the
Dervishes' victory.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
Filled Vacancy on Com mission.

Washington, Jan. I8-This morning
Presiden, Mckinley appointed James H.
Pawney to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Nelson Dingley on the Anglo.
American commission.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
PAYNE SUCCEEDS.
Leadership of the House Republicans Falls
to the New Yorker,

to the New Yorker.
Washington, Jan. 18-As predicted in
these dispatches several days ago, Rep.
resentative Payne succeeded to the lead
ership in the house, formerly held by the
late Mr.. Dingley. Speaker Reed de.
cided the matter this morning. Mr..
Payne is highly competent 10 fulfill the
duties which the position entails upon
him.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
High Seas Delay Traffic.

New York, Jan. I8-Gales and high
seas have greatly delayed ocean traffic
Craft of all kind are from one to eigh
days overdue. There is anxiety felt fol
nine vessels which are overdue.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18

Delaware, Jan. I8-In the two ballots
today Addcks and Gray each received
the same vote as yesterday. The pros
poets are for long deadlock.
Daily camera., 1899-01-18
Raleigh Arrives at Bombay.

New York. Jan. I8.-The United States
cruiser Raleigh, en- route from Manila to
New York, arrived at Bombay today.