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1t Is an open question whether the
Tupreme court will be asked for an
orinion on the subject of the Noel
amendment. 1t is also, 1t may be me n
tione incidentally, an opsn question
whether the court will voucheafe such
an opinion should it be asked Of them
bv the Legislature. 1t will be recalled
that few days ago q resolution was
Introduced in the house suggesting
that the supreme court be asked to ad-
wise the house touching certain points
essential to be determined before the
amendment could be rightly inserted
in the constitution. These points IN
volved the question of whether 1T had
received the constitutional majority,
whether 1t had bsen properly submit,
ted, and the effect of the insertion Of
the amendment on the tenure of the
present judicial incumbents. The ju-
dietary committee Of the house took
the resolution up, the same having
been referred to them, and, according
to the statement of member Of that
committee, the sentiment Of the mem
bers was almost unanimously opposed
to the course suggested. The members
took the position that the constitution
eft the matter solely with the house
and senate. and in addition 1t might
be construed as an indelicaoz to ask
the opinion of court on a question
that might even remotely affect the in
dividual members thereof. The au-
thor CT the res3latioa requested that it
be allowed to lie on the committee ia
BILE for a while without action, mas
much as it was moral certainty that
an overwhelmingly adverse report
would be made On it to the house The
probabilities, therefore, are that 1t will
never emerge from the committee
room. Should 1t do so, 1t IS understood
that 1t will be recommended that the
resolution do not pass. The senate has
not up to tho present time had any
fu;h resolution bsfcre it. and it is
difficult 10 estimate how the senti.
ment in that body is ou the cues
tion. 1t may be that the senate viii
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A GRIZZLY AT BAY.

In the Century Mr.. Ernest Seton
Thompson in his ''Ine Biography OF
a Grizzly" tells of the days of the
monsters cubhood. The story opens
with this anecdOte-which is grizzly
in more senses than one:
Wahb's third summer had brought
him the stature of large-sized bear,
though not nearly the bulk and power
that in time were his. He was very
light colored now, and this was why
Spahwat, Shoshone Indian who more
than once hunted him, called him the
Whitebear, or Wahb.
Spahwat was a good hunter, and as
soon as he saw the rubbing-tree on
the Upper Meteetsee he knew that he
was on the range of big grizzly. He
bushwhacked the whole valley, and
spent many days before he found q
chance to shoot; then Wahb got a
stinging fesh-wound in the shoulder.
He growled horribly, but it had
seemed to take the fight out of him
he scrambled up the valley and over
the lower hills till he reached a quiet
haunt, where he lay down.
His knowledge of healing was
wholly instructive. He licked the
wound ana all around it, and sought
to be quiet. The licking removed the
dirt, and by massage reduced the in
fammation, and IL plastered the eAi1
down as a sort OF d-esa,sg 9yar the
wound to keep out tbs al, d!:!, and
microbes. There couhl H. Il, bettel
treatment.
But the Indian was n Ajs trail.
Befos, long tho smell. ..-:,u: Kahl
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Fatal Quarrel over an Acco unit.

Birmingham, Ala.-JObe Deloacb
was shot and probably fatally wound
cd near Patton Junction, Walker coun-
ty, Friday night 1t is stated that
Deloach went to Lollar's store and
roundly abused him about the collec-
tion of an account, winding up by
picking up chair and advancing on
Lollar. The latter drew pistol and
fred three shots, one of which entered
Deloach's head; 1t is believed that the
wound will prove fatal Both men are
we'll known.
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Foolish Fox.

When the pursuit of wealth tempts
you. my son." said the sage, "remem-
ber the fable Of the fox that hungered
for some wonderfully fine grapes grow
ing in a garden, the only entrance to
which was through hole in the wall
II was so small that he had to fast
three days before he could crawl
through it, After he had got inside
and filed himself he was too large to
crawl back through the hole, and was
compelled to fast another three days
before he could make his escape from
the garden. So he went out as poor as
he went H."
YES" said the ambitious young man
"but why didn't the fool fox take lot
of grapes to the hole and push them
out through It? Then he could have
carried away enough to keep him fai
Cor a month"
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Changing to something marital,
would return and listen.

Changing to something marta, h
would return and listen.
In this respect he entirely differed
from a beautiful COW we had She
had an awful temper. Willyused
to say, "She is the most cOntraries
beast under the sum-" If she were
in one of her i'll humors, it was with
the greatest difficulty she could be
MIXED. She never would go with the
other COWS at milking-time. Nancy
be MIXED with them ! That Was 4
thing not to be thought Of. Shelked
the cook; and, when not too busy,
cook would manage Miss Nancy, But
if she were not very careful, upWOud
go Nancy's foot, and over would 60
the milk-p When the cook MIXED
her, it was always close to the fence,
near the drawing-room. II | were
playing, she would stand perfectly
still, yielding her milk without an!
trouble, and would remain until
ceased. As long as Iplayed plalntTe
music, -''The Land O the LeaL
Home, Sweet Home" "ROtn
Adair," any sweet, tender air,-'A'
seemed entranced. l have tried hef'
and changed to martial music, where
upon she invariably walked away
1 could give many Instances oi !
love for music in animals. | will give
another. / was sitting in the draw
ing-room one evening, singing 70
mamma. 1t was double room' VI'l
double doors. She was in one WleT'
there was a lamp. In myroom' Vnc'
was unlighted, the window was open,
and close to the window was q "aDa
for music. When / ceased playing
heard peculiar sound, and was cCl. %.
scious there was something ID ID Wv
room. L called for a light, Insls' l
sitting on the stand, was a large Vnli
owl. He looked far less SurPfFtSa
than we did. In a minute or Two ~
stepped quietly out of the Wilgg'. li1 w,
and flew away. After this we dla ~. ~!
leave the lower sash of the Wl9oo.
open; but the owl still came, anu '''
upon the stone outside, listening
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Bubonic Plague ot Manila.

New York. The Herald's Manila
cable says: Three undoubted cases of
bu5onic plague have occurred within
the city limits. While a strict quar-
antine has been established and hun
dreds of inspectors are making inspec-
tions Of the entire city, the population
of the city is frightfulIy congested, and
there is no sewerage system here.
Horses are now being inooulated to &C.
cure antitoxln serum. DR.. Eddy, an
expert, is unwilling yet to state that
there is no danger Of an epidemic
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Claims Against the Government.

New York.-Ths New York Export
and Import Company has obtained
from its Manila agency a number Of
claims against the United States gov
ernment for the destruction of the
property OF foreign citizens during the
hombardment of Ilollo and other towns
in the islands. One specific claim is
from the house Holman and Oompny,
Iloi!o, for $3.50, 900. The damage
seems to have come because Of Dewey S
ships were little ahead Of time.
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HONOR ROLL.

The following persons nave paid one
dollar for the Light for 1900 since our
last issue: Mrs. Carrie Young, Miss
Katie Anderson, Mrs. NJ. Davenport,
Rev. Frank Rose, Rev. E. W. Benja-
min and Mr.. Anderson Jackson, Lo-
renzo Station, Miss.
We only publish the names of those
who pay in advance, as we expect to
continue to do from week to week.
The people should know the names OF
those who pay the money to support
Negro newspapers,
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OUR YOUNG FOLKS.

QUoTH THE HOOD TO THE HAT
Said the Hat to the Hood
As they hung on the wall:
"You poor, common thingl
Not bow to your string,
And no pompons at all
pity you greatly;
And what are these chores
Taking place out of doors
That hear about lately?
They're something plebeian, I'm GER
tain of that
Said the Hat.
''What, chores ?" quoth the Hood.
''Can it be you don't know
That fowls must have food
Or their feathers won't grow?
And the fires must have wood;
So my mistress goes out
Twice day, with a shout,
And frisks like colt as she helps
Mr.. Joe.
If she snowballs him, too.
Why, the most that do
Is to keep off the cold till she gets in
aglow;
For there's nothing like laughing to
warm up the blood
Quoth the Hood.
Dear me !" cried the Hat.
81 am glad of our chat
Why, when I'm on her head she seems
vain and all that -
: Dora Read Goodale.
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MUSICAL LcLURsI sMALLTOWN
Branches of Work 1t Is Adviable for
Them to Take Up.

Them to Take Up.
There is one principle that must be
strictly adhered to in any Succcessful
village musical society, there must be
no drone, says the Ladies' Home Jour-
nal. The instant that any one is ad-
mitted to membership on any other
grounds than ability the decline Of the
society has begun. Regular attendance
can be secured only by, arousing the en-
thusiasm Of the members. The one
word that expresses the possibilities OF
concerted instrumental music for the
village is orchestra. This word, while
rather pretentious in sound, may have
an extremely humble application. Or
chestra is mentioned as opposed to
band; the orchestra, being intended for
indoor practice, is capable Of exerting a
most refining influence. 1t Is to chorus
work that the vocal energies OF the
singers of the town must be mainly de-
voted, and it is best to assume high
stand from the outset, and establish an
"oratorio society" rather than "chor-
US" or choral club" For this purpose
a we'll balanced group of thirty or forty
voices is sufficient If 1t is composed OF
members who can really sing. A small
chorus Of unexpected volume OF tone
Is much more effective than a large
one with a disappointing volume. 1t
may be Just as we'll to cali attention to
the fact that the large music empor-
iums, especially those in Boston, New
York, Philadelphia and Chicago, are al
ways ready to give advice and assist
ance in the selection of music where
the members OF clubs, individually
or collectively, do not know just whai
is best for their purpose.
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A Touching IueideH''

Captain Peyton, Of the new N1g Of tbeb'
narrates a touching inciden' =, ,,rorn1s
tie of Glands Laagte. ! so hoso mil
Just before dark lay 'n[,D oDe nan D
o'clock irf the morning 0ongbout b
his regiment remained .'.h t3F0ps 4: 40
bitterly cold night win ,,ob rsrnS
around him to give him sucn I'm botl
as was possible from niS Iod n d
both having been drencleu ncllsrltls: b
heavy rain just before as'r S,,ariog IL
position, with no better COW ,~Losj'
their wet khaki uniioi
News.
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Britain Releases American Goods.

Washington. - Secretary Of State
Hay said Saturday that the British
government had released the American
goods on the Maria and they were now
in Delagoa Bay. The goods consist of
-four and other provisions which the
English authorities seized as contra
band of war intended for the uge of
the Transvaal troops. This seizure
was made the subject of diplomatic
discussion between this government
and Great Britain.
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MRS. HOLMES on TRIAL.
Accused Ot Poisoning or Husband for Lows
OF Another.

Accused 0t Poisoning er Husband for Lovt
of Another.
Dallas, Tex.-Mrs. Carrie Holmes
was placed on trial Friday at Brown
wood charged with numbering her hus-
band on December 8, 1898. by poison.
Samuel Phillips testified to a confes-
sion made by Mrs. Holmes to the effect
that she was in love with Hamlln and
did not love her husband and that she
murdered her husband because Of her
love for Hamlin, but that Hamlin was
not guilty of any part in the crime.
All persons in any way connected
with the tragedy are prominent in
Brown county, and the trial has arous-
I'd keen interest in that portion Of
western Texas.
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A MONKEYS poLITENEss.

was amused at an act of polite
ness I once witnessed on the part of
a monkey, that had a very peculiar
effect on my dog. One day an italian
organ grinder, accompanied by a
trained monkey, wandered into our
town; and the man stopped before my
house to play. The monkey was an
intelligent little fellow, and was at
tired in jacket and cap. While his
master was grinding out the music,
the monkey hoped down from the
organ, where he had been sitting,
and, jumping the fence, came up into
my yard. He was at once spied by q
fox-terrier of mine, and the dog made
a rush at him. The monkey awaited
the onset with such undisturbed tran
quillity that the dog halted within a
few feet of him to reconnoitre. Both
animals took a long, steady stare at
each other, when suddenly the mon
key raised his paw, and gracefully
saluted his enemy by raising his hat.
The effect was magical. The dogs
head and tail dropped; and he sneaked
fl into the house, and would not leave
it until he was satisfied that his polite
but mysterious guest had departed.
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The enthusiasm in London attending
the departure of ths volunteers for the
scene of hostilities in Africa was un-
precedented. This is the first time
British volunteers have been permitted
to serve side by side with regulars in
re al warfare
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The house committee on interstate
and foreign commerce ordered favor
able report upon the Hepburn bill for
the construction Of the Nicaragua Ca
nal.
New York stocks we're strong and
sharp advances were soorel In most
Issues. The bulls were encouraged by
the announcement that Butler had
at last crossed the Tugela river.
Easier rates for money at London
also helped to. stimulate speculation.
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An Illustration,

stout-Do you believe II u
to cook by electricity! ofeo5S
Keldon-After q fashion , tbe ot5a
a public man in Washli-' ,rorst ro''
day, ana lie sent me the CbiaS
by telegraph l ever had
Tribune.
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decide to Gsk the supreme court sep
arately for an opinion, in case the
house does not wish to do so; and II
may be that It will take the sa ne posi-
ticn assumed by the judiciary commit
tee Of the houss, which, in the opinion
Of leading member Of that commit
tea, is the stand thet the house will
take on the matter itself.
The committee appointed by the
house and senate to confer with .Adju-
tant General Henry with reference to
the inaugural ceremonies met Saturday y
ana made all the necessary arrange
ments. The programme for the cere-
monies will be perfected at an early
date. The inauguration proper w:il
take place in the house of representa-
tives on Tuesday, the oath Of ofios
being administered by the Chief JUS
tice of the supreme court. After this
the new governor will make his lnau-
gural address, which will largely be
directed to the members of both houses
outlining his position on public mat
ters and defining the policy be intends
to adopt throughout his administra-
'IUn. On Tuesday night there will be
an inaugural ball at the Edwards
house The railroads have agreed to a
one fare rate for citizens attending the
Inauguration and a one cent a mile
rate for all soldiers in uniform. Spe-
cial trains will be run. The present
prospects are that there will be good
weather during the Inauguration, and
the military parade will therefore he
something Of a success. The subscrip-
tion taken up among the citizens of
jackson to help pay the incidental ex-
peuses Of the ceremonies amounts to @
very decent sum The house Of repre-
sentatives will not meet until Tuesday
morning at 10 O'Clock, The senate ad-
rourned until Monday at the same
hour. The inaugural ceremonies on
Tuesday will render the transaction of
any other business an impossiblitiy
robbery, fourteen years in the peni-
tentiary. James Banks, wounding
less than mayhem, two years In the
penitentiary. Isabella Cox. petty lar
ceny, six months in the parish jail.
All of the parties are negroes.
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Chicago wheat was weak aud frac-
tlonally lower IN consequence of un-
expectedly heavy shipments from Ar
gentia. Corn was firm and somewhat
higher because Western farmers refus-
ed to sell, except at an advance Pro-
visions were very strong in consequence
of continued light receipts of hogs,
and an advance Of 10 cents per 100
pounds was established. May wheat
81 So. May corn S9 S-s, May pork
$11,O.5, May ribs 5.85, May lard 6.07.
The light., 1900-01-18

The supreme court of Tennessee
has decided that mo work house, city,
country, OF state prison-keeper has a
legal right to whip prisoner therein. !"
The light., 1900-01-18

Praul Jaujou, the noted French
brewer, was killed in railway car
riage by aa American named VIM.
Martins. The murder was unprovoked.
Martins Is supposed to be insane.
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The report Of the state land commits
Bioner has just been laid on the desks
Of the Legislators. 1t suggests the pass
sge Of certain laws by the present leg
tslature that are important The Arst
One suggested is an act providing some
way whereby the states domain may
be protected from depreciation and tres
pass. A great loss had occurred dur
ing the past few years on account Of IL
legal cutting of timber. The report
states that the claim Of Mississippi
against the United States government,
for lands under the various grants, has
not been adjusted; neither is there any
provision for employing competent per-
sons to get these accounts in shape for
final settlement. An appropriation Is
recommended to meet this case. The
state has, according TO the report, er-
roneorsly sold and patented lands, and
in some instances has issued patents
for the came land to two persons, and
there is no provision Of the law for the
nnrrActinn Of anch arrnra
The light., 1900-01-18

The differences between France and
San Domingo have been satisfactorily
settled
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The British war Office announces that
the British casualties at Ladysmith
last Saturday were 1876 killed and 249
wounded Thirteen officers were killed
and twenty seven wounded.
The light., 1900-01-18

The Philippine commission will sub
NIT its report to the president about
the last Of Janus airy.
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OUR JACKSON LETTER.
OUR CORRESPONDENT AT THE CAPI
TAI CITY.
Proceedings OF the Teachers Association--.
Reports OF the Several COMMITTEES Sub
mitted---Convention Declares Opposition
to Uniform Text Books.

Jackson, Miss. - The Mississippi
Teachers meeting was called TO order
Saturday morning in the auditorium
of the Baptist chureh, after which the
meeting adjourned to hold its sessions
In the senate chamber. As a precau
tionary measure before the regular or
der of business was taken up it was de-
termined that the debate on all sub
Jects should be limited to one hour
Chairman Barob Of the committee
appointed to look into the matter Of q
uniform system of text books made his
report. 1t was a lengthy one, and was
listened to with close attention by the
teachers present. The report of the
committee was adverse to the uniform
system of text books 1t urged against
the proposed change that 1t would in
crease the expense to the people of the
state for books about $3.50, 900, reckon
ing the present value Of school books
thst would probably be thrown oHt and
the cost of exchange It would cause
higher prices because of the lack Of
competition. There would also be
loss to the teachers and county sHper-
intendents who under the present sys-
tenn would select school books, Of the
educational benefits occasioned by the
study Of the books before selection.
Under uniform system there would
be a possibility of corruption In the
COMMITTEES Of selection. Those engaged
in the county work are more At to Be-
lect books suited to the local needs,
whereas the state commission would
and it impossible to select a series
which would be Of equal service in the
white and black counties.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-02
READ THIS.
Banker and ex-Congressman
soper Gets Robbed.

Vinita. l. T., June 3O.-P. l.
Soper, United States attorney fol-
the Northern district of Indiar
Territory. while in the sleeping ca,
yesterday morning between Kan.
sas City and Springfield, was rob.
bed of $50 in cash and his pocket.
book and railroad passes and Other
papers. The porter on the train
handed a railroad pass to Mrs
Soper before tho party left the
sleeper, but Mr.. Soper did not de.
tect the loss of his pocketboor
cash and papers until he was c.l
another train.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-02
Drop Jester,s Prosecution

Mexico. Mo-, June 30.-lt is
said here that John W. Gates, the
Chicago capitalist, has decided to
drop the prosecution of Alexander
Jester, charged with killing his
brother. Gilbert Gates. IN Mis-.
souri, twentv-ni years ago, Jester
while under indictment for the
murder. escaped from prison
twenty eight years ago. He was
tried in 1899, but the jury dis
agreed. A second trial had been
set for next week at New London,
Mo. Jester is 80 yearsgof age.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-02
FARMERS FlonT WITH DEATH
Caught In Thresher and suspended
by the Neck.

y
Paris, Tex. June Sol. w.
Carpenter. living between Deport
and Fnlbright. Just over the line
of Red River county, had a thrill
| ing experience and narrow escape
from death in threshing machine.
While the thresher was in opera
ton he was on top olling it. When
HE went to get down set screw IN
| the shaft caught him in his jumper,
winding it and his shirt completely
over his head and rolling them into
a hard knot. He had handker-
chief around his neck and it was
wound around the shaft. When
tile machinery clogged and was
stopped he was left suspended al
the end of the shaft by the neck.
When the other men working al
the thresher cut him down. before
making an examination they
| thought his neck had been broker
and that. he was dead. He re
mained unconscious for 10 or 1:
minutes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-02

to bronchitis from bronchitis to pneu-
monia : from pneumonia to permanently y
weakened lungs, and from that to dread
consumption itself. :.
The time to cure consumption Is before it
gets start. Take Dr. Pierce's Golden
5 Medical Discovery on the hIst appearance
Of cough or cold. and you will never have a
hemorrhage or tubercle. The Discovery
IS the greatest health builder in the world.
II first straightens out all digestive disor.
ders, and aids the body in ridding itself OF
poisonous effete matter. 1t tones up tie
sstornach iuyiporates the liver and in con
nectiou with DR.. Pierce's Pellets keeps the
bowels open and regular. Don't let an un
scrupulous medicine dealer foist some
substitute when you want DIR. Pierce:
medicines. Assert your rights-get whai
YOU ask for, and be we'll.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-02
Took HER FROM A slCkBED.
Bandits Compel Young Girl to Cook
a rleal for Them.

Guthrie, Okla, June 30.-There
is much excitement at Ripley.
Three unknown desperadoes rode
to the home of Ephraim Cox, near
town. and finding his daughter
sick in bed, compelled her to get
up and cook a meal for them.
After eating they abused the girl,
then ransacked the house, stealing
several dollars and shooting out
the windows before they departed.
The girl secreted a large sum OF
money belonging to her father In
the bosom Of. her dress and saved
it. A large posse of citizens is in
pursuit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-02
An eo,d.mIc Of piarrho.a

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Co
coanut Grove, Fla, says there has
been quite ar epidemic of diarrhoes
there. He had severe attack ano
was cured by four doses of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoes
remedy. He says he also recon-
mended it to others and they say il
is the best medicine they ever used
For sale by City Drug Store and T.
N. Coleman.