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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05
COWS CALLED BY A VIOLIN.
Trick Of a Musician with Two Strings
OF the instrument

OF the instrument.
At recent concert of the Hospital
music fund given in the Cambridge
CITY hospital one of the musicians
did a thing which recalls the ancient
story OF Orpheus and his enchanting
Tyre. At the farther end Of field
opposite the institution two cows were
quietly grazing. with their backs to-
ward the street The best violinist
asserted that he could speak TO these
COWS by means Of his violin at dis.
,ance Being doubted. he played one
chord ON the two lower strings Of his
instrument The animals Immediately
qui feeding. raised their heads turned
"a the direction OF the sound and look.
ed Interested The viollnist drew his
how on the strings second time and
the animals came directly across the
deld and put their heads over the
rails Of the fence. with ears thrown
forward. nostrils dilated and eyes In.
quIring The third time the chord was
played the animals simultaneously an.
swered with sharp. short lowing and
uneasy stamping Of forefeet
A word In the COW language was
piaintly said by the violin and was
answered by the COWS The incident
was seen by Dr Dixweil and six or
seven others Interested in the hospital
music charity Some Of the more In.
rredulous members Of the party
thought perhaps the animals that an.
swercd the sound were looking for
another COW. hidden from view. But
there was no near hiding place. and
the sunlight was clear-Boston Trans.
cript
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

w. IL. Howell, Houston, Texas,
writes-l have used Little Early Riser
pills in my family for constipation,
sick headache, etc. To their use am
indebted for the health Of my family.
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

As cool weather suggestion there
Is nothing else as appropriate as a
Leader heating stove, Sold by
Spragins.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

Don't be imposed upon by taking
substitutes for Foleys Honey and Tar
Bonner g Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

II you feel I'M and need n pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Early Risers
Are little surprisers,
Take one-they do the rest
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

Cooking stoves that will cook and
last a lifetime at hard.time prices at
WEEKS BROS,
Practical Timers and Plumbers 2Stf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

When a red headed woman hasn't
a red headed temper, it is a sign it &.
hleached
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

j. G. Gmck, superintendent, Pruny-
town, w. Va, writes: after trying
all other advertised cough medicines
we have decided 10 use Foley's Honey
and Tar exclusively In the West Vir-
ginia Reform School. ! find II the
most effective and absolutely harm
less" Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

If one good turn deserves another,
how about the bad ones
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

Many a man gives a dollar to chari.
~ and takes 1t of his wife's allow.
nnce.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

Use Ardmore coal. The Laidlaw
Lumber Co. sells II. 2-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

A man can't hope to keep his friends
il he loses his temper
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

We are making some close prices
on Bridge and Beach cook stoves, the
best ON earth. WEEKS BROS,
Practical timers and Plumbers. 23tf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

Not one woman in thousand knows
the difference between loving and be.
ing loved
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

To make your home complete and
your kitchen neat and comfortable
you need only a Garland stove.
j. b .SPRAGINS & co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05
SPELLING CONTESTANTS.
List Of Teachers and Lawyers in Spell
ina Contest.

ing OONtebN
The spelling contest which '
postponed. owing to the very incl,
ent weather, is now announced to {,
place at the courthouse Friday mis-
Everything points to its success,
during the lull interest has not flag,
with the contestants who have b,
studying hard.
The entertainment is for the BE
ut Of the Cumberland Presbyter
and was arranged for by
ladies' of that church. Adults will
charged % cents admission and cl
dren under ~ years 10 cents.
The spelling will begin promptly
o'clock and the fun will be fast a
furious from that time.
Following are the contestants.
TEACHERS.
Miss Mamie Pulliam.
Mrs. Mary Il. Duffee,
Mrs. BERTHE Eddleman.
Mrs. Lula Campbell,
Prof. j. r. Hendrix.
Miss Anna l.. Matthews,
Miss Fannie Walker,
Miss Ella Bradford,
Miss Mary G.. Nesbit,
Miss Minnie Galloway,
Miss Maud Worley.
Mrs. j. X. Hendrix,
Mrs. Mary Niblack.
Mrs. Abernathy,
Miss Lille Il. Wilson,
Mrs. w. T. Nixon,
Mrs Murdock,
Miss Madella Bamberg,
Miss Maude Tennery,
Miss Myrtle Hartley,
Miss Roberta Niblack,
Miss Fay Smith,
Mrs II. c. Potterf,
Miss Lille Comegys.
Miss Efie Gibson,
Miss Ray Almond.
Mrs. Carr.
Mrs. Pugh,
Mrs. w. A. Ledbetter,
Miss Nettie Norris,
Mrs. Rawles Anderson,
LAWYERS.
George f. Gates,
e. W. Roberts,
Robert Il. Lee.
II. II. Brown,
c. NJ. Joiner,
f. A. Pierce.
Il. A. Walker,
NJ. f. winfrey,
a. w. Frazer.
J. b. Moore,
w. F. Bowman,
+. NJ. Fox,
J. c Thompson.
S. T. Bledsoe,
w. A. Ledbetter,
Sam II. Butler,
]. S. Mullen,
Lee Cruce,
w. r. Blakemore,
John Hinkle,
Hal NJ. Cannon,
G. l.. Herbert,
Robert II. West,
II. c. Potterf,
]. X. Mason,
w. d. Potter,
Caswell Bennett,
w. /. Cruce,
II. A, Ledbetter,
Stllwell II. Russell
X w. Dick,
4. A. Howard,
I. n RoSnettN
J. T. Bledsoe.
w r. Nixon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

When a man drinks like a fish hc
must take II by the gill
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05

The man who can't pay his halter
plunges head first into debt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-05
Report from the Reform school.

c. L. BYRNE. sec'y.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16

FRANKS TEAM MAY Pc THROWN
OUT OF THE LEAGUE.
Judge kavsnauoh Declares that Decisive
Action viii Be Taken in the
Matter Today.

LITTLE Rock Ark. August ia special
meeting OF the board OF directors OF the
southern league will be held Ia ,his e,ty
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning, at which
Judge W, NJ Kavanaugh Of this city vii
he elected president TO succeed j. B
Nicklin, resigned
Tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock spe.
cia. meeting os the league viii he held
here 10 take up such matters as may cone
up, principally the Memphis case.
Judge kQyanaugh said: we are willing
10 give Memphis every chance 10 do tne
right thing, aud II she refuses 20 do so
tomorrow. then we VIII declare her rpali-
chise forfeited and will give IL 20 another
city. Tonight upon being Informed by
Manager Powell of the New Orleans clue
Tint Memphis had refused 10 pay him has
per cent OF todAy's receipts, ] sent MANAGE
Frank telegram telling him that II tue
money was not paid over 20 the acting
manager by tomorrow afternoon. | would
Instruct Mr. Powell not &c allow his team
10 play there II Is now up to Memphis
and tomorrow Is the deciding day A us.
ubed cuce OF thia order would be In direct
violation OF the laws Of the league Aud
would forfeit Memphis franchise.
Manager Powell nf New Orleans suid 10
night Unless Memphis PAYS Acting Man
agcr STANLEY my share Of todays receipts
by the tiIuH FOR tomorrow's game shtl
refuse 10 play and viii take ms team huNlt
for sunday game with Little Rock
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
MEXICAN SUGAR TRUST
REAT OPPOSITION AROUSED
AMONG THE PLANTERS.
Meat Trust Has Advanced the Price Of
Lard to unhesrd OF Prioes--The
Move Denounced.

Mexico City, August 10. The Mexican
sugar planters exchange has been formed
by the leading planters OF this country.
who we're aroused bv the operations of
speculative group Of spanisrds who are
trying TO effect monopoly on sugar IN
Mexico and compel planters to accept their
terms. There are nearly 1900 sugar estat
IN this country, OF which l7U are large
properties, aud it Is estimated that Mexico
VIII next season produce over 10000 toas
Of sugar. This shows the Importance Oh
the INDUSTRY which Is now to nave an TX
ecutiye form Of organization. Among the
objects OF the sugar planters cxcanuge
IS the Development OF the business by ap-
plyig the most modern aud approved met
DDS Of cultivation ana to this end an eS.
perimental station viii be established
There viii also be q representation OF the
sugar Industry before the FedelAl congress,
SO That sugar interests shall be guarded.
The sugar planters viii meet again next
mouth 90 perfect their organization
General John Il, Frisbic Is chairman OF
the committee TO dratt the constitution.
ana some Of the largest Mexican planters
are represented. There Il much Measure
shown by planters Mt the successfdi steps
tukeu toward protecting their Important
Interests.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
WEATHER AND crops.

Mount Calm, Hlu County, Texas, August
lathe watermelon and fruit crop is the
huest thai II has breu here Tor years. Cot
ton picking is pretty general now. The
cotton rust is reported IN some conmuni.
tics. witch is causing the plant to shed
considerably, The boN worm is also still
doing some damage.
Mullen, Mills County Texas. August 10.
Ten days ago tho cotton looked inner than
ton promised q large crop, at i0ast 5000
hnles owing Ia hot Winds ana dry, hot
weather all young cotton has shed nearly
every ming; lots OF the cotton Is dead In
tai 6ed
lieaIue. Robertson County, Texas, August
~ The boil Neeviis aud worms are ex-
tending their deprcdRtions In all directions,
most especially In thc hills, and as a result
W this the cotton crop VIII he much shorter
than was anticipated just after the last
hard insus.
Narhlo Fails Buruct County, Texas, Au.
gnst "a since rrpcrt Of the 18th 81 instant,
there hns huen dry, hot weather, and cot.
ton haI greatly dctcrlorated. Many farm
more tnau one halo to ten acres- Unless
thcrc is rain within n few days there is
no doubt hut that the crop will be cut
very shOrt
Nccora, Montague County, Texas Au.
gust u Notwithstanding the long drouth
the cotton crop viii make en- average yield.
4 l be uoil norm has not made lts appear.
nncc set. rho hay crop is some better
lh1n last year
Mckinney, Collin County. Texas, August
ii several loads of seed cotton were
brought here and sold for cents per pound
cotton picking VIII soon De In full blast
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16

w. r. Rinurd. Bagle Lake-Am city mar
shall; know Edridge and was well acquaint-
ed with Captain Dunovant. Was not in
Eagle Lake on July TO- when the trouble
occurred hetewen the two. got there at
$50 p m. / had a conversation with Cap.
tain Duuovant some time after the city
election last April 1t was on the train
between Houston and Eagle Lake. He
was talking about how Eldridge had al
most ruined him He said Eldrldge wns
-- sooundrel and a thief, and had nearly
broke him and wrecked HIS life. He said
he expected to land In he'll for him and
he expected to take meat with him
Eldridge was the meat. He spoke about
how he had tried to get Eldridge To hgnt
him.
shut themselves up In room and shoot
each other We were always friendly. |
was in Eagle Lake the day Captain Dunno
want was killed. The Arkansas Pass train
leaves Eagle Lake at 1856 p. m, II on time.
The Southern Pacific was late that day
Fdridaes wife, daughter and little boy
cot on the Southern Pacific train that day.
Didn't see Edrdge that day at all. Could
moi say that the Southern Pacific LETT
earlier that day than the san Antonio anu
Arkansas Pass. / heard that the Sap was
forty minutes late Don't know where his
family was coming from. They got on the
eas-bound train Don't know why Eldridge
mt his family on one train aud got on the
other himself ! left for Houston IT 12:3l
nj uipht Heard Of the shooting at 1880.
Cross.exnmined-I did not undertake &c
+eil Eidridge oil that CAPTAIN Dunnvant had
said OIL the train. ] advised him not t
come in contact with Captain Dunovant, u
make any threats against Captain Dunno
T
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
Fort Bend County RepublIoan,.

Richmond, Texas, August l4-By virtue
Of the authority vested ia me ms chairman
II the county republican executive commit
tee, hereby call convention 10 convene
In the town OF Richmond on Tuesday, Au-
gust Is, for the purpose OF electing dele
gates TO the republican State convention 10
convene In the city Of Fort Worth on Sen.
tcnfber .. Likewise delegates to the con
conventions. To elect a county chairman
for the ensuing two years, and TO transact
such other business as may come before
said convention. Precinct chairmen
throughout the county are hereby Instruct
ed to call their meetings and elect their
delegates at as early date as practicable;
the number Of delegates from each precinct
vention.
Given under my hand this the i4th day of
August 1902 G. n. Head,
Chairman Republican Executive Committee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
THE PRESIDENTS ORDER.
Philippine Casualty List to Be Sent In
Regularly


oyster Bay, August 10, rhe president TO-
day gave orders Chat hereafter tae names
of the enlisted men OF tue army who alr
in the Philippines be cabled 10 this coun
ny once iu every two weeks, Wnen the
volunteer army was Ia the archipelago u
was the custom to cable the casualties, but
on the Withdrawal of that army the pEao'
tice WINS discontinued.
While 1t costs M average Of $3.50 10
cable to this country the deaNi of at OF
lcer in the Philippines Il costs about $50
for each enlisted man This difference Is
due TO the fac; that tho war department.
Inns code numbers for all its officers, sn'ie
the numbers Of the enlisted men TO tine
company. regiment etc. must be sent in
full
Former Governor Francis discussed the 80.
Louis Exposition with the president lie
informed him that the dedicatory eere
monies would occur April 80 next, this
being the one huulredih anniversary Of the
trausfer of the ccded territory from me
French government to the United state.
President Roosevelt promised to attend
these ceremonies.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
JEFFERSON COUNTY REPUBLICANS.
They Decided Not to Put Out a County
Tlcket This Year.

Beaumont Texas, August Is, Chairman
John {. Sheldon called the republican c1-
ecutiye committee together ths afternoon
at o'clock and they put IN the entire
afternoon IN a discussion OF the situation
In this county and they also issued Ian
portnnt cals to the republicans. II has
been conteuded hy many that the rrpnb-
licnns are IN the majority IA this county
aud 1t is inumatcd that they talked about
putting ont a county ticket, nut decided
mat 1t would he finite ana MOI EcoI pll
Icy at this election, though when asked
about II they all deny for publication taat
anything of the Kind was sn.d rhry or
dered the republican primaries held on
August g. the date announced Dy the State
executive committee, and The county con
vcnton Is TO be held on August % GA
that evening the executive committee viii
meet TO pnss on the duly accredited dele
gates al I o'clock promptly and the con
ventlon will be chilled to order nj 1880.
They today fixed the basis Of representa-.
tlon at one vote for every 1fty cnst for
Mckinley In 1900 and IN addition 70 that
each precinct Is 10 have two additional
votes. and each organization two votes,
which practically means that every pre-.
cinct has four votes and one additional
for every Afty cast for Mckinley.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
MOVEMENT OF OCEAN VESSELS.

Mobile, Ala -Cleared: Atlas tNor.l, FOR
Sabine Pass. Texas
company went out OF business today and
the assets Of the corporation were formal
ly transferred 10 the Southern Paclhc. the
Southern Pacific lag was holsted on all
Of the Cromwell vessels at noon today
Port Eads. 'rhe tug Monarch tAml, from
Pensacola With two barges for Port Ar
thur. Texas. mt in for repairs to ma
chinery. The repairs were made and the
vessel proceeded. Arrived Louisiana
tAm1 from New York Gaditano tSpD,
from Havana via MatHnzas. with sugar
Flnnland Gicrl. from Bremen VII antwerp:
Smiled: Dulcle tBr.1. for Tampicoi Lvland
(Gerb. for DunRirk and Bordeanx via NOT
folk: David tAml for ceiha bark Albatros
lPom), for 0porto; schooner sainu9 !.
Beacham tAml, for Brazos santiago
Texas. ~ :.
Sew York. Arrived: Steamer City pt
Everett. with barge &. o. Co. No. % IN
tow from Port Arthur -,
Havre Arrived: Actor tBr). from aai-
weston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16


j. j. Longmeyer testified: live Mt Eagle
Lake; knew both Eldridge and Dunovant:
was In Eagle Lake on the 10Th OF July
when Eldridge and Dunovnnt had trouble;
heard Dunovant say to Mr. Dobhins: Il
consider you one Of the leading citizens
OF the country; didn't think you would
Walk 10 the polls with thief" puno-
want then said to Eldridge: "I'll shoot
you and pulled his pistol; Eldrldge said
You wouldn't shoot an unarmed man y"
Dunoyant cooked his pistol and tried to
shoot EldridQe; seemed unable to cock ~:
Eldridge went ON through the house: every.
body scattered. ! saw an employe OF Dun
ovant's named Cobb pull pistol; con
stable then came up with pistol In hand,
saw no arms on Eldridge afterwards Dun
oYant got on his horse; feeling on part OF
Dunovant bitter against Eldrldge; Duno-
Xant asked me why he was not sent TO
state convention; said Ii was strange that
convention would send thief In preferences
to him. told Eldridge about converse
ton
Cross-examined: / worked for Dunovsnt
five years; had difficulty with him, but
friendly at time of death: Dunovaut felt
hard because he was not sent TO convpn-
tlon; when Dunovnut was talking to Don
hlns about his association with Eldridge
he pulled his pistol ana tried tn shoot. INIT
II wouldn't cock. ! could see hammer raise
part Of the way
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
Nusoes County Political Notes.

Corpus Christi, Texas, August ia call
was issued to-day for a republican county
convention 10 meet In this city on August
2e for the purpose Of selecting delegates TO
the State convention.
j. {. Scott republican nominee for SON
gress, will deliver his sixth speech at Alice,
this county, tomorrow night. He will speak
here during the coming week, probably
Monday night.
having just recupsrnted n ON slight ~.
rets whicn has confined aim TO hia bed for
cnlpls Of -d&yA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
]. f. KENNEDY.


J. F. Kennedy--IAve at Eagle Lake; was
acquainted with deceased and know defend
ant; saw the disturbance on July ~; was
one of the judges Of election; heard loud
talking at the door and recognized Captain
Dunovant's voice. He said something
about a -- tuicf about this isme EidglGsc
ran against NC aud ran through tae po'hag
place Gaptaln -nllpnNarlt- t9ll-a stNsshooter
IN his hand ana IL was pointing AZ me- i,
there was a popular move 70 get TO the
rear, and / Joined the crowd, | heara
Cobb say to Captain Dunoyant way
dldnt you Shoe, hilny" Captain punovaut
said he didn't want to shoot an innocent
party. Eldtidge ran thirty or forty yaras
and was stil going when ! last saw MIN
Cross-examined Deaton was close to cap
tain Dunovant heard Dunoyant say;
him, why don't he night. He carries A
pistol ali the time aud why don't lie hghti
heard Eldrdgc saw: Don't shoot me-
captain. | haven't got my pistol Eldrdge
had his back to Captain Dunovant While ne
was running.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
NEW MOVE AT GALVESTON.
Home Labor League Is to Put Out
Full Ticket

Galveston, Texas. August 15.--There win
be new departure In a political way IN
Galveston next Tuesday night The Home
Labor league, an organization claiming TO
nave membership OF nearly 400 members.
proposes 20 announce n full ticket Of the
county, precinct officers, q candidate for
Judge Of the Flftys district and Misc
representatives 70 the legislature. meet
ing was held last night for this purpose,
but no action was taken owing to the fact
that many Of the members were detained
from the meeting by another important
labor meeting growing nut Of the work Mt
the Southern Pacific pier.
The ticket proposed will be In opposition
to the regular democratic announced Il
short time ago
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
DIR. r.. w. KNOX.

DR.. r. W. Knox was here called by
the attorneys for the prosecution; was on
the train when shooting took place; heard
reports OF pistol. 1t was three or four
minutes before l got to Captain Dunovant'
found him In sitting position with his
hand on his stomach, The conductor was
with him. We fixed a cot of seats and laid
him on II, FIRST removing his pistol from the
outside coat pocket
The vest worn by deceased was here in.
troduced In evidence aud the bullet hole
exhibited. II was powder burned.
Continuing, DR.. Knox said: The bullet
tnAt caused death entered above the navel,
about six Inches above aud one inch 70 the
left + the mediau line. Captain Dunovant
lived until $3.50 D. IN. the same night Lie
was shot about 6 o'clock. He died in
harris county Eldridge passed nue., walk
Ing out of the car as | came In First saw
Eldridge on the rear end Of the car i'm
medl0tely In front OF Manager Millers car
That was about fifteen miles from Simon.
ton, We were going about thirty miles
an hour ] saw CAPTAIN Dunovant at 81
monitor. | was Ia the rear car and saw
him on the platform walking toward the
head cnr A person sitting in the first car
would not have been more than six feet
from him. There was no obstruction aud
Captain Dunovnnt could be plainly seen.
Beside the wound In the stomach there
were two wounds on the head, one above
the eye and the other on the bald part of
the head, Captain Dupovant did not have
on hat When | went 'nto the car. The
ball went clean through. Captain Duno-
want was Sitting up when l saw him, but
weakened rapidly.
Cross-eGumined-Eld r1dge was on the rear
end Of the day coach talking to Manager
Miller when l came up. l was introduced
to Eldridge. Stood talking ten minutes and
then went back Ia Mr. Miller's car. When
we reached Slmonton / SOW Dunovant or
the platform. ! knew him well. He was
going toward the front end OF the ladies'
coach had not seen Sheriff Campbell
before this Don't know whether there was
a partition In tho car or not. Captain Dun
oyant was near the front end when / saw
him. Did not hear Bdridge say nnythInA
when he passed me. Never heard Eldr dgC
say He tried to kill me-" l might have
asked him II It was all over, but don't re
member exactly. Captain Dunovant's pts
tol looked like a IS. The conductor got tn,
pistol while l was examining the patient
Redirect Deceased made no statement ex
cept that Eldrdge had killed him.