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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

At an examination in n certain school
for girls an essay on Boys was
ordered written. and this was one of
the compositions:
The boy is not an animal. yet he
can be heard TO n considerable distance.
When boy hollers he opens his mouth
like frogs, but girls hold their tongue
till they are spoke TO. and they answer
respectable, and tell just how it was.
A boy thinks he is clever because lie
can wade where it is deep, but God
made the dry land for every living
thing. and rested on the seventh day.
When the boy grows up he's called
husband and stays oct nights, but the
grew up girl is a widow and keeps
house"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

Merit always wins. The firm
who realized this years ago and
have always kept the very best
goods and sold them at a small
profit. have built up an immense
trade. To Bivens & Williams this
honor belongs, since February
15 thev have sold three cars of
buggies and carriages, a record
never reached before by any buggy
house in this country. They have
buggies from $50 up and full line
of farmers hacks aud carriages.
2d&wif
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
As He Put Ii.

Planche told this story of an Irish
man who was driving mail coach.
He observed him to be tying his neck
up in the voluminous folds of his COM
forter and remarked. "You seem to be
taking very good care Of yourself. my
friend"
"Och, to be sure. | am. sir" answer
ed the driver, whats all the world to
a man when his wife's a widdy!'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
An Eye to Business.

A little boy named Peter at public
school saw his teacher faint and fall
In the general confusion it was i'm
possible TO keep so many curious heads
cool. and the little ones focked round
the PROSTATE woman and her sym
pathizing colleagues. But this small
boy kept both his color and his cool
ness. Standing on a bench and raising
his hand. he exclaimed: please. teach
er. can | run homa and tell father to
come? He makes coffinsr'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
He CouIdn,t Reach II.

The following anecdote concerning
the famous lecture on 'The Holy
Land" which, it is said. Ex-Governor
Oglesby never succeeded In delivering
as he prepared it. is related in Franc
B. Wilkes pamphlet on the life of the
governor:
He had been invited to deliver this
lecture at a country town in Illinois
and accepted. A large crowd gathered
to hear him. and he was greeted with
loud applause as he stepped forward
TO lecture. He was only to speak for
one hour and said In beginning he
would preface his lecture with a few
remarks on his experience In Europe.
At the end of 21a hours he was still
talking about Europe, and because the
people seemed so delighted he an
nounced that he would deliver the lee
ture the next evening.
The same people came back, re-en-
forced by many more, and at the end
of another two hours he stopped with
out having said anything about the
Holy Land, except to announce that as
his subject. The third night there was
a monster gathering. aud Governor
Oglesby, after finishing up Europe
started to say a few words about
Egypt and the Nile before beginning
his lecture. At last he looked at his
watch and, with a look of astonish-
ment, turned to one of his friends on
the platform and said:
"Well. here il is IL o'clock, and I'll
be hanged if I've got to the holy Land
yet."-Chicago Tribune.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

There is certainly ROOM" says
Dun for some decrease when the
volume of payments through the
clearing house in July is 47.2 per
cent larger than last year, and
500 per cent larger than in 1892,
the best of all previous years. So
great an advance would warrant
expectation of some set back un-
der ordinary circumstances. This
year the usual freedom from la
Dor troubles about July 1st is fol-
lowed by some signs of tendency
to strike because great works are
committed far ahead, and cannot
halt without loss.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
appraisers Instructions -

The ARDMoREITE. has on hand in
pamphlet form copies of "Apprais-
ers' instructions" sent out by the
Department of the Interior; also,
the Regulations Concerning Edu-
cation in the Indian Territory. "
Worth their weight in gold to you.
Mailed to any address for ten
cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

pretty silk facing. The vest shows attrac-
lively between the front edges of the fronts.
The sleeves are two-seamed and a standing
collar aud crush belt give completion The
skirt is tve-gored mode heightened by a
tve-gored circular lower part or fiounce.
Both these modes were seen in q recent
number of The Delinedtor. The hat is
trimmed with ribbon and flowers.
Specially prepared for as by Tie Butterick
Publishing Co (LiD4ited)
r. Lowenstein, agent, Ardmore, l. t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
country.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure thoroughly
digests food without ale from the
stomach, and at the same time heals
and restores the diseased digestive
organs. 1t is the only remedy that
does both of these things and can be
replied upon to permanently cure
dyspepsia. w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

How we all desire to enjoy good
health; to enjoy life as our neigh
bUrs do; to laugh and have bright,
sparkling eyes; to be free from pain.
1t will cost you one dollar. Beggs'
Blood Purifier makes pure, rich
blood. City Drug Store and T. n.
Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

A girl named plain Mary" at her
birth dropped the "r' when she grew
up and became Miss Nay. AS she began
to shine in social way she changed
the "" to ''e" and signed her letters
Mae. About year ago she was mar
ried. and now she has dropped the &c" I"
and it's just plain Ma" That's evo-
lution.-Rogersville CTennJ Review.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
CHURCHES.

Christian Church-Frensley street. Ser
wees every Lords day At IL 90 q. m, and s:iG
p. m: sunday School $50 a. 70. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday s:I5 d. M. Choir
practice every Friday evening At s:l5 ,. ..l /.
Ladies' Aid Society every TuesS after
noon al the church at y. N. Aite and So
clai meeting every Tuesday night at place
announced each Lords day. Of1cers meet
lne nrst Lords day in each month. All are
corolally invited 20 all services.
z, b. Watson. Pastor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
Reau RrummeI Renrimnnded.

Beau Brummel once insolently re-
piled TO an invitation to take tea by
remarking that he never took" any
thing but physic.
Yes. you do" frowned his hostess:
you take liberties"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

1t is wholly immaterial whether
Mr.. Root favored or disapproved
of Mr.. McKinley's policy at the
outset, the policy being inaugrated
and a fact and the administration
and the country needing just such
service as he could render, his ac-
ceptance of the position offered
was the part of good sense, gen
uine patriotism. Mr.. Gresham was
not a supporter but an opponent
of Mr.. Cleveland in his PreSiden-
tial race and yet he took office un-
der him to the great benefit of the
country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

Ardmore Chapter No. IL, R. A. M.-ReguIar
meetings on second and fourth Thursday q
in each month at y. IN. in Masonic Temple
corner Main and Springer streets Visiting
brethren are extended cordial welcome
George Henry Bruce. II. p.
Max Munzesheimer, Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

FIRST Baptist Church-Broadway street
D. m Prayer meeting wednesdav evening =
a. O'Clock Sunday School at ESQ a m
Cnoir practice Friday evenings at O'Clock
James r. Young Pastor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

East Ardmore NJ K. Church south
Services every Sabbath al IL a. m and 7.so
o. m. Sunday school 10 g. m Rpworrh
League y. m. PRAYER meeting Wednesdav
night A cordial Invitation TO ALI Come
and worship with US.
l. l. Thurston Pastor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

Myrtle Lodge No X. of P.-Meets every
Thursday at 7:l5 p. m- in their Castle bali
Main street, over ARDMoREITE office. All
visiting brethren are Invited.
Thompson. c. G.
Joe VI. London. h. of R and s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

Look out for malaria. 1t is season
able now. A few doses of Prickly
Ash Bitters is a sure preventive. w.
b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
FRATE RNAL.


Ardmore Lodge No. 81. A. F. & A. M.-Re-
gular meeting. Saturday, on or before every
tull moon, at p NJ in Masonic Temple
CORE Main and Springer streets. Visiting
brethren are extended a cordial welcome
W. T. Bogie, W. NJ.
D. T. Nisbett. SECRETARY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

ArdmOre Council No. Is. Order of Amerf-
can Plowmen-heets every second and
fourth Monday evenings in the Odd Fellow 8
Hall Visiting PlOwmen always welcome.
j. w Banks, Worthy PlOwman.
W. $. Smith. Secretary
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

NJ. Z. Church South-Cornsr Rrosdw.x.,a
church street. Preaching every sabhafh
mornine Al II a m, and 7:oo D. m. PRAYER
meeuns Wednesday evening AZ 700. Sun-
Gay School every Sabbath at 10 a m Fn
worth League D. m.
J.. M Gross. Pastor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

Cumberland Presbyterian Church-cora.r
church and Cumberland streets Seryices
every sunday at IL a. M, and 7:20 n m
srayer meeting Wednesday. Choir practice
q: NJ. Everybody cordially invited TO wor-
snip Win US. j. =. Weaver Pastor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

One Minute Couge Cure quickly
colds. ~ consider it a most won
derful medicine, quick and safe.>''
w. w. Merton, Mayhem. Wis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

IndianOla Encampment No. 10. /. O. o. F.
Regular Meeti' z every Friday evening at s
,. m. in Odd Fellows Hall Visiting Pa
triarchs invited TO oCr fold.
ID. T. Nisbett, Chief Patriarch
w. 4. Payne. Scribe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Springer and Frensly Streets
Regular service:
Sabbath--ll a M. morning worship.
81 p. m. evening Worship
s:45 a m, Sunday School.
wednesdays D. m, prayer meeting.
9p- m. Session meeting
We extend a cordial invitation to all to
worship with US. If a stranger we desire
your acquaintance. In the name of the Mas
ter We welcome you.
;. A. Caldwell Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

Woodmen of the world.-Regular meet
ings every Friday in each month at S %, m
in Knights of Pythias hail. Visiting hreth
rem invited. j. T. Johnson C. q
Edgar Sandlin. Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

Ardmore Lodge Degree of Rebekah-
Meets every Thursday at p. m. in Odd Eel
lows hall Visitors cordially welcomed.
Laura (. Witter, ". G..
Maud Douglas Secretary
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
SQUALLS

To guard against squalls have
bottle of Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam
on hand. 1t is safe and sure. City
Drug Store and T. n. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

Quickly cure constipation and re-
build and invigorate the entire sys-
tem-never gripe or nauseate-De
Wits Little Early Risers. w. B.
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
INDIAN ENDURANCE.
A Instsnce of Distance Travelled Almost
Beyond Belief.

wager of five thousand dollars that
he had men that could reach a GER
tain point before the distance could
be made on horseback, and won the
bet.
The above reminds me of an oc-
currence that happened a good
many years ago. When the Chick
asaws first immigrated to this
country in 1884, or about that
time. Some came by water and
stopped at Fort Coffee on the
Arkansas river, about twenty miles
above Fort Smith. while others
came through by land by way of
old Fort Tewson, near the old
town of Doaksville, in the Choctaw
nation.
1t was essential to get a message
from the party at Fort Coffee to
those at Fort Towson, and there
was no one of their men who knew
anything of the country.
The man in charge stated his
wishes to a Shawnee chief who
was camped near there with num-
ber of men and women, making
cane baskets, blow guns and hunt
ing, as there was wild game of
almost any kind there, and the
largest canebrake west of the Miss
issippi river. The chief told the
agent that he could convey his
message through for him. So the
next morning the Shawnee chief
came to the Chickasaw camp and
had a young man with him on foot
The young fellow was about 30
years old, and as fine a specimen
of manhood as any one would wish
to see. The price was agreed
upon. Then the young man
stripped as if he was going to run
a footrace, and after receiving the
papers and instructions started on
his journey in slow trot, and was
still travelling at that gait when
last seen.
The agent asked the chief how
long it would take his man to make
the trip, and he made signs that
by the time the sun was low the
next day he would be back. The
agent said that was impossible. but
the next evening about sunset a
man could be seen in the distance
approaching, and when he got close
enough to be recognized it proved
to be the Shawnee Indian, travel
ing about the same gait as when
he left, and brought an answer
from the ChickasaWs that he was
sent to.
After his arrival he would take q
sip or two of water, then walk
around, then rest awhile. This he
continued to do for several days,
and after he got about over his
long run he would eat and SLEEP
alternately for four or five days
after which he was ready for an
other run.
The distance travelled in the two
days and one night was, on di
rect line, about 140 miles and re
turn, making d total of $50 miles
in all Probably some of the ole
Chickasaws who were at Fort Cof
fee at the time may be alive anC
remember the circumstance. /
so | would be pleased to meet hin
and have one more handshake thi,
side of our last hunting ground
which we will visit in few NOR,
years. CHICKASAW HATTOCK.
One Minute Couge Cure quickl,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06

Ardmore Lodge No. 9. 1. o. o. F.-Meets
every Tuesday at D. M in their hall, on
Springer street Visiting brethren always
Eelcome.
II Weeks, y G..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
4. COSTUME OF PASTELLE CLOTH.
I TUCKED SILK AND LACE
.Es INSERTION.

A waist aud skirt comprise this toilette
The waist is made with back having slight
fulness at the lower edge drawn down tight
at each side of the closing, which is at the
center. The backs are cut 10 accommodate a
round Joke. The fronts are also shaped low
and are reversed at the top to reveal the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-06
Expect to Capture Ellis.

At Fort Worth during the habeas
corpus trial of w. r. Petty, who
is seeking a release from Jail be-
cause of his testifying in behalf of
the state in the Santa Ee train
robbery, it was given out that the
railroad company had offered the
officers $4,000 for the arrest and
conviction of Charles Ellis, the
only one of the robber gang not
captured. 1t was learned here to-
day that the officers have informa-
ton that may lead to Ellis cap
ture. On hearing the application
for the release of Petty, Judge
Dunklin, of the fourth district
court, today withheld his decision
until tomorrow. The statement
was made today that there was a
plot to kill Petty by the friends of
Darlington, who was hanged last
Friday, and George Moore, who is
serving a life term in the peniten-
tiary, in case he (Petty) was re-
leased.
"DeWitt's Little Early Risers did
me more good than all blood medi-
cines and other pills" writes Geo.
H. Jacobs, of I Thompson, Conn.
Prompt, pleasant, never gripe, they
cure constipation, arouse the torpid
liver to action and give you clean
blood, steady nerves, a clear brain
and healthy appetite. w. B.
Frame.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
GENERAL BULLER IS
DEFEATED BY BOERS
Engand'S IdOlized Army Commander Compelled to
Run From the TranSvaal Forces.
LOST Eleven Guns and Is Feared That the Casualties Are
Heavy-DiSmay in London.

London has
that losing eleven
Finding i'm
losses behind
his
p serious
ton to miles
20
10 the
able
to
Opened a Terribly Deadly
Colonel advanced the
be within effective proved to be full the
a
TO ou
nd
draw wh in
considerable
ont roo
ehaveab fire in
camp
Cheveev"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16

assemblies under conditions which cause
poignant grief. 1t mourns the death or
one who was its distinguished asso-
eiate in the years which have passed.
and who died second only in position or
honor, rank and station in this country
-Garret A. Hobart of New Jersey. late
vice president of the United States
For nearly twenty years this COM
mittee enjoyed his wise counsel and his
unfailing support in every emergency
His judgment was always sound ana
his tact and discretion untiring.
Ever courteous and afrable, his ur-
banity never ceasing. it was pleasure
and a privilege TO be associated with
him in any capacity. There was no
spot or blemish on his pure private life,
and the nations sympathies have gone
out to those whom he has left bereaved.
Not even a whisper was ever heard
against him in his long political ca
reer. Yet he was a sturdy Republican,
and gave and took hard blows in many
a political fight. He never avoided an
issue nor evaded a responsibility. He
commanded the respect and esteem of
his political opponents in almost equal
degree with the devoted loyalty of his
friends. Enemies he had none, public or
private. His great heart was never
closed to any just appeal for aid or
sympathy.
Every act of his busy life dignified
American citizenship and in his clos
ing years he conferred honor upon the
high office which he held.
Every attribute of his character
drew him close to those with whom he
was associated. Every act of his pub
lie life, in a long and distinguished ca
reer of usefulness, Justified the conf
dence which his fellow citizens reposed
in him.
The Republican national committee
extends to his family its most pro-
found and sincere sympathy. and di-
reefs that copy of this memorial be
engrossed and transmitted to them"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
PRINCE OF WALES SAYS HE
HAS A HORROR OF GAN1BL ING

London
is
polite not D IN
lam
usonsreg myself wit the facts
of
IS
haven
EDWARD
Yacht Osborne,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
FIGHTING Is RENEWED.
British Said to Have Had 1000 Men
Put Out of Action,

Pretoria, Dec 12.-The following of
fetal announcement has been made:
General Cronje reports that yesterday
there was desultory fighting till
when heavy cannon fire was renewed.
The Scandinavians stormed difficult
position but it became untenable and
they suffered severely. / was unable
to send help. The British were in over
whelming force but must have had at
least 1000 men put out of action, either
in killed or wounded.
Another official report from Captain
Finnhart says: There were no signs
of surrender. the burghers fighting
with conspicuous bravery and main
tanning their positions under heavy
British fire. Our cannon We're of very
little use
The British were greatly assisted by
balloons. Twenty-four ambulances
were working backward and forward
be,ween the fighting line and the
enemy's camp. Our loss is not definite
ly known. / estimate it at 100 killed
and wounded.
"A telegraph operator at the Modder
rive.- wires: Gun and Maxim firing
has been proceeding since $50 this
morning. At 10 cannonading was pro-
ceeding and at . the fighting was re-
ported to be very severe. The Boer
force along the river bank was being
heavily attacked and is receiving as
sistance from the other Boer forces
1t is not known whether the operator
refers to the fighting of Monday or to
renewed fighting on Tuesday.
London, Dec. ia special dispatch
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
ENGLAND DEPRESSED
OVER BULLER'S DEFEAT
The Most Serious Disaster Since the
Indian Mutiny.

London, Dec. 16, 4:30 a. m--The news
of General Buffers reverse was re-
ceived so late that newspaper comment
today is confined to perfunctory eX-
fressionS of extreme regret and dis
appointment, and OF the necessity OF
calmness and redoubled efforts to re-
trieve the position. This latest check is
regarded as the most serious event in
Great Britains military history since
the Indian mutiny. The Standard says:
General Buffers dispatch is deplor-
able reading. 1t is the now familiar
story of concealed Beers and OF British
troops marching up blindly almost to
the very muZZles of the enemy's rifles.
1t cannot be doubted that the moral ef-
feet will be 10 aggravate our difficult
ties over the whole field OF operations.
The country has discovered with an
noyance and surprise that subduiEg
Boer farmers is about the hardest work
we have entered upon since the Indian
mutiny Their commandants have
shown themselves able to give our gen
erals useful but expensive lessons in
modern tactics.
The Times says: Since the day of
the Indian mutiny the nation has not
been confronted with SO painful and
enxious a situation. Plainly. General
Buffers advance is paralyZed for the
moment as completely as Lord Methu-
ems and General Gatacre's."
The depression over the defeat Of
Great Britain's trusted ana idolized
commander is all the greater as. dur
ing the last forty-eight hours, there
had been reports of the relief Of Lady
smith. Yesterday the war Office al
lowed il to be understood that the po-
sition Of affairs in Natal was entirely
satisfactory. The reaction is all the
more pronounced on this account.
The gloomy information came too late
10 reach the service clubs, and only a
few journalists and stragglers were
waiting at the war office. II had hard
j. been realized until now. even after
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-16
FATAL TRAIN WRECK IN IDAHO
TWO ENGINEERS, A FIREMAN
AND BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Rails Were Slippery and the Train
Got Beyond Control of Crew on
Down Grade.

Lewiston, Ida. Dec. 15.-Piled up at
the bottom of Kendrick hill on the
Northern Pacific branch, are two en-
gines and nineteen cars loaded with
steel. In houses near by are the dead
bodies of Engineers Arthur E. Balm and
John A. ogden, Fireman Earl Brad
shaw and Brakeman A. Bulge, all of
Spokane, and the fatally injured body
of John Peterman, also of Spokane.
The train was an extra with a load
of steel tor the Northern Pacific ex-
tension. The rails were covered with
ice and snow. and in descending the
long grade leading into Kendrick, the
train got from the control of the
trainmen and dashed madiy down the
steep grade about O'Clock this even
ing.
A mile and a half east of Kendrick
four cars were ditched and the track
torn up for a quarter of a mile. When
the rest of the flying train struck the
yards the engines and all the cars were
ditched and completely wrecked and
the track torn up for 200 yards. Wreck
ing trains have been sent from Spo-
kane and Lewiston.