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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
VIII Prove Sensational.

The famous Beebe-Eby -Chapin-Del-
ispar blackmailing case has come TO
light again. This sensational case,
which is fresh in the minds of the
readers of the newspapers, will be
tried in this city in the near future,
1t is said that dark cloud is hover
ing over the case; that a storm is
brewing that will startle the natives
1t is now said that the main object
of the attorneys will be to ascertain
what became of Beebe's sS,500.--ok
lahoma Times-Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

A senate bill has been passed by
the house authorizing the town of
Lawton, Ok, to use s15O,0OO Of the
fund derived from the sale of town
lots, for municipal improvements.
Anadarko gets 100000, and Hobart
$4,000, These sums will place the
towns mentioned in splendid shape,
with waterworks, sewerage and other
needed improvements.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
INDIAN TERRITORY c. A. r.
Organization Perfected at Muskoeee
with Frank Harris Commander.

Organization Perfected at Muskosee,
with Frank Harris Commander.
Muskogee, l. T.. June 1.-THE G.,
A. r. of the Indian Territory met
here today and perfected the terri
torial organization. Officers for the
year were elected as follows.
Department Commander 49, Frank
Harris, Muskogee.
Senior Commander. A. Rose,
Chickasha
Junior Communicable Ross.
Tahlequah.
Chaplain-E G. Bell, Muskogee.
Medical EXaminer-Dr. Robbins.
Muskogee.
Delegate to the National Encamp-
ment-Dr. A. GriBth.
Alternate-J. c. wilkins.
Adjutant Generals. NJ. Smith.
The next meeting will be held in
Muskogee in April.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
Choetaw Politics.

Advices from Tuskahoma say the
Indian convention there broke up in
row. Dukes claims the nomination
by a majority of four and McCurtain
also claims the nomination. Both
men will appear before the people as
the regular Tuskahoma nominees.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

The storm which has just visited
Iowa and central Illinois sowed death
and destruction in its path. Many
lives were lost, hundreds We're in
jured, and the property loss will ex-
ceed million dollars.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

We are told that nothing short Of
an earthquake or food can cheat
Oklahoma out OF splendid wheat,
oat, potato, fruit, hay and cotton
crops this year. They are done
made" In spite Of the recent floods
which prevailed in the Chickasaw ma
ton, We can safely rank in the same
list.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
ACRES IN HoMEsTgADs
Fort Hall Indian Lands Will Be op-
ened to White Settlement.

Washington, June 12.-On July II
the Fort Hall Indian lands in Idaho
will be opened to white settlement
The presidents proclamation to
this effect has been issued, and the
sent TO the governments agents in
Idaho.
This action will open 100000
acres to homesteaders, under the us
ual provisions OF the federal laws,
excepting that the lands within a ra-
dius of FIVE miles of Pocatello must
be sold at public auction TO the high.
est bidder, for not less than $40 an
acre.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

A prominent Boer commandant
gives the Americans credit for being
great fighters, but claims that all the
Germans are fit for is ito give horses
sore backs"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

II the ordinance forbidding bicycle
riding on the sidewalks is still in
force "a Ardmore. why is the law vio-
lated every day and nothing done TO
stop Il? a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

The British now accuse us OF hav-
ing a recruiting officer in London. en-
listing men TO ship TO the Philippines.
II is not a month since We were ac-
cusing the British OF doing the same
thing in this country, 20 get men for
South Africa. Turn about is fair
play.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

No matter who gave out the war
department papers to Senator Cul-
berson, it is certain that the revela-
tions made by them have stirred up
the conscience of the people. and
forced the administration to reluct-
ant action.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

Judge Pennybacker has been nomi'
mated for governor OF Pennsylvania
by the Republican state convention
Quay. as usual, is still on top.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

Speaking of Roots attempt to ruin
General Miles. the New York World
aptly remarks that Indians tried in
vain to trap Miles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
Sweet Breath

Is companion TO we'll ordered
stomach. DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin keeps the stomach in order-the
breath pure and sweet Sold by w.
b, Frame, Ardmore and Madill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

Delegates have been named from
ten states to attend the negro con
gress to be held at Galveston in the
near future.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

We have every equipment for re-
pairing gins, threshers. mowers, bind
ers and reapers.
STINsoN MACHINERY co.
11w-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

The soliciting committee for the re
union is not meeting with that de-
gree of liberality that should be
shown by many Of our merchants.
They forget, probably, that in this
instance they are sure of good inter
terest on their investment. This mon
ey does not leave the town; and. be
sides, the amount of money which
will be spent in Ardmore during the
three days of the reunion will pay
one hundred fold every dollar contrib
.uted now, BE liberal in this cause;
let mossbackism take back seat.
Former reunions have always been
beneficial 10 the towns where held
and this one will be no exception.
sulphur Springs knows the good 10
be derived from the reunion. and, as
a rule is always the best bidder and
most earnest worker to have IL held
in it's town. II Sulphur can be SO
benefited, Ardmore will be more So
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

Quick Meal wickless blue flame
oil stove; nothing like 1t ever on the
market before. See them at
loot HOLLANDS CHINA HALL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
Terms Of U. s. Court for Year 1902.

Terms Of v. s. Court for Year 1902.
At Chickasha-Begins Monday. Feb
ruary II and September 20. and CON
tinues in session two weeks.
At Ryan-Begins Monday, March 3,
and October 10, and continues in ses.
sion ten days.
At Purcell-Begins Thursday, March
i3. and October %, and continues in
session for ten days.
At Pauls Valley - Begins Monday
March "a. and November 3. and con
tinues for six weeks.
At Ardmore-Begins Monday, May
&. and December Is, and continues in
session for six weeks or longer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

The big Worlds Fair win be closed
Sundays This will allow the poor
working man who labors six days a
chance to rest instead of worrying
around on the fair grounds on the
seventh
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
NEWS OVER phone.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Tishomingo.

oooooooooooooo oooooos
Tishomingo.
Haags show is here, and will eX-
hibit today
The pile driving for the bridge
across the washita will be finished
today. 1t is thought the Choctaw
will be able to again run trains over
the Washita in about another week.
A number of the Tishomingo people
will attend the closing exercises OF
the Bloomfield seminary next week.
The electric light plant will be
running in few days. The machin-
cry is all ready to start, and as soon
as the wires are strung we win have
electric lights.
The work on the oil mill is prog
ressing nicely.
Mr. Tucker of Houston, Tex, will
have big square bale gin plant com
pleted here within thirty days.
Emet.
The merchants all report a good
trade
Mr.. Sanders of Dallas is here to-
day.
Cumberland.
e. T. Haddock went to Durant yes
terday.
The singing class at this place
meets every other night 20 practice
for the singing convention, which
meets here next Sunday
Professor Dennis of Dallas is here
to conduct the singing convention.
Crops are looking fine, notwith-
standing the dry, hot weather
Oakland.
Professor Diapers school is having
a picnic today
Dougherty.
The ice cream supper given last
night to raise funds to repair the par
sonage was a great success.
The merchants all report a good
business.
The farmers are complaining of
the drouth
A party of about ten young ladies
and gentlemen from Ardmore are
here on a fishing trip.
eerwyn.
Twenty members of the Woodmer
of the World camp at this place went
to Baum last night TO assist in initia
ting twenty-four members into the
Baum camp
Mrs. A. L. Summers school CLOSED
today Quite a number of the patrons
and the school children are having I
picnic today on Cool creek
The ladies are preparing to give al
ice cream supper tomorrow night fol
the benefit of the NJ. Z. parsonage.
j. c. Groves and family are her,
from Pauls Valley, looking for a 10
cation. They are very favorably i'm
pressed with our community, and vii
probably locate.
Wynnewood.
John Palmer of Wetumpka an,
Miss Edna Woods of this place wer
: married here yesterday at the hom
of the bride by Rev. ]. NJ. Martin
e They left on the noon train for thei
/ new home at Wetumka.
/. F. II. Segrest, prescription clerl
at the City drug store, and p. r
e Ethridge are spending a few days f
}, Kansas City.
r Pauls Valley
The ball game at Wynnewood yes
terday afternoon between the Paul
Valley and Wynnewood teams r,
suited in a score of IA to 10, in favo
Z I..N
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
TIME TABLE.
Gulf, Colorado & Santa re Railway

(Southbound.)
Galveston & Chicago Exp. $40 am.
Cleburne & X. c. Express. .4:26 pm.
(Northbound)
Galveston & Chicago Exp. 1895 am
Cleburne & X. c. Express. .l1:33 am.
A. w. DUNHAM. Agent.
w. s. KEENAN,, @. p. A.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

All United States mails close 80
minutes prior TO train time.
DAVID REDF1ELD, p. NJ.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
Board Of Health.

DR.. j. w. Moffett, city physician /;
Drs. s. s. Carr. ]. w. Smith, Walter
Hardy; Mayor r. w. Dick
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Aldermen.

First Ward-J. w. Golledge, ]. S.
McCharen.
Second Ward. s. Mullen, !. r.
Best.
Third Ward-C. L. Byrne, w. c.
Kendall.
Fourth ward-W. T. Gardner. A. G.
Young.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

The Stinson Machinery company
repairs gin brushes and thresher sep
arators. 11w-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

wANTED-Agent at every postof-
fee; good pay. Address Mutual Re
lief Circle, Ardmore, I. T. 3O-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

Leave bus and carriage calls at
Banks hotel for Catheys bus, Prompt
attention. Him
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
Slo.

Crops are looking fine, notwith.
standing the dry, hot weather
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13

Ardmore, Friday. June 10.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
WANTED.

WANTED-Men to cut wood by the
coord Apply Weeks Bros. 1O-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
Oakland.
Dougherty.

Professor Diapers school is havinl
a picnic today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
Cumberland.

e. T. Haddock went to Durant yes
terday.
The singing class at this plac
meets every other night 20 practic
for the singing convention, whicl
meets here next Sunday.
Professor Dennis of Dallas is her
to conduct the singing convention.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-06-13
Wynnewood.
Pauls Valley.

The ball game at Wynnewood yes
terday afternoon between the Pauls
Valley and Wynnewood teams re-
suited in a score of IA to 10, in favor
of Pauls Valley.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07
DISCARD THE
 DEADLY WEAPON
PerniciOus Habit of Carrying
 Concea ed Weapons
TO ENFORCE THE LAWS

One Of the Arizo ons papers asserts that the iodiscriminste use of fire . ms in this country is a serious fault ou the part of our people.
 It iss policy of the legislatures Of the states aud territories to endesvor ,o correct by the enactment Of strios laws this tendency on the part of the citizen.
 I. is frequently on proof of courage to indulge ia gun plays. The flour IS riug oi 6 SIX shooter may mean an eff prt on the part of the individca! tO arquire 6 reputation for toughuess. :. It may signify the running of a mere bluff on bis victim.
 A gun iu the hands of a determined mau places dIfi srent aspect on the matter. The brave man will not touch 8 gun eIoep. nnd,r e1srem7 proyocatiou. and then he thoroughly appreciates the probable consequences of the act.
 In defence o. once owa life, or of the lives of those dependent ipon us there mag exist reason for th n.s of firearms. Ia the def ,nss Of pro perty from tLe robber, and whIl travelling in a d .nz rou' snt no tile country; but iu community which 8 peacesbie s7d lss abiding the gun should not be included in tue list of articles ususlly carried in the pocket. Human l'fe e very precious, and there IS but lev circu ust.uces that can be enumerated which form sutfi . oient excuses for its destruction. There is 6 desire to ma 'nify the faults Of others. and to sccant ss so Df cause for violent reprissi the act tna, might perhaps be made the subjsc O more conservative and iudiciou- treatment. As matter of fao,, it were better all round il we sp1ke kindly of each other su eudesvOr to avoid the m lkins Of assertions which tend to hurt snd injure those wis . whom Se should live in peace and friend ,hip, ss member. O! tho same community and as law abiding clti- gene.
 h any case the use of the 6resrm should be promply suppressed, and. indeed, the citizsns themselves sh )uld oy their example discoun,ensnce an ac, which is menace 10 the good order of city and 8 reprosch to our progressive institutions.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07
WILL BE THE WAIVER.

TOMORROW the Democratic Ter ritorial convention will be in ses- sion in Tucson to nominate Ari- zona's next delegate to Congress, That Arizona will remain firm Tn the Democrs ic column is reason ably certain The siren song of the Republicans on the old gag oi electing a Republican delegate to "be in harmony with the admins tration" is intellectual, inssmuch as the benefit @ and results accruing to the faithful in New Mexico and Oklahoma explodes the rosy hued promises of the Mark Hanna ora- tors Arizonians have confidence in the principles of Democracy and will continue to rally to the stand ard The nominee of the Demo- cratic convention tomorrow will be 8 winner.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07
THE OPENING OF
 TOMBSTONE SCHOOLS
Appropriate Remarks Bv the
 School Trustees.
AN SUSPICIOUS START

rhe regular school term for the ensuing year opened today with an increased attendance ct the Tomb- tone school over last year. Ihie year the Tombstone schools are pro- vided with sn additional teacher while mskioe possible 6 higher stand sri of work which has been iDiroduc'' ed In the upper grade. thus permitting grad to become thoroughly fitted 'or 6 course in the University and Normal. The corps of teachers for Tombstone include Prof J. N. Games principal, Jesse Simmons, Ist assist ant. Mra. N. E. Carson, 2od assistant, Miss Jessie Cresger, primary grades , and a most successful term is looked tor~ard to. This morning School Trustees A. l.. Grow and J. B. Miano were on hand at opening ot school md took occasion 10 mske few brief remarks to the school children. Both gentlemen take 6 deep and active interest in school matters and ,mpsrted words of encouragement to the scholars. dwelling upon the i'm
 por.snce Of their golden opportunity, to improve which would lead to aD .nlis htened understanding of. and future preparation for e life of sctis'' ,tv and useiulne... The school house has been painted and many new i'm" movements m 4de at considerable cost and the entire community. with the trus,ees, take 6 psrdo 1able pride in the Tombstone school which stsrts the year 70 suspioiously.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07
CLOSING YEAR OF
 CHURCH WORK
Farewell Sermon of the Resi-
 dent Pastor
PETITION FOR RETURN

Rev. A. Rimey held services Sun day in the NJ. E. Church, both morning and evening. Hi- subject for the mornin service vas "A GOT Opened to Heaven". Al the evening service he disooursed upon tbe wisdom Of sowing good acts and a good life as precious seeds, for "hs that eth forth and weepeth bearing precious seed shall doubtless come again with rejoicing br nging his shesves wish him". O. Gibson made 6 financial statement after he sermon, showing that all expenses for the year had SeAo met except 6 email balance on the pastors o:-.u, which gas fully covered by the collection then taken {. and unpaid subscriptions; that a number of repairs had been IT sfe on covered by donations and the collec. tions, and that all oi the business tbC "Ofh hcES lu dition. Rev. Rsmey announced that he would be sbsen, for 6 month at- tending conference and recuperaling when it is expected he will return {. A business meeting was held during the afternoon. at which 6 vote Of thsnks and appreciation was e1tend- ed to Rev Ram y for hi4 faithful work on this charge during the past year, and the Presiding Elder was request ed to return him to Tombstone for another year, The vote was unsni- nous. Rev. Rsmey announced that, owing to the fact that no services would be held in any of the protest ant churces for some time. 6 cong -ervice would be conducted On each Sunday nigh, in the Methodist church until preaching services were again resumed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07
OUR FAiRBANK
 CORRESPONDENCE
Interesting Items From the
 Railroad Town
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
Q
 Fsirbsnk, Sept. l, 1902.

rnHoenh, Cept. I, i0o<'
 Quite c number of railroad men came in Saturday and Sunday from the camps along the nex road to Tombstone and made the old town look somewhat livlier.
 Chss Bowman, the popular y0ung Tomb-tone attorney was in the city Sunday. Charley is being talked of by the R 'pnblicsns for District At. toruey and in all probabilities will get the nonipe:Ion.
 Col. Tom Dwyer has organized 6 small militia to guard the oiiv and likewise to qnell all disturbances that tend to b'esk the peaceful slumoers of the gang" hat sleeps on the Monte, zuma porch. The Chinese merchant dog has sutf red several attacks from 'Tommy's rerrors."
 Mrs. J. B. Chad wick and children left for Bi ihae Sunday, where she ven, to join her hu-bsnd who leaves for St To 'is Mo. on T Tlur-dsy. Mir. Chadwick will take MT. Rooinson's outfit there, where the latter has been awarded s big contract building 6 railroad along ,hs Mississippi river to Mempbi-, Tenn.
 A c1roners jury was impsnnelled Sunday to inquire into ihe cause of death of an unknown Mexican, who was found ID dying condition under the E. P, & s. w depot. The jury drought in verdict of alcoholic pois.' oning and exposure, which no doubt was correct. The unfortunate oame from ons Of the railroad camps Friday and complained to his oountrymen here of having s fever and they. th k ing the man drunk p,id ID stteu ton to him. Hi. m .lsdy was not con sid cred serious until be was tro Tar gone, He was buried yesterday a'ternoIn.
 Mexican va. taken into custody yesterday chsrgsi with burglary and will have his hearing before Judge Wallace in day or 80. This is the the result of the shrewd detective work Of Officers Lsrrieu and Myers who have bsen working on this case since the F.. P. < $. W. cars on the siding were robbed. The local auth Dritias are aw.itiug the arrival oi ,he E P. 6 $. W. special agent who will have ch.rg. o the prosecution. J+nes sni Mi+- May L.fI left for San Jose. Cs', this n)rri Ig after a prolons sed sisit to their aunt, Mrs. [ Lsr.isu of thi. place.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07
IS TEE BANNER COUNTY

CocHIsE COUNTY is one of the great mineral and stock raising counties of Arizona Situated in the southeastern corner of the ter ritory with its 6,972 square iles, an area five and one-third times greater tn 4n the state of Rhode 1s- land, yet containing not more than l2,000 population, certainly offers greater possibilities for the miner, the prospector, the farmer, the stock raiser and the capitalist than any other section within our knowledge. While our wonderful climatic advantages hold out to the health seeker, the man of i'm paired vitality, the almost certain extension of his lease of life, and freedom from the ills almost insep- aparble from a residence in the cold and moist atno >phere of less favored localities
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07
THE CANDIDATE.

See them lip their bats and bow; Every mans brother now. Shaking, gripping. left and right, rsokling every thing in sight. " Howdy, neighbor, put 1t there Glad to see you, l declare. Folks all well, chi 30 are mine, Never saw you look SO fue. Have been thin kIn' all the fall Must run do$n and make & call. For ifs eeldom we find one just to
 suit cur like ." There, that moss-back is fixed all
 right,
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07
A large attendance greeted the l4.

A large attendance greeted the l4.h Cavalry Minstrels at Schief Hall last risht. The troupe including the band sod orchestra number 8 and they gave credls.bls performance which was appreciated by the aud fence judging from the hearty encore accorded them. The parade by the brass band, each musician mounted {, vas an interesting feature. From nere the minstrels go to Bi-bee, Nae ) and Dou slss and good houses are ss cured them.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07

There i- every evidence that Ari-. zous Is the coming gold producer oi tbe Uoised States. In every county of Arizoos gold has beel dis sJvered in paying quantities. E'ery .nontn adds one or more promising gold pros- pects or discoveries to our mining iu- dustry and Tombstone will soon be numbered among the gold bonsnzs campo. Ariz ma is Ihe coming gold reRion of the United States. We have ,t here. All shat is required to dem oustra,e the truth oI this statement is deve .opment.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07

CocHIsE County today has more miles of railroad within her bound aries than any other county in the territory, and with the completion of the line from Fairbank to Col lege Peak via Tombstone, the road from Cochise to Naco via Pesrce and Bisbee, and the Phoenix & Eastern down the San Pedro from Benson will increase the mileage 50 much that it will take the sister counties some time to overcome the lead.
Tombstone epitaph., 1902-09-07

There are now three troops of sold. iers station d at Ft Huschuca and to these will be aided I and K troops from Fort Grant which are expected U arrive there during the present week It hs. been fouud necess sry to temporarily remove most of the troops from Fort Grant on account of the water supply failing. The regi- mental band which has been sistIon.. ed there and what was m this city a lew days since, are 70 be transported to Fort Lrgsn. Colorado.