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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18
CAPITALIZED IMAGINATION.

Il Is almost an astounding fact thai
today tho market value Of steel com
NOR aggregates on the entire issue ot
that stock less than the "rake.of1
which the Morgan syndicate took az
It's fec for floating the corporation.
The Morgan gang realized long age
on their plunder They are not dis
turbed They have sold the gold brick
and got away with the good cash.
II - the enthusiastic, ignorant, limo.
cent imaginative public, the lambs Of
the flock oi industrial investors that
stand agha't and shjycring in this
time OF shearing
Ana yet the stump in this stock was
only a few short months ago called a
rich man panic"
Wei. when Wall street gets ~ con
halng It's swindllng TO It's own pre-
{ nets the millennium will surely be at
nLnd
Where lar all this value gone?
What l,comes Of he yalue Of the
sold trck when IL gets 20 the assayer?
Tao allie seemed 10 be there when
Morgan ana Schwah and the rest o.
them scj uD the preat steel trust.
l'.Cay +. has lral, = out. cvaporated.
disappeared and the paper certificates
representing 500 supposed value,
bringing In 81 in annual dividends
can BE- bought ON the streets for SO
by any one willing to take the chances
Of getting no dividends at all.
But the common stock OF the steel
trust-mind you-doesn't represent the
value OF that concern. Not at all. The
value Of It Is represented by some
5000. 100000 worth Of first mortgage
Londs held by Carnegie, who owns it
now az completely as he owned IL be.
fore It's shadow was sold TO the pub
lie.
This common stock represents the
value Of the shadow 1t is capitalized
Imagination. II ls the extrayagant.
ly inflated expectations Of two years
And that's all.
At last the truth has leaked into
The public's head and now We rave
reached the point where tho value Of
tl.o whole issue OF common stock is
lcaa than the paymc1t made to the
promoters who worked the bellows for
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

The petitioners in the case of Sen
ator Smoot We're given a severe rap by
Senator Hoar, in their attempt t. III
huence the action Of the senate in
passing on the eligibility OF a Mormon
to take his seat. Senator Hoar con
tends the petitions can have no weight
In the consideration OF the question
from the fact that the senate sits as
a judicial body and should be no more
influenced by extraneous matters than
the supreme court OF the United
States. This retort should silence out
side clamor and leave that legislative
body TO adjudicate questions, not by
sentiment, but by the laws of tho
country governing in such cases.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

Today is the seventh anniversary of
the death OF Judge Isaac Parker. whose
services to civilization in ridding the
Indian Territory of the desperadoes
which infested it are becoming recog-
nized more and more as the years pass.
Abroad he was often misunderstood.
some people even deoming him
bloody Jeffrles, H0 was really one OF
the kindest OF men and his heart was
filled with mercy. But he was n man
who did his full duty and through
his perseverance and tho vigor Of ais
district attorney w. II. II. Clayton.
he wrought well for the Indian Tcrri.
tory. The movement to erect a mon
ument to his memory Is constantly
receiving new impetus Evening
News.
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ears u

Indian Territory corn will help to
build the great corn palace, to be
erected in the agricultural building
at tho St Louis Exposition, For this
purpose the Territory commissioners
want many samples OF corn from all
parts Of the Territory They want
big corn and little corn, white corn
and red corn and yellow corn and
speckled corn Corn with tho husE
on and corn with tho husk on n
you are q farmer and have a pride
in the Indian Territory select a dozen
Of the best ears OF corn you have and
deliver them to the nearest Worlds
Fair representative. There is a rep
resentativc IN nearly every ono OF
the larger Territory towns. II you
don't know who to take the corn to
ask the editor OF your local paper
on write to any one Of the Territory
commissioners
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

SIX cut OF nine clippings used on
tho editorial page OF yesterdays Phoc-
nix were personal references To c. b.
Douglas. It's pity three more could
not have been tound.-Muskogce
Times
Tha, the Scripture tor some book
might be fulfilled, which saith, verify,
verify. | say unto you, whatsoever blow.
eth not his own horn the same shall
remain unblowed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

call the attention OF our brother farm
ers TO is the improvement Of farm
stock. especially horses. II one tray
cling through the country will notice
the number OF pony teams too small
10 give the proper cultivation he would
not be 50 badly surprised at the few
we have to buy. We need good, heavy
plow teams that are able to turn the
soil deep and pull a cultlvator at the
proper depth without being in strain.
With careful breeding to good heavy
draft horses one could soon breed up
good teams. am pleased To note
tdat there there is already number
OF good horses and mules here, and
those who have them usually make
good crops and get good prices when
they wish To part with them Our
country is not in a condition TO en-.
courage horticulture at present, only
among the native element OF our peo.
pie. but | hope the time is not rar
distant when the non-citl2er can own
home here also.
In conclusion ! would like to insist
on all the farmers coming forward and
joining the Institute. Throw your in.
Gucnce with our for the upbuilding OF
the most down-troddon profession on
earth. All other professions have o.
ganized for their betterment-why
should not We? r,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18
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RENEFIT FIRST REGIMENT BAND.
Tlme,s Calendar.

November is is the birthday IN 1910
Of Asa Gray leading American botan.
list. Birth in 1912 of Franz Sigcl one
OF the noted soldiers of the civil war.
Birth in 1924 of j. A. j CreswolL
United States senator and postmaster
general under Grant Birth I'm 1870
of Elizabeth NJ. Gnmcr better known
under The pen name of Dorothy Dix
author of short stories and essays.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

The United States court of appeals
upholds the tobacco trust in a decis-
lon In which there may be much law
hut not an atom of justice. Justice
like Philander Knox, our attorney gen.
eral, IL blind or sleeping.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

Ears appear to DO held at com.
paratively low value in New York.
A metropolitan physician advertised
for an ear 10 graft on the head OF a
friend who lOst one of those valuable
members IN too close acquaintance
with a grizzly bear, offering $4,000
for satisfactory subject AS a result
of his advertisement ne had no less
than 200 applicants in one day Of per
sons who desired 10 exchange an ear
for that amount Of cash This reminds
one OF the first call for ears; Friends,
Romans countrymen--lend me your
ears" 49,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18
Here's to the Horse.

The Hurse-"lIere's to that bundle
OF sentient nerves, with the heart Of a
woman the eyes of gazelle the cour-
age Of a gladiator the docility of a
slave, the proud carriage of a kilg,
and the blind obedience OF soldier;
the companion Of desert plain, that
turns the moist burrows in the spring
lr order that all the world may have
an abundant harvest, that furnishes
the sport Of kings that with distended
nostrils and blazing eye fcarlessly
leads our greatest generals through
carnage 20 rcuown, whose blood forms
ono Of the ingredients that go 10 make
The ink in which all history lis written,
and who finally, in black rapplngs,
pulls the humblest OF us to the newly
soddod threshold Of eternity Rider
and Driver
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

A call has been issued to divide the
lands of the Osagcs Each Indian Will
receive from 700 TO 500 acres OF land
and over $1,000 in money. This will
end the Osagcs as tribe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

Reports from Manchuria OF a fight
between Chinese and Russians seem
10 indicate that the Chinese have
sprung their everlasting NO payec, no
shirtee'" on the subjects of the czar.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

Mr.. Roosevelt would do well to wait
until the Las minute before changing
that part Of his message which re-
fers To the Panama cannal. There
IN no telling what a fow days may
bring forth. He may be moved 10
follow up his rapid-fire recognition
with benevolent assimilation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

Now a military board has been de-
tailed to visit Denison 10 make a com
plete investigation OF the conduct of
certain members OF the Texas Nation
al Guard on their return from Fort
Riley. Even that will not remove the
stein the boys brought upon them
vel, and the state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

A. Il. Allen OF Chickasha claims 10
have killed ~ ducks in six shots He
Killed 10 the first shot Allen would
make fino fisherman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

While il very true that the cost OF
living has increased, most of us are
willing to keep up tho practice
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18
Loco.


The home OF Bob Whittea was DC.
stroyed by fire here yesterday Most
all the contents were saved. The
fire originated from defective fiue.
X. H. Robertson, J. NJ. Robertson
and several others have gone to Ryan
10 attend court.
Born. to Rev. Hamilton and wife,
a son.
Born, to Alex Johnson and wife. a
daughter.
A. G. Robertson and j. w. Folsom
are attending court at Ryan
ComancIis.
A good many OF our people are at.
tending court at Ryan this week.
Miss Ethel Gray Of Chickasha is
visiting friends here.
w. c. Carter and wife returned home
TO Texas yesterday.
There is TO be an "Old Maids con
ventiOn at the X. of p. hall here next
Elk.
Tom Poole and VIII Womack have
gone TO Fort Smith, Ark. on a visit.
Mannsville.
Mrs. Burgess is on the sick list.
The son Of c. NJ. Ritchcy. upon
whom an operation was performed a
few days ago is reported as improv.
ing
Cotton is coming in very lively to
day.
Mr. Wilkes is quite SICK with ~
phoid fever
There was quite freeze here last
night
Norton.
II. r Norton from the Comancho
country Is moving TO this place.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

New folding beds for secondhand
GOODS Of all grades sucn ms wood or
iron beds. l.. u. MASON
lin. The secondhand Man
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

During the past year there have
been built and placed in operation or
are now well under course OF construc-
tlon in the Indian Territory more than
1000 miles of railroads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

Season tickets for the I.yceum
course OF entertainments can now be
purchased at Bonner & Bonncrs for
81.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18
A Builder lOOkinq
For A Plumber

To contract for the latest modern
sanitary system of open plumbing for
his houses to meet the strictest speci.
fications will find
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

just the concern he wants. Possess
ing excellent facilities for supply ing
fine material and skilled workman
ship. We add our own guarantee that
We will afford sa a'sfaction
DOORS SOUTH OF PoSToFFIcE
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FTRsT REGIMENT BAND.
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1 O'CLOCK EDITION

ArdmOre. Wednesday, November be-.
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a NOBLE OUTCAST!
BENEFIT FIRST REGIMENT BAND.
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TIME TABLE.

I'M u hDIlL.
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Re Railway.
(Southbound.)
Galveston g. Chicago EXP. ..3:40 a. IN.
Cleburne q x. &. Exp $40 y. m.
(NorthboundD
,Alveston & Chicago EXP. 1895 a. m.
Cieburns a. *. G. Exp. ......1l so p IN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

Any erroneous reflection upon me
..aracter or reputation OF any person
which may be printed In the Ardmore-
tie, or any article based on reports
hat are false will be gladly corrected
Il brought TO the attention OF the pub
ftsheT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-18

Arkansas and Choetaw Railway.
Leave Ardmore daily ......S:30 a. m.
Arr. Ardmore daily ly......12:10 p. m.
Leave Ardmoro daily ......2:35 p. IN.
Art. ArdmOre daily. p. IN.
Mixed Train IN. Ardmore. 500 a m.
Mixed Train Arr Ardmore. 600 p. IN.
All United States mails close 80
minutes prior to train time.
Hereafter the mails will be closed
Al o p. m. instead OF p. m. as form
srly. d. REDFIELD =. NJ
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15
Oregon state Reform School.

To one not In close touch with az.
fairs Of state. a visit 70 the Reform
School is both entertaining and In.
structive. One day last week the
writer and another citizen decided to
see the inside Of this imposing struct.
'ure and learn what manner OF spirit
uled thorc We arrived az the noon
hour, and received a cordial welcome
First We were taken to the big central
dinlngroom where more than one
hundred uniformed boys were gather
I'd round attractive tables enjoying
with keen appetites an abundance OF
wholesome food. and observing all
the essential rules OF good breeding.
Those boys-restless good.natured
brimming with lifc-appoared In
nowise different from boys elsewhere
Many Of them had an air Of culture
and OF more than average intelligence
Other faces were marked with shrewd
ness merely, and still others were
unprepossesslng We were shown
through various departments, the
work In each being done by inmates
under competent instructors. NEyery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15

cause to believe guilty OF the viola.
tions of thsGprovisions OF the above
acts.
Resolved, That Surprise Grange, Of
Turner. demands the enforcement OF
these laws. likewise the Sunday law.
or, # popular opinion has so far out.
grown It's swaddling clothes as 10 con.
slider the above laws dead-letter,
and not necessary TO It's protection,
that we demand heir elimination by
act Of congress.
Resolved, That we believe Il 10 be
dangerous 10 the morals OF the com
monwealth 20 burden the states code
with provisions and sections meaning
less in intent, thus inculcating con
tempt for law. encouraging the spirit
OF anarchy In so much that privacy
and ownership OF property, life and
purse. are not safe In city or on public
highway all because OF the weakness
OF public opinion, and the consequent
corrode Of the public conscience.
Resolved, That we inculcate re.
spect for law by It's enforcement
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15
Elects New Officers
and Adopts Some
Resolutions
Want the Laws Enforced
More StringentIy Against
Various Moral Offences
Talk About Anarchy

The new officers for the coming
are: Mrs c. Smith, master: Sister
Bear, lecturer; Sister |. L. Hilerary.
secretary.
The installation is open to invited
guests. Master of ceremonies. VIM.
NJ. Hilleary.
The following resolutions were
warmly discussed and adopted.
Whereas. The code of Oregon pro
vides for the protection of its com.
monwealth, by placing therein string
ent regulations for tn betterment
and safety Of the people. and
Whereas, BY the open violation OF
law we believe youth to be embold
ened to disorderly and lawless acts !;
that IL Is a factor in the cause and
growth of the tramp element. anarch
istic in tendency and
Whereas, The American Gag.
though wrapped about the whisky
barrel is not wrapped about sim
therefore, be Il
Resolved. That the laws prohibit
ing the sale Of tobacco in any shape OF
form, or whisky, to the minor, and
protecting him from the sin and shame
of the disorderly mouse be enforced.
Resolved That since there Is a
stringent law prohibiting gambling by
minor or any other person. for money
or It's equivalent value. with cards or
dice or other devices; that we are stlll
further protected by its being consid.
cred to even rent a building for gumb
ling purposes
Resolved. That section 3529 pro
vldes that action may be instituted by
the district attorney. also a further
provision makes II the special duty
of each district attorney to inform
against and diligently prosecute all
persons whom they have reasonable
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15
1 H;;;! H;;:!' ;;! Social Realm#
PERSONALS.

r. G. Gouley Is in Portland today.
Vernon Ramp of Roseburg, Is visit.
ing his father here.
Hon. j M. Shelley. of Eugene, came
down yesterday afternoon.
Miss Kate Horgan went to Portland
this morning TO visit friends.
G. w. Johnson was passenger for
Portland yesterday afternoon.
Judge Boise went 10 Corvallis to-
day, to attend the dairy convention.
w. l. Vawter, the Medford banker
and attorney, is in the city for brief
visit.
Oswald West was a passenger on
the Albany local for Astoria this
morning.
Hon. Jasper wilkins, Of Coburg, is
in the city. TO attend the sessions of
the state board of agriculture.
Mrs. ]. II. Ackerman returned from
Portland this morning, having attend
ed a meeting of the Eastern Star.
Governor Chamberlain was a pas.
senger to Roseburg this morning,
where he will inspect the soldiers
home.
Mrs. f. Bredemier OF Portland,
spent Sunday with her son, NJ, Bdede'
mier, in this city, returning home on
last nights train.
Rober, Ross was arrested by Of
fieer Johnson last night for vagrancy
This morning, after appearing before
Recorder Judah, he was foated.
f. T. wrightman returned last even
ing from few days visit at his farm
near Millersburg. His intention was
10 return yesterday morning, but the
train left him standing on the plat
form
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15
An lmnortant Meetlnn.

Governor Chamberlain yesterday ap.
pointed three delegates to represent
this state in the National Livestock
Association, which will hold its sew
enth annual convention In Portland
January 11th to 18th, together with
the Wool Growers convention, which
also meets there during that week
The gentlemen named to attend this
convention are among the most prom.
inent breeders of fine stock in the
state. They are:
Chas 70. Ladd Portland
J. G. Edwards, Hay Creek, Crook
county.
w. +. Jones, Jefferson.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15

whore system and cleanliness were
emphasized. even In the Kitchen, q
place that that Is least likely 20 be
inviting.
In the two schOOlrooms was nothing
TO suggest a depressing environment.
nor did we see anywhere a sullon
face. or any expression Of ill-feeling
between the boys and officers In
charge.
Most interesting OF all were the
departments In handcraft
Those furnish an object lesson In
mental evolution. and make manifest
the benefits OF practical training.
cooking. tailoring, shoemaking car.
pentering. farming. etc, are taught
with surprising results. Looking nj
the work Of these young lads-the
garments. the excellent shoes one
can easily believe that the only pro.
per way 10 train a child Is 10 discover
LIS aptitudos and make the most OF
them.
Latent power, developed and put
10 It's right uses. insures progress
and harmony. Tho superintendent OF
the Reform School Is entitled 10 much
credit for good judgment and execu'
tive ability.
The position Is ono Of grave re.
sponsibillties, besot with trying de-
tails. SO much so. In truth, that the
ofice should be stricken from the list
OF political spOilA
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15
Lincoln school LInhtsd.

The ladies OF the Lincoln Public
School Union have raised funds, and
today are having incandescont cleo
trio lights put into the large hall
whore they give entertainments for
the library fund Drop lights are In
stalled with shades. that can be turned
on with swi1ch. and also provided
with oolored Hight for tableaux. There
Will be ono school house that will not
be In danger OF burning down from
oil lamps, and Il Is 10 be hoped that
the other school houses car be slmi
lnrly furnished.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15
The Jury List.


List OF jurors 10 serve al Januai
erm. beginning January 4, 1904, at
,'clOck.
Branson. II. NJ, Salem.
Roster. Milt. Hubbard.
Potter. c. NJ, Prospect.
Bolter. r. j., Brooks.
Hicks, c. r., South silverton.
Hartman, Charles. SCOTS Mills.
Bernardo, Joseph, Salem.
Rutherford, II. H., Marion.
Anderson, Sol. South Silyerton
Tate. w H.. Sublimity.
Cutsforth. j. NJ. Geryais.
Marsh, c., Salem
Gilmore. j. s., Salem.
savage. John, Jr. Salem.
Kraus. Geo. Aurora.
Miller Jacob. Woodhurn.
Westley. J. n Salem.
Graber Peter Jr- Englegood
Hartley. H. A., North SilyertOn
Legg, Fred, Salem.
Walker. James r., Aumsyille.
Lewis. Abner. Aumsville
Dlmick. j. A.. WOOdburn.
Kirby. r. NJ. Englewood
Bowen, c. - North silyertOn.
Porter "A. c., Aumsyille
steusloh +. W, Salem.
Cornelius. @. b.. Turner
Nendel. o. A.. WOOdburn.
Peterson. soren. Monitor.
southwick. b f., Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15
0rav Bros. Sell

Salem is soon TO lose two of its most
popular business men, w. r. and Geo
B. Gray, who for years have conducted
a hardware business under the firm
name of Gray Bros Arrangements
have been completed for the transfer
of the business to p. w. Spencer.
who was engaged in the hardware
business in McMinnvlle, and the
transfer will be made this week. The
Gray Bros. will engage in business in
Seattle Mr. Spencer is a wide-awake
business man, and we can welcome the
coming guest, even as we speed the
Gray Bros. have many friends
here whose best wishes will follow
them 10 their new field.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15
Court street lmprovement.

The projectors Of the Court street
Improvement have entered into CORE.
spondence with several cities about
different kinds OF street paving. and
have asked that the meeting called
for Friday evening at the cig hall be
postponed until Monday evening, De
cember 2ist, at 1880 ., m. This is al
80 necossltated by the Republican
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB
Will Hold an Important Session
Wednesday Evening.

The executive committee OF the
Greater Salem Commercial Club, com.
posed Of J. II. McNary. ]. G. Graham.
Fred Virgins, n y. Thlelsen and II.
Hofer met yesterday at the Office OF
the secretary. and decided to hold a
special meeting Wednesday evening
at 1880 p. m, December 16th. to dis.
pose OF some OF the important bust.
ness matters. Pledges for street i'm.
provements have been secured by the
executive committee from the S. p.
Co, and the time Is ripe to take &C.
tion on the proposed extension OF the
electric line to ChemawR The sec,
retary has a number Of letters. that
Will be read. from Eastern parties,
who want TO locate in and about Sa.
lem, that will interest real estate
men. Make your plans to attend the
meeting Wednesday night. and do
your part toward placing Salem In
the front rank Of Pacific coast cities.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-12-15

Last Tuesday Sheriff Dunlap re.
turned the 1902 assessment roll TO
the county clerk. having collected
every dollar that was legally due ON
the roll, and that, too. without selling
"A dollars worth OF property or in.
curing one cent In the way OF on.
pense for advertising. This is the
best record ever made by any shorin
OF the county .--l4akeview Herald.