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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
moRMoNlsM AND POLITICS.

The Mormon question presents po
litical aspect than is more serious
than party leaders care to admit even
to themselves.
Opposition to the seating Oh Senator.
elect Smoot. a Mormon elder. by the
controlling party in the senate might
have the effect of changing the polit
ical complexion not only Of Utah but
some other mountain states as well.
Mormonism Is becoming power not
to be despised II Is not generally re-
allied perhaps that the Mormon
church is growing faster today than
ever before in It's history.
OF the 2O7. 900 people in Utah 600
are Mormons. They hold the balance
Of power also in Arizona and Idaho,
with rapid popuating power in Wash.
ington, Montana, Wyoming and Colo.
rado.
But this is by no means all. Through
out the whole country and in many
foreign lands they are building more
churches. planting more settlements
and maintaining more missionaries.
Their tithing system brings in an
immense income Of money and they use
all the power Of a thoroughly materi-
allied and aggressive organization in
promoting their doctrines.
In proportion to It's numbers It is
growing far more rapidly than any
other denomination other denomlna.
tions must be grouped In order to be
compared with It In the increase in
adherents.
The Congregationalists, Presbyteri-
ans and Methodists gained less than
$4,000 in 1899, while the Mormons,
with a population about one-fiftieth as
large, gained $1,000, or about 1900
more than all put together.
The Methodist church, which has
a membership of 2,7G2,291, increased
1G,500 in 1901. while the Mormon
church increased $4,000 in the same
year.
The Mormons are Mormons first and
politicians afterward They have
been forced into politics ard made the
mark for much better partisan abuse
SO the Mormon question has become
a delicate political question that the
senate is likely to meet with ex-
treme caution
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
THE VENEZUELAN SITUATION.

The Venezuelan situation is becom-
ing little too strained and compli.
Gated for the peace Of mind of our
state department
While nothing may happen for
eighteen months, or never. something
might happen tomorrow.
Things are doing beneath the sur
face and they are not entirely pleas.
ant things
It is largely a question Of motive,
and something may crop out at any
hour which will reveal the sinister mo-
tive; then the fat is in the FIRE
1t looks to our diplomats too much
as if Germany were trying to entangle
the United States in the difficulties of
a foreign alliance. or to force show
Of our hand on the subject Of the Mon.
roo doctrine.
The Monroe doctrine does not mean
that the United States pledges the
peace or immunity of all this continent
II does not mean that European pow.
ers cannot wage just or unjust wars on
South American republics It does
not mean that the United States will
do police. duty or pledge protection tc
sister republics. All It ever did mean
is that the United States will resent
any effort To extend monarchial COY
ernment In the new world.
After the bombardments are over
we are interested in what takes plac,
then. There must be no settling down
no colonization, no pre-emption of au
thority, no extension or exercise o
sovereignty.
All such will be resisted by force
war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

zone of the most curious races ever
saw" writes Il correspondent Of the
London Taller, was on Mr. Carl Ha.
genbeck's lawn at Hamburg. Some
seven children mounted on the backs
of large turtles or tortoises raced across
the lawn. To give impetus TO their
queer steeds most of them armed them.
selves with cabbages. which they tied
TO the end of sticks. ever and anon
dangling them as tempting morsels IN
front Of the turtles 1t was strange
race and occupied some time. Every
now and then a turtle would grasp a
piece of cabbage and then quietly eat
IL before resuming its journey"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

The Dallas Commercial Club has
taken up the question of insurance
rates for towns in the Indian Territory
which are not reached by railroad.
There is merit in their efforts, as local
merchants will be enabled to sell
goods on time If their customers have
way of guaranteeing protection
against fire. A mans intentions may
be good, but his ability to pay may be
wiped out of existence by an unfor.
tunate blaze.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

The Ardmoreite has received
number of the new two-cent postage
stamps which bear the new portrait
of Washington The new stamp is
the same color as the old two-cent
stamp, but its makeup is entirely diff
ferent The portrait of Washington is
taken from one of the Stuart pictures
and is quarters full face. II is
regarded as an excellent picture. The
portrait is set in a shield shaped me.
dallion in about the center OF the
stamp. On each side OF the medal.
lion are American flags hanging in
graceful folds from standards which
appear to stand at the base of the
picture. over the medallion are the
words L. S. of A., and beneath the
picture are the dates 1732-l799. The
stamp is more ornamental and artistic
it is claimed by the postohice author
ties. than any of the stamps of the old
issue, and its general composition is in
keeping with the style of the new is
sue.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
WANT COLUMN.

under this head will
bo received at the rate OF Eve 90
cents per line No advertisement
received for less than fifteen Q5)
cents. Special monthly rates fur
nished on application The notice
may contain any matter Of Lost
Found" For Rent" For Sale"
Stolen" "strayed." or any purpose
without display lines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
THROWING AN 90 SHOE.
This Curious wedding Custom IL Of
French origin.

The origin OF the curious custom OF
throwing an old shoe after a newly
married pair for luck has been traced
back to a French peasant origin by a
young man interested IN folklore and
quaint customs In southern France.
after the wedding ceremony the girl is
escorted 10 her new home by her girl
friends and left alone. The young hus-
band. also H. the hands OF his frleude.
Is next led to a point a couple of huB.
dred yards away from the dwelling,
where a halt is made Then the girls
rejected suitor. IL there be such one,
arms himself with an old sabot, or
wooden shoe. while The bridegroom.
ducking his head makes a dash for the
house. The disgruntled suitor throws
as hard and as true as possible. and
the crowd cheers or derides. according
to the success Of the shot. a wooden
shoe is a formidable missile I'm the
hands OF an angry swain and the
bridegroom Is justified in having some
misgivlngs ns be sees his defeated rival
practicing IN anticipation OF the we'd
ding day. Just think, says the search
er into folklore, how great a relief Il
would be- even in this country TO take
a crack at the fellow who had done
you out OF your best girl without hav.
ing the police step in, over I'm France
the custom has wider meaning. 1t
Signifies that the last III feeling is thus
thrown away. and II Is the depth Of
disgrace for the man who has thrown
the shoe to harbor any further malice
against the young couple.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
BerWYn.
DuRANr AGAINST wATgRwoRKs
But Redeems Itself BY Voting $4,000
Issuance Of School Bonds.

The News deeply regrets that on
yesterday in this city the proposition
for the issuance of $4,000 bonds on a
system of waterworks for the town
OF Durant was voted down by the quail
ifed voters and the citizens Of the
town 1t did not come as a surprise,
however as It has been conceded for
the past month that the people were
not ready for the enterprise which
would mean more to the town than
any other question yet TO come before
this people.
II was a fight of retrogression.
1t was an encounter of bulls against
bears. But the agony is over, at least
for the present and the people, those
who voted against the proposition, will
have ample time to repent their ac-
tions at leisure.
There is a couple Of pleasant fea-
lures about the election, however, the
most important one being that the
people, by a large mapority, voted for
the issuance Of $4,000 school bonds,
and the next was the majority in favor
of the impounding reservoir. Blue
river came in second as a source OF
water supply Durant News
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

Finnicus- wonder why it is that
those who attain the pinnacle OF sue
cess never seem to be happy.
Cynnicus Because the pinnacle of
success is like the top of particularly
tall lightning rod with a particularly
sharp point and those who succeed in
perching temporarily upon II usually
fnd that they are targets for all the
worlds lightning Town and Country
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

The decision Of the court OF criminal
appeals in the Houston Chronicle case
may be of tar-reaching Importance 1t
decides in effect that newspaper has
the right TO print the proceedings of
a court of justice, and 1t is deduced
from this that a newspaper has the
right 70 print the news whenever It
keeps within the limits OF truth and
decency.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

"And now" said Professor Longhun.
ger as he greeted Mr.. Henry Peck
"what shall we make Of your little boy
"a lecturer? lie has a sincere taste
for IT,"
81 know he has" replied the male
parent; "he inherits It from his moth
r."-ScLoolmaster
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

No actor who is imbued with the su-
persttlons OF his profession will give
yellow roses to friend. nor will he
accept them himself as he fancies the
flowers are harbingers OF misfortune,
jealousy and loss Of friendship Some
managers will allow no natural flowers
whatever TO be used by way of prop
critics. upon the stage, but that Is ear.
rying the matter further than Is usual
ly considered essential
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

The savage regarded the first white
man thoughtfully.
III ! try to fight him" he said, "he
will eXterminate me. and IL try to live
I'm peace with him he will cheat me out
Of everything. and | will starve to
death What chance have gotT'-
Chicago Post.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

Owing TO the unprecedented amount
of criminal work. Judge Clayton of the
Central district announces that It will
be impossible to reach the civil docket
this term. consequently all ciyii cases
will go oyer until the first week in
.mnC
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

"This, ladies and gentlemen. is the
celebrated trick mule, Dot" said the
clown as the animal was led into the
ring after many years of effort |
am able TO say can make him do any
thing he wants to-"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

Did It ever occur to you that the
United States has not been giving out
information as 20 the whereabouts OF
It's feet since the winter maneuvers
were over in the Caribbean waters?
If 1t should become necessary for a
naval demonstration TO be made in
this Venezuelan matter. the warships
would be- on hand. promptly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
Cotton Market.

Cotton market opened steady this
morning and closed barely steady and
three or four points lower Lint cot
ton sold for from 6kc to size, while
seed cotton brought from 11kc to &c.
The receipts were about 20 bales
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

Remember. this is the month to set
out trees and otherwise beautify your
home Shade and fruit trees can be
he planted this month with good as
surance they will live and do well.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

While new houses are being built in
Ardmore every day, It appears to be
Just about as hard to find a good va.
cant house now as Il was six months
ago. Ardmores growth is very mani
fpet
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

The report that Germany and the
United States are both trying to pur'
chase Chilean warships, with their un-
dercurrent talk has excited apprehen-
sion among many conservative men.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

Pooh! My papa wears evenin' clothes
every time he goes to parties"
THAT amt anything. Our minister
wears his nightclothes every time he
breaches. cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

Some plants are affected by chloro-
form just as animals are The sensi-
tive plant loses its irritability I'm air
charged with chloroform vapor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
The Auctioneer.

Said conscientious auctioneer: ia
dies and gentlemen, there is no sham
about these carpets. They are genuine
tapestry carpets. | bought them from
old Tapestry himself" s3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
Poultry.


(By Cold Storage Marketl
Fat cows, gross cwt t......S2.O0@210
Fat calves ...........s3.00 to $500
Fat 5heep, per head. $500 to $500
Fat hes (gross) 100 lbs. s4.00q475
Wood-Per cord, 81 to $3.50.
Ardmore coal $3.50 per ton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

The taxpayers should remember
that in eight more days all unpaid
taxes become delinquent and extra
costs will be added to the total Pay
lp this week. The city needs every
cent of the money, for one purpose
and another,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
ArdmOre, Monday, February 2.

The paving of main street with as
phalt Is consummation deyoutly
wished for The good results which
will accrue from the change will be
very apparent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
LOCAL MARKETS.
(By Porter stapies)

Nby foTteF SthFlehJ
The following are the prevailing
prices paid for produce today
Wheat No 2. zoe; No 3. 65c.
Oats-45c TO 50c.
Hay-SsO0G1OO0.
Corn-60c
Sweet potatocs-5O0G5 per bushel.
Irish potatoes-S5c per bu.
Poultry.
((By William Newman)
Ducks-Per dozen $500.
Iiens-Per dozen $3.50.
Frying chickens-s1.50, 200
Eggs-Per dozen 12hc.
Butter-Per pound 12kc.
Turkeys-Gross SIC.
Geese-Full-feathered, per dozen
s3.5OQA5o.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

Big reduction on underwear for men
ladies and children this week at
j. A. LEATHERWOOD'S.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
Terms Of United states Court.

At Chickasha-Begins Monday. Sep
tember 20, 1902. and Monday, Febru-
airy le, 1903, and continues In session
two weeks.
At Ryah-Begins Monday. October
Is. 1902, and Monday, Mlrch 2, 1908,
and continues In session ten days.
At Purcell-Begins Thursday, Octo-
Der %, 1902, and Thursday, March IL,
1903, and continues in session ten days.
AT Pauls Vallcy-Begins Monday,
November 1902, and Monday, March
20, 1908, and continues In session four
weeks.
At Ada-Begins Monday, December
/, 1902, and Monday, April 20, 1903,
and continues In session one week.
At Neutrality-suspicious. Monday. De-
cember s, 1902, and Monday, April q,
1908. and continues in session one
week.
At Ardmore-Begins Monday, De-
cember 10, 1902, and Monday May 4,
1908, and continues In session eight
weeks or longer
Any erroneous reflection upon the
character or reputation OF any per-
son which may be printed in the Ard
moreite, or any article based on re-
ports that are false will be gladly cor.
rected II brought to the attention Of
the publisher.
II you turn in a fire alarm by tele-
phone, don't call for the FIRE depart
.ment. but tell Central where the
FIRE is l.. c. SLAUGHTER. Chief.
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Ardmore. Monday. February 2.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A $1,000 stock Of general
merchandise and drugs II purchas-
er is a physician, will sell location
with stock. Terms cash or credit.
DR.. w. II. Powell, Palmer, /. r.
30d6-w1.
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Springer
A few bales Of cotton went to Ard
more today.
A large congregation attend ID
church here yesterday
Mr. Martin Of Ardmore IS here 90.
day
J. s. Wells has sold his drug store
to Ike and Bob Harmon
Il. r. Poole and l.. o. Majors have
bought the gin plant at this place
from J. s. Wells
Graham.
The little child Of MIR. and Mrs Matt
Brooks Is reported quite sick.
Mrs Nancy Brooks is also repor ed
on the sick list.
A. J. Arlington and Miss Martha
Jackson were united in marriage at
the home of the brides father here
yesterday afternoon, Rev b. F. Knight
officiating
Quite a large crowd attended the
singing last night
Fox.
J B Pruitt & Son are moving their
business to the opposite side Of town
and will put in stock Of dry goods.
chasris.
DR.. Strange and Grove Chase, both
OF Healdton were in town today.
Durwood.
Tom Terry. formerly Of this place
but now residing in the Creek Ma
ton, is here visiting relatives and
friends
J. NJ. White went to Mannsville yes
terday
A large crowd went over yesterday
to see the wreck on the Choctaw near
Mannsville.
Mr.. surbert has arrived from okla
homa with his grading outfit and be-
gun work grading for a switch for the
Arkansas & Choctaw at New Dur
wood.
Madill.
The, A. & c. tracklayers are within
four miles Of town and expect to have
the track laid into this place by We'd
nesday
While playing with some play
mates few days ago the little son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Munday was struck in
the eye by ball and his eye knocked
out
Sulphur.
Commissioners court opened here
this morning with a small docket.
Wynnewood.
Several new brick buildings are be.
ing erected here.
BerWyn.
In trying to cross a cattle guard
here last night ahead of a southbound
freight train, Arthur Patton, colored,
about II years of age, caught his foot
in the guard and was unable to free
himself before the train struck him.
His left leg was cut off by the train.
Drs Booth and Stevens today ampu-
tated the leg above the knee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
LOST.

LOST-In Ardmore an Ardmoreite
subscription receipt book. Abso-
lutely worthless to any one except
the Ardmoreite. We shall be very
glad II the finder will notify us
where the book can be found d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

Position as book-kesper
or stenographer. Apply this Of
iice lift
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
DOak & Smith S
Real Estate and
Rental Bargains:
FoR SALE.

FOR SALE.
Two-room house with nice lot 176-145
in ~ W. Ardmore. A bargain at
$3.50.
Several choice residence lots in
North Ardmore Cheap for cash.
For sale-or will exchange for Ard
more property, 100 acres in Cleveland
county, Oklahoma.
FOR RENT.
Some good residence property in
Northeast Ardmore.
Some nice office rooms over T. X.
Kearney's.
Three or four rooms over Y. b.
Pugh's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
ron RENT.

FOR RENT-Store building now oc-
cupied by S. E. jenkins. Apply to
S. Il. jenkins. 25.tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
WANTED.

ITtAN EIltTt WAN 7 bIT-IU WVIh bVH-
eral stores. Salary 500 per month
and expenses. International Table
Supply Co, St Louis, Mo.
Tools. board. diplomas and poei-
tions given graduates. Prepare now
for spring rush. Years saved by
our method. Steady practice and ex-
pert instructions. Write today.
Moler Barber College, st. Louis,
Mo. Lot
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02
TINE TABLE.
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway.

(Southbound)
Galveston & Chicago Exu. 3: 40 am.
Cleburne & X. G. EXP. 80. 4:25 pm.
(Northbound)
Galveston & Chicago Exp. 1885 am.
Cleburne & X. c. Exp. a. m.
choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway.
Arrive at Ardmore. .....1:45 y. m.
Leave Ardmore. re...........2:35 .. m.
Local freight carrying passengers also
No trains on Sundays.
All United States mails close 80
minutes prior TO train time.
DAVID REDFIELD. p. NJ.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

WANTED-Two boarders Nicely
furnished front room, AZ blocks
from Main street e. c. Murphy. at
Sig Simon Cos 30-tf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

choetaw. Oklahoma and Gulf Railway,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-02

NVIIIHI6aIUHVI NUUII OpeneU more
this morning with a small docket.
Wynnewood.
Several new brick buildings are be.
ing erected here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
GOLDENBERG'S. Seventh and k Streets.


law, but there is much difference as to the
phraseology to be employed. There Also Is
practical unanimfty to the desirability. of
making the proposed law apply to corpora
lions which are capable of becoming oppres
sive in their operation and of relieving those
which are benefcent in their operations and
are not extensive enough to require close.
supervision.
The committee is finding difficulty in de-
filming a line OF demarcation. but the mem
bers express the belief that way will be
found out of the difficulty, and that the bill
will be so modified not to make it
onerous upon small concerns. -
The committee touay further considered
the question of trust legislation on the basis
of the Littlefield bill, the attention being
again monopolized by the question as to-
whether all corporations should be included
in the requirement to make returns, -
Senator Bacon has offered an amendment
providing that the returns required shall
only be mandatory upon large corporations,
but that it may be made applicable to
smaller ones in the discretion of tie author
titles having the matter in hand. Senator
Bacon. Senator Hoar and Others advocate
a provision on these lines, but other mem,
bers Of the committee express the opinion
that no mandatory requirement for returns
should be made upon any corporation. but
that the entire question should De left to
the control of the executive department Of
the federal government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
ARREARAGEs OF TAXES. #
Proposed Extension Of Time for Pay.
T.. ments in Certain Cases. III:

Mr. H. H. Darneille, the assessor, has
submitted report to the Commissioners on
the request of the Senate District commit
tee as to whether or not the Commissioners
desired to extend the time within which ar
rearages of taxes for years prior to 1900
may be paid with per cent interest in
lieu of the usual penalties and interest. Mr.
Darneille says there was mutual under
standing between the District committees
of Congress and the Commissioners at the
time of the passage of the act OF February
10, 1902, permitting the payment of certain
arrearages at per cent within a limited
time that renewal Of the privilege would
not be granted The time allowed owners
to clear their property of arrears of taxes
at reduced interest was considered ample it
being more than ten months: and the fact
that this privilege existed was widely adj
vertised. ~..
1.-THE provisions of the act of July l.,
1902" continues the assessor, concerning
the sale at public or private sale of property
delinquent for taxes Outside of regular an
nual sale), were not enforced, pending the
expira ton of the period covered by the act
of February 10. 1902, aforesaid, but that
period having expired the Commissioners
have begun to sell property in arrears and
a renewal Of the per cent privilege would
necessitate the still further postponement
of the only means the District has to col
lect these arrears of taxes
In view of this statement the Commission
ers will probably report that they do not
deem an extension advisable.