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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25
LET THE NEGRO ALONE.

LEI The NE6hO RLONEs
For more than forty years the vel
fare of the man in black has been a
never-faillng theme among those farth-
est removed from him II would seem
that with the all-opwerful efforts OF
great government like the United
that with the all.powerful efforts OF
his condition the negro ought by this
time to have reached a status where Il
would be unnecessary to invoke solicit
tude on his behalf But not so. His
case is the perennial spring. flowing
philanthropic endeavor which no
drouth Of self.interest and stress OF
circumstance can abate.. The most
notable inquiry oncerning him of
late was the query propounded by
Secretary Root at the recent Union
League dinner after he had confessed
that negro suffrage was failure
what shall we do with the negro?" Fe
Is answered by the Washington Post:
Secretary Root says: What shall
we do with the negro?' We answer
let him alone!
The negro is free. He has the op.
portunity to acquire independence. to
make himself a respectable member
of society. to hasten or delay his own
development-jus as the average
white man has. He receives an edu.
cation. such as II Is, almost entirely
at the expense OF the white taxpayers
and, in the South. at least. he can al.
ways obtain employment. II lies
with him TO work out his own destiny
to make of himself a useful citizen
and to rear his family in righteousness
and decency. Why need our states
men concern themselves over the fe.
verish complaints of a handful of i'm
pudent agitators. who demand that tc
which they are not entitled to and which
white men OF similar condition and
equipment would not dream Of asking
for? There are thousands of well.to
do colored men in the South who could
inform these anxious gentlemen that
the negro is not helped but injured by
this everlasting outcry There are
thousands, worth anywhere from $40.
600 to Sl,000.000 who get all tn,
recognition" they want without clam
oring for It, and they can testify in
their own experience that "recogni
ton" comes alwlvs to him who has he
served It. Tms pestiferous vocifsr
alton over the negro and his so-callet
rights merely iuhames the vanity nj
the ignorant and robs him of what lit
tie self respect he has. The
truth is this eternal nonsense about
the negro and his rights and wrongs
this mischievCus cackle over him an
hl. lure. is infinitely harmful to MIN
and fraught Y ith calamity to bJtl
races.
Ice rim slcpe' Stop this idis.',
| upiCar The egro is all right, apt
for every lmrudent pretender and IA
rlainant filing the air with clamor fol
tcco gnition there are ten thousan,
hcucst Industrious. self-respect,nf
men slowly tut surely working IA
their own dpstinles and building ur
their own fortunes. Let him alone.
The Post has found the right solu
tim. There is not a community in The
South that cannot furnish plenty OF
examples to prove the contention. The
negro who fills his duty as a member
pf the body polite has no need to ask
what shall be done with him, any
more than has his white skinned neigh
| Dor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

Don't you think" said the generous
minded man, that you would feel more
kindly toward your political rival II
you could imagine yourself in his placer
my dear sir" answered the energet-
ic man, mere imagination won't do.
I'm going to put myself in his place II
It can possibly be managed. He has
one of the best places in the govern
ment service. Star.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

For four years Delaware has failed
10 elect a United States senator, For
two years from March 4. 1883. Della.
ware had but one senator, and since
March 4, 1901 nov nearly two years,
Il has had no senator This has never
happened in any other state at any
dme. or course from small things
only small things can be expected.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25
THE BLACK PEARL.
Supposed to Have Died in Cuba Turns
Up in Oklahoma.

SAPPSoSh " EldNC OlCu III OuDd uTnk
Up in Oklahoma.
Enid Ok, Feb 24.-Black Pearl.
who killed Jim Jones in saloon quar-
rel here, developes to be the noted
pugilist who fought Fitzsmmons in
1891. Black Pearl today confessed
his Identity, He was supposed to have
died in 1896 in California, 1t was there
he killed man in a street quarrel
and to evade arrest he fed to Cuba. II
being generally understood that he
died there. He now says he returned
to the United States in 1900. He
fought Joe Boden in this city two
weeks ago and whipped him in six
rounds in his old-time vigor Black
Pearl refuses to talk much. being in
abject fear of his life. All talk of
lynching has subsidized. however.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

Rufus-Nossuhl All don't have no
mo trouble VIII de boss at de shop.
Uncle Remus - HUH Yo' mus "a
done reformed yo' ways. den. Is yo'2
Rufus-Nossuhl Ah'se done quit de
job!-Chicago News.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

First Office Boy-I guess de boss will
raise my pay.
Second Office Boy-what makes yer
tink so7
First Office Boy-I give him ter un-
derstand I'd stay till he did.-Judge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

Governor Ferguson has asked the
Oklahoma legislature to investigate
one of its own members. There is al.
ways something of interest in Okla
homa. The country yields fine, juicy
crops, both material and political
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

To-day is Ash Wednesday and the
nrst day of Lent. 1t certainly is a
wise providence which gives woman
forty days in which TO consider the
makeup OF her Easter bonnet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

What kind of meat have you this
morning, LarryP asked the board OF
trade operator.
well, sir" said the butcher, "Tve
got some fine bear steak and some beef
that's just bully
"H'mph! Give me some lambw -
Chicago Tribune.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

OF course it's all very well for us to
try to do all We can in improving the
appearance and condition of our
streets. and introducing all kinds of
implements for that purpose. but the
new mud grader. patented by some
city official, takes the cake.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

Finnigan was not in il with the
statehood question. It's off agin', and
ON agin. often enough to make the
old railroad ashamed of himself
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

The Oklahoma city council has de-
cided to improve the fire system. New
hose will be purchased, also another
hose wagon. and possibly an aerial
truck laddef,1 Id
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

II understand his friends have all
deserted him"
"Yes. You see, they discovered that
he was actually going to need their
assistance. Colorado Springs Gazette.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25
ArdmoreIte,s TraveIInu Aaents.

The following are the travelling rep
resentatives of the Daily and Weekly
Ardmoreite, who are authorized to so
licit and receipt for subscriptions and
advertisements for either publication
J. w. Smith, Willie Kennedy, X c.
Tucker. ]. G. Spreckelmeyer and j
r. Easley.
SIDNEY SUGGS. Pub.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

The sentiment is now prevalent
among many Venezuelans that they
have whipped England, Germany and
Italy In the recent conflict.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

He was unable to meet his bills, l
understand
"Well, that's where you're wrong.
He couldn't dodge them."-Chicago
Post.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

There is one enemy for which the
pansy lover must watch like a lynx,
and that is little green worm that
seems made on purpose to devour pam
sizes. Where he comes from or why he
should exist at all is n mystery. But
If you find your little plants stop grow
ing and see the leaves perforated with
small holes and your blossoms gnawed
behold, your enemy is there. Eternal
vigilance alone will save you. Your
face must be brought TO the surface Of
the ground. Kneel and turn up every
leaf. Doubtless you will lind the small
green monster curled up and hiding.
sucking out all the juices of the plant
and 50 becoming exactly its color.
which makes him so difficult to find,
and If not checked he will utterly de-
strOy it. lie will devour it In a few
DAYS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

The farmer looks at the muddy
roads. then cusses. He then looks al
his wheat field and smiles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

II is a poor consolation to the girl
who has been stung by bee to know
that bees are partial TO sweet things.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

Leave your worries at home when
you travel. You can get fresh sup
ply anywhere. ,..i..,,sp,..,
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Dougherty.
The remains of Dr. Childs who
died yesterday az the canyon. were
shipped TO Mpligan. Texas. for burial.
Dr. Hooper is at home from Denlson.
Texas. where he was called TO see his
sick mother
There is a great deal OF sickness
here now.
c. w. Holder has opened up a new
grocery store in the White Frost build.
ing.
George Cline and Miss Haney were
married here last Sunday by Rev.
Akers.
The farmers are taking an active
interest in potato planting They in
tend to plant for shipping.
Sulphur.
The roads are in a desperate condi-
tion. People can scarcely travel from
here to Ardmore.
Earl.
Dan Cothran is absent on a trip to
Shawnee.
Durwood.
Alfred Little OF Berwyn and Miss
Rosa Richardson eloped to escape
from obiecting parents and were unit
ed in marriage here last night by Rev.
q. r. Searcy. Miss Richardson's
home was four miles north Of Dur
wood
Tishomlngo.
Mr. Alexander of South McAlester
is here on business. r,
The wholesale interests Of Ardmore
are represented here today by b. A.
Simpson and w. p. Blanton.
Misses Lula and Mary Taylor. who
have been attending the convent at
Lampasas, Texas. are here spending
their vacation with their father.
United States Marshal Ben Colbert
and Lewis Nichols are at home from
visit to Washington. d. c.
Mrs. Willis Of Mill Creek is the
guest of Mrs. Charles Thomas
Mrs. Morrow and daughter. Miss
Maggie. are visiting relatives at Pecan
Gap, Texas.
J. r. Harris mother died here Sun
day of old age. She had been IN for
several months
VIM. O'Bryen, formerly of Okmulgee,
is erecting a two-story brick here. 1t
is reported that new bank will be
opened in the building
Tams Bixby. the newly appointed
chairman of the commission to the
five civilized tribes, was here recently
and gave out positive information that
the land office would open April /. A
corps of thirty clerks will be here the
latter part of March and everything
necessary to the alloting OF the lands
TO the Red man will be in readiness on
the first of April.
w. II. Bingham is attending to legal
business this week at South McAlester.
Deputy Bridges raided a gambling
Joint here yesterday.
w. c. Wells is spending a few days
at Corpus Christi, Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

A man isn't necessarily cool when
he thinks OF the price of coal. o.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

To the suspicious there is bug un
der every chip.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25
WANTED.

FoUND-Sunday. a lady's collarette.
Call at this office, pay for this no
tice and get same. 25tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

Galveston g. Chicago EXP. 1888 am.
Cleburne Il X. G. EXP. ...11:2O a. M.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

SIDNEY sUGGs, Pub.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

choeta., Oklahoma and Gulf Railway
Arrive at Ardmore. e........l:45 p. m
Leave Ardmore. re.........2:35 p. m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25

Local freight carrying passengers also.
No trains on Sundays.
All United States malls close 30
mirutes prior to train time.
DAVID REDFIELD, p. M.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-25
TIME TABLE
TIME TABLE.
Gulf, Colorado g. Santa Fe Railway

(Southbound)
Galveston & Chicago Exn. 81 40 am.
Cleburne q X. c. EXP. 4;z5 pm.
(Northbound)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-22
SECRETARY HAYS CALLERS
Visits Of Two Were Connected With
Isthmian Canal Matters.

Secretary Hay had many diplomatic call
ers today, the list including representatives
of Great Britain, Peru, Italy Belgium
Japan, Nicaragua and Colombia. The Wis
it's of the ministers from the two countries
last named were naturally connected with
isthmian canal matters, but it did not ap-
pear that there had been any substantial
developments in that direction. Senior Co.
rea, the Nicaraguan minister, called simply
to pay his respects and learn the status of
the Colombian negotiations.
DIR. Herran, the Colombian charge, has
received at the hands of Senior ArcIniagas,
an attache of the Colombian foreign office
and the personal representative Of DIR. Rico,
the Colombian minister for foreign affairs,
a full set of the debates in the Colombian
congress leading up to the rejection Of the
canal treaty. These are expected to aid
the doctor in reaching a correct under
standing of the exact sentiment of the Co
lombian congress SO that he may reflect
It's views in any further negotiations for a
new treaty. The charge, however did not
state that he was instructed at this time to
endeavor to initiate such negotiations. The
messenger from Venezuela represented that
a feeling of Indifference existed in Colom-
bia respecting the attitude of the United
States toward the canal proposition, some
local financiers having disseminated the
idea that by waiting until next year. when
the canal company's franchise may be va
Gated, there will be no difficulty in organ
izing a new company in continental Europe
to build the canal. ->
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-22
KEPT NIXON IN DARK
DIRECTORS OF SHIPBUILDING
COMPANY RETICENT.
Only Found Out Their Plans Through
MI. Pam-Saw Financial
Trouble Ahead.

NEW YORK October 22.-LeWiS Nixon
resumed hfs.testimony today before E,xanli-
ner Oliphant in the United States Ship
building Company inquiry, being first asked
about his inability to obtain meeting of
the directorate in June last because of the
alleged interference of Charles NJ. SchwaD.
He said he called the last meeting with the
idea of resigning. because he saw that a
reorganization of the company was neces-
sary. 1t was his plan to withdraw and re-
turn to the company the stock given him in
consideration for his agreement to refrain
from engaging in competitive business. y
copy of his letter to the directors was adj
mitted in evidence. In it he wrote that he
was not in accord with the policy of the re-
organization committee.
Mr.. Nixon asked if the reorganiza-
ton committee was then running the COM
pany. and replied that it represented a
large and influential portion of the COM
pany. Only Mr.. Pam. the witness testified.
gave him any information about what was
being done. The witness said it was well
known then that the company would need
some financial assistance, and he had as
early as April urged the directors to take
measures to safeguard the finances of the
company. The witness could not recall that
his fellow-directors said anything in answer
to his remonstrance except to approve the
Bethlehem expenditure OF S2,Soo,OD.
The constituent companies were asking
for assistance and the company met their
acquisitions whenever possible. Various eff
forts We're made to raise money and some
of the treasury bonds used for col
lateral security, but the embarrassment of
the Trust Company of the Republic pre-
vented their full use. Their price was re-
duced and the witness had protested that
he would never consent to their sale at 20
when people had paid 80 for them.
The witness testified that he knew the
shipbuilding company could not be carried
on when he learned that money could
be obtained from Bethlehem. Mr.. Schwab
finally told him he would advance more
money If the Bethlehem bonds We're placed
ahead of the first mortgage bonds and be-
came first lien upon the shipbulding
property.
Mr. Nixon said he objected to the pro-
posal unfair and told Mr.. Schwab that
he would not accept it, He favored an as
SeSSnent of the stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-22
THE SIDE SHOWS OF NEW YORK.

French metropolitan press and the English
PROVINCIAL press. They both seemed to take
sort of pride in answering the accusation
which had been brought against the press
of fomenting international ill-will.
Apart from the press, l consider that the
main thing is to have the business interests
of the two countries strongly in favor OF
the treaty. 1t is the business interest which
suffers by political insecurity and interna-
tional disputes and have no doubt that in
the states it is exactly the same as in Great
Britain and France, where the Anglo
French political insecurity of the last ten
years has beer a leading cause in the view
of very many business men of a great deal
of commercial depression"
Mr. Barclay was asked as to his recep-
ton by President Roosevelt and Secretary
Hay.
"All that 1 think I am entitled to say"
he replied, ''iS that have received on this
side of the Atlantic the same frank and
friendly encOura cement that i have met
with in my own country and in France from
the governing authorities. In fact L have
never taken a step in the movement with
out being certain that it would be agree
able to the government of the country in
vOlved'
Mr.. Barclay will address the law stu
dents of Yale University on the 2Sth in
stant on the subject of Angio-American ar
bitration On November II he will ad
dress the New York chamber Of commerce
at its annual banquet on the same sub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-22

pany of Ellsworth. Pa, for alleged viola
tlor Of the contract labor law. Several
days ago the commissioner general of i'm
migration submitted to the Department of
Justice the evidence his inspectors had col
lected indicating that the Ellsworth COM
pany had been party to the Importation
of several hundred Welsh miners who were
to be given employment in the company S
collieries at Ellsworth at wages agreed
upon prior to the coming of the miners to
the United States. The evidence was ac-
companied by request that the depart
nIent consider the matter with a view to
prosecuting the Ellsworth company for
violating the contract labor law.
After examining the evidence submitted
Attorney General Knox referred it to Dis
trict Attorney James S. Young of Pitts
burg, with instructions to make a careful
investigation of the case and report back
to the department his opinion as to the ad
visibility of instituting proceedings against
the Ellsworth company,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-22
SENATOR sPOoNFR's VIEWS
Other Questions Besides Cuban Reel
procity Will Be Discussed.

Senator Spooner of Wisconsin is in the
city and is getting ready for the coming
extra session of Congress. He is of opinion
that Congress will at least discuss other
questions than Cuban reciprocity, although
action on anything else may not be taken
before the regular session.
Senator Spooner is confident that the
Cuban reciprocity treaty will be approved
by both houses according to the plans of
the administration heretofore made. He
thinks the isthmian canal question may
come up for discussion in the Senate and
he is inclined to look for some talk on
the post office investigation.
Senator Spooner is very much gratified at
the outcome of the Alaskan boundary arbi-
tr& ton. He was not DrediSposad in favor
of the boundary commission and feared its
efforts would prove futile, his sltisfaC-
ton over the happy outcome of the nego-
tationS is increased He thinks the result
a great victory for the principle of inter-
national arbitration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-22
AID TO GEN. CoRBIN.
Capt. James A. Moss Will Go With
Him to New York

Capt. James Alfred Moss. 9th Infantry,
has been detailed to serve as aid-de-camp
on the staff of Maor General Corbin, when
the latter assumes command Of the De-
partment of the East next Monday. This
detail was made by the Secretary of War
at the request of General Corbin, and was
based entirely upon the efficiency record of
Captain Moss. which is one of the best on
file in the department. General Corbin has
no personal acquaintance with Captain
Moss beyond a casual meeting on official
business several years ago Although en-
titled to three aids. General Corbin has de-
cided to try to get along with one and for
that reason asked for the best one he could
find.
Captain Moss is a native of Louisiana and
was graduated from the Military Academy
in the class of 1894. For four years he was
attached to the 25th Infantry, and for two
years to the oath Infantry. From March
1900. to February, 1901. he served as regi-
mental commiSSary and after a few
months service with the 9th Infantry he
was transferred back to the oath Infantry.
In the summer of 1897 he commando a BIZ
cycle expedition from Fort MissouIa Mont,
to ST. Louis, and in May 1898, he was on
detached service conveying the first Spanish
prisoners of war from Key West to Fort
Mcpherson. Georgia. He participated In
the campaign of Santiago de Cuba and was
recommended for a brevet of captain for
skill, efficiency and bravery at FL Caney
and throughout the campaign. In the spring
OF 1899 he was on detached service in COM
mand of the troops guarding the Seuuoia
and the General Grant National parks and
in the following summer accompanied his
regiment to the Philippines, where he served
creditably until July, 1902 when he return
ed to the United States. He was with Cen
eral Lawton on his last march and par
tfcipated in the capture of Arayat He
reached the grade of captain In February.
fir,,n r.,
adiutant of the oath Infantry His station
is Fort Harrison. Mont. but at present he
Is engaged with his regiment at the ma
neuvers at Fort Riley, Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-22
WANT BUSINESS MAN APPOINTED
American Residents of Manila Send
Cahlegram to President.

MANILA, October GA committee ap-
pointed by the American chamber of COM
merce in this city appeared before the Phil
ippine commission ana submitted a cable
gram to President Roosevelt recommending
the appointment of business man of the
United States as a member of the commits
sion upon the retirement of Governor Taft
The commissioners. while they raised no OBJ
lection to the cablegram being forwarded to
the President, declined to express any opin-
ion upon it's merits.
There is a pronounced objection here to
the proposal that the President appoint
Beekman Winthrop, eX-a3SiStant executive
secretary to the vacancy, and several heads
of the department say they will resign if
Winthrop gets the position Ii is said that
Davis.