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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
PlscAToRY STUPIDITY.
The Fish's Capncity For Learning L.
Painfully Contracted.


Most fishes seek their foad by sight,
says Professor Edmund Clark Sanford
In the International Quarterly, and
these do not usually notice IL by any
other sense. But those that are accus-
toned TO and Il by smell seldom pay
any attention to II when they merely
see II.
Catfish depend principally on the
sense Of taste, and they seem to taste
all over. not only in the mouth, but by
the outer skin as far back as the tail
I'm.
IL Is uncertain whether fishes can feel
pain or not. There Is good deal Of
evidence TO show that they cannot.
A fish that has lost its sight may
learn to avoid an obstacle after swim
ming against II a single time, but fishes
that can see win jump against the plate
glass wall Of an aquarium day after
day, sometimes for year, in the effort
to catch things outside.
The elements Of consciousness In the
mind of a fish foot up total "equiva-
lent, perhaps, to the lowest idiocy when
measured by human standards" II Is
possible that the fish's capacity for
learning is "about on a level with that
OF a man in deep sleep or preoccupa-
finn ="
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

Birds building on high trees are not
80 wary about the concealment Of their
nests as hedge builders and those that
seek the springing corn or grass land
for the shelter of their homes, trusting
to the loftiness OF situation for secu-
rity. A nest placed upon the ground
is In constant danger of exposure. A
browsing animal might destroy II.
Then the scythe with one sweep occa-
sionally lays bare one or more nests,
thereby endangering the eggs or callow
nestllngs. This renders the parent
birds very wary and causes them to
practice great ingenuity in their eff
forts to protect the young birds.
The skylark has been known to carry
fits egg or offspring to place of safety
after an exposure of the nest, and It
has been said its long hind claw-the
use OF which has puzzled many natu-
rallsts--is specially adapted by nature
for more easily grasplng and transport
ing its treasures from the source OF
danger. When the young birds are
too bulky 20 be thus removed the par
ent bird carries them on its back.
though this mode of removal is a some
what difficult one.-London Tlt-Bits.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

When you go to buy Witch Hazel
Salve look for the name of Dewitt
on every box. The pure. unadulterat-
ed witch hazel is used in making De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, which is
me best salve in the world for cuts,
burns, bruises, boils, eczema and
piles. The popularity of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, due to its many
cures, has caused numerous worthless
counterfeits to be placed on the
market. The genuine bears the name
of e. c. Dewitt & Co., Chicago. Sold
by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
Jefferson and the Patent once.

rhe first patron of our patent system
y Thomas jefferson, who during
ME years gave his personal attention
Veyery application for a patent. He
}lh to call the secretary OF war and
,lAe attorney general to examine and
\ crutlnlze with him, and they did It so
thoroughly that in one year-the first
they granted only three patents. The
very first patent OF al was given to
Samuel Hopkins In 1900 for pearl ash
9. Mr. Jefferson held that the patent
ystem was not one for creating rev.
nue., but for encouraging a production
I that which is TO be of benefit TO the
whole people. In the first twelve years
single clerk in the state department
and few pigeonholes were all that
Ne N'Yness Of the office required.
,,,,,re' Dr. Thornton took charge OF 1t
1os ioted himself to 1t as to a hobby,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
Peculiar Privileges.

The speaker Of the house of commons
las several peculiar privileges. Every
ear he receives gift from the master
Il the buckhounds OF a buck and doe
tned in the royal preserves. This Gus
~ goes back so far that there is no
ecord of it. Later In the year the
peaker receives another tribute from
ifferent source. The donors on the
econd occasion are the Cloth Workers
ompany OF London, who send to the
lenker of the house OF commons and
Several OF his majesty's ministers a
hnerous width Of the best Droadcloth
be found in England.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
MARY CONNOR COLLEGE
PARIS, TEXAS.

A seleC, school for girls and young
women. Steam heat, electric lights,
cold and hot water, equipped with all
modern appliances, chemical and
physical apparatus and a telescope for
astronomical study and research A
normal course for those who wish To
teach. A business course in hook
keeping, stenography and typewriting
and a preparatory course for ,hnse
not ready to enter the COLLECT Depart
ment.
The rls board in the college and
are associated with the lady teachers
not only In the classroom bu. in the
dlning-rocm, reception halls an In
lie parlors, thereby acquiring that
ease, grace and culture so essential to
tEeir comfort and pleasure In after
.lfe.
The college is unexsellei IN the
South IN the special liu,s of music,
art and elocution. The teachers are
all graduates of the best schools OF
america and Europe. The school is
non-secterian but ChrisuAG in spirit
life and work.
The gir;7 attend the 81 day school
and church Of their choice, accom-.
panied by the lady teachers.
For further particulars send for our
large illustrated catalogue.
II. 3. A5ERNETHY, Pres.
Paris, Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
Her Audience

slow are you getting on with your
.usic, my dearT inquired a lady OF
er niece.
"Well. OF course" replied the niece
siidently, "it wouldn't be proper of
e TO compliment myself, but some CT
o nelghbors have told me they have
aged awake at night for hours listen
eatO my playing"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
A MAGNIFICENT LIBRARY.
dearIy Two Hundred Volumes Of Beau
tIfuI and instructive Books.

tiful and Instructive Books.
A few OF the merchants and others
with the Ardmoreite, have secured a
superb collection OF valuable books
which they offer free to club, lodge,
school, orphanage or any other eligi.
BILE organization securing the highest
number OF library votes by the 9Th
day of September next at IL o'clock
noon, when the contest ends.
All are cordially invited to be in
the race.
Now, let everybody vote early and
often. It costs nothing to vote. and
1t is no trouble to vote. Each fifty
cent purchase entities you to FIVE
votes. A dollar purchase from any
of the firms named below entities you
to ten votes. A Ave dollar purchase
is good for fifty votes. etc.
The library is on display at Young's
furniture store. and among the vol
umes the Ardmoreite noted that there
is complete set Of Charles Dudley
Warmers library of the worlds best
literature; also a set OF the Worlds
Great Classics. We notice such great
authors and scholars as John Stewart
Mill, Hegel, Darwin, Creasey, Lord
Bacon, Shakespeare. Taine, etc. These
classics compose their greatest ef-
forts-in other words those gems Of
literature that have stood the test Of
time and criticism. Then follows
complete set of the American Encyclo-
pedia and Dictionary, besides numer-
Gus work on history, fiction, travel
and adventure.
Tell your friends about this and
get them to vote for your favorite
organization when making purchases
in Ardmore. The Ardmoreite will
announce in each Sundays issue the
standing of all the contestants in the
race. so that you can see every week
just how your favorite club or lodge
stands. Some worthy social, educa'
tional or charitable organization will
certainly get valuable lot Of books,
which will be a fine start for a library
nucleus to build from, an impetus OF
encouragement which will no doubtre
suit in securing a much needed en-
terprise. The merchants and others
and the Ardmoreite are perfectly
neutral as to what organization wins
the library. Votes are free. The
club that does the most hustling Will
certainly get it. The Ardmoreite
will print each Sunday morning o
coupon called the "Ardmorelte Voting
Coupon" This coupon will be good
for ten votes when properly signed
and mailed or brought to the Ard
moreite office. This coupon will b
dated and will not be good unless
cast within one week from date oi
issue. Cut these coupons ont and
bring or send them to the ArdmoreltC
ofice and they will be duly counted
Votes May Be Obtained.
You can obtain library voting tick
cts only at the following places:
Dry Goods-Burton-Peel Dry Goods
Co.
Shoes--Lynn, the Shoe Man.
Bakery and Confectionery--J. II
Speigle.
Furniture-A. c. Young,
Groceries,. b. Smart.
Groceries,. A. Bodowitz.
Drugs, Books and Wall Paper
w. r. Frame and Ardmore Drug Co.
Gents Furnishing Goods-Ed Ring
er.
Jewelry-Bulard & Son.
Hardware Buggies, Etc-Williams
Corhn & Co.
Lumber, Paints, Etc.-Laidlaw Lum
ber company.
Livery-T. w. White.
Meat Market-Pyeatt & Frazier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

The new boarder had been three
eeks In the house. 1T is usual" said
Q landlady. with great delicacy, "for
' boarders TO pay as they 40"
oh, that's all right" he replied af-
biy. I'm not going for q long time"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce the
name OF ]. c. McCurtain Of Ran,
Pici ems cJ1nty. as candidate for
representative to the Chiokasaw leg.
islature. Election to be held at Oak
land the second Wednesday in Aug
ust, 1903.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.

will hold its regular meetings on the
second Sunday in each month at the
city hall at o'clock p. m. All old
soldiers invited.
]. w. GOLLEDGE. Com.
John II. Morgan Camp. U. @. ".
@. r. BRUCE. Adjutant.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

The opportunity OF the year to buy
refrigerator is now while Noble
Bros. are Offering theirs at cost.
ed&w.1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

What Is that piece you are playingi
II by Wagnerf"
No; the plano is out Of tune
ooklyn Times.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

Noble Bros. are selling out their re-
fTigeratcrs and ice boxes at exact
cost Sd&w1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
THE MERCHANTS $500 CASH PRIZE FUND

launching this
every one It Is fund created by the undersigned
Indian Territory in
the organization public private that shall the
between this and December all
stuons in Ardmoe or the Indian Territory,
GRAND CASH PRIZE $5oooo
well
There shall be
sider selling
box or place
the at
time Of purchase Statesmen shall Of
number
with his selling number Issuing
The Merchants $500 Cash Prize
by
cashier Of the City National Bank of dmore Territory
all boxes count all and
each month No merchant Of the Merchants
OF the clerks employees shall
contest shall not be allowed to o
organization On the contrary sh Ill perfectly
On Saturday morning before the Sunday each
Merchants $500
the cashier at the City National
bc
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

An artistic temperament is always
interesting, but a bank account is
more practical.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

With the Persisr- the writing OF
Try and beautiful and witty say
is described NJ the Threading OF
.rls." fl't 4 ifN ~
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
SOCIALIST LOCAL.

This organization will meet every
Friday evening at the city hall.
@. A. MUELLER, Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

Often a man troubles himself more
over what he doesn't have than over
what he has.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

The White Mountain refrigerators
are ice savers. spragins & Co. sell
them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

The Modern Woodmen OF America
meet every Monday night In the X. of
y. hall. j. +. SON, v. Q.
ERR lett DUNLAP, Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12

Tho Woodmen clrcIe

meets every third Friday night and
first Monday afternoon in the X. of
p. hall. MRS. |. r. MASON, Guard.
MRS. II. p. EVETTS. Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
WALL SCHOOL
Reopens Sept. 2.
Honey Grove. Tex.


and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-12
J. p.tupp
ioe wa woIvEpToN a., c..s..
The CITY NATIONAL BANK

ARDMoRE, l. T., May 23 I9O3N
This certifies that FIVE HUNDRED DOL
LARS ($50000) is on deposit in this bank payable
only to the successful candidate in the Merchants
Voting Contest.
A II. PALMER, Cash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-12
RENTS BAILEY LAW FINE.
Does Not Fir Speed for Autos, .
appellate Division Says.

The Appellate Division yesterday handed down
8 decision reversing the judgment OF the Court
Of Special Sessions convicting William H. Ellis
OF a violation Of the Bailey law in driving an
automobile faster than the legal limit. He was
charged with running the machine at eighteen
miles hour, when only eight miles was al
lowed in Eighth-ave., between One-hundred-
and-eleVenth and One-hundred- and fourteenth
SITS, and was fined So.
Justice Mclaughlin. writing the opinion OF the
court. says the evidence was sufficient to estab-
fish the truth of the charge. but the Justice
points out that this statute does not fix any
rate of speed at which automob iles may be run.
IL merely limits the power of municipal authorl-
ties as regards ordinances that may be passed.
That is TO say, il provides that no ordinance
shall require speed Of less than eight miles an
hour in closely built sections, nor less than nf-
teen miles an hour where the houses are more
than one hundred feet apart. In New-Hoik the
right to provide regulation for automobiles IS
conferred in the charter, and the Law or 1913
merely imposes the limitations stated. The
charge should have been brought under Sec
ton 6G6 Of the Penal Code.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-12
FIGHTING INTEMPERANCE.
Anti-saloon League Again Declares Against
the Canteen.

Washington Dec. 1.-THE report of the commit
tee on resolutions adopted by the Anti-Saloon
League to-day. The resolutions declare the saloon
to be the greatest criminal the world has known
Congress is commended for refusing to repeal the
anti-canteen law, and asked 10 make further ap-
preparations for post exchanges and furnish suit
able places for recreation and amusement Tor the
soldiers The resolutions express joy that the sa-
loon has been driven from the Capitol. commend
Secretary Moody for his action in regard TO the
Improvement of morals in the navy yards at
Bremerton and Washington and urge the prohibi-
ton of the sale of liquors within two miles OF
army and navy posts They also approve the
Dolliver- Hepburn bill. making intoxicating liquors
shipped into State subject to the laws OF the
State both before and after delivery.
There was considerable discussion regarding the
advisability of declaration of principles in re-
gard to a total abstinence pledge which was finally
brought to a close by the declaration OF belief
sthat the contest against the saIoon Will be fur
thered by a general revival of Gospel temperance
and a campaign of total abstinence pledge signing
and living" -. - -
The convention adjourned to meet next year on
November 16, II and 49, in Columbus. Ohlo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-12
UNION AFTER THE BosToE SYMPHONY.
1t Insists That Twenty-Five Musicians Quit
They Will Probably Leave Union.

II was reported last night that the musical union
OF this city which recently caused trouble in Mr.
Conrieds orchestra. had served notice on twenty
two members Of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
who happen to be members Of the union that they
must either get out CT the Boston organization or
out OF the union There is local union in Boston
and Henry l. Higginson. who makes all the en-
gagements for the Boston orchestra. has never al
lowed the formation Of one. lie has again and
again declared that if the members his orgar1-
cation formed a union, the next morning ther,
would be no Boston Symphony Orchestra. As the
members play for him. and for him alone the
twenty-five who still keep a membership in the
New-York union can hardly get any good out of it,
and their TO the order Of the union can
scarcely be in doubt
Walter Damrosch was seen az the opera last
night and declared that. if true this action Of the
union was good thing 1T is honest conduct on
The part OF the union.' he said, for there is no
reason in sense why leader here in New-York
should be compelled submit 10 the dictates Of the
union utterly. while in Boston conductor can have
half or two-thirds Of his band composed of non
union men. II is q good thing to bring matters to
a head If We are all 10 ind just where we
stand"
It is said that many members OF the Philadelphia
eymphony Orchestra also are not members Of the
union, though as yet there has been no report of
interference or trouble there
Mr.. Gerfcke leader Of the Boston orchestra rrbiob
played last night in Brooklyn said that he had ,o+
heard OF any such action the part of the IIniOn
He was even surprised 10 learn that any of his men
were nefnpers' he mao, ne said. little doubt how
ever OF their leaving the union rather than the
orchestra. 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-12
B. R. 7. a." TRAIN AFIRE.
Passengers Ercited, but No Serious
Results Firemen Called.

cars of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
late yesterday afternoon There was the usual
excitement among the passengers. but one
was injured.
Bay Ridge train of five cars outbound.
had just pulled out of the st. Marks-ave. sta
ton on the Fifth-ave elevated line when a
guard discovered that fire had started under
the first car. He quietly told the motorman,
who ran the train rapidly TO the Union-st. sta
ton. Before this was reached many of the
passengers knew of the trouble and became
nervous They were treasured by the train
men. but lost no time in getting out when the
station reached.
The Fire Department was called out and as
sisted the trainmen in putting out the flames
After fifteen minute delay the train was
able to proceed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-12
'RAFFLEs" VISITS "WAFFLES."
Bellew and Holland Get Laugh on Their
Burlesauers at Weberfelds'.

Kyrle Bellew, Z. NJ. Holland and other members
Of the cast presenting Rallies at the Princess
Theatre made hit with the audience at Weber &
Ffelds's last night by suddenly appearing on the
stage in their makeups each one following in the
wake of the actor burlesqueing him in ''Wafhes-'
As "Rafies" is over before ''Waf1es," they stole
across the street from the Princess Theatre into the
stage door of Weber & Fieldss, and. with the help
of the stage manager, were concealed in the wings
till Peter Daley, Louis Manu. Weber and Fields
went out stage for the final of the burlesque
Then Kyrle Bellew behind Daley E. NJ
Holland followed Mann and the rest their several
characters and spoke them fair in full view of the
audience who took in the situation at glance, and
applauded vigorously. For the Weberheld COM
pany were caught off their guard and the laugh
was them, not at them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-12
STOLEN SECURITIES RETURNED.
Pinkertons Ask that Men Suspected OF ROD
bling Bank Messenger Be Released.
rnv TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

Baltimore. Dec n.-Unted States secret scr
men and Baltimore detectives are at Varlailue 81
the Pinkerton agency over the case OF Dr. DSS'
alias John King, in Jail on charge OF .+
NJo+ioraI Ranks runner of securities valued at
5000. The city detectives and Secret Service men
are after John Pearson. companion OF hnss' ~
LAWYER asked Chief Humphrey OF the baAui more
detectives not to prosecute Bliss II the seouiil
were returned. The chief reluseu' - 49,
,,~,,.s ~ the hank recovered the securities last
night in a mysterious manner
AS directed by a telephone message from tlle
Pinkerton agency in New-York. accompanied py
tho statement that the Pinkertons were Gu ~
ro+oc+ members Of the American Bankers Ass0cld
lion President Thomas, accompanied py s bo,,sn
found the securities in hole IN a porch t " "
- +ta avtrerne northern limits or the city: -
Chief Humphrey, however says ma 1Jin9 the
Pearson will be prosecuted hoI"i'ii
return of the securities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-12
SAY HAFFEN HAS NOT KEPT HIS WORD
Carpenters Declare That Before Election He
Promised Them Union Wages.

President Haffen of the Borough of The Bronx
according to the carpenters unions in that borough
has not kept promises which he made before the
election, and the unions are going to ask him what
he is going to do about it. The business agents saw
that Mr.. Haffen promised before he was reelected
that beginning with November. he would see to it
that all the carpenters on municipal work of any
kind in The Bronx should receive the regular union
wages. ~
meeting meeting Of Carpenters Union No. 464 was held
at Miers Casino last night, at which several BUSH
ness agents spoke. While the union wages thew
said, were 81 90 a day. carpenters on all kinds Of
s. so a day. ~ ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-12
MURDER MYSTERY IN WASHINGTON.
An Aged Woman Found Dead in Her Home
Members of Family Arrested.

Washington Dec. 11.-With six bullet wounds in
various parts OF her body almost any one of which
would have caused death. Mrs. Rachel Ann Beal'
seventy-one years old, found murdered in her
home No l344 HIST. Northeast, to-day. Many
mysterious features surround the case. The police
have two men and a woman under arrest on sus-
picion of knowing something about the crime. All
of them are members of the murdered womans
family and evidences point to family dispute
a motive for the crime. Those in custody are An
drew Weldon, the husband of Mrs. BealPs step
daughter and Charles Oelrch and his wife, Jessie,
son-in-law and daughter. Mrs. Oelrich admits dis
covering the body but it is said did not report 10
the police for at three hours There were evil
dences that an attempt had been made TO clean up
the pool Of blood on the kitchen floor Where Mrs
BealI had fallen Mrs Oelrich admits doing this.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-12
BLOODY FIGHT SEEMS INEVITABLE.
Negro Voting ArOuses Fierce Antagonist in
Norfolk County, Va
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

evitable between the straightout Democrats Of
Norfolk County and the Fusionists composed Of
Democrats Republicans and negroes The whites
say that they denied the right be assessed.
while the negroes were surreptitiously allowed TO
pay the tax vote next year. County Treasurer
Lyons one Of the officials attacked Tuesday
night, announces that he VIII close his Office tomor-
row. the last day for paying the tax. at p. N.
IT is known that this viii be resisted by the
straightouts The fusionists are reported 10 be
arming. TIE police force Of Portsmouth, the county
seat is small
At massme6ting Of the best citizens Of Berkley.
among them ministers. a redhot resolution was
adopted. the most significant part of which is:
We are forced to declare TO these people Custom
ists) that viii longer endure such conditions,
and that singly and collectively pledge our fort
unes, our lives and honor to use every honor
able means known free American citizens 10
overthrow this Iawessness that cloaks under the
guise Of law.