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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

Today has been one Of the most dis.
agreeable Of the season. A strong.
blustory wind from the north brought
down upon us clouds Of sand and dust
which put every housewife in town in
uLpLCasant humor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09
Election Of Officers

Ardmore C"mmandery No. elect
"A the followin officers last 'onday
night: Granville Hodges, eminent
commander; w. f. Brown, captain
general; R.sW. Dick, prelate; p. o.
Bingham, s. w; j. r, Coleman, J. w;
c. l.. Byrne, recorder.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

There will be free lecture at the
broadway Methodist church tonight
at 1880 o'clock by Miss Bonnell, who
has recently returned from Japan,
where she was sent as a missionary.
Miss Bonnell has Japanese cos
tunes. curios and many interesting
things she picked up in that far
away land which she will exhibit to
you tonight and explain to you fully
these peoples ways and modes Of liy
ing.
Remember il is free. Al 7.30
o'clock, broadway Methodist church.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

You are respectfully invited to take
dinner, consisting of turkey and Gran.
berry sauce and many other good
things, with the ladies of the Mctho-
dist church for the small sum of 25c.
December -, at the Randol building.
West Main street. 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

A caucus Of the Ardmore club wo.
men who are opposed to secession of
Indian Territory clubs is called TO
meet at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church tomorrow Thursday at 9:3O
a m. sharp.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09
Sons viii Meet,

The Sons of Confederate Veterans
Will meet at the city hall Sunday AT.
ternoon at 1870, 1t is important that
all members of Camp Sam Davis be
present
ERRET DUNLAP, Com.
HAROLD WALLACE, Adjt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09
For Sale.

The AArdmOre Carriage company
offer every carriage, buggy and wagon
in their house at cost, or will trade
for horses and mules, Opposite the
Morgan hotel SO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09
WANT COLUMN.

Advertisements under this head will
bs received at the rate OF Ave (5)
cents per line. No advertisement
received for less than ffteen (15l
cents. Special monthly rates fur
nished on application. The notice
may contain any matter Of Lost, "
Found" "For Rent" "For Sale
Stolen" "strayed," or auy purg'se
without display lines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

CallodioCarbon photographs, the
latest in art work, and Webb has the
pleasure OF introducing the first in
the Indian Territory. You should see
Webb for your fine Xmas photos CO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09
Ardmore Nursery-phone 6s. calm

Don't disappoint MS We are eX-
pecting you to attend the Bazaar and
take dinner with us December -. at
the Randol building.
81 THE METHODIST LADIES.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

FOR SALE CHEAP-A complete out
ft consisting Of 25 HIP boiler, a
20 HIP engine a 20-inch corn mill, a
corn and cob crusher, together with
all shaft!ng, pulleys, betting, etc,
ready for business. See George NJ.
Wayland, manager, of Wayland Ma.
chinery company, Ardmore, |. T. 7-tf
FOR SALE-My home place, house
Of five rooms, two lots, good orch
ard, barn and fences. 903 n. Caddo.
A bargain, cash or terms J. H..
Smither. 7-C.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

The best Missouri soft wheat goes
into Arm & Hammer flour. Bread
made from it is positive luxury. Sold
only by Skipworth. 6.3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09
First Quarterly Conference.

Next Sunday and Monday the Meth
odists will hold their first quarterly
conference this year at the Broadway
Methodist church. Presiding Elder A.
y. Averytt will preach the opening
sermon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09
LosT-REWARD oEEEREn

Lost, a package of notes and re
ceipt book OF no value to finder Re
turn to our office and get reward.
2-tf. MULLEN g. MULLEN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09
LosT-REWARD OFFERED.

Lost, n package Of notes and re
ceipt book. OF no value to finder Re
turn to our office and get reward.
2u. MULLEN & MULLEN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

]. II. SPeigle has not sold his bak-
cry but is still at the same stand TO
furnish you with the finest bread and
cakes and pastry cheaper than you
can bake them &C
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

O. Bates is giving 10 per cent of his
sales to the Sunday school children.
See his proposition in this paper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

FOR SALE-One 20 HIP Houston,
sstanwood & Gamble side crank en-
gine.
One 80 HIP boiler. same make.
Outfit complete and frst-class in
every particular
in use two years-good as new
Will sell cheap for cash.
Call at Cold Storage.
NJ. ZUCKERMAN,
lO-lm. Ardmore, !. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

Get Marstcn to put the piors under
your house. 25c a foot J-'m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09
Presbytery of Washita.

Conyenes at the First Presbyterian
church tomorrow night Preaching
services will begin at 1880 to which
all are invited.
CHAS. c. WElTH. Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

FOR SAI4E-A blacksmith shop, with
tools comprising good outfit. Ad-
dress J. b. Mills, Glenn, l. T. 1O-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

street and dress hats at reduced
prices this week at Miss Collins SGT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

See Marston's cemetery curling at
Artificial Stone works. an
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

FOR SALE-A phaeton, good as new.
A big bargain. Apply Ardmorelte
office. %
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-09

FOR SALE-A good bicycle with coas-
ter-brake. Good as new. Apply
Ardmoreite office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13

Secretary Moody returned TO Wash
ington today from his six weeks cruise
in West Indian waters and took up the
work of the Navy Department, which
has been in charge Of Assistant Secre-
tary Darling in his absence.
Afr. Moody and his party left the Dol
phtn at Charleston and came up to
Washington by rail. The boat viii so
to Port Royal and from there TO Nor
folk. The Secretary reports that his trip
was profitable as we'll as pleasant, and
he is feeling much improved in health.
Among other things the Secretary in
spected the sites for the purposed naval
stations at Guantanamo and Bahia, Cuba,
and believes that they are admirably
situated for the purpose. His recon-
mendations in this respect Will be in
cIuded in his annual report.
Much interest has been manifested ip
the probable position which Secretary
Moody will take in regard to the puT-
posed general stan for the navy. which
action has been much discussed By on
GERS Of the navy during the time the
Secretary has been away from Washing
ton. It IS known that Secretary Moody
took with him papers containing the de-
tailed description Of the plan, and he
has given them close study while on the
cruise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13
SECRETARY MOODY HOME
FROM LONG CRUISE IN
WEST INDIAN WATERS
Inspected SIZES for PRrposed NaUai Stations al GHanfo
aan1o and BaRIo-Tcip Enjoyable One
in EUerY Particular,

The impression is that they do not
meet with his unqualified approval. as
they assuredIy have not the Endorsement
of Assistant Secretary Darling. There
are said to be many features of the
proposition which will have to be ma
terially modified before the plans are
attested by the head Of The department.
It is probable. however, that Secretary
Moody will not define his position in the
matter, at least for the public, until he
does so N his anncSl report. No good
can come OF his approval or disapproval
Of a general staff scheme before that
time, a. il IS a matter with which Con-
gress viii have 20 deal. In this connec-
tior II IS said that there are several
prominent members who Will doubtless
be on the Naval Affairs Committee who
are strongly opposed to the staff scheme
Owing to the fact that he has been
away for several weeks Secretary Moody
has decided that he will not attend the
dedication exercises of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition IN st. Louis the
last of this month lie Will probably go
to Newport News on The 18th, however.
to be present at the launching Of the
| battlesbip West Virginia and then go 10
the Ncrfolk yard for day He viii noT
attend the forthcoming review of the
/ squadron at Norfolk, but will remain IN
| Washington until August
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13
PRESIDENTS FENCING
MASTER IN COURT
Lanzille Sued for a Dissolution Of
Partnership.

The rule issued against Attorney Lo-
reno A. Bailey. at the instance Of Pie
tro LanzlIh, President RooseveIt's in
structor in fencing, was today dismissed
by Justice Gould, sitting in Equity Court
10. =.
The matter came up in connection
with the consideration of the suit OF
Giovanni Morisi against the fencing in
stluctor for a dissolution of partnership
and the appointment OF q receiver
According TO the contention Of Morisi,
he entered into a partnership to carry On
a liquor business, some time in Deceru-
ber last. He says that Lanzilli sought To
have the license issued in his own name
and he objected to this and insisted thai
the license should be issued to them
jointly.
From an order Issued in the Supreme
Court Of the District in the matter,
LanziIli took an appeal to the Court OF
Appeals for the District. At that time
counsel whom be had engaged TO repre-
sent him withdrew from The case. So
when his cause was called in the upper
court be appeared as his OVID counsel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13

1t is understood that this problem is
working to a solution. There is a
rumor that one of the members of the
Board OF Assistant Assessors is expect
ed to retire within short time on ae-
count OF age AMI Ill health. In)ease he
does so. Chief Dutton would be eligible
to appointment to the vacancy. There
are two other possibilities, one of which
has been referred to in The Times. be-
ing the resignation of superintendent
Drake OF the Insurance Department.
The other possibility is the resigna-
tion Of the head of one of the public
institutions. after the investigation into
its administration by the Board Of Char
tiles. It is not known that this inves-
tigation will result in any change. but
many are looking for facts TO be brought
out which will leave no alternative for
the present official except resignation.
In that event Chief Duttou could be ap-
pointed.
Applications for the position of Fire
Chief from Baltimore and New York
have not yet materiaifzed. 1t was an
nouneed several weeks ago, exclusively
in The Times. that friends of ex-Chiet
MeAfee. of Baltimore, and of Edward F
Croker. of New York, had their eyes on
the vacancy here, and would present the
names Of .heir favorites under certain
CONTINGENCIES
The health of Mr. McAfee has not i'm
proved materially at the Southern resort
10 which he went for treatment. His
friends are fearful that ne will not be
in condition to assume active service by
July I. and their good intentions for
that reason may not be carried out
Mr. Croker is still engaged in an ac-
tive fight for reinstatement al the head
of the New York Fire Department. and
when the matter of coming TO Washing
ton was proposed to him. about the time
Congress adjourned. he refused to con-
slider the matter. It is said his FRIENDS
who thought he ought TO come 10 the
National Capital were disappOiaS.d, but
accepted the situation. and let the mat
ter drop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13
COMFORTABLE. BERTH
TO BE FOUND FOR FIRE
CHIEF r. ". DUITON
Position TIew for Man Legislafed Ont of Oice-W T.
Bell IN Line for Place.

Affairs in the District Fire Department
are running along smoothly and without
any reference to the change in the Office
of Chief Engineer to take place on
Jul3 1.
Chief Dutton is working on as though
he we're to remain indefinitely, except
that he is putting the routine OF the Of
fee in shape for his successor 10 step in
and find everything in the best working
order.
AS to the succession in the Office of
Chief Engineer, everything points 10 the
selection of william T. Belt. now Sc
nior Assistant Chief Engineer. Indeed,
il is said that Commissioner MacfaT-
land, who has supervision over the de-
partmeut. has been on the point Of
nominating Mr. Belt in order to put an
end to all doubt and speculation in the
matter.
Mr.. Maefariand's wel1-known civil
service principles would operate in this
case. as they have done in others. Those
nearest the Commissioner are confident
he has never seriously considered the
appointment OF anyone else than Mr..
Belt TO the position when Chief Duttou
resigns on or before July 1, as required
by law
The situation at present is that Com
missioner MacfsrIand has before him
one applicant for the position. This is
Mr.. MeriIIat, once a member Of the Fire
Department. and now engaged in the
District water service. A decision be-
tween this application and Mr. Belts
right to the position by way OF promo
tion constitutes the problem for the
Commissioner TO solve.
It is understood TO be mora dtfncuit
problem to provide q suitable place fo7
the retiring Chief Engineer somewhere
in the District service Commissioner
Macfarland is known 10 be anxious en
this point for two reasons He desires
to provide for Mr.. Dutton on the score
OF personal friendship. and because OF
the manner in which he was legislated
cut Of office by Congress in opposition
10 the wishes of the Commissioners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13
PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR
NEW hlIEER NATIONht RJSEUa
Work of Construction Not 10 Begin
for Some Time.

Preliminary plans for the erection OF
he new National Museum building have
practically been completed. as author
lied b. the last Congress. The regents
will hold an informal meeting some time
in the present week 10 make necessary
ARRANGEMENTS for the letting OF exca-
waiting and granite foundation contracts.
At the same time the details Of the
building plans will be discussed with the
architects. Horublower & Marshall, ana
the drafting of the plans begun, These
will not be completed until midsummer.
and IL is not probable that construction
will commence in earnest until late in
the fail
Assistant Secretary Rathbun, OF the
Smithsonian Institution, stated today
that absolutely no work would be done
toward the erection OF the new building
at present. none OF the material con-
tracts having yet been decided upon.
The building Will be four stories in
height. and will front ass feet on B
Street mort Invest. about midway between
Ninth and Twelfth Streets 1t will set
back 100 feet from the street, and viii
be 345 feet in depth.
The arrangement leaves ample space
on either side Of the main building for
the future construction OF mammoth
wings. which. it is understood. is the in
tention OF the regents. The available
snare Of the new building viii be about
aoo coo SQUARE feet. or nearly 20o per
cent preat-~~than the capacity OF the
present structures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13

by The patter of hail and the roll OF
thunder. In less than half an hour almost
half an inch OF rain had fallen. flooding
the streets and cellars in the Iowlands
and delaying traction traffic all over the
city.
Train No : on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. due here last night at 7:55,
presented sorry plight as it pulled
into the station. 1t had plowed through
landslide of mud near Port Royal,
but emerged unscathed except for the
mud bath The engineer saw the land
slide. but as the train was moving at a
rate of fifty miles an hour. he could not
cheek the speed.
Fortunately there we're no rocks in
The mass Of earth. and the train plowed
through it without jar enough 10 call
The passengers attention 10 the occur
renee. The city parks were crowded
when the storm began, and thousands
OF dollars worth of Eastern dnery was
ruined,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13
NEW SPECIFICATIONS IN
POSTOFFIGE CHARGES
Four Years Contract Made for Time
ClockS.

Postmaster General Payne was In
Washington this morning. but did not
appear at the department. and the off,
Gals who have been SO anxiously await
ing his coming were thereby disappoint-
ed. His private secretary was also away
throughou; the morning
Generally there was an air of mystery
around the Office. Additional specifica-
tions in the charges against officials are
coming to light.
One Of these was the signing of a four
year contract for time clocks under the
administration of William NJ johnson,
former First Assistant Postmaster Gen
eraI It appears that the contract was
for four years, when postofice contracts
are normally for one year, and that the
signature to the contract is that of the
chief clerk, and not that of Mr.. Johnson.
The contract was demanded by the in
spectors working on the scandals. and a
copy was produced The copy was not
satisfactory. and the original was called
for. Assurances were given that the
original viii appear in due course OF
time. This time lock matter was
brought 10 head by the charges Of a
firm with d rival I9cs. The members Of
The complaining .5rrs, alleged thai undue
influence was exerted in having the con-
tract signed
Another company wit a postal device
asserts that not only Aas il unfairly
Disseminated against. but that its eu2-
pIoyes. who were supposed 10 be work
ing Tor the contract. were bought OF and
really worked for the successful CON-
pany-
4 line OF the investigation into the NJ
fairs OF the rural free delivery division
is TO determine the truth in the state
ment that an Indiana firm Of wagon
makers. who make a speciality Of the
wagons used by the free delivery drivers,
was able 10 obtain advance information
about proposed new routes, thus gaining
a decided advantage over other firms in
the business.
superintendent Machen. OF the Division.
denies that the firm obtained its ia
formation from his Office and says that
uoints about new routes were gained by
carefully reading county papers from ali
over The country.
Mr. Maehen does not attach much i'm
pcrtance 10 the charge that his chief
clerk. Ina Liebhardt. assumed too much
authority n her position and says that
Miss Liebnardts actions will be found
proper. she has stopped signing papers
with his signature in accordance with
the order of First Assistant Postmaster
General Wyune, and the legality Of :
number Of papers signed in this way by
the chief clerk is being questioned, and
important contracts may &c vitiated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13
REVOLUTION THREATENS
ALFOASO'S KINGDOM
The Republicans Hold Meetings
Throughout Spain.

MADRID April i3.-The political sit
uation in Spain is taking on serious
aspect, and alarmists see in present
conditions an ever increasing danger Of
a revolution
The republicans seem az present TO
have z strong contingent. Yesterday they
had celebrations throughout Spain, $50
meetings in all being held in Madrid aad
the provinces. In Madrid after the meet
ing. a large crowd accompanied the
speakers to their homes. cheering them
all the way. The police made no attempt
10 interfere with them.
Il is said that senor Canalejas, who IS
the biggest man in the liberal party.
has been offered the leadership by the
republicans. The royalists are without :
leader and are greatly worried al tha
absence of 4 strong man to succeed Sa-
gasta-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13
GARFIELD HOSPITAL
IMPROVEMENT WAITS WAITS
Purchase of Property Delayed BY
Question of Title

improvements at the Garfield Me-
mortal Hospital have been delayed BY
a question regarding the title in prop
erty adjoining the present buildings,
which is TO be purchased under author
ity gained at the last session OF Con
gress- President John NJ Harlan, of the
hospital board Of trustees, appealed %
the Comptroller Of the Treasury for &
decision. and the Comptroller answered
that he had not the authority TO furnish
advance decisions TO institutions or per-
sons not III the service Of the Govern
meut. declaring that the question is one
for the Attorney General
An appropriation OF $4,000 was
made In the sundTy civil bill for
the purchase OF land belonging 10
the heirs Of L. H. Schneider, half OF
the cost 10 be paid from revenues Of
the District and half from those of the
Government of the United States. The
property under the provisions OF the
bill, Is to be used FOR certain improve
ments for the hospital
The question raised is whether the I'll
tie TO the property shall be taken in the
name of the Commissioners OF the Dis
trict OF in the board OF trustees of the
hospital President Harlan argues in
his request 10 Comptroller Traceweil it
will be a hardship to take the title in
any other name than that OF the hos
pital. inasmuch as ali OF the hospitals
property is now held III that manner.
The fear IS expressed also that the ap-
preparation would be insufficient to make
the purchase unless it is made clear the
property is TO be used only for hospital
purposes.
The board of trustees of the hospital IS
ready TO begin the improvements au-
ihorized by Congress. In addition 10
The appropriation OF $4,000 for sGdi-
1ionaI land Congress appropriated 800
coo for Eew buildings. These are to
consist Of a building for heating. cook
ing. laundry. and for electric elevator
power Between 500, 600 and $40, O00 oi
the appropriation will be used in the
erection and equipment of new surgical
rooms with all modern appliances.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13
RECONSTRUCTION OF OLD
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL

+ r Petty, the Auditor. has submit
ted to the District Commissioners a
statement relative 10 the proposed work
OF reeonsrueting the cid building of
Providence Hospital. Dir Petty says
the situation involving the recenstTue-
tioa Of the building, the -earrange-
ment Of grades. and approaches. and the
fitting up Of a morgue IS such IT would
he impracticabie TO let the contract
to any one else than the Brennan Con
struction Company. already engaged in
work in connection with the improve
ments there. Bir. Peety suggests that
an arrangement. similar 10 that Of De-
cember ;. 1892, be made for the com
plet!on OF the work a. rates and in ac-
cordanee with plans that may be ac-
eeptable TO the Engineer Department
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-13
MRS. HOLSTER HERE
For INITIATION WORK

Mrs. Lillian NJ. HoIlIster supreme
commander OF the Ladies' ef the Mac
eabees Of the world arrived in Wash
inEton this morning, and is registered
at the New Willard. She is. accompanied
by Dr. Suzan Fisher Rose, supreme med
icai examiner of the organization. and
Eva L. McNett. great commander Tor the
State OF New YcTE.
They are here 10 conduct a public ini-
tiation of 500 applicants into the Order
of the Ladies OF MaCcabees Of the Dis
trict of Columbia tonight. Mrs. Hollis
ter has long been identified with this or
genization. and has been Instrumental in
making this organization one OF the
foremost in the United States. Mrs Hol-
lister and DR.. Kose will remain here for
three days.