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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
Coins md Conauotor..

A new Industry among street car
conductors was revealed to n patient
passenger on an up town Sixth avenue
car the other day. The conductor, who
was In talkative mood. opened ron
versation by exhibiting coin or q
mintage which commands a premium
and remarking that many such coins.
which were carried as pocket pieces.
came into the hands of himself and his
fellow conductors In the course of a
year. either from passengers who were
temporarily oblivious more or less of
their surroundings and their actions or
from men who had gone broke and had
to get up town.
From that he passed to the topic of
bogus coins. ingenuously confessing
that conductors who took bad quarters
or half dollars by mistake and were
too conscientious to try to work them
on on passengers sold them at the car
house to other conductors at dis
count OF 5 cents The squeamish cca-
ductors. be explained. had rather lose
cents than to try to pass the. coins
or to lose the face value Of the coins
The other conductors. be said. were
always ready to make the cents and
there' were OF course always passen-
gers available to whom the coins might
be given In change.-New York Sun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
FAMOUS WOODEN RAILROAD
Last One Built by Jim Sheridan Soon
to BE Broken Up.

Last One Built by Jim Sheridan Soon
to Be Broken Up.
Capital Is about to reopen the Clifton
iron mines in northern New York and
to destroy the famous wooden railroad
which used to bring out the ore, says
the New York World.
There's hardly anything a Yankee
with an Irish name cannot invent.
When the Clifton mine project was
being discussed the investors objected
to the cost of building % miles of spur
railroad through a very rough country
to bring out the ore.
"Steel rails cost money" said the
chairman.
''Sure, an why not make wooden
rails then?' said Jim Sheridan, the
king of Clifton" ''They's wood enough
up thin hills to break a mans heart"
"Oan you build a wooden railroad
fit to run little dummy engine on and
Q train Of tip carsY'
81 can that"
And Sheridan did. The rails were
spruce poles, squared in the little
zone man" sawmill of the place. while
log ties. half buried In the earth and
afaked down at either end were notch
ed TO receive them. Into these notches
ehe rails were wedged firmly by two
caken keys sawed out In the sawmil.
These keys had a way of shrinking
during dry spell and working loose
when it became the duty of the en-
gineer to keep a sharp watch for them
and Of the brakeman to dismount upon
hearing three short whistles and a
long one. and with a supply of keys
from a keg which was carried on the
conductors fat car at the rear to maui
the rail tight again with a wooden
beetle.
The engine used to run of the track
into the bushes. when 1t was the
pleasing duty of the trainmen to get
Off and pry it back into place again
inst as the railroad was becomiug
famous the iron works burned up. The
railroad didn't burn. It's there yet
much of It. rotted into the ground. but
it will have to come up to make way
for a steel successor not half so in.
teresting.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
our Export Conf rrna..

There is continued scarcity of coal
m continental Europe. and no new
sources Of supply in that part Of the
world are In sight Both France and
Russia want coal for their navies, and
the necessary supplies must be secured
In the United States or In Canada, SAYS
the Philadelphia Record. Soft steam
coal was formerly supplied to Europe
an navies by England and Wales, but
during the. late session of parliament q
law was enacted forbidding the expor-
tation from the United Kingdom of
coal to be used for military or naval
purposes. Once established. the Amer
,ican export trade In coal should ad-
vance from year to year rapidly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

To the unknown heirs and paxt .s
kin Of John Andrews. deceased: :
You are hereby notified that Joh-
Andrews died on his farm in oonee
Bend, Ind. Ter, on the dav Z,
August, 1900. leaving an estate Of fse
appraised value of s725 90.
The deceased was about sixty ye.,.
of age, i've feet six inches tall. a.
weighed about one hundred arS
twenty-five pounds. He was slirhfIS
stopped and his hair and beard va,s
yellow, streaked with gray. Ths
place of bis nativity 10 unknown.
I His heirs, IL any he has, are Invita-
to come forward and prove thsir
rights.
J. d. HELsLEY, Administrator
Ed6w John Andrews' estate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
Disguised with Hanna.

Austin, Oct. 2O.-Advices were
received this morning from Lock
hart, stating that Phil Scott. q
we'll known negro politician of that
place and @ leader in the republi-
can party in Texas, had forsaken
the party and will support Bryan
and the rest of the democratic
ticket. This action was caused by
the decision of Chairman Hanna
of the national republican execu
tive committee, declaring in favor
of Cecil A. Lyon for state chair
man. Scott is disgusted and will
not tolerate Boss Hanna any longer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
Too Many Rtsks.

They had come up from lower Mary
land-man and wite-to have their tin
types taken by q travelling operator at
the Marlboro fair The husband
thought it we'll to have q fair under
standing of the matter beforehand.
and so he entered the gallery on wheels
and asked:
How much fur two pictur'sT
Fifty cents" was the reply.
"NiIl you take a prime coonskln IN
payment:"
"Yes!'
"Will we look nateralT'
"You will"
"Kin 1 stand with a knife In my
hand, as ie ready to tackle barr
"YOu can"
"Kin the ole woman hev her hands
elasped and her eyes rolled up like
come of them rich foIksf"
eff she wants to-"
"And yOln take all the risksw
"What risks do you mean?"
"Waal, I hsin't purity nor proud. but
the ole woman Is. and yo'll hev tn take
a twist out OF her nose aud shorten up
her chin leetle, or she'll git right I'D
arter seein the pictur' and light on yo'
like turkey on 'tater bug. The last
feller that was here only survived two
days arter takin her pictur'. and I
thought it was only squar' to tell yo'
bout It."
The artist declined to take the risks.
and the man picked up his coouskin
and went out, saying;
Cant blame yo', stranger. Can't
blame yo' bit Yo' don't want to he
tore all to pieces and hev this wagin
wrecked fur the sake OF one coouEkin
Ill git the ole woman seven yards Of
kalliker. and she'll hcv to roll ND her
eyes at that and let the pictur co.
Washington Post
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

The horrors of the Galveston
disaster seem to be interminable.
Each day brings to light some
new and distressing incident and
people wonder if the horrors will
never cease. The one bright spot
in all the sad picture is the gener
GUS response of human sympathy
which is still sending funds
for relief of the stricken city. The
work GENERALIZATION is necessarily
slow, but it is progressing and the
close of the year will find the work
of rebuilding the city well ad-
vanced and the people we'll on the
way to commercial prosperity once
more.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
STAMP CANcELING DEVICE
Inventor Claims a Capacity of I2S.
900 Letters nm Hnur.

Inventor Claims a Capacity of I2S,-
OOO Letters an Hour.
A new stamp canceling machine is
being tried at the Chicago postofice
previous to its adoption or rejection
by the United States postal depart
ment. Its inventor asserts that 1t is
capable Of canceling 125,OOO letters
every hour. The machines now used
In the office have a capacity of from
10000 to $4,000 letters an hour.
This new machine uses the principle
Of suction to feed In the letters, SAYS
the New York Times. A large wheel,
at regular intervals perforated with
holes. under each one of which there
is an airpump. revolves rapidly. A
bundle of letters Is laid on this wheel.
and each hole as 1t comes around
sucks letter tight to the wheel, where
1t Is carried to the stamper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
TRIUnpalI RfIp1lOh
Every New York Paper Admits Ills
Tour of the State Is Unparalleled.
Republican Managers Aston
fshed at Bryan s Welcome.

New York, Oct. 2O.-Every
newspaper in New York. wheth-
er hostile or friendly to the
Democratic candidate foE the
presidency, is compelled toadmit
that Bryan's reception in the in
terror of the Empire State is
without precedent.
No presidential candidate,
ever addressed larger or more
enthusiastic audiences. In many
cases the crowds have exceeded
the population of the towns visit
ed. Democratic leaders here in
New York, from former Govern
or Stone and Richard Croker
down, are satisfied that the re-
ception accorded to Mr.. Bryan
in the republican strongholds
can mean but one thing. There
will be an increased democratic
vote up to the state in November.
OF the temper of the people
who greeted Mr.. Bryan today
the staff correspondent of the
Herald. who has accompanied
the democratic candidate through
half dozen states, says:
William J. Bryan's second
day of campaigning in this state
was productive of larger crowds
and greater enthusiasm than the
first. His route lay through the
Mohawk Valley. He made twenty
speeches, equaling his highest
mark in this campaign. The
second day in Michigan he made
the same number of speeches.
"Mr. Bryan was heard today
with greater respect than has
been shown him in any other
state this year. Since MS cam
paign tour along the valley in
1896 there has been a striking
change IN the attitude of the res
idents. He was then without
question in the enemy's country.
He was today everywhere among
friends. In strong republican
countries, like Fulton, no man
could have been treated with
greater consideration.
"Mr. Bryan tonight is ser
iously asking, What does this
change mean?'
'.The crowds have been large
intrinsicall, and the overshadow-
ing feature of the days work
nas been the deep seriousness OF
an extraordinarily large number
of intelligent voters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

Words Whispered IN our Ear From
Inland Towns In the Territory
Saturday Afternoon.
PAULs VALLEY.


W. L. Byers. who has been very
low for some time, is better.
Marshal Booker Of Ardmore
was here yesterday.
There are several firms here
who have long distance telephones.
Sullivan, Long & Co.; Weaver &
Weaver, lawyers, and A. M. Foss.
u. s. Marshal.
TISHOMINGO.
Dick McLish has returned to
his home.
T. s. Mosely has gone to Wapa-
nucka.
William Guy has gone to Sui
phur.
Gov. Harris went to Cenneryille
today.
T. w. Stalling went to Denison
yesterday.
C. B. Thomas has gone to Dur
ant.
William Mickle returned from
Ardmore today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
INeALLs' STRANGE WARNINo
A Letter From . Friend Who Had
Been Dead n Year.

The death of ex-senator John ].
Ingalls, recalls a remarkable incident
In his life which he related to a small
company Of friends In Fort Scott. Kan.
recently and which has never been
published, says the St Louis Globe
Democrat. He had been to a big pic
mic at Redfeld. in Bourbon county,
and was coming home on the train
when a party sitting together IN the
coach, among whom was Rev. G. L.
Durboraw, then pastor Of the First
Methodist church, Fort Scott, began
discussing the wisdom Of Providence
In taking from life a noble young
Christian lady OF Fort Scott. Ma In
gals confessed his inability to compre-
bend the divine mind. he related the
facts of the death of a promising
young boy in the streets of Atchison.
The boy was caught under a street
car and ground to death while playing
ball in the street. and the distinguished
ex-senator asked why, il God had seen
fit to take the chiId's Iife, he found 1t
necessary to cause him to be so horri-
bly, mutilated.
Then be told a strange story. He
had just received a letter from friend
who had been dead quite a year. The
letter purported to have been address
ed in heaven and was of confidential.
personal character, expressing great
happiness ON the part of the deceased
friend. II know that friends hand
writing as well as l know my own,"
said Mr.. Ingalls,, land If this letter was
not written by my friend, whose funer-
nj I attended a year ago, 1t vas the
most perfect counterfeit / ever saw.
The signature was his. In II he
prophesied my death at a certain time
and place. Now, of course there could
have been nothing in this apparently
supernatural incident, but l confess
that am experiencing some anxiety
in regard to it l always confide
everything to my wife, but you may
believe l never told her of that letter"
The friends of Mr.. ingalls, to whom he
related this strange circumstance never
learned the details of the prophecy,
but they are somewhat curious to
know how near it came to being cor
rect.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
has rloney to Burn.
more.

Sherman, Tex, Oct. 20.-They
have money to burn in the Indian
Territory and have come to Sher-
man to prove it. A well known
resident of the Durant section was
In the city and having left his pipe
of peace at home, clipped a SIC
bank note in three pieces, using
them for cigarette papers. passing
them among his friends. enjoying
the incident hugely. The ciga-
rette stumps are being preserved
here as souvenirs of the occasion.
The Fort Gibson Post says:
There are three distinct classes
of Indians in this Territory-the
fullblood Indian. the mixblood In
dian and the Indian of revenue
only. The latter kind is bound to
make the Indian business pay.
and when it don't he can leave off
being Indian.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

York, isSborne out, the electoral
vote Of the Empire State win be
placed in the democratic column,
for the republican managers
concede privately that McKin-
ley's plurality above the Bronx
will not go over 10000, and sew
eral of Chairman Odell's assis-
tants are disposed to cut this
estimate down to $4,000.
The issue, therefore, rests
very largely with the Tammapy
organization, Thich is active and
aggressive, as the Madison
Square Garden demonstration
amply showed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

John r. Gentry says: Having
used your Liquid Sulphur Oil on q
valuable road mare which was badly
cut and bruised in an accident, ]
take great pleasure in recommend
ing your remedy to all horsemen,
and am positive it is the best thing
ever saw or used for cuts and
bruises on horses. This is the irst
time / ever offered a testimonial and
with pleasure" Littell's Liquid Sui
phur Oil cures barbwire cutsi gals,
chsfes, mango on horse or dog.
scratches, etc. For sale by w. B,
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

The condition of Hon. John
Sherman presageS an early
demise. His has been a long and
honorable public service, clouded
and embittered at its close by rank
ingratitude of mis- party under its
new leaders.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
Storm Deposited Gold.

Seattle, Wash, Oct. 2O.-Nome
advices say that the recent storm
deposited layer of rubby SAND on
the beach, which is yielding $50 a
day per man.
A pay streak has been uncover
ed in the beach on Glazier creek.
Cold weather is stopping operations
to a certain extent, the Tundra
being caked with ice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

WE would like to see the ques-
tion Of q Territorial convention
taken up and discussed by the
press of the Territory. Our con-
ditions certainly deserve remedial
action by congress. and the only
way to secure this is by agitation
intelligently directed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
ARDAoRE, SUNDAY, OCT. 81

DoN'T forget your tickets of ad-
mission to the court house for the
election returns on the night of
the 9th. Only a limited number
have been printed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

Dandruff and falling hair are un-
natural and the result of disease,
caused by poor circulation. Beggs'
Hair Remover never fails to cure be-
cause It restores the circulation and
nourishment to the scalp and the
hair can't help but grow even on
bald heads. T. N. Coleman and w.
B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

The silence of Car Reed has
not thus far been used by anS
republican enthusiast as an iadi-
cation that Mckinley will be re-
elected. The ex-speaker has never
been known to give a silent
approval of any platform.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

A "stitch in time saves nine," and
dose of Ballard's Horenound Syrup
at the beginning of q cold will save
you many weary hours and even
days of distressing and harrassing
cough. Price rs and so cents at City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant taste and soothing ef-
feet of Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough
Honey. 1t has no equal for la grippe,
coughs, colds, whooping cough and
all throat and lung affections. For
the best results try Bunsen's Pine
Tar Cough Honey. Mason & Mason,
druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

The frost which ex-President
Harrison's splendid isolation"
has spread over his state threatens
to kill republican prospects there.
Notwithstanding the efforts of the
sophomore Beveridge to create a
thaW.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
Charged with Incendlarism.

Mckinney. Tex. Oct. 20--A
disastrous fire visited the little
town of Weston yesterday, sixteen
miles northwest of this place,
which is supposed to have been of
incendiary origin.
A. T. Robertson, general mer-
chandlse, loss $4,000, and Curtis
& Gwynn, dry goods and notions,
81 400, were the heaviest losers,
but there were several smaller ones.
No insurance was held by any of
the victims.
Sheriff Pafford reports that two
arrests have been made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

No other pills can equal De Wits
Little Early Risers for promptness
certainty and efficiency. City Drue
Store w. B. Frame proprietor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

just received, q car load of Balm
Wagons. See them, at Stevens,
Kennerly & Spragins company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

The best method of cleansing the
liver is the use of the famous little
pills known as DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. Easy to take. Never gripe
City Drug Store, w. B. Frame prop
rietOr
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

Prickly Ash Bitters cures diseases
of the. kidneys, cleanses and
strengthens the liver, stomach and
bowels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

This preparation stands unequaIed
as q complexion beaetifier. Removes
freckles, tan, pimples and unnatural
redness of face and hands. Littell's
Liquid Sulphur Ointment is entirely
free from poisons and disagreeable
odors. 1t is an Invaluable remedy
in the treatment of all skin diseases,
open sores, chaffed parts, burns,
scalds, and is especially recommend
ed for use after shaving. 1t is sooth-
ing, antiseptic and healing. For sale
by W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

DIR. Caldwell's Syrnp Pepsin 10 now
for sale by w. B. Frame, Ardnaore,
Davis and Oakland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

Constipation is the rock that
wrecks many lives; it poisons the
very life blood. Regulation can be
established through the use of
Prickly Ash Bitters. 1t is mildly
catkartic and strengthens the stom-
ach, liver and kidneys.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

Incidentally Mr.. Bryan during
his stay in New York, has effect
ed a reconciliation between
Richard Croker and David B.
Hill. At Madison Square Gar
der OF October q, when Mr..
Bryan is to address the demo,
cratic clubs of the country, he
will be surrounded by Croker,
Hill, aud their respective follow.
ers, and by Comptroller Bird S.
Coler. This meeting will be
truely democratic love feast.
1t will mark Mr.. Bryan's last
appearance in the metropolis.
He will go from here to interior
counties not previously visited
and then continue on his journey
as already laid down.
Richard Croker. is supremely
confident that Bryan and Ste
venson will carry the state by a
large majority. and former Gov
ernor Stone, who is a close OBJ
server, is inclined to accept the
Tammany chieftain's S Judgment.
1t seems certain in any event
that if Mr.. Croker's estimate o.
100000 as Bryan's probable
plurality in the Greater New
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
THIS rs HOW THEY COME.

Columbia, Mo-, Oct. 20.-Wil'
liam J. Bryan will receive the
votes of nine professors of the
Missouri State University who
did not support him in 1896. In
addition there are two on more
who have not decided whom they
will support for president.
Four years ago several Mis-
souri, University professors.
who had been voting the demo
cratic ticket, left the party upon
the monetary issue. These have
all returned upon the issue OF
Imperialism and trusts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21

STRAYED-From Ardmore Friday,
O:t. IL, one sorrel horse, Z years old,
branded E W on right hip, blaze in
face, about IA hands high;
also one bay mare branded o A on
right hip, about 14i hands high, had
on large bell. will pay IS for In
formation leading to their recovery.
17w2t ED w. WALKER,
Provence, /. T..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
To the Best Cir,
Groceries !?
that's 'sJake'S

Housewives know what ought 10
come into the kitchen and 60 on
the table. They form the jury py
which groceries must be tried ana
passed upon. Our goods in every
line have won the verdict so often
that many people merely send us
their orders and we answer TOT
their satisfaction. Deal with %
and
=. Join the
Smiier's Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-30
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs o. Phillips Of Weld. was III Au-
isusta. yesterday.
G. L. omcr Of Eoothhay Harbor. was
HI This city. yesterday
T.. l.. NiIos of SkoWhegan, had bust
rosa IT'D town, yesterday.
James H. Denny If Manchester, y.
H. was in the city, yesterday.
Deputy United States Marshal y. q.
Norton was in this city, yesterday.
MISS Elonor Putnam ot Brunswick
was visiting in the city, Thursday.
Timothy harrington Of China. was
among Thursdays visitors ut the cap
ital.
II. X. Lincoln of Hyde Park, Mass,
WAS calling on Augusta friends. ycstcr-
day.
Miss Hattie Viguc " WatcrvilIc il
being entertained by friends in this
city.
AIphcus Sawtclle Of Sidney. was
among Thursdays visitors to the cap
ital city.
Judge \. Il. Savage of Auburn, was
in this city. yesterday afternoon, for z
short time.
City Marshal Davis Of WatervilIc.
brought 4 prisoner to this city, ycstcr-
day afternoon.
&. r. Burlcigh has accepted an invi-
tatiou to deliver the Memorial day ad-
dress in Chelsea.
Lewis Selling was at Togus. last
evening. where he installed the officers
Of the L. V. L. Command in that place
Miss Edythe Fuller Of this city is
at home for a week from Boston. where
she is having instruction in voice cul-
| iurG.