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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18


After S. NJ. Brosius, special agent
for the indian Rights Association.
had been shown over the city this
morning, shown its various enterprises
its handsome residences, its business
working methods. its churches and
schools by the president Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, he remarked II am
amazed. | never could have believed
that such enterprise, such a condition
OF affairs. could ever have existed
within the domain OF the United
States The fact that this people
have built such a city on land to
which they did not have the faintest
glimmer of title. is a monument to
their enterprise. energy and conf.
dence in the national government.
Your people seem contented, happy
and progressive and they will reap a
bountiful harvest from every seed
sown." Mr., Brosius is delighted with
his visit here on the social side, his
business Investigations are strictly
his own.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18
For Sale or Exchange.

| win sell for cash, or exchange for
cattle. my residence property on
North Caido street. See Lee Stew.
art, Ardmore, or write me.
C. NJ. STEWART.
lS-d12t Foster, /. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18

AS will be seen by the above table
Indian Territory takes first rank,
South Carolina second and Oklahoma
and North Carolina tied on third,
These census tables, the correspoh-
dent explains, are made up by taking
the number OF children under one
year OF age at the time the census was
takon, and adding thereto the number
who were born and died during the
census year, The census also shows
that with children under 5 years OF age
and those from 8 to II, inclusive. the
south leads in even greater proper
tion.
The position which Indian and Okla
homa Territories occupy in the above
table only adds to the already ac-
cumulated evidence that that the terri
tories are ready ready for admission In
the union of states Can congress any
longer refuse the territories statehood ?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18
Woodmen's Circle.

There will be a meeting of the
Woodmen's Circle at X. of p hall
Friday night at o'clock All mem
bers requested TO be present.
MRS. MATTE EvETTS, Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18
Indian Territory Leads All.

An enterprising correspondent of
The New York sun furnishes the fol-
lowing table e now the birth rate
in southern states as compared with
that of other parts Of the country:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18

Atrip through foreign countries. Re.
freshments eppease the appetite OF
the most fh ious at International
Tea. 1877
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18

See the Durant.Tishomingo ball
game at Denison Sunday Rate 81
for round trip via Frisco
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18

Spiegle can be found at the Ben In
gram stand, first door east OF the
alley. 13-6t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18

Many a mans nose bushes for the
acts OF his elbow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18

The pope, having learned that there
has been mismanagement in the mat
ter OF Peters pence. which is the
chief source OF revenue Of the papacy.
has reorganized that department and
cashlered several Of tho employees. He
has also appointed a lay director from
the Italian bank TO replace the aged
Cardinal Moceuni, who hitherto has
had charge OF the fund The pope,
who was considered very easy-goiag,
Is Displaying unexpected energy IN
Strengthening out matters at the Vati-
can. and the Vatican clique finds It
most unpalatable.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18

A few years ago Greece was at war
with Turkey over the possession of
Macedonia, yet Greece now sides with
Turkey against the Bulgars, who pro-
fess to wish to liberate the country
from Turkish mlsrule The Greek
premier holds that Bulgarla's aim IS
TO destroy Greek Christians in Mace
donia and TO absorb the country. thus
preventing its independence. Greece
having been unable TO take Macedo-
MIA from Turkey. is unwilling to see
Bulgaria more successful. Hence the
willingness of Premier Zaimis to help
put down tho nresent movement
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18

The jaw bone is the funny bone OF
he humorous orator
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18
I O'CLOCK EDITION

Ardmore, Friday, september ts, 1908.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18
THE TEXAS STATE FAIR.
Taxes Rank With ST. Louis and To
ronto Great Annual Fairs.

ronto Great Annual Fairs.
Texans should emulate the exam
pie OF Canucks. Toronto has a fair
and exposition which has been voted
by MANY globe trotters as big in
sutution. but no bigger than the Tex
az state Fair, Notwithstanding that II
is given under the auspices Of the city
OF Toronto, has municipal backing
and the city owns the grounds.
The three great annual fairs for
years and years ON the American col-
tinent we're the 81 Louis Fair and Ex-
position. the Toronto Fair and Ex-
position and the Texas State Fair ald
Exposition. September was Labor
day at the Toronto Fair this year and
there we're 10000 paid admissions.
According to the Mail and Empire
this was the biggest day in the his
tory OF the Industrial Fair Represen-
tatives were present from every sec
ton Of the dominion. A feature Of the
buy was the directors luncheon to
the govefnorgeneral and rcpresen-
tatyes of the Canadian government.
Including the prominent men Of Mon
treal. Quebec and 9th Canadian
cities and towns. Capitalists. promo
ters, manulacturercs. railroad mana
gers. bankers. all the heavy weights
of the Dominion were there to swell
the attendance and make the Fair and
Exposition q financial success. The
following table shows the attendance
for each day since the opening Of the
Tnrnntn EnIr- clnaInn with ahnr daN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18

The Madill oil mill people are pre-
pairing to put in another gin at this
place
Quite a lot Of cotton is coming in.
Some six or eight bales have been
ginned at this place
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-09-18

1Sd12t.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
Hr Springer Dead.

Washington, Special-Former Repre-
sentative william ". Springer. OF MI
nois. a Democratic leader. conspicu-
Gus "a the House OF Representatives.
during the 18Th TO the 53rd Congresses.
inclusive. and once chairman OF the
ways and means committee OF the
House. died at his residence. IN this
city Friday. aged q years. His death
vas due % pneumonia, contracted in
Chicago on Thanksgiving Day Mr.
Springer has been a resident OF this
city during the past few years. follow
Ing his retirement from Congress. and
has followed the practice OF Law. he "a
survived BY widow and a son. who is
z chaplain Ia the army.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
Ghouli sh Work

Newport News. Va, Special.-The
police are on the trail OF an organized
band OF ghouls. who. for many weeks.
IL is believed. has been engaged in
Decorating the graves IN Greenlawn
Cemetery and robbing the newly-inter-
red bodies % their jewelry. shrouds
and clothing. From discoveries made.
Il is evident that this practice has been
carried on. but to what extent is not
az this time known. Two bodies that
were exhumed for tho purpose OF re-
moval to other lots were discovered to
be in a completely nude condition. not
withstanding tho fact that both bodies
hal been buried In handsome and cost
IL clothing
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
Convict KnIs Himself.

Thomaston. Ne. Special-After
reading a letter from his attorney in
which the recipient was told that there
was no hone OF a pardon for him.
Charles Morgan Wallace. a life con
xict at the state prison. killed him
self BY taking morphine. On January
&. 1885. Wallace. who was prominent
Grand Army man and lived in Augusta
was convicted OF murder in the second
degree. IN killing Deputy Sheriff Bow
man Influential friends have since
made repeated attempts 20 secure his
rardon. Wallace had been charged
with selling liquor 10 the inmates OF
the old soldiers home al Togus. Bow
man stopped Wallace's carriage. IN
which were Wallace and his wife Wal
lace claimed the officer had insulted
his wife Wallace came 10 Augusta
from Philadelphia. where II is said re
latives now live. He was possessed OF
some means and during his imprison-
ment made several gifts 10 public in
stitutions.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
At The National Capital.

Representative Hill (Rep.. Comm
introduced , bill Ito improve currency
conditions.'
II is thought the Senate subcom-
mittee investigating the case OF Gen.
e~al Wood viii not go 70 Cuba before
March.
The United States Court OF Claims
decided a number Of cases coming from
Maryland and the Virginias and grow
ing out OF the Civil War.
Republicans are urging the Presi-
dent not TO ask retirement OF Perry 5.
Heath as secretary of the National Re
publican Committee. as they say this
would be unwisc.
State Department officials say no
proposition for a prOtectorate over
Santo Domingo or for its annexation
viii be considered.
X-Representative William NJ.
Springer. OF Illinois. died at Washing
ton. aged 81 years.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
Miscellaneous rIatters.

Secretary Hay viii receive the Co
lombian envoy. General Reyes. only
with the understanding that his mis-
sion is 10 seek aid in restoring peace
or the Isthmus OF Panama.
Mrs. Philo s. Bennett took an APP
peal in her suit against Mr.. W. j.
Bryan and will oppose his acting Is
executor Of her husbands will.
The widow OF Major j. w. McClung
refused 10 prosecute Alexander Gar
nett, who shot Major McClung
A crisis in the silk manufacture IN
Europe IS said 10 have resulted from
acute competition, causing the prOduc-
ton OF inferior goods. which drove
consumers 10 buy mercerized cottons
instead.
DR.. J. Wilson Swan. the inventor of
the incandescent electric light. has
just entered his Goth year. It Is nearly
a generation ago since DR.. Swan first
publicly exhibited the electric light
which has now become universal.
Martial law has been declared in the
Cripple Creek district OF Colorado.
Russia and Austria propose a plan
for the joint control OF Macedonia by
the powers.
The revolutionary government OF
SantO Domingo requested recognition
| from other countries.
Russia Is framing her answer 10 ia
pan. which she expects TO be accept
l able.
A recent study OK infant mortality II
f! France shows that out OF every 1,00'
| deaths OF Infants under ] year OF ag'
| lie are broast-fed. 200 bottle-fed ans
| 69f infants 10 whom sold food ha'
been given too early.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
Fired on the Fort

Alden. BY Cabie.-Lieutenant Com
uauder Charles Grabau. an Italian OF
ffcer. commanding an armed ohoW.
landed a party Of friendly natives ~
Darbe. Somaliland. Africa. and ordered
the Italian flag hois;ed on fhe fort. The
cCmuandant CO the fort refused 20 per
nit The o-ier % De carried out unless
Il had the sanction o. the sultan
Lieutenant Commander G-abau there
uron. gave the commandaut two hours
In which 10 obey the order and az ne
erriration % that time the command
6art not having complied fred on the
fort. The fort replied with shell. KILL
Ing Grabau. The dhow then put 20 sea
and was picked up by the Italian cruz
ser GaIilee. which landed The officer e
body here.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
Biz Fire - Pittsbure.

Pittsburg. SpcciaL-The Hubbard
shovel Works. one OF the largest man
ufsctories o. It's kind in the country.
err ioyinE close TO 900 men and COW
erlnE a ground space of nearly Ave
acres IN Bntler street. near the Sharps-
burg bridge. was almost totally de-
siroyei by fire Saturday night Before
The FIRE department arrived. the srruc-
lures were a mass OF flames and. as
the water supply was short. IL was but
q short time until the plant was al
most mpietely wiped ont. j. ". Hub
bard. president % the Hubbard shovel
Company. says the loss viii reach
$3.50 coo. with but little insurance
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
At The North.

Rev. Jonathan S. Willis died at Mil
ford. Delaware.
Sensational testimony was given be
fore the Shipbuilding hearing in New
York.
a daughter was born 70 Mr.. and
Mrs ". X. Vanderbilt Jr.. in New
York.
\ receiver was appointed for the
Townsend. Downey Shipbuilding Com
pany OF New York.
Nearly $500 persons who believe
they have claims TO a large part OF
Harlem. in the upper end OF Manhattan
Island. have organized an independent
government
As an explanation. in part. OF the
call for a reduction OF 10 per cent in
the wages of 10000 cotton mill oper-
auves in Fall River. some manufac-
turers say that Fall River cannot az
ford 10 pay wages FAR higher than
Southern mills pay for making the
same goods
The registration or pupils in the reg
ular day public schools OF Boston. not
including those in the two special
schools and seven special classes. is
S9.17S. This Is 2.02S greater than one
year ago. IN the Latin and high schools
the total number is 7.056. a net gain O.
2Sf. Ia the grammar. primary and kim
dergs rten grades the number OF pupils
Is SlS75. a gain OF 1923.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
From Aeross The Sea

Sir John B. Maple died in London.
The city Of Santo Domingo was sur
rendered 20 the Revolutionists
The Free Food League opened the
campaign against the Chamberlain
proposals with a great meeting ia Lon
don
Turkey was warned by Russia and
Austria that unless the reforms were
carried out IN Macedonia at once the
power would take charge OF them.
Three hundred English pilgrims
were received by the Pope.
II was reported In Paris that Russia
and Japan had arranged terms OF set
Element OF Far Eastern matters, but re-
ports from elsewhere did not confirm
the story.
Sentiment in French official circles
seemed 70 favor the case OF Captain
Dreyfus
Queen Alexandra celebrated her
ffty-ninth birthday.
Premier Giolitu outlined his policy
before the italian Parliament
NJ. Thopiteau. French Deputy. pro-
poses to tax all games OF hazard TO the
extent OF s per cent OF the sums az
stake. NJ Thopiteau estimates that the
tax would bring In an annual revenue
| OF 81 600 900.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
A FEVER EPIDEMIC.
Ravages of Typhoid in Pennsys-
vania City Gives Alarm

Butler. Pa. Special.-No authentic
report OF the number OF cases q ty-
phoid fever that developed in the city
Sunday could be obtained. The chair
man OF the war committees reported IL
that they had heard OF. but the men
had no opportunity 20 ascertain the tuh
number .of cases. The total OF the day
wiz probably run from Is 20 90. Only
one death occurred. This evening there
are rero~ts ia several cases that pa
tients are not expected 20 live through
the might. DR. Ncelv. Harris. Minter.
NcAdee and Heilman are now on the
fever list This evening suo-commit-
to- reported TO the executive committee
on the relief work The resume shows
that the total number OF fever cases re-
ported up 20 sunday morning was l.lSS
and the total number OF deaths result
inr from typhoid fever -. that there
vre-e three cases OF dilhtheria md
,hrce - scarlet fever under quarantine
in the town. which Is ABOVE toe usuA,
number in n city % 1900 people tns1
about 200 families had received a-o.
and tat the state board OF health ana
D.s reach and Houston had SAID 20
preoare for struggle or from SIX
weeks 70 three months with the cpl
aernic- 4 fund OF at least $5o.VoV. ana
norhaps twice that amount. they esu-
r,a.e5 would be necessary and 10 raise
th5s amount an voluntary contributions
vo,.id b. received and used IN the
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
BY President Roosevelt

by
N & &c : n
qualities fcrehousht
which abandon rights the
- 1
4 4 lack OF
4
equally
republics
row
whole
republics those 81 medieval
tendency
TIE
Of
wealthy cgay which exploited the
been victorious
defeated The death The
those justice alike
special the interests OF
The
therefore VIII
abe leadership foolish class
about feoouyman has he same IN
4rron and the power &c whether
WORKER Of bound with the welfare
by
hrs ideals and that al alike have
much TIE sarnevi rtnes faults
and healthy an WHO oheVeS IN
Sv ard has wholesome alike
Of
or and who his
feeling aud envy
opposite different developments Of the same
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12

Harrisburg. Pa. Special.-An at
tempted train robbery was frustrated
Saturday night BY Special Officers
Rodger and Heisler. OF the Phiiadel-
phla & Reading Railroad. at Kuther-
ford yards. william b. Crabb. supposed
20 be from PottsviIle. had mounted the
engine OF a train aDd drove the ire-
man OF the engine. firing twice at bin.
Crab5 was overpowered BY the Officers
and committed 10 the county prison.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
LIVE ITEMS OF NEWS.
Many Matters Of General interest In
Short Paragraphs.
Down IN Dixie.

The submarine torpedo boat Adder
was saved by the heroism OF Boat
swain Deer. who swan leo yards in a
mountainous sea TO carry a line 20 the
boat
Statements OF expenses fled by can
didates for the Legislature in Rich
mond show some inexpensive cam
paigning.
X T.. Phelps is held at Parkers-
burg. W. Va. on a charge or arson
preferred by his wife
At Brinkley. Ark. Sunday morning
a white man who had cut a policeman
% death was lynched by a mob com
posed cs less than fifteen people. The
cO-oner's jury returned the usual YER
dict
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
Bridg CcIIspses.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Special.-A spe-
cial from Adams Station. Tennessee,
says: THE new bridges under con-
struction across Red river at Port
Royal collapsed while the false work
was being removed. Several men were
prccipitated into the water. n. =.
Woodbridge Was - adly injured that
he died within few hours. Another
man had both legs broken and two
others were Seriously Injured, al
though probably not fatally"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12

Norfolk, special--The schooner
Louis c. Babel. Captain wyman. Jack
sonvilIe for New York. with lumber.
was towcd into this port In water
legged condition. while the vessel was
about rs miles southeast BY south On
Cape Henry last Saturday night. she
eneountered beayy weather. which
.snsed her 20 lose her deck load and
spring a leak. She win be pumped Oh.
here and proceed 10 New York
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12

Mr.. Cleveland was quoted az saying
he was not . candidate for the Presi-
dency.
Thlrteen miners were eDtombcd By
an explosion "a an Arkansas mine.
Three persons pleaded guilty OF
oeonage a. savannah. Ca
Fifteen or twenty Civil War veterans
IN the army are soon 20 be made
DTixadier- generals and retired.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
Railroad Officials Dltehed

Macarthur. o.. Special.-Whiie the
special train carrying President Mon
ssrratt. OF the Hooking Valley Rail-
road. and j. Pennsylvania Railroad Of
acials was passing a switch here the
two last cars dashed into the switch
and coiiided with the cabOcse OF a
freight train The car containing the
officials vas overturned and a number
% the officials sustained scratches and
bruises
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12

affected the o. history
d But Coryle The who lives
a divine and
&sEzS~ the
Is herself
broader
EnSishnan lie
hosdrab temperate su OF
therefore Is always right
depending no
upon condition accidents OF human existence ut
sweetest Of unue the generous
and admiration fT The great
gandy for humanity and
and shining deeds have
bcqueaed 70 US ana
Of their nusous example must
hero
been Efe those Who ia tner
dreamed al
Of glorious wcunood ny ~ nigh rank Z"
heawe
names Rave per
fahDned IN ohe
gracious deeds CT Desneene
and abnesaccnt -. ..~.su. -
found nee'ng no.
rs6y snay
sfo"a
bleeding
20 add 10 nin.n
o6raon but TIE shy aspntns yeos ~
a. tie hidden fi HANDS and perfurnsa ~ A
breath % dainty
oier blessing q an ne g1sensu
who ana WHOM "A0
presesee iTeRsrsbs lsss 1s1'Ae
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-12

TIE unspeakable Turk Seeking More
Trouble Win Uncle Sam
CONSUL ASSAULTED IN TURKEY
The Outrage VIII, IL Is Thought
Lead 20 Strong Action on the Part
OF the United States.

constantinople. By Cable.-The
United States hag over the consulate
at Alexandretta. Asiatic Turkey. has
been hauled down and Consul Davies
has left his post Cor Beirut. in conse-
QGcncc Of the serious diplomatic In
cidcnt. during which Mr.. Davies was
:rsaltcd and assaulted by the local
police The AFFAIR grew out OF the ar
res. II an Armenian. Ohanncs At
tartan. a naturalized American citizen.
AttaT.an has been in prison at Alepon
during the last two months. and had
Just been liberated through interven-
ton OF the American consular agent.
on condition OF his leaving the coun-
Try forthwith
Mr. Davies was accompanying Alta
Ran on board a departing steamer.
when the police intercepted the party,
assaulted and insulted Mr.. Davies. and
despite the resistance OF the consular
and his attendant guards re-arrosetd
Attarian. and took him back TO prison
Mr.. Davies. Immediately lowered the
flag from over the consulate. ana FOR
malIy broke of relations with the
Turkish authorities by quitting Alex
andrctta. leaving the consulate ia
charge OI Che vice consul. 4 mob of
Moslems seized the occasion 10 make
hostile demonstration against the
consulate and against the Christians.
generally.
The local authorities assert that
Mr.. Dawes struck the police with a
cane and that after the rc-arrest OF
Attarian the consular canvasses mill
tary curriers'. attempted 20 rescue him
/ and that III the fracas which ensued
| the canvasscs broke the windows OF
| the prison. The matter is engaging the
/ energetic attention Of the United
/ States legation here. Minister Ieish-
man has made urgent representations
/ 10 the Porte. and is now awaiting a
| fuller report before taking further
steps.
Csblegram From Davies.
Washington. Speciai-The State De-
partment has received a brief cable
gram from Consul Davis. at Alexand-
dretta. Asiatlc Turkey. saying that he
had trouble with the local police at
that place and had left for Beirut in
| consequence. The State Department
| cabled Minister Leischman. AZ Con-
sIantinople. 20 institute a thorough in
vestisation OF the whole affair The
Navy Department has so far taken no
steps toward sending any warships 10
Aexandrctta. The State Department
does not anticipate any serious diff
Guilty as q result OF this incident FOR
il does not doubt that the Turkish gov
eminent viii make proper amends FOL
any misconduct Of It's officials at Alex
| 2udretta.