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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21
The Amenities of Crime.

Nothing is so dangerous as the inn
provement in the manners OF our popu-
lar criminals. They are adopting the
customs of good society and thus taking
the edge of what was formerly pop
ular adherence of the lawbreaker. The
other day a burglar got into wealthy
bankers bedroom and demanded his
money or his life with Chesterfeldian
grace and repose. In fact. the whole
conversation IS given in the New York
papers as model of polite intercourse.
and the impression is left on the mind
Of the reader that there is something
admirable in a man who can put pis-
toll at your head and loot your house
with the dignity and grace of a Bayard.
Another notorious cracksman is found
to be a Sunday school teacher and has
a great love for children d&d can recite
the sermon on the mount with exquisite
delicacy. So. you see, says the shallow
minded person. that crime isn't half as
bad as we thought it was, and this is
undoubtedly the effect that the shrewd
criminal is trying to produce. 1t has
long been evident that persistent horse
thief or incendiary cannot have justice
meted out to him if he will only add
polish and fastidiousness to his de-
meanor. The thief who does not split
his infnitives is let off with a light
sentence and is pretty sure to sell his
photographs. and the safe breaker who
reads Omar Khayyam has visiting days
at the state prison. Instead of re-
senting all this. the public sneakingly
admires it. 1t shows progress and indi-
Gates that the human heart, if it will
only cover itself with dress shirt. is
not so bad. after all There are still, it
is true, some robust men and women
who cling TO the old fashioned notion
that. Notwithstanding the human heart.
it would he good idea to hang muir
derers in their dress coats and put a
bullet through burglars in spite of the
elegance of their manners. But these
ancients are not aesthetic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

Mr.. George w. Smalley, in writing
to the London Times about our custom
house regulations, gave way to a mo-
mentary ii of sensation when he wrote
the following about the examination on
the doci;s: If the victiAl is a woman,
her bushes are not spared by the ex-
aminer. who turns her trunks inside ont
on the dirty floor Of the dirty dock and
holds up her most secret apparel to the
gaze of grinning detectives and disrepu-
table loafers. This is slightly over
drawn. 1t is doubtful If any such case
has occurred on the docks with regard
to a reputable passenger within 20
years. Abuses there have been and If
regularities and even bribery on the
docks. but much Of that Is ancient his
tory and the particular source Of bru-
tality which Mr.. Smalley cites would
not be permitted for an hour by Ameri-
cans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

AN ORGANIZATION of Republican
rish-Americans has been effected
in Washington, having for its Oh
iect an energetic organized poll
tical opposition to the doctrine of
expansion and the retention of the
Philippines. The movement ap-
pears to have mad its origin in
New York several weeks ago, bat
was kept quiet. At the meeting
society was organized, bylaws and
constitution adopted, but beyond
this nothing was done except 10
appoint a committee to issue a
propaganda address and conduct
an extensive correspondence.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

The hope that the czar's disarmament
conference would result favorably to
peace is slowly vanishing. There is not
an official newspaper in Europe that
speaks of the conference with any as
surance of its beneficent results. The
emperor of Germany selected as his
delegate to the convention Professor
Won StengeL the most uproarious war
horse that ever 1ourished pen or set a
column (of type) in the field. This Sc
lection looks to England ike CORY irony.
How it looks to the czar nobody has
been able to find ont.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

THE industrial colony of south
ern negroes, which IS shortly to be
established on Long Island, near
New York city, will be watched
with much interest. Although no
white person is to be allowed to
live within the limits of the col
ony, the factories which are to
furnish work for the colonists will
be owned by whites.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

a literary person has cordescended
to inform us what eminent women eat.
As this is of surprising interest to man
kind, some Of the information may be
condensed as follows. The Duchess of
Anjou lives on calf's head. Ellen Terry
eats peanuts, the Duchess of Sutherland
gets up in the night and fries oysters,
the Duchess of Devonshire has sweet
breads cooked in char:reuse. Mrs
Langtry eats deodorized onions. Nine
Duse minces her macaroni Queen Vic
toria is said to be fond Of deviled lob
ster. An equally important scrap of in
formation is that actresses have better
appetites than farmers wives or count
eSSes
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

THE English editors who got
''huffv" because Ambassador
Choate put Sampson into the
same class as Dewey and Nelson
had ample cause'to kick
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

REV. DIR. BURRELL Of New
York said from his pulpit; Ii
President Mckinley wants my
vote again he will have to unload
himself Of Alger before he re-
ceives second nomination
Thousands who voted for Mckin-
lev feel the same way.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

A WASHINGTON special says the
president has telegraphed Gen
Brooke from Hot Springs that the
Cuban proposition to deposit
arms with the mayors must be re-
iected. It is fearedIthis decision
NAV lead to clash.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

NOBODY seriously believes that
any intentional slight was put up
on Gen. Joe Wheeler at the recent
Confederate reunion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

THE difference in men lies III
the difference in energy and deter
mination.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

This world is a dangerous place
to live in. People seldom get out
of it alive.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

OUR farmers were not so plenti-
ful in town yesterday. They are
busy in the fields, killing weeds
and grass. Their crops generally
look very fattering.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

The city officials, we understand
are getting after some of our bust
ness men for fast driving.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

In THE meantime, keep the sanl-
tary movement going.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

some women are jealous Of an
echo because it always gets the
last word.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

SHERMAN has started her new
cotton mills.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

THE telephone girl has an exten'
sive calling acquaintance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

CHARACTER is the man with all
the world-stains washed off.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-21

ARDMoRE, SUNDAY, MAY p.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12

lated colonial conventions. In this respect also
we have found friendly oblgingness in the case
Of Russia, TO which we have fully and wholly
responded.
Just because the external position is now
favorable must use IL TO insure ourselves
for the future. I wish, all wish. that our
future may be peaceful. Whether II Will be So
no can say
We must be assured against surprise not only
on land. but at sea. We must create and pos
sess n feet strong enough to exclude attack
By any power-and emphasize attack. for in
the absolute peacefulness OF our policy u can
German foreign policy is neither covetous.
restless nor fanciful. The fancifulness OF our
plans is the invention Of the foreign press and
not sanctioned by the German press or ofn-
cially. Like oil nations with maritime inter
ests are compelled by necessity to have
coal supplies and obtain naval bases. This
manifested itself In the Hispano-American
war. which taught many striking lessons
While pursuing this practical policy toward
our transoceanic colonies. we must not FORGET
that our center is Europe. We do not neglect
our duty in providing security for our posses
sons which rests on the Dreibund
AS an instance of the necessity of
navy Count Won Bulow cited the present
conditions in Venezuela. where, he said,
livery considerable German interests are
try We are able TO send two or three old
training ships"
Continuing, Count Won Bulow said: I'm
the coming century the German people
must be either the hammer or the anvil.
In the name of the country's best inter-
est I entreat your favorable reception OF
the naval bill"
Baron Won .Thielmann. the Secretary Of
the Treasury. described the financial con.
dition Of the empire as favorable and said
the interest on the navy loan would be
guaranteed by the imperial revenues.
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any active canvassing in his behalf. and
they are by no means encouraged by the
progress they are making.
The lack Of interest was forcibly illus
trated in the case Of a Senator who was
approached to-day with the suggestion
that he make a strong speech in behalf OF
the constitutional right of a Governor TO
appoint when the Legislature had failed
10 elect This Senator had spoken in be-
hal1 of Senator Ccrbett and was urged
to-day to repeat the same arguments that
ne advanced in that. gentleman's behalf.
The Senator referred TO Is considered one
or the best. constitutional lawyers in the
senate, and there is no doubt that a
speech from him in the interest of Mr..
quay would have considerable effect. But
that when he supported Mr.. Corbett both
Senators Quay and Penrose refused to
vote TO seat him. The Senator stated
that he would vote to seat Mr.. Quay, but
he did not see how the Pennsylvania SEN
ator could consistently Insist upon his
taking charge OF the case on the floor OF
the Senate
1t is becoming more manifest every day
that Mr.. Quay has considerable canvass
ing TO do TO make his seat in the Senate
certainty. There are too many names
on tho non-committal column to make the
outcome certain for him at this time Mr.
when II may be expected that he will put
In his best lcks' for himself. One OF
the plans his friends are talking about Ia
70 induce sufficient number OF Mr.
Quay's Democratic friends to assert
themselves on the day when the final vote
is taken. and this may insure a majority
vote in his favor.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE y
OF THE PACIFIC COAST
California Delegation in Quandary
as to What Committees They
Will Serve On.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE members
of the California delegation are In
quandary as To what committees they Will
be assigned TO serve upon. Representative
Loud is the only one who is sure of as
sgnment and there is no doubt as to MS
retention as chairman Of the Postofhces
and Postroads Committee. Although II is
generally believed that De Vries VIII be
made a member OF the Appropriations
Committee there is a bitter hght being
made by the Democratic members from
Texas and Missouri. who claim they are
entitled 10 vacancies made by former Rep
from those States. Oe Nries;
however is personally very popular, ana
as the Texas delegation cannot agree upon
any one II is thought that his chances are
better than any individual aspirant: Met
calf is well thought of by General Hen
derson. and as a precedent. appointing
members who represent districts In which
are situated. II Is thought he
has a good chance. He sent to-day 10 the
Speaker Endorsements from the entire
California and oregon delegations.
Waters fight for assignment TO the
Rivers and Harbors Committee looks 10
be on the wane and IL Is doubtful II the
Pacific Coast will be represented during
this Congress on that committee. kahn's
ambition 10 become a member of the In
sular Affairs Committee Is not possible.
as the Speaker says he will only appoint
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
BOER GUNS SIlENCED
By lIDOITE SHELLS

MODDER RIVER, Cape Colony. Sunday
Evening December 10.-The naval A7-inch
gun again took up a position north Of the
camp this afternoon. while the howitzer
battery was posted southeast on the left
OF the Bocrs. Both opened hot fire with
lyddite shells and shrapnel. 10 which the
Boers replied sharply with a dozen guns,
thus unmaskng their position. which was
the object Of the British maneuver. After
an hours firing the Boer guns were
silenced. The howitzers silenced the
trenches and then threw shell after shell
upon the hills the explosion Of the lyddite
causing the whole ground over an exten-
slve area 10 rise in the air !n dense brown
clouds. A Boer long gun was dismantled.
IL now appears that the Beers intend
that the next fight = 10 take place at
Magersfontein. Apparently Spytfontein Is
not defended or the Beers are unwilling
70 unlnask their position there, as the re-
plies 10 the British artillery were all from
guns AT Magersf0ntein.
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SUSPECT ARRESTED.
Accused of the Pacific Express Rob
berry at Cheyenne.

OMAHA. Neb.. Dec. IA special to the
Bee from Cheyenne, Wyo.. says Ed Nep-
tune, an oX-employe of the Pacific TX
press. was arrested to-day. charged with
robbing the office of the company in this
city. Chief Detective Canada Of Omaha
and Assistant Penrose of Denver OF the
Union Pacific secret service arrived here
to-day and are at work on the case. Nep-
tune. who was formerly an express mes
senger from Omaha TO Cheyenne and later
from Cheyenne TO ogden. denies the
charge against him and says he was at his
home at the time the robbery was COM
mitted on Sunday night. Neptune's home
has been searched for the missing money,
but without success.
Ii is now officially reported that the rob-
Der carried away 5000 in cash and $1,000
worth of money orders and other valua-
bles. The detectives say that Neptune
was seen m the vicinity OF the express
Office a few minutes prior to The time the
robbery Was committed.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
r,anbers cf long service.

members CT long service.
Senator Perkins to-day introduced tho
following bills: Granting to the state OF
California per cent OF the proceeds OF
the sale Of public lands'in said State: for
the construction of additional lightships
for use on the coast Of California, Ore
ing not less than 100000 for the erection
of a new CustOm-hOuse In San Francisco.
j. NJ. Rice was to-day appointed Post
master at Aptos. Santa Cruz County, vice
T. J. Leonard. removed; also NJ A. Ev-
ans at Purdys. Sierra County, vice 3 A
Purdy. resigned.
Pacific Coast pensions have been grant
ed as follows:
California: Original-Lyman W. Ash
lev, Murietta So; John @. Goodwin, Chico.
S12: Andrew j. Grimes. Forest City. y;
John NJ. Decker. Soldiers Home. LOS An
geles. S6: David Foster Los Angeles. S..
Oregon: Mexican War widows, special.
November 29-Mary r. Lister. Pinevills s.
Washington: Original-Elias X. Bush
nell. Seattle. s6: William r. Russell. SOL
diers' Home. Pierce County. $40. Increase
Edward X. Mott. Port Angeles. - to $40;
Joseph Goodman. Gig Harbor, 50 TO yl2
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12

ambushing the British generals for love
OF their country and with the assent OF
Washington"
BERLIN. Dec lL-Gencral Gatacre's
reverse at Stormberg was toyfuily greeted
on the streets OF Berlin. hut the newspa-
pers for the most part are reticent on the
subject. The Berliner Tageblatt. which
prints a long letter from a German in
London. advising the public here against
dcmonstrative anglophobia, gives the
news OF the repulse without comment.
The Nossische Zeitung comments I'm
strain almost friendly. saying: After
the soldierly virtues which the British
have already shownNin this war IL may
Well be believed that General Gatacre's
troops fell as If on the parade grounds.
The Neueste Nachrichten asks II it is
against English custom 10 reconnoiter
before attacking. The Deutsche Tages
Zeitung Is about the only paper this even
ing which is distinctly anglophobian in its
comments
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
DUBllN'S LORD MAYOR
DENOUNCES THE WAR

DUBLIN. Dec 1.-THE Lord Mayor Of
Dublin. Daniel Talon. presided at meet
ing OF the corporation to-day, called TO
protest against the Transvaal war. The
clerk announced that there was no
quorum. aut the Lord Mayor insisted on
making a statement. In which he declared
that the war was wanton and unpro-
voked aggression. undertaken by Mr.
Chamberlain and capitalists against a
handful of farmers" He further de-
clared that America was opposed 10 this
iniquitous war"
In tho meantime the members present
shouted NO quorum" and order" ard
the tumult IN the galleries drowned all the
speeches. Eventually the Lord Mayor
left the chair with the galleries cheering
for President Kruger. No attempt was
made 10 adopt the previously prepared
resolution against the war.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
ON SUSPICION OF
BEING B0ER SPIES

BELFAST. Dec. 1.-Two American
commercial travellers. who have arrived
here. say they were detained at Queens
town on suspicion OF being Boer spies.
They add that the United States Consul
obtained their release. and that he is
making an Inquiry into the matter.
QUEENSTOWN. Dec 1.-THE United
States Consul here. in reply 20 n query
regarding the charge made by two Amer
lean commercial travellers at Belfast that
they had been detained AT Queenstown on
suspicion OF being Boer spies. said he
was not aware Of any such detention.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12

Adebt of
consuship
Of in
the who holds Aiacrum
but his
s got
is
o his
WASHINGTON.
Hollis
10
departure Of
png the services OF Mr. Aerbury who
until
Adelbert
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
OUTLOOK Is GLOOMY
FOR SENATOR QUAY
Apathy Of His Friends Makes the
Chance That He Will Be Seated
Decidedly Uncertain

WASHINGTON. Dec 1.-THE apathy
among Senator Quay's friends is making
the outlook in the Senate rather ominous
for him. 1t is noticeable that there is
lack OF enthusiasm upon the part OF those
from whom most was expected by Mr..
Quay. Senators Chandler and Penrose
appear to be the only ones who are doing
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
Dies in an Insane Asylum.

SAN JOSE. Dec. 1l.-Rev. Jacob Boyd
Andrews. for six years assistant pastor
at the First Presbyterian Church In this
city. died at Agnews Insane Asylum to-
day He was taken TO the asylum last
Friday. Rev. Andrews mental collapse
was the result Of sickness resulting from
a paralytic stroke. He had been In an
asylum once before. Deceased was ma
tive Of Ohio. graduate OF Lafayette Col
iege and co years OF age He had been
in California about twelve years and was
well known In the southern part OF the
State
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
SoRTIES At MAFEKING.

MAFEKING, Nov. 80. via Lourenzo
Marques. Dec. M.-Sorties by the British
armored train and Boer shelllng OF the
town continue. The British have had
but few casualties. Last evening the pro-
tectorate regiment managed TO ocupy an
outpost where the British Lee -Metfords
could reach the enemy's big gun. and the
result was that the effectiveness OF the
Boer FIRE was materially reduced.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
BRUMBY GROWS WORSE.
Condition of Dewey's Flag Lieuten-
ant Now Very Critical.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE condition
OF Lieutenant Brumby. Admiral Dewey's
flag lieutenant. changed for the worse
late tonight. He became unconscious
toward midnight. and consultation OF
the physicians was held and n telegram
was sent summoning 4 Baltimore physi-
clan, who is a specialist on fevers OF the
kind from which the Lieutenant Is suffer
ing. The patient is threatened with hem
orrhages. Mrs. Haywood. sister of the
sick officer, Is at his bedside.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
FAREWELL MESSAGE
FROM THE NIAGARA
Bottle Containing a Note From Cap
tain McGlory Floats

PORT COLBURNE, Ontario, Dec IL
A bottle containing a piece Of paper, on
which was written the following appar-
emily by the captain of the foundered
steamer Niagara, was found on the beach
to-day:
Expect TO go down any minute.
CAPTAIN McGLORY
Good-by. Steamer Niagara foundered
about three miles from Port Maitland
Pieces OF the wreck identified as be-
longing TO the Niagara drifted ashore.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
FIGHTING FOR CONVENTION.
Chicago Considered to Be Philadel-
phia's Most Active Rival.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE prelimin-
airy skirmishing for the contest for the
honor al entertaining the next Republican
National Convention was begun to-day
when the advance guard Of the Philadel-
phia delegation, which is TO work in be-
half Of that city. arrived at the national
capital and took quarters at the Arling-
ton, where the National Committee Will
meet next Friday. The Philadelphians
regard Chicago as their strongest COM
petitor.
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HOLDS TO THE INSURANCE.
Benjamin Wolfsohn Wants Proof
That His Son Lives.

That His Son Lives.
ST. LOUIS. Dec. 1l.-Benjamin Wolf
sohn. father OF Aaron Wolfsohn. who
committed suicide in Los Angeles. Cal.
instituted the second investigation. that
finally settled his identity after il was re-
ported that the supposed dead man had
been seen alive in Chicago. Moses Sale
OF the firm Of Sale & Sale. Benjamin
Wolfsohn's attorneys. said to-day:
Il have learned that certain persons in
Chicago claim TO have proof that they
saw Wolfsohn in Chicago, and that they
have tried 10 induce the insurance COM
pany involved in the case TO pay them
$500 for this evidence. Now. that evil
dence is an affidavit that purports to have
been made by Aaron himself that he was
in Chicago l do not believe the affidavit
can be proved genuine. The result of the
second investigation shows that l have
notified the insurance company that we
Will not refund the $40. 900 until they pro-
duce Aaron. IL he Is alive We do not
want II, but If he is dead We do, because
We are entitled TO IN Is"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
QUEEN SEEKS DETAILS.

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE Queen sent her
private secretary. Sir Arthur Digge. spe-
cially from Windsor Castle 10 CLEAN fun
details at the War Office for her Majesty
respecting General Gatacre's reverse.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12
THE LATE COMMANDER E. p. WOOD.

r 7ASHNGTON, n-Commander f. p. s. o
pd fever at his residence here to-day He
FROM
off
In August
in
of
Pacific
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with
Concord August 1880 February 1891
station
1899 Bureau
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-12

Mention this Journal. as Adv. u inherited "a
our Contribution
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
Letter from barney o'ConneII.

Barney oConnell Of this city. who is q
member OF the First Nebraska volunteer in
fantry writes to James F. Gibbons under
date OF June 2, that the regiment Is very
anxious TO get home. At the time the
letter was written the regiment had been
withdrawn from the firing line and was
camped in Manila. The ariuous services
and the many losses, Mr.. OConnell says,
have had a tendency to take a good deal
OF the fight out OF the boys. In connection
with the press censorship at Manila Mr..
oConnell asserts that great many things
happen which are not allowed to be cabled
10 this country. He states that on Deoora-
tion day the chief engineer and the second
mate Of the hospital ship Relief were cruis-
ing about the bay when the rudder OF their
craft broke and as the boat was washed
ashore the men were soon in the hands OF
the Filipinos. The monitor Monadock, il is
stated, fired a good many shots in the hope
Of making the FiHpinos give up their prLs-
| oners, but all TO no purpose.
The long delay in ordering the regiment
home caused a great deal OF discomfort and
when it was whispered that the Sebraskans
would have to serve the full two years en-
listment there was a mighty protest. In
closing Private O'Connell sends his regards
TO friends here and says he is getting so fat
the people al home will not know him when
he strolls down y street
Friends of OConnell here are preparing to
give him a rousing reception and dinner
when he arrives.