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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-03
The MerchHpt Marine.

The condition OF the American mer-
chant marine is such rs 10 call for i'm
mediate remedial action by the con
gress. Ii is discrcditable 20 US as a
nation that our merchant marine
should be utterly Insignificant in com
parison TO that Of other nations which
we ovcrtop In other forms Of business.
We should not longer submit TO condi-
tions under which only a trihing por-
tion OF our great commerce Is carried
In our own ships. To remedy this state
Of things would not merely serve to
build up our shipping interests, but il
would also result In benefit TO all who
are interested In the permanent estab-
llshment OF wider market for Amer
ican products and would provide an
auxiliary force for the navy. Ships
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-03

The Monroe doctrine should be the
cardinal feature OF the foreign policy
Of all the nations OF the two Americas,
as ii Is Of the United States. The Mon.
roe doctrine Is a declaration that there
must be no territorial aggrandizement
by any non-AmeTican power at the ex-
pense of any American power on Amer
lean soil II Is In nOwise intended as
hostile 10 any nation In the old world.
Still less Is II Intended 10 give cover 10
any aggression by one new world power
at the expense Of any other. II Is sim
ply a step. and a long step, toward as
surlng the universal peace OF the world
by securing the possibility Of perma-
nent peace on this hemisphere.
During the past century other inAu.
ences have established the permanence
and independence Of the smaller states
Of Europe. Through the Monroe doc
trine we hope 10 be able to safeguard
Ike Independence and secure like per-
manence for the lesser among the new
world nations.
This doctrine has nothing TO do with
the commercial relations of any Amer
lean power save that II In truth allows
each of them TO form such as il desires.
lDSther words. ii is really a guarantee
OF the commercial independence OF the
Americas. We do not ask under this
doctrine for any exclusive commercial
dealings with any other American
state. We do not guarantee any state
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-03

Amend Constitution IL Necessary.
When the constitution was adopted,
at the end OF the eighteenth century
no human wisdom could foretell the
sweeping changes, alike In Industrial
and political conditions, which were 10
take place 10y the beginning OF the
twentieth century. At that time IL
was accepted as a matter Of course
that the several states we're the proper
authorities TO regulate, SO Ear as was
then necessary, the comparatively in
significant and strictly localized cor
porate bodies OF the day. The condi-
tions are now wholly different, and
wholly different action Is called for.
| believe that law can be framed
whlch will enable the national govern.
meut TO exercise control along the lines
above indicated, prontlng by the expe-
rlence gained through the passage and
administration OF the interstate conf
merce act. II. however. the judgment
OF the congress Is that II lacks the con-
stltutional power 10 pass such an act,
then constitutional amendment
should be submitted 10 confer the
power.
There should be created n cabinet Of.
ncer. TO be known as secretary OF
commerce and industrie5, as provided
Evening star., 1901-12-23

s-Ecru center. with light green figured border
$1,000. Value $500.
Evening star., 1901-12-23

edly be made light next Wednesday morn
ing through general distribution OF these
second hand gifts.
Why should not all Washington this year
engage in a general clearing UP OF the
hooks and corners, at the same time
Frightening the sorrowful little lives that
are being cared for by the charitable agen-
cies? This would be true Interpretation
OF the Christmas spirit. It would come
closer to real benefcence than does much
of the lavish giving which marks the pc
riod An old toy laid on the bed of a sick
child In an institution Christmas morning
would perhaps do more good in the struggle
for health than all the medicine of the best
OF physicians The touch of human kind
iiness was never so potent for good as at
this season. The blessedness of giving
cannot be taught to the children too early,
and perhaps their sacrifice Of last years
piaythings in such cause will mean much
In the formation of character
1t Is surely worth while trying to make
the toys OF other holidays serve once more
to brighten lives before they are cast into
the trash pile.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
Chrfstma. Nis.ionary work,

In the midst of all the hustle of prepara-
tions for Christmas giving who Is to give
thought to the waits of the asyiums and
the little sufferers In the hospitals? They
know about Christmas and they suffer the
keenest pangs of grief when the day comes
and goes without leaving them token of
the beneficence which rules the hearts of
young and old at this season.. Some Of
them are provided with toys and games
candies and fruit, to brighten their lives,
Trough the ministrations of good people
who have organized to carry their benefac-
tions to the furthest practicable extent,
But these dispensers Of charity are usually
hampered by lack of means. They can
,ot reach every youngster unless helped
With exceptional bounty by those who think
If their needs or have the matter brought
directly to attention. 'saa-z-ssfz e
Probably In every storeroom or attic or
cellar of well-to-do Washington there are
cast-off toys and games, relics of other
Christmas seasons, in a more or less per-
feet state Of preservation. They have
erved their purpose of entertaining the
title ones for a time and have gone the
Tay of novelties that have ceased to be
ovel. Although unfit for family use, they
ould make rare presents for some of the
oungsters in the asylums and hospitals
Thousands Of little hearts could undoubt-
Evening star., 1901-12-23
For Newly Married Folks.

rior chairs. cabinets. conches tables t,hon
a,ase conoihation book cases. India seats. china
closets. dinner SETS ice boxes rpfr,r.ra,a
dinieres, cut glass. bureau sets ceptern,ac.. -.
hes, tray cloths. lamps. chafng dishes. cootins
u,ens,is pictures. rugs. lace curtains, port,er-s
giit chairs, vases. Dresden and Vienna orn, usn,.
marble ousts decorated plates silver tea set, 1ns
oeaspreads, blankets. comfortables. lace bed sets
pos mantei scarfs, piano scarfA, table
covers, sideboard scarfs china dinper 81. e.
sets' nsh sets. game sets, oyster sets ice crasm
sets. dessert plates. onyx tables, music cabinet,
CLOCKS. screens. umbrellas umbrella stands. csry.
ing sets, silver knives. forks and SPOONS. nv.
o'clock tea kettles, silver trays Bibles and other
eDo oooka' dictionaries. sewing machinss. carpet
fire sets. andirons, gas stoves, etc.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
Closing the Case,

Presidents Roosevelt's action of Satur-
day in directing the reproof of General
Miles and the dismissal of Maclay from the
naval service shows that he has adopted
the course consistently favored by The Star
of putting an end, if possible. to the bitter
controversy over the Santiago campaign.
The court of inquiry has reported. and its
findings have been approved. The official
record is therefore closed. To revive the
scandal. il is easily to be seen in the light
of the past. Is to lead to endless complica-
tions, to recriminations and to injurious
friction between officers OF the government,
hampering the performance of present
duties of far greater Importance to the
country than the fruitless effort to adjudi-
cate this endless dispute in exact accord
ance with the sentiments and views Of one
faction or another Of the people.
Maclay's dismissalas the request for his
immediate resignation may be construed
was well deserved. The people had no SYM
pathy whatever with his structures upon
Schley. No one believed that Admiral
Schley was a Coward or "caitir" So
vigorously and generally was responsibility
for these epithets disclaimed that they were
not seriously treated as part of the issues
before the court Of inquiry. Their emphatic
courts findings was accepted as assured
before the court met. The finding as to
this point having been approved, there could
be no room in the naval service for Maclay
The partisans OF Admiral Schley should
be content with Admiral Dewey's personal
opinion as 10 the credit for the Santiago
victory and the universal reputation of
Maclay. There is nothing to be gained by
urging the country to accept "Dewey's
Judgment on the whole matter as finally ex-
pressive OF the real truth. "Dewey's
judgment" as has been clearly shown by
the records and as is now definitely revealed
by the final action on the findings, is ad-
verse TO Admiral Schley on nearly all the
issues before the court under the precept
Why should not the country accept
President Roosevelt's cue and let the mat
ter pass now into history? Nothing is to be
gained by a continued discussion. unless it
be by few self-seeking politicians who are
bent upon utilizing the scandal for their
own private ends. The course of patriotism
is to allow this unfortunate affair to be
remembered only as a regrettable blight
upon the fair record of the American navy.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
Archbishop Chapelle's Statement.

There appears In the morning dispatches
the first statement which Archbishop Cha
pelle has given to the public on the subject
of church matters in the Philippines since
his return home from the islands. 1t is
brief but full of interest. Speaking in New
Orleans Saturday night the archbishop said:
II am convinced that under the guidance
Of President Roosevelt, who is a man be-
lieying that the decalogue holds good in
politics as well as in priests's life, solu-
tion shall be found to those problems. The
church will be organized according to the
necessities of the new conditions.
The organization of the Roman Catholic
Church In the Philippines, according to
the necessities Of the new conditions"
means the divorce of church and state, and
the combining of the church, as in the
United States, entirely to it's spiritual func-
tions 1t is now an old story to state that
under the Spanish rule the church frequent
ly became the instrument of corrupt and
oppressive civil government. The friars
were invested with certain civil authority,
and many of then, as the record abundantly
shows, used it to the injury of the people
and their own calling Their parishioners
rebelled at their practices. and finally drove
the offending friars away from their sta
ticns. This attitude Of the people toward
the friars remains unchanged today.
American authority in the Philippines will
be administered solely by the civil and mill
tary servants of this government So soon
as the armed bands now prowling around
in the bush are put down the army on the
scene will largely disappear from notice, and
the civil power alone will dominate the sit
uation. 1t will be sufficient 1t Is sufficient
in the United States, and the object is to
bring to bear upon life in the Philippines
the same general rules Of government, as
far as they may be applicable, that are in
force here. At any rate the temporal power
will at all points be kept separate and dis
tinct from the spiritual power, making 1t an
easy matter for the people, after little
experience. to adjust themselves to the
American order Of things.
Neither the Roman Catholic communion,
nor any other communion, has anything to
fear from such an arrangement. All reli-
gious communions prosper in America. The
state has its appointed work to do, and in
doing 1t hinders no churchman In the per-
fcrmance of his work. The state thrives
and the churches thrive. The American
people. 1t is true. are greatly superior to
the Filipinos. and are capable of profiting
by the best Of the schemes so far discov-
cred for the government Of men. But even
the Filipino may hope for full benefit from
an order of things which simplif1es the mat
ter Of his allegiance, and leaves him at
liberty to choose his church, and to sup
port 1t according to his ability and the
measure Of his devotion. We are making
progress In the Philippines all along the
line. g
Evening star., 1901-12-23
For a Boy.

Iron FIRE engines, hose carts, fire patrols trains,
coal carts. pony CARTS trolley cars, money banks.
steam engines, steamboats, and trains. tops horses
horses and carts, rocking and swinging horses,
drums. toy watches. ships and boats. lead and
papier macbe soldiers. animals in boxes. Noah's
arks. building blocks soldier suits, guns. tenpins.
printing presses, magic lanterns, chests Of tools.
Punch and Judy shows, steel and rubber-tired
velocipedes, Mother Goose and scores OF other
fancy picture books, rubber balls, states and pen
ellis. express wagons, buckboards patrol wagons,
sleds coasters, skates drawing boards, boxes Of
paints, colored pencils, foot balls, school COM
panions, school bags. tackknives. Games-base
innocence abroad, etc. Suits-middy suits, sailors,
reciprocity; REFERS top coats caps, toQues. neck
ties, gloves wool mittens, hats. leggins, mackin-
toshes, sweaters, handkerchiefs,, silver knives,
forks and spoons, silver cups, purses, simplex
typewriters, books. etc.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
views on the subject printed in the news

views on the subject printed in the news
columns today. -----1
The filtration project will require very
large sum Of money, more than the Dis
trict can pay out Immediately. 1t was ex-
pected that this enterprise would be
financed by federal advance. relieving the
already overburdened District of the weight
Of the cost, and permitting it to reimburse
the government by annual payments out OF
either the current revenues or the surplus
of the water receipts. The latter plan has
always been regarded as best suited to the
immediate needs of the water department.
1t was anticipated that this course would
be pursued in the case of the Hoxie tunnel.
when under the condemnatory name of the
Lydecker tunnel it was demonstrated a
failure and payment for the partly COM
pleted work was required. Had the gov
ernment pursued this policy strictly the
District would not have been in it's present
plight. But when more than million dol
lars Of the Districts revenues were taken
to iiauidate the old tunnel account the sur
plus became deficit and the chain of
troubles was laid now eliminating in the
demand by the House committee that the
estimates be cut far below the point of
actual necessities.
The filtration project should by all means
be provided for at the earliest possible date.
Failure to include 1t in the list OF current
expenditures merely means that it is not to
be paid for at once out of current revenues,
but is to be provided by increasing the
Districts debt. 1t may be managed with
out embarrassment to either the District
or the government by an advance of fed
eral funds. The same policy may and
should be pursued with regard to the
other extraordinary items in the budget,
leaving the ordinary expenses of the Dis
trict government amply provided for out
of the revenues. Indeed the District,
having been forced into it's present semi
bankrupt condition by the unjust legis-
lation of past years. should now be treat
ed with such consideration by Congress
that it can continue it's growth and i'm
provement unhampered by the temporary
lack Of funds. The precedent of federal
advances has been esta blished and should
be pursued consistently in this emergency,
to the extent of permitting the passage of
a District bill Of usual proportions. with
provision for all of the large projects, as in
the days when the local treasury held a
surplus
Evening star., 1901-12-23
For a. Young Lady.

Silver thimbies, work baskets, gloves, mendins
SETS needle cases. sewing companions. belt buckles
kid gloves, silk mittens pincushions fancy COMBS,
shoulder capes wool jackets, wool or leather bed
room shoes glove boxes, jewel boxes. sweaters.
crocheted slippers, clocks, cloth brushes bureau
sets, brushes, hat pins. book marks, bon Don
spoons belt mountings baskets. back combs. atom
izers cut glass, garter buckles. fan chains. naii
files, nail polishers. nail cleaners. nail brushes
Morris chairs, photograph frames. skates parior
games, DESKS handkerchiefs. satchels, embroidered
handkerchief boxes, centerpieces. doylies buhet
scars tray covers party dresses fur collarettes,
mackinoshes fans, umbrellas. perfumery, brooches,
hat pins, etc.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
wireless FeIegraphy and Liberty.

Senator TJoar was the guest Of honor at
the animal dinner of the New England So
ciety of Brooklyn Saturday night With
s.I,fbertv" for his text he said with other
things:
There was a wireless telegraphy that
came down across the ages from the men
of Marathon and Thermopylae, to the
men of the Mayfiower, and came from
the men of the Mayfower to the men OF
the revolution, and came from the men OF
the revolution to our splendid youth In lsbi
1t is not everywhere on earth that the re-
beiyIng stations of these signals are yet
to be found Possibly there Is spot In
South Africa today where a race of Dutch
farmers have been able to comprehend the
message. l trust there are some men stiil
left in the United States who have ears to
hear Possibly Aguinaldo may have got
ten little intimation of 1t.
A representative of the splendid youth
that received the message of liberty from
the wireless telegraphy in 1851 was William
Mckinley Inspired by it, he shouldered a
musket and took the field in defense OF the
Union. He served faithfully through the
war. and was promoted for gallantry IN
action. Enlisting private. he was mus
tered out a major. He returned with his
surviving comrades to the pursuits OF peace
He showed the same high character and
sense of patriotism there that he had dis
played in war, and rose rapidly to dis
tinctiOn. The people honored him with one
office after another until at last they put
their highest civil commission into his
hands He died at his post of duty by hide
Gus violence, and was mourned by all the
world as one of the best Of men and most
upright of rulers.
Now it was William Mckinley who as
President of the United States directed the
taking over of ,Ae Philippine Islands; and
out of that act has grown the war in that
archipelago of which some people hail Agui-
naldo as the hero. Was William Mckinley
worthy of the last tribute paid him? Did he
act intefIigently and patriotically and as
the chief magistrate of nation of freemen
in raising the stars and stripes at MaHila?
Or did he outrage by that act the spirit Of
liberty? Did the man who at twenty cham
pioned liberty with the offer of his life die
a tyrant in Office at sixty?
AS for AgunaIdo, is it conceivable that
a man who sells out his cause for hard cash
and leaves his compatriots in the lurch is
in communication by wireless telegraphy. or
by any means, with the spirit of liberty?
Could he take a message of any kind from
such a source? Does liberty establish tele-
graphic stations with such creatures in
charge? Would he know or obey a COM
munication of such a nature even If re-
ceived by one competent for the service?
Mr.. Hoar is great lawyer and gentle
man of many accomplishments, but his
fancy seems to run away with him when
ever he takes up the Philippine question.
1t was he who declared that one of Agui-
naldo's pronunciamentos-a rhetorical out
burst prepared by Aguinaldo's secretary
WAS so able and finished a document that
not ten men on the earth could have pro-
duced it.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
For a Girl.

Doll carriages, go-carts, dolls, gloves, fans,
muffs, fur pieces, shoes, hats. comb and brush
SETS iron stoves, doll tea sets, doll house furn-
ture toy books blocks. picture cubes, Brownies,
transparent drawing states. paint boxes. meehan-
ical figures, wood animals, papier mache animals,
woolly sheep, dogs, cats, rabbits. Noah's arks
Games-parcheesi, Nelly Bly,, authors, Lotto, across
the sea- dominoes, ETC.; tricycles. desks tea SETS
book cases. china closets, chifoniers washstands,
tables, chairs, rockers, kaleidoscOpes. painting
books school companions school states, writing
desks ice skates, roller skates, handkerchiefs,
handkerchief boxes. kid gloves, Jewel boxes silver
thimbles, fur muffs. fur searfs. party dresses.
mackintoshes, leggins, bed room slippers, mittens.
garters, aprons silver knife, fork and spoon SETS
silver cups, purses books, fans, umbrellas.
brooches, slippers. pocket books. writing paper,
perfumery sweaters, wool Tam O'Shanters. side
combs. etc.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
For the Sister.

Gloves, slippers fur col1arettes. scarfs, feathe'
boas handkerchiefs silk scarfs. lace collars, fans.
rarters, pineushions lace tides. centerpieces doy
lies, tray cloths bureau sets. bed room curtains
baskets, cloth brushes, hat pins, calendars. lace
collars, wells, pretty dresses. silk dress patterns
coats SUITS silk hose. wrappers. SILK waists, SIX
petticoats, underwear. raglans, mackmtosnes'
dressing sacques, umbrellas, boudoir clocks, desk
furnishings, comb and brush trays, Dresden china
ornaments fancy ribbon trimmed baskets. sewing
sets work boxes handkerchief boxes, glove boxes.
rings brooches, necklaces. hat pins. blouse sefs'
stickpins shell side and back combs, hat brushes,
mirrors Jewel boxes, card cases. embroidery scis-
sors, manicure sets, purses. photograph frames.
fancy pillows, pocket books, writing paper and
tablets fancy calendars, desks, tabourettes toilet
tables, music cabinets. opera glasses, perfumery.
toilet waters. pictures sachets. drapery scarfs'
piano lamps books, toilet tables. etc.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
For the Father.

Good books, Morris chairs. easy slippers easy
rockers, warm gloves. umbrellas, warm socks
heavy Shoes mufiers, dressing gowns, bath robes
house coats smoking Jackets. smoking sets. shirts
night shirts, pajamas. mackintoshes, neelwear.
handkerchiefs. ale mugs and tankards. brandy
TASKS, biscuit jars, brush and comb sets, bath
robes book cases, bath room slippers, card cases,
ciaret decanters closet sets, clothes brushes. club
bags collar and cun boxes. collars, cuffs. cork
screws, DESKS tasks. full dress shields. dressing
gowns, suit cases. gloves. hair brushes. hat racks
hose supporters. hosiery, inkstsnds desk furnish
ings key chains. key rings. match boxes, loungina
robes manicure articles. medicine cabinets. memo
randum books. mnstache cups and saucers. play.
ing cards, card boxes, pocket knives. rain coats.
scarf holders, scarf pins shoe backing SETS shoe
hangers, stamp boxes, suit hangers. suspenders
trunks. umbrella straps. whisks. whist counters.
wine sets, pipes, diaries.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
For the Wife.

Parlor cabinets. china closets. sideboards couch
es, lace curtains, portieres. rugs writing desks.
gilt chairs toilet Tables fur wraps or neck scarfs
coat suits, dress patterns. handsome tea gowns,
eioeraown sacQues. parlor lamps Hsriland china
sets. cut glass; fancy msntel scarfs. CLOCKS rnr,-
eozy corner draperies. cushions. fancy pillows,
bureau SETS toilet sets. siiver-mounted or jeweled
side combs. opera glasses. Iorgnette chains, pen
dants. chafng Dishes umbrellas, handkerchiefs
onyx tables. silvermounted hair brush and comb
sets. hand mirrors. sewing machines sewing rock
ers, work baskets. gas or OIL heaters. window box
Seats silk hose. dainty French hand-embroidered
night gowns, silk dresses sik petticoats handscms
table sets. towels. blankets. spreads. cofortsbes
shopping bags. card cases, pocket books, BELTS
shoes, slippers. gloves. books. etc.
Evening star., 1901-12-23
For a Friend.

1nkstands and other desk ,u-,,.A,u
Knives pictures, art pottery. yienn. hrer. Ne
,n narpie ana bronze ornaments, clocks. decor,tas
s' nectwesr, gloves, silk suspenders. sIE %
a,rs en hanokerchiefs. mun1ers. dress suit case,
eiup bags trunks. travelling sets. umbrella, ~.
go. pressing gowns, bath robes, fancy bos,orr
hnsa nose supporters. slippers. golf or bicycle
to smokers sets. cigar cases, pipes. match
toxes. card cases. pocket books on .,,s,, nihocn
ona i, cum ootes. fountain pens, gold pen, or non
s' Wnisk erooms, cigar cutters, cigar and cie.r
te cases silver key rings and chains good hooIs
motifs motifs chairs, shoe-blacking sets man,curs sa,.
e sn.s n'rns. shoe hangers. clothes hangers, CORY
bsth 49,, ne ' noioers' night clocks. mackintoshes
oa'n room slippers brush and comb set. brro.
e,s' oisclif jars. ale mugs and tankarIs cara 80.
trunks. etc. oiafles' nat