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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-02
BIT of Superstition.

One of the most literally patroniZed
of the Pennsylvania many passenger
trains is the st. Louis express, which
leaves the Broad street station each
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. The regular
gate for the train is No. IA, but at this
season of the year the rush of people
to get aboard is so great it becomes
necessary to open two gaues. No. 13
being the nearest. it is the one selected.
The saunterer happened to be in the
station the other afternoon when the
gates were thrown open. Instantly
there was a rush for No. IA and the
crowd became jammed around it for a
distance of 80 feet in each direction.
Gate No. IS was practically neglected.
This way for the St. Louis express"
called out the ticket puncher at the
gate. This way for the st. Louis ex-
press"
But, although his voice was good and
loud. none of the passengers who were
struggling around No. IA seemed to
hear it. Out of probably 100 well
dressed, intelligent men and women
the saunterer saw but three leave the
pushing throng around No. ii and pass
tt tough No. 13. He asked the gate
man why it was.
Don't know" was his answer, Eek
cept it's superstition. Afraid to start
on n journey by passing through a gate
with 13 as it's number, / suppose. It's
this way every time, and will be.
guess, as long as the number on the
gate is left as it is. / believe that the
most of the people would rather miss
their train, if it came to that, than take
chances with their superstitious fears.
Funny, isn't it?"-Philadelphia Inquir-
err
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-02
Begging Letter. For the Rich.

a lady living less than a days jour-
ney from New York had the curiosity
the other day to make certain calcula-
tions In order TO see how large part
of her property she would have had to
sacrifice had she granted all the re-
quests made for money within a period
of ~ days. She kept all the begging
letters received during that time. add
ed together the amounts they asked
for and then discovered that had she
granted each individual request for
money she would have disbursed ST.
100000. And this. be it remembered.
III a short period of six weeks.-Har-
Der'S Bazaar
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-02
A SOLEMN OCCASION.
The Only Interview Buchanan Ha,
m With His Vice President.

The Only Interview Buchanan Had
m With His Vice President.
v Vice President Stevenson used to tell
a story which John G. Breckinridge
had told him to Illustrate the tradition
al relations between the president and
the man whose principle business it is
to wait for the possible death of the
president. in order that he may take
the presidents chair.
Breckinridge said that Buchanan
never consulted him about any impor-
tant matter, although as kentuckian.
havip, the confidence of most of the
southern leaders. he felt that his adj
vice might at times have been valuable
to the president. In the early fall of
1850, when Buchanan's term was near
ing an end. amid the gathering clouds
of war. Vice President Breckinridge
received an urgent summons to the
White House. He responded at once.
thinking that at last the president
wanted his advice on the momentouS
questions then pending. When he ar
rived he was shown into the presi-
dents room. and Mr.. Buchanan, who
was alone. called his private secretary
| and instructed him to see that they
were not disturbed by anybody during
the important conference which was to
| follow.
When the private secretary had with.
| drawn. the president unlocked the pri-
vate drawer in his desk. took out a
| manuscript. sat down with great So
| lemnity, and said to Vice President
| Breckinridge. In his most impressive
manner. want to read you the draft
of my Thanksgiving day proclamation
and to get your opinion of it,"
The vice president controlled his IA
| cial muscles, listened respectfully and
| seriously made some complimentary
remarks about the important docu-
1lent. and. with his customary cour-
tesy, bowed and smiled his way out from
| the only interview to which he was
ever invited by President Buchanan
| Boston Herald.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-02
Our big Gums.

The largest projectile for the 13 inch
the largest gun mounted on the war
ships of the United States navy. is 31a
feet long and weighs 1.10O pounds.
The projectile travels 80 feet before
it leaves the muzZle of the gun. and in
Tat distance is set revolving at the
speed of 15 revolutions per second.
The rifiing inside of the gun consists
of % spiral grooves, cut one-twentieth
of an inch deep at the bore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-02

laid in underfolded box-pla;ts. The fronts
arc gathered top and bottom and are made
faEciful by the addition OF pointed revers ap-
piled at each side CT the closing, which is
effected through a box-plait at the center.
Rows of narrow ribbon trim the edges of the
revers. The sleeves are in regulation shirt
style and are flushed with cuffs. A stand
ing collar of the material is at the neck and
patent leather belt cncirces the waist.
Specially prepared for us By The Butterick
Publishing Co. (LtnitetD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-02

Odin, Kansas.-Beggs Mfg. Co.:
Sirs-I have used your Cherry Cough
Syrup the past week for Ia grippe
and can cheerfully say, it is sure
cure for that disease; as it cured me
in a short time, and will cure others
if they will use it faithfully F.
Shade. Sold at City Drug Store
and T. N. Coleman's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-02
R. Lowenstein, agent, Ardmore, l. ]
Not a minute need be wasted in

Not minute need be wasted in
c~ring a cold if you take Beggs'
Cherry Cough Syrup. 1t acts the
quickest and surest of any known
remedy. No matter how bad your
cough, you can sleep if you take
this remedy on going to bed. Kept
by City Drug Store and T. N. Cole
man.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-02
4 LOVERS FARswsLL.


Goodby forever. my darling.
Dear TO me even now.
Though I give you back your promise
And release you from your VOW.
have learned that the love sought for
Had been given away before.
And l know that love in your nature
Is ''loye forever more"
Yet wish you had not answered
In words 50 tender and fair.
For could have borne it better.
Though it had been hard to bear.
II you had but told me truly
That yo'r heart was given for aye,
should not have known the sorrow
That crushes my heart today.
Yet, why should weakly blame you
For the thoughts in my bssom hidf
Twas my own fond heart that led me
To love you as l did
And now must hide my sorrow, =
As I hid my hope before.
And put it away in silence
To be spoken OF no more.
For since I know i possess not
The love that had been such prize,
Shall wait till my idol crumblcs
To ashes before my eyes?
No. Rather farewell forever.
Anu long may the iofeilgnt snlne
On the fairer part you have chosen
1t will beam no more on mine.
Better if death had robbed me,
For then could love you still.
Your memory would have nerved me
To work with a stronger will
Now is my dream but a sorrow.
And my heart hath sense Of shame,
Remembering the empty promise
And the love that was only a name
Remembering the flowers OF joy
That brought fruition Of pain.
And the bliss that held for an hour
held it and lost it again.
i embarked my souls best treasure
To drift on boundlcss sea:
! have gathered life's fairest blossoms
There will come no fruit to me.
Z. E FISHER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-02

Sprocket-Had my tire punctured
this morning.
Crocket-You don't say so? How did
it happen?
Sprocket-Riding in a strange coun-
try and ran against the forks Of road.
Toronto World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-19
Possible Clue TO Oren 8. SWEET.

Portland. Me. July 1S.-Whether
Oren p. SWEET. the missing steamboat
treasurer is dead or alive is yet a
profound mystery. The only thing in
the way Of possible clue is a report
which was made at the police station,
today. a boy found in a culvert be-
meath the Electric railway on the Cor
ham road beyond Westbrook. a pair
Of black pants and white shirt In
The pockets of the pants We're a watch,
81 bill and some small change. The
garments Will be examined by some
one from Portland familiar with
Swett's apparel. There is no theory as
to how the garments came to be in the
culvert except that some dcmented indi-
vdual had taken them off there ana
committed suicide by jumping into the
Presumpscott river which is near by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-19
STARTLING RUNAWAY.
Mrs. r. S. Parsons OF North Arson Has
Narrow Escape from Death.

North Arson, Me, July 1S.-(SpeciaD.
Mrs F. :. Parsons had narrow es-
cape from serious if not fatal injury,
last evening, While driving at her home
in this place. She had driven over tn
The station with her husband when her
her husband left the carriage to at
tend to sorle matters Of business. The
horse that was standing near the track
became frightened at the escaping
steam and started down the road at a
hreakneck pace. Mrs. Parsons was
poWerIess in controlling him and the
horse continued his mad run. The ami
NAL finally cramped the wheel and
Mrs. Parsons was thrown out, strik-
ing on a pile of rocks. Her head was
badly cut and her face badly bruised.
Those who had followed the horse car
ried Mrs. Parsons to a nearby house.
she was then unconscious but came to.
after an hour or more. The horse was
found thee miles below, quietly feed
ing in a pasture. The carriage was
smashed to kindling wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-19
AUGUSTA. MAINE. WEDNESDAY MORNING. JULY 10, 1899.
ON CHARGE OF pOLyChMY.
Roe S. Robinson, Formerly Of South Portland
Me-, Arrested in Boston.

Boston. July 1S.-Roe S. Robinson
20 years old, son of Alfred ]. Robinson.
a carpenter of South Portland. Me-.
who has been living in Boston, was ar
rested, Tuesday, on the charge of poly
gamy. The arrest was made at Charles
Street Jail. where Robinson was held
on the charge Of non-support Of one OF
his alleged wives.
1t is claimed that Robinson married
Margaret Slyne in Portsmouth. N. H.,
eight years ago. and that he subse-
quently deserted her. Two years ago
1t is alleged. that he married Dorothy
G. Smith. who is now living at North
Cambridge. The Smith woman brought
charges of desertiOn and non-support
against Robinson and he was arrested
about a week ago. The news reached
the woman whom he had first married
and the charge of polygamy resulted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-19
FOR SUFFERING PORTO RlCANs.
Eloquent Appeal at New York Tor Aid by Vile
Of Gen. Henry.

New York. July 1S-Mrs. Guy V.
Henry, the wife Of former governor Of
Porto Rico, made an eloquent appeal
before several hundred members of the
Merchants Association in behalf Of the
suffering people of the island. today.
At the conclusion Of her address the
following subscriptions We're announc-
ed: Roger Ogden. 800; John Wanna
maker. 500: ]. Pierpont Morgan, $3.50:
Louis Windmulier, S25: G. L. Putnam.
$50. The Hockanum Wooden Co. $500;
ana Mrs. George Buckham, Stock
bridge, Mass. $50. Pledges were re-
ceived from II. Is. Claflin & 60. and
others. \ committee Of five was APP
pointed To canvass the trade for con-
tributions of money and cotton and
wooden cloths.
Gen. Henry said that the only way
the people of Porto Rico could be gov
erned was by affection. They We're diff
ferent from US and did not want to be-
come Americanized. although they
were anxious to become Americans.
He said that if the Porto Ricans We're
given proper laws they would be able
to work out their own salvation with
out need Of fosting a lot of carpet
baggers on the people of the island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-19
Keep Cool From Proper Hot Weather Food

People can live in a temperature
which feels from ten to twenty degrees
cooler than their neighbors enjoy. by
regulating the breakfast. This is Il
proceeding to which people who care
for physical comfort in hot weather,
are giving careful attention.
The plan is to avoid meat entirely for
breakfast; use a goOdly allowance of
fruit. either cooked dr. raw. Then fol-
low with saucer containing about
four heaping teaspoonfuls of Grape
Nuts, treated with 4 little rich cream.
Add to this about two slices of entire
wheat bread, with a meager amount of
butter and serve one cup Of Postum
Food Coffee.
If one prefers, the Grape-Nuts can
be turned into the cup of Food Coffee.
giving a delightful combination. By
this selection Of food the bodily energy
is preserved. while the hot, carbora-
ceous foods have been left out. The
result is very marked difference in
the temperature of the body, and 10 this
comfortable condition is added the GER
tainty of easy and perfect digestion,
for the food is readily worked up BY
the digestive machinery.
EyperienCe and experiment in food
and its application to the human hody
has brought out these facts. They can
be made use of and add materially to
the comfort of the user.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-19
WERE PROMISED INDEPENDENCE.
Filipino Leaders Declare That the American:
Have Broken Their Promises.

Minneapolis. Mimi, July 1S.-Thc Times.
tomorrow. Will publish an interview which
took place May Is. at San IsidrO. Luzon.
between its special correspondent. Martin
r. leW of the 18th Minnesota detailed BY
Gen. Wheaton as brigade interpreter, and
Major Lorenzo l.. Ziacita. leader of
AGuInaIdo cavalry and one Of the Fill
plno commissioners who went to Gen
OTIS with propositions for an armiStice
Major Zialcita emphatically denied that
Flinino officials had ordered the burning
OF Manila and the wholesale murder Of
Americans, and cited as proof that MANY
fllpino officers were in Manila that
night ana We're taken prisoners. He said
the proclamation of Gen. Otis proclaim
ing a governor general had greatly in
cenScd the Filipinos. but asserted that
both the Filipino leaders and the people
believed the Americans had begun hos
tilities.
Major Zialcita. speaking Of the reputei
promises OF independence made prior to
the fall Of Manila when asked by Mr.
lew II in their eagerness for Independence
the Filipinos had not misunderstood or
misconstrued the language of American
officials and officers. replied: +
There is not the slightest mistake
about this. Consul Wildman verbally
made this statement to us and we had So
much confidence i'll the good intentions OF
the United States that to us it means as
much as if it had been delivered in writ
ing. Besides. when We We're in CaVite.
number of us entertained Gen. Anderson
before Manila was AIKEN ny your forces.
Gen. Anderson made q speech in which he
said that the Americans had not come
here to take one foot Of territory with
the view of permanent possession, but for
the purpose of giving the FilipinOS indie
pcndcnCc. ON Sept. u of last year. sew
Cral American officers celebrated with us
ana all expressed the same sentiments.
by men high in authority that Filipino
independence would be recognized.
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Screen Doors
Must be closed out at once.
Anv screen door in our stock
may be bought for SOC.
Call and get one before
they are gone.
BROOKS HARDWARE COMPANY,

balmed beef and scandalOus neglect Of
elementary sanitation. AS the head is,
50 we expect subordinates to be. They
We're chosen without regard to fitness
but with every regard to political ser
vice. Naturally they act as the poll
ticians they are rather than as sol
diers and administrators. which they
are not. The new imperial policy of
the United States is thus dscredited by
association with system Of more
than common corruptness. Mckinley,
for some reason or other, is incapable
Of Kidding himself Of the incubus Of
his secretary who. evidently regarding
himself as having the President in his
pocket. serenely defes the public in
dignation that has been aroused BY his
Encouragement"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-19
MkiNE DENTISTS MEET.
An-ua! Session With interesting Papers and
Addresses Annual Banquet

Pittsficld. Me-. JULY lS.-tSpcciaD.-Th,
Avn annual meeting If VII ,i.t,o no,t,
Society. held here, today, was attended
by - members. Although the meetlna
commenced in tho norninr rho f,lI ,,,ot
nf rep,h.rs 1fl nnt ,rrf,., ,,,,tu af,1-
n members u.u not arrive until after
noon.
The meeting opcned by Il session in
Lancrv hail. where an The MEETINGS M
the society We're held. Pres. L. ". Kaftai
Of Gardiner. called the meeting To order
at l3o. there being about 30 members In
Attendance. The first BART of thu moe.
ing v,s devoted IL ne regular roIIfina
business. consisting of the rcaJjng OF The
records ana rrnnr1s III fbc cnmnitrans
Following mil M noe ,nl untinfshal
business was aiken ny, There vas unth
Ing in this part Of the programme mat
vr,Is III iuirrtst .vrrnf III fb7 rnrnii,.rs NJ
When Thar mart of the business hal
been discussed III the members scttIe /
back to enjoy thc address bv Presidcn
r w Raftcr of Gardiner TINS was Of
unusual interest to the members ana was
given i'll the presidents customary bright
manner
Following this was paper by Or. +.
A. Knowitou Of Fairfield on Com
pressed Air i'll 4 Dental Office. or Com
pressed Air as an Obtundaat The pa
Der ana its discussion Dccupird nearly I'm
hours time. Following this papcr came
the paper by Dr.. June \. Burr on The
Importance Of Cleanliness in Dentistry.
This paper like tnr one preceding ana
foiiowing It. Was discussed IN a most
thorough manner Methods in Crown
Ana Bridge Work" was the subject Of The
naper III Dr, II :. Bp1yaa If BroDkiine.
Mss This n,nrr fnrnaj one Of me
mas inttr4,sti1t,i narfI ~ me I,,-,s nro.
>tramne III fh@ iorake,. iIlnstrafed I'LL;
IectIIra with snecimons 50 intcrcsfinr
were the papers that even after The for.
mai discussion had closed thu members
rrmainel ~ Talk nyrr what Nil hem
- i. -,'. ~ ,-,,ii,f. -. ,,,,,il ~,
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TO PAY NO ATTENTION.
War Department Drops Round Robir-London
Papers Score administration.

Washington, July 1S-It was stated
at the war department, today, that no
attention whatever would be paid to
the round robin of the Manila cor
respondents. The protest was not sent
to Gen. Otis and it is said will not be.
and Gen. Otis will not be called upon
for an explanation.
In addition to this it was intimated
that very encouraging news had been
received from the Philippines and that
the situation was much better than had
been generally believed
London. July 1S.-The afternoon pa
pers in this city generally comment in
denunciatory vein upon the conduct of
the American Philippine campaign as
it has been managed by Secretary Al
ger and Major General Elwell 5. Otis.
The st. James Gazette says: The
great American people have been hood
winked by its general and its admin
istrati which has kept up series
of suppressions OF the truth, and sug
gestions of the false. Of Russian inge-
nuty and thoroughness."
The Pail Mall Gazette says: THE
correspondents have done their duty
to the public as journalists and gen
tlemen should"
The Times in its leading editorial ar
ticle, today. says: "Alger has run the
war office as a military machine.
Military posts have been bestowed up
on political friends without regard to
fitness or the interests of the country.
Dishonesty and corruption has been
rampant wherever there was public
money to be handled. American sol
dicrs We're killed by thousands on
American soil by such agencies as en-
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Cuban independence al All Costs.

Havana, July 1S.-A banquet was given
at Matanzas. last night. in cclebra ton or
the anniversary of the surrender of San
tiaEo. The principal speakers were Gen.
Wilson. military governor Of the Matan-
zas-Santa Clara department. and Gen.
Pedro Betancourt, civil governor Of Ma
tanZas In the course of his remarks
Gen. Wilson said the glories won by 'hc
Americans We're the cause of the we'll
being which cuba is now enjoying. Gen.
Hetancourt in his speech congra tulateu
the Americans upon their victories anG
declared that the Cubans were deter
mined to gain independence at all costs.
He asserted that the island contained
many men capable Of wisely ana well ad-
ministering its affairs
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Big Fire ct ST. Rochs. Quebec City.

Quebec. July 1S-A fire which broke
out in the st. Rochs suburb of Quebec
at 3 o'clock, this afternoon, destroyed
g. houses, entrailing a loss OF 100000
with insurance Of about half that
that amount. A strong wind was blow
ing and there was break in the wa
ter main. Assistance was summoned
from the Citadel and a detachment Of
the Royal Canadian Artillery rendered
good service pulling down houses in the
path of the flames. 1t was : o'clock
before the fire was under control. over
100 families are rendered homeless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-19
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, July 1S.-The tempera-
ture has remained nearly stationary in
All districts. Excessive temperatures
have been reported from the extreme
Northwest. Showers may be expected
in the west Gulf states, Ohio. the lover
Mississippi valley and the south At
lantic states ana elsewhere generally
fair. Brisk westerly winds will prevail
on the north Atlantic coast and vari-
able winds on the middle and south At
lantic coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-19
Fire a. Readfieid Garner.

RoadfirlG. Ne. July 1S.-(SpcciaD.-
Tuesday about 1t.3o a. NJ, the build
ings Of NJ. Sullivan were discovered ia
be on fire, in The eli chamber, from q
4 fective chimney. The Ell was situa-
ted between the main house and the
stable ana there was 4 fresh wind at
the time. 50 all that could be done was
to save the furniture. which was soon
carried out by active hands This IS
the second fire here within Il week.
Loss. about $500: small insurance.
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Dr.. WALTER GWyNNE ARRESTED.
Held at Santa Barbara for Massachusetts
Officers On Charge Of Bigamy.

Santa Barbara, Cal, July 1S.-Dr. w.
Il. Gwynne. wanted at Fail River,
Mass. for bigamy, has been arrested
at Los Olives by Sheriff Stuart and re-
turned here He was denied a writ Of
habeas corpus in the superior court
and held on a $4,000 bond to await the
arrival of the Massachusetts officers.
Gwynne recently married Eva Lake at
Dover Ne, against the wishes and
without the knowledge of her parents
at whose instance Gwynne was arrest
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-19

The summer teachers school AT Els
worth is more Of a success than expect
ed, there being about 200 teachers in reg
ular attendance. Senator Hale addressed
thaAeachors. Tuesday, and was later in
Produced to all in attendance Pres.
Hyde OF Bowdoin. will lecture. Wednes
day evening. on the Teachers OppOr-
tunity." This weeks corps Of teachers Is:
Principal w. j. Corthell Of the Gorham
Normal school, psychology and pedagogy:
Miss Koch Of Colby. voice and physical
culture: Mrs. Mary r. Davis Of Bridge
port. Conn. primary methods; Principal
W. l.. Powers Of Gardiner High school,
nature study.
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Work Stopped on Shiloh Temple.

Lewiston. Me, July 1S.-It is under
stood here that work On The Shiloh
temple in Durham. near Lisbon Falls,
has been stopped On account Of lack Of
means ana money Evangelist sand
ford has discharged all the men labor
ing on the cdifice but claims that God
will complete the building. Mr.. Sand
ford has commenced again alone with
his WheclbarroW.