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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

ALONG III the fall of 1887 an
aged man was seen weeping bit
terly. Questioned as to his grief,
he replied: / feel the approach
of old age and fear that soon shall
have to go to the grave and give
up the job have held so long and
nursed so tenderly." And then
his trembling foot steps carried
him to an elegant building over
the portals of which were these
words: Headquarters of the
Dawes Commission. - - Purcell
Register.
Since the above was published
the Territorial convention idea has
been sprung and developed into
practical form. On the delibera-
tiOns and results of this convention
the people of the Territory depend
for relief from existing conditions.
Perhaps when the year 1887 rolls
around the wall OF the aged man
will be changed and he will solilo-
quize thus: Had | but served
the people of the Indian Territory
with half the zeal | served the poll
ticians and place seekers who
sought government pensions
through my commission, they
would not in mine old age have
deserted me and left me without
an Office"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

TIE waterworks system of Deni-
son was built i'll 1867, under a
franchise of twenty-five years, at q
cost of 5000, ,0G0; no provision for
municipal purchase. The annual
taxes amount to 1000 The sys-
tenn at Sherman was built by the
city at a cost Of 800, 200 and the
operating expenses are $6, 900
These figures give an idea of the
first cost and operating expenses of
q good system of waterworks and
are very suggestive to Ardmore at
this time. We want good system
and one that will meet the demands
of the towns probable growth.
Such one will cost from $50, 900
to 500, 900 at the very least. The
town is not able to incur such a
debt at this time,z but can secure
the benefit of such a system for
5000, with a rebate in taxes.
Will she accept it?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08
Rental contracts for sale at the
ARDMOREITE office.

a Kansas City judge has just
rendered decision which will in
terest the young fellows who take
their girls out driving. A young
man hired a team fol- this purpose
telling the liveryman the fact, and
in the course of the drive the team
ran away and tore up the buggy.
The owner sued the young man
for damages and the Judge decided
in favor of the young man, saying
it was the duty of the liveryman,
knowing that the young man was
going to take his best girl out
driving, to give him a team that
he could drive with one hand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

AT Wagner Saturday night a
mass meeting adopted resolutions
embodylng Ideas Of needed legisla-
'lon Tor the Territory. The sug-
gestlons made are the repeal of In
oian taxes Oh uon-cltizens. the
suspension Of the supervisory and
-nqulsatorial powers exercised by
Tue interior department over this
country, the establishment of an
eAscutlye form of government in
Tue Territory, embracing county
organization, the establishment of
iural free schools by the govern
msnt' the adoption of a private
corporation law and the granting
- representation in congress to
'ne Territory. These suggestions
are all good and will doubtless he
incorporated in the memorial to
congress which the convention will
frame when it meets at South Me-
Aiester on the 22nd.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

The Purcell Citizen modestly
states that its town is the only one
in the Indian Territory that can
entertain the convention. 1t should
have made the suggestion earlier,
as it seems this fact was overlooked
by the gentlemen who 7called the
convention.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

THE statement that Denis Flynn
has senatorial aspirations which he
hopes to realize under statehood
creates no surprise. But if single
statehood should come the surprise
would be great if Dennis were TO
go to the senate otherwise than as
a gallery spectator.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

THE news of an invasion Of Bra
I'll by Venezuelan troops shows that
the southern end of this continent
does not propose to drop out of
public notice, even if rebellions
and instructions there have ceased
to attract much attention.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08
Had Ewes Like Z Cat.

Alonzo Baum, 30 yeais OF age,
who died last Friday night at Hunt
ington, W. Va, was known all
over that section as the "cat-eyed"
man. He could see clearly in the
darkest night. During the day,
however, the light oppressed him
and he could see scarcely anything.
The pupils of Baum's eyes were
eliptical, and had all the other ply
steal characteristics Of the eyes Of
the cat. He did everything possible
to conceal from strangers the curi-
Gus condition of his eyes, and
hated the notorietv it brought him.
Bright's disease is more dreaded
by physicians than any of the dis
orders with which they have TO deal,
because of its insiduous and malig.
nant character. If prompt action
were taken when headach hes, urinary
disorders, digestive troubles first ap-
pear much suffering and sorrow
would be averted. Prickly Ash Bit
ters will quickly stop the spread of
the disease, quiet the Inflammation,
heal the kidneys and bladder,
strengthen and regulate the liver and
drive poison and impurities out of
the system by cleansing the bowels.
Sold by w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

with one bottle Begg's Cherry
Cough Syrup my cough and soreness
entirely disappeared. = Ernest
Wbipple, Davenport, Ia. Guaranteed
to cure all throat and lung troubles.
Has never failed, try it. Sold by T.
n. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08
TOLD BY TELEPHONE.
Words Whispered In Our Ear From
Inland Towns In the Territory
Thursday Afternoon.
SPRINGER.

SPRINGER.
Rev. J. II. Holland has about re-
covered from his recent illness.
II. II. Wagner has sick child to-
day.
OAKLAND.
A very heavy ram fell here last
night.
Frisco will be built from Sapulpa.
The only question is whether Sher.
man or Denison gets the road. The
Denison people want it built down
the east side of the Washita while
the Sherman people want it built
midway between the Santa Fe and
Katy. As the latter plan would
bring the road directly through this
town our people will aid Sherman to
secure the road.
BERwYS.
Nj. A. Sewall and s. T. Middleton
of Davis are here buying car of
| hogs.
DAVIS.
Ira Mitchell OF WynneMood IS here
on business.
Nose Chigley has returned from a
visit of several days at Pauls Valley.
| Are you restless at night, and har-
rassed by bad cough? Use Ballard
Horehourd Syrup. 1t will secure you
sound sleep, and effect prompt an6
radical cure. Price - and 20 cents
City Drug Store, W. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

The action of Lords Roberts
and Kitchener in taking the field
would seem to indicate that inter
esting news may shortly be ex-
pected from the front in South
Africn-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

THERE is only one season when
poor sidewalks are as good for the
pedestrian as good ones, and that's
when the ground is frozen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08
.bUIIER RtpOQI5 HiAY1 LOSES
AT PRESENT CASUALTY RATE
A WEEK COST 1900 rlEN.
Taylor StIn Obstinate Goebel Funeral
Ceremonies Destructive Storm In
Indiana other Happenings Re
ported BY TeIeKroph Today.
GEN. BCLLER CABLES.
Special to the ArdmoreIte.

Special to the Ardmorelte.
London, Feb. 8.-General Bull
er today cables the war office that
the casualties of the fight at Potgi-
tiers was two officers killed and IF
teen wounded, and PIG noneom-
missioned officers and men killed
and wounded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
no panacea, but is recommended for
Piles only. These it will cure. Price
so cents in bottles; tubes 75 cents.
Sold by City Drug Store and T. N.
Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

Faults of digestion cause disorders
of the liver, and the whole system
becomes deranged. Herbine perfects
the process of digestion and assimi-
iation, and makes pure blood. Price
so cents. Sold by City Drug Store,
w. 8. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08
BOER POSITION suELLED.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

SpeCIaI 70 Ihe ArUmOitIIe.
Rensberg, Feb. 8.-The Boer
position was vigorously shelled tol
an hour this morning with lyddite
shells. The Beers hold u position
half way between Rensberg and
Colesberg.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

SIDEWALKS and a water system
are very live questions in Ardmore
at present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

ARDMORE needs a waterworks
system and must have one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

Chattel mortgage blanks and
notes, on hand all the time at the
ARDMOREITE office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08
RELY TO coNTEsrEEs' ANSWER
Mr.. Hammer Denies the Charge of
Fraudulent Conspiracy"

Before the Hons 5. \. Johnson
and W. b. Burney. Chickasaw
townsite appraisers, Ardmore,
/. I.
In the matter of the petition of
John S. Hammer. contestant. etc:
This day comes w. 7. Nixon,
one Of the attorneys for the CON
testant, John S. Hammer, and files
this his reply to the answer of l..
z. Adkins by the latter attorneys,
Ledbetter & Bledsoe. w. T. Nix
on denies the charge of Fraudu
lent Conspiracy" contained in said
answer, here stating as fact that
there never existed, and does not
now exist, any understanding,
agreement or contract, either eX-
press or implied, written or ver-
bal, of any sort or character, by
which the said Nixon was or is to
share in any wise in any monies,
properties or effects that may come
to the said John S. Hammer by
reason of or arising out Of the sale
and purchase of the property sold
by John McNeish, receiver, and
said charge is without any founda-
ton in fact. w. T. NIXON.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, this 0th day of Feb. 1900.
OTTO BRADFORD, \. z.
I John S. Hammer makes oath be-
fore me that he has read the above
reply of w. 7. Nixon and the same
is true in all particulars.
Feb. g, 1900.
JOIN :. HMMER.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me Feb. Sth, 1900.
OTTO BRADFORD. y. =.
For driving out dull, bilious feeling
strengthening the appetite and in
creasing the capacity of the body for
work, Prfekly Ash Bitters is golden
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08
wouldn't Trust Him

Mean men continue 10 exist, and fre-
quent examples are cited of what is
claimed TO be the meanest Of all. The
Fredonia Qlan.l Citizen steps forward
with story OF man in that town
who, too mean to advertise land he
wanted to sell, Tut 4 written notice in
one of the hotels the other day. y
man who was inquiring for a small
farm was referred TO the written no
tice, when he replied: Il can't buy land
at fair price from any man who does
his own advertising in that way. He
might steal the fence. the pump handle
and the barn doors before he gave up
possession."-Kansas City Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08
CITY DIRECTORY.
TIME TABLE,

Gulf, Colorado and santa Fe Railway.
SOUTH BOUND.
Galveston and Chicago Express. 1888 n. m.
Oieburne and Kansas City Express. 5:07 p m
NORTH BOUND.
galveston and Chicago Express ----12: 80 a. m.
Cleburne and Kansas City Express II :38 a. N.
A. LUCAS. Ticket Agent.
w g. KEENAN, General Passenger Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

For driving out dull, bilious feeling
strengthening the appetite and in
creasing the capacity of the body for
work, PrNkly Ash Bitters is a golden
remedy. Sold by W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

The latest Hoe, Press and Disc
wheat drills, and we want to sell
them. Sold under guarantee.
STEVENS, kENNERLEY
2Iwtf 4 SPRAGINS Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

Shot guns and repeating rifles
are in demand this crisp weather.
Get one from Bivens & Williams.
5tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-02-08

JOIN :. HMA1ER.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me Feb. Sth, 1900.
OTTO BRADFORD. y. +.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30
The Home Picnic.

| notice that it is becoming fashionable
for farmers to have little ice cream sociables
and teas occasionally on their lawns and in
their own little groves. Twenty to fifty
neighbors are invited some afternoon or
evening and good time is enjoyed. Peo-
pie used to think it was absolutely neces-
Sary to go to the woods among the mosqui-
toes, ticks and borers to have picnic, but
they are becoming more enlightened. On
the home place they have every convenience
for making tables and seats with very little
work, an abundance of good drinking water,
which is hard to get in the woods, and if
anything else is wanted the store is close by
One old farmer know. who is very fond of
these little outings, said, '' 1t took me forty
years to learn that the best place in the
world to have real good picnic is at home
or at a neighbours Here is everything we
need for good time right at hand, plenty
OF shelter in case of rain, lots of fresh air,
lots of room. and no bowling fakirs, gam
bling traps or undesirable trash. We have
speaking, singing, music and fun, and go
home feeling good instead of worn out
We farmers do not have to go to a COM
mercial picnic to have a good time, if we
have sense enough to know it. A Picnicker
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Lydia NJ. Russell died at her home
on Congress street at 12.3O A. NJ. Aug. 25th,
after long illness. She was born at
Simonton Bridge, n. H., Aug. 13, 1920. Her
maiden name was Whitcher She married
AFRO Russell in New Hampshire and they
shortly after moved to Canada, thence to
Lawrence, Mass, and finally to Belfast,
where he died 81 years ago. He was we'll
known throughout New England as a paper
maker. Mrs. Russell possessed all the
qualities that tend to make and hold friends
and many will mourn sincerely the loss of
one who was ever true to her duty She
leaves three daughters and one son, Mrs.
Clara Wheeler of Roxbury, Mass, Mrs.
Josie II. Steward, Miss Maud f. Russell
and George A. Russell of Belfast; also five
grandchildren. Her fathers family have all
passed away. The funeral was held at her
late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev Geo. S.
Mills officiating. The interment was in
Grove Cemetery.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30
Republican Rally in Monroe.

MONROE, AUG. %. The Republicans of
Monroe opened the campaign last Saturday
evening, when Hon. Victor B. Dolliver of
Iowa addressed large and enthusiastic
meeting The Monroe Military Band was
in attendance. Mr.. F. L. Palmer, chairman
of the town committee, called the meeting
to order and called H. r. Dawson to preside.
Mr.. Dawson in taking the chair spoke
briefly of the record of the Republican
party in the past and of its present policy.
He then introduced Mr.. Doliver, who dis
coursed very ably and clearly on the issues
of the hour. He spoke an hour and ten
minutes, and struck an exceptionally re-
sponsive chord when he alluded to Mr.. Bry-
ans inconsistency in crying out against the
so-called imperialism of the Republican
party in their attitude toward the brown
man but said not a word against the worse
than imperialism practiced by his party all
through the South against the black man.
He discussed Imperialism, silver and the
tariff, and held the attention of the audience
throughout.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30
News of the Oranges.

Granite Grange, North Searsport, observ-
ed children's night August 2lst. Worthy
Master J. w. Mathews opened the grange,
and after the usual routine declared an open
grange for children's night. A fine program
by the little ones was well rendered Re
marks by visitors and others took up the
time until supper. The children, some fifty
or SIXTY were first invited to the dining
room and filled the tables full then came
the visitors, who filled them again. Granite
Grange came last. 1t is estimated that two
hundred We're fed, and there was plenty
left. After the usual chat and smoke, Past
Master Trundy, assisted by others. got his
fiddle out, while young and old trpped the
light, fantastic toe, and after all had been
satisfied they left for home, feeling that
children's night had been success. Broth
ers and Sisters, Granite Grange is not dead,
nor is it going to die. The wind is fair and
we are in for a long voyage. Get in with us
and have a sail. [Hayseeder.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30
Yachts and Boats.

The schooner yacht Lola was in port
Tuesday with a large party from IIampien
ON board.
The sloop yacht Ventura, which arrived
at this port last week with Messrs. George
p Field and II. b. Pearson Of Boston on
board, took Il party out sailing Thursday,
and left Friday morning on a cruise with
Charles II. Field added To the party They
expected to 20 as far east as Bar IIarbor
and then return to Boston.
\ letter has been received from }. II.
Bracket of Dark IIarbor stating that Sat
urday, Sept. LIST, there will be a race for
several classes OF boats starting OFF Dark
IIarbor at > O'Clock. The first class be %
feet boats and an invitation is extended to
Belfast parties. There will be an entrance
fee of 81 from each boat to cover expenses of
a prize for the winner in each class. The
course will be given from the Judges boat
anchort d off Dark Earbor wharf. If not
pleasant Saturday the race will be Monday.
We hope our boats will participate.
The fine iron schooner Sea Fox arrived
here last Saturday and remained at anchor
of the Reed shore that night, sailing Sun
day morning. She had carried away her
bowsprit at the knightheads and had the
broken spar lashed to her starboard bow
When asked how it was carried away her
captain said it was rotten stick and brok e
while the yacht Was under sail She beat
out with a forestaysaii and jibtopsail for
headsals The Sea Fox was built in Will
mington, Del, n.1SSs, is 96 tons net. 96 feet
| . inches over all, and halls from Boston.
She is a handsome craft, and speedy one
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30

country, the increase in our exports, the
large balance of trade in our favor, the new
markets opened to us by our acquisition of
Hawaii, Porto Rico and the Philippines,
the prospects for American enterprise in
Cuba, the Importance of the island Of Guam
as a station for cable to the East; and
speaking for himself, and not for the Re
publican party, he said he would never
surrender the Philippines. He closed by
saying that he could not understand how
an American could advocate going back of
the flag and of the soldiers who were fight
ing for it and ended by saying, 81 am for
my country right or wrong" He was re-
peatedly applauded and had the close atten-
tion of his audience throughout.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30
The Lewiston Fair.

The Maine State Fair at Lewiston will be
held Sept. ST. All of the departments will
be at the Park this year.
The Good Templars' headquarters tent
will be on the grounds, as usual, and the
Grand Secretary will probably have charge.
The location is near the corner at the south
erly main entrance, on the right hand side,
and see the sign, "Good Templars' Head
quarters" All members of the order call
sure, and register. Leave your grips, pack
ages, ETC., and meet members and shake
hands. Also, call in any temperance
workers.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30
The Fastest Boat Yet.

a.., -.' English navy now boasts of torpedo
ry4I 1'Niioyer which is the fastest vessel
Of "4Structed. 1t has attained speed
heal. mics an hour and can easily show its
gD,.,, % any other craft atoat Though this
br'eIl b-an' " boat is only 2lO feet long, q feet
aCSaa ana 7 feet draft, it requires 1900
Tbe'o power to develop its best speed.
even ui = hardly any perceptible vibration
tst+ "nen Ne the boat is going at its highest
scjepo, IL Is the highest achievement Of the
1Ve ol building ocean fliers.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30
Concerning Local Industries.

F. w. Pote is shipping large quantities of
picking cucumbers to Shelton, Foote & Co..
of Boston. The farmers contracted to plant
given amount of land to cucumbers, and
acre as in some former years.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30
LITCHFIELD PLAINS,

The following letter has been sent to
Congressman Burleigh:
Litchfield Plains, Maine, July 81, 90.
Hon. E. c. Burleigh:
My Dear Sir-As adjutant Of Libby Post,
No 93, G. A. r., am instructed to extend
you the sincere thanks of our Post for your
successful efforts in securing a special act
of Congress for the relief of Bertha NJ.
Jordan. We shall hold you in grateful re-
membrance for your kindness.
Sincerely,
GARDINER ROBERTS, JR.,
Adjutant.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30

by a unanimous vote OF
.s.rt> OF the Boston X Maine
Il meeting at Lawrence.
-. the purchase of the
.o,~dellusetts railroad $ 80. 900
p4eterred stock at s65 per
lJtilied. Tie total number
-t was 1870. .i42......John w,
l south Beach, who has al
u To- \ ale | University most of
uJ the building of the new
~.nool, has Just presented \ ale
eek tor 50. GOO as a fund for
omote debating in Yale uni
senator William Stewart of
4- decided to vote for PreSl-
,l.ieY. Senator Stewart left
nlcan party because of his OPP
~ The gold standard. Ten
.iars viii be the loss as the
.nrpSt fires III Colorado and
General Thos. II. Hub
ii To be the man most likely
1 ullis 7. Huntington in the
uf the numerous southern
as well as in the exc
Ntlol Of the other vast enter
N.4cll he had been the practi-
the nominal head. General
u sixty years old, a native of
Maine, and graduate of
Arrangements are under
-tr holding of a great Sunday
0gress at Buffalo, n. V, in
u with the Pan American
Hon. Alanson W. Beard,
collector of the port of Bos-
Il lew years ago one of the
r-s III Massachusetts politics,
his home on Newbury street,
We get an idea of what we
.dlng for flowers in this coun-
: Is stated, as ascertained by
litlral department, that the
0' of flowers sold annually is
t Of which $4,000, 900 goes fol
wo.Uoo for carnations, $4,000
is 500. 900 for chrysthemums,
est for flowers of various
subsidies for the construction
rallWay from the Straits OF
i-oulsburg have been granted
uadian and Nova Scotia gov
70 the Cape Breton Extension
N York organization.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-30
Facts from the Census.

."puIation of Cleveland, Toledo,
t,. ''-- Jersey City and ioboken, y. j.,
announced by the census bureau
'Tend, ,sl, 76s, against 26l, 1853 in 1890
.aSe Of l2o,415, or 46.o7 per cent.
t'. N''. Id, So, against Sl.434 in 1890; an
s" Of 5o}SS, or 61.SS per cent.
''AipuS, l20,560 against S3,450 in 1890 ,
'flsr Of 31,410, or 42.4 per cent.
a.,. ity has a population of 26, 433
5o A-AN@3 for 1890; an increase OF 45,
t-'4 per cent.
s5,U''e-n population is 5O,664. as against
o.,'...' ..' i'9D; an increase of 1916, or 6.01