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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
Money to Build Street Railway.

We want all the doubling Thomases
in Ardmore to get together and read
this, and then go away back and sit
down.
At meeting OF the board Of direc'
tors of the Street Railway company
or the 18th of this month, the direc-
tors authorized the management Of the
company to close the contract for the
complete construction and equipment
OF the Ardmore street railroad al an
expenditure Of $3G0SO0.
It may be that the management
have already let the contract and th@
next news we will receive from this
direction will be from the contractor
himself who will have arrived on The
ground ready to go to work.
The power house will be in the city
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
Candy Carnival.

The Aid society Of the Central Bap
list church will mold a candy carnival
at Mrs. r. b. Johnson's Friday, Doc
Is. This will be an excellent oppor
tunity for you TO get your Xmas can
dies at the very lowest price. Phone
IN your order now to Mrs Turman
No, 3o2, aad get the very best candy
tnr the laast money. 1875
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
Served Their Sentences.

Today Joseph Rocnic, charged with
petty larceny, VINO was sentenced 80
days in Jail and fined $40, served mis-
term out and was released.
Jim Wilson, Sam Skies and Lane
Jackson, all charged with gaming and
were fined $40 and costs by Judge
Robnett, served their fines out and
were released.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
Have You Seen BILLY.

I'm an entorprising way few business
men OF our city exert more energy
than what is every day displayed by
Billy Baldwin. His name is familiar
to every horseman in the country, be.
ing known as the most perfect and
practical horse-shoer. under scientific
principles, in Indian Territory No
man everw ent to him with a griey.
ance on this particular work.
In addition to his shoeing depart
ment he has inaugurated that Of car
yiagc repairing and has employed the
very best skilled workmen to do that
work He appreciates all former pat
r.nage and assures you that better
vorht han every awaits every custom
or
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

u,sic Orchestra
rrto-polanaise Brilliant W, Kramer
uisses Burney. Skeen and Newton
.rhe silent system" ............
Miss Jimmie owen. Mr. Marshal
Diggs.
Vocal Solo Cora Skeen
"pickaninney Pantomimp." tOld Folks
at Homej
Cocal sole. Valve Burncy
Music -'Terpsichore. "...... Orchestra
-"Pensionats Froudcn. w. Kra
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.
Dan Darnah and, Alex Metloek
Charged With Awful Crime.

Charged with Awful Crime.
For the past few days the case of
Dan Dannah and Alex NoHo.N. charg.
Ell with the murder of Bob Price about
three years ago near purdy. has been
or trial in the Pau's Valley court.
These two defendants are charge j
with having gone e. MIR Prices house
and Rowing that he had some money
about the place. demanded that he
give it up. Upon his failure to do SO
the robbers hot him in the leg and
then secured $l.7O0 Price attcrward
died from the effects OF the wound.
Mrs Price positively swore that
the defendants were the men who shot
her husband AMI Identified them tApn
and there.
The defense established an aliUi
and the case went to the jury yestcr.
day at noon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

The third annual visit Of the popular
Morey Stock company at the opera
house next week, presenting In Dix
les Land" as their opening play.
Prices -, 25 and 30 cents. Ladies
free first night lt-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Tomorrow let it be remembered Is
election day in Ardmore. Two men
will be elected on Ardmore's school
board. Exercise your privilege and
vote early and often, provided you
can.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

The voting is going ON at Walls
drug store with Don Lacy in the lead.
with Rev Crawford of the Central
Baptist church a close second, a few
scattering votes for the Methodist and
Presbyterian ministers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
Ardmore Nursery-phOne 60. calm

Dr. +. $ Chancellor, who was lucat.
ed here for a short time and lett about
six months ago for Santa Barbara
Cal. has successfully passed the med
ical board and was appointed as ply
scian for the Potter hotel at a salary
OF $4,000 per year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

A motion. for order OF sale of the
Tishomingo Oil and Cotton company S
plant will be argued before Judge
Townsend in Ardmore Saturday.
Capt. Charles NJ Wrigley of Tisho'
nngo was here today looking after
matters with reference to the sale.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Ladies of the Central Baptist church
will serve fresh oysters cooked TO or
der at the residence of Mrs. r. b.
Johnson, Friday afternoon and even
ing. Everybody invited. i6-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Callodio-Carbon 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. Gti
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

The infant OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charley
Grant, 435 f street, northwest, died
this morning Of erysipelas and was
taken to Woodford for interment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Henry Childs the negro who fell
nom the train several days ago and
broke his skull. is getting along fine.
He gets up and walks about, eats
most anything he can get mold Of and
his wound is nearly well
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

The finest line of builders hardware
In the Indian Territory at Weeks
Bros 1851
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

The Ardmore Pressing Club and
French Steam Dye Works, the only
steam dye works in the city. Phone
295. 11O West Main street. lie
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
Go to Bulard's for diamonds. 49,
Woodmen Circle,

There will be a meeting of Wood
men Circle Friday night
MRS. SUSAN MASON, Guard.
MRS. MATTE EVETTS, Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

The home OF Mr. and Mrs. \. c.
Clawson. residing three miles south.
west Of town, was frightened Sunday
morning by the arrival of an IL
pound girl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Buy your lumber from tie East Side
Lumber company and secure vote in
the merchants $500 cash prize.
l5-tf. FRALEY BROS. Mgrs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

j. b. HarelI the well known insur
aucc man of Oklahoma City is in
the city today and cuuests us 80 ,ell
the Yoople that nc is not the g. y hal.
Icll that took the benefit of the bank
rupt law a few days ago, and is sem
arle TO pay all his bills.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Special care in preparation of oys-
ter loaves for those who love them.
Central Baptist ladies at Mrs T. b.
Johnsons Friday afternoon and oven.
ing. G.3t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Boyer for everything in the way
OF fraternal pins charms, etc, See his
stock, 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
Nrea%Or Shoe.

The best shoe manufactured Ev
cry pair warranted. An advance snip
wout of very fine patent feathers
Just received. Price $4OO.
GEORGE ASH,
s&f 1913 East Main ST.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Fresh FISH and oysters daily deliv,
cred to any part O. the city City
Fish Market. 200 West Main. l7-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for School Director Of the city
of Ardmore at the election 10 be held
December 10. L. II. LOVE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Don't forget the oyster supper b
Central Baptist ladies' at Mrs. r. /
Johnson's Friday afternoon and ever
ing. s1G-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Our engraving department is pre-
pared to do all your holiday work IN
fautless style.
holland a ROLLINS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

All goods sold, engraved free o
charge at
1877 BULARD'S.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Wcstheimer & Daube oncr their
boys oygrcoats at cost 1873
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Hello, We are here with the
goods. / Boyer has them. 1863
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for School Director of the city
of Ardmore at the election to be held
December 10. w. J. CRUCE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Business house for rent centrally
located on Main street Apply to j..
w. Ncwcomb, 1j.G
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Born, TO Mr. and Mrs l.. <immons
az 40 c street, northwest, a girl.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Diamonds at 10 per cent under cost
See / BOGER. 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

We have the handsomest line OF
furs in the city and offer every piece
at cost.
1873. WESTHEIMER & DAUBE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
~A Small enough fos twenty books
N E Large enough Tor twenty thousane.
%VS VSlobe Nrpicke
ELASTIC BOOkGaSeNM
r. A. JONES. A@
r A. JONES.

1S47 knives and forks at $3.50 az
1877 BULARD'S
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Get Marston to put the piers under
your house, 25c foot. 9.lm.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18

Fine hand-painted dina at
1S.tf BULABD'S.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-12-18
6ysAfh enc rerson can hsoder
MI M without removing the books.
%%Slobe~MrDicke
ELASTIC Bookcases
r. a. JONES. Amay

Bargains in watches, chains, rings,
diamonds and novelties at
1stf BULARD'S
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-26
ODD NOTIONS OF WOMEN.

Rosa Bonheur treasured small lead
image of St Anthony of Padua as n
lucky charm.
Caroline Herschel firmly believed that
II she met a cross eyed beggar in the
morning il presaged the discovery of Il
new star that night.
George Eliot was slave TO the in
6uersce of the hunchback and club
footed man AND did no literary work
upon the day when she saw one.
Lady Millais, the wife of the great
painter, was convinced that the crack
of doom would sound for any one who
stepped on crack in the sidewalk.
Harriet Beeeher Stowe belived that it
was bad luck TO throw away a tooth
brush which had outlived its useful
ness and, TO the anguish of ber house
hold, preserved every one that she had
ever used.
Queen Victoria cherished number
OF sapetstitions and, among them, she
believed that the removal of her wed
ding ring would surely bring calamity
and that Il pet ManX cat would bring
good lnck to the royal bousehOld.-Ev-
cryWbere
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-26

program the musical numbers will
constitute of themselves concert of
he highest class ever given liz Super
Tor.
n Particular interest will he attached
to the event in that it will be the first
appearance of Signor Sansone since
his recent corcerl tour to the coast
He is too well known in local music
a! circles to need an introduction 10 II
Superior audience through his con.
nection the past year with Flaaten's
orchestra. He received his musical
education under the hest masters and
enjoys the enviabe reputation of be
ing PROFESSIONALLY the finest celist
in the northwest, Signor Nalenz j,
VINO will also participate compares
favorably with the great artists.
Miss Olga Larltzky is also popu-
Jar and talented musician She rf-
ceived her musical education in st.
Louis ana Europe she i, at present
vocal AID piano teacher at The Fla%t
en- conservatory
Miss FIeda Buruseu is another
brilliant young musician WHO re-
ctived mIsioa training under Sbrr-
wood Of Cnicago and othel famous
teachers.
Mr.. Paul Gilbert Is welLknowa tor
his connection with the worlds tam
Gus male quar.ette while Mr. L. !"
Prophet is easily The best bdsso ~
the northwest,
Other valuable additions to the eve.
mng's program will be the names OF
Mr. Charles Heimer aud Miss Sdsie
RIesdorf
MIR. Gus A Forbes Of the Ltceum
Dramatic school. Dulu,h, will be seen
al his best in the curtain rai'er The
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-26
ASKING QUESTIONS.
The Ara OF Iu.crr .sion should Be
Devoid OF I'm pr. nrnce.

The Ara OF Iu.crr . ..t.on She uld Ee
Devoid OF IN .',r..n cuce.
40 not ask questions IS the worst
piece OF social advice which age can
give to youth \ NAN Who never asks
questions is the duHest fellow in the
world He had better ask too many
than too few We can & ald ourselves
against curiosity, but uy'auAor avails
against Indifference. Sc must resign
ourselves to be bored To death.
What is the secret OF the art of in.
terroEation: Putting aside quick sym.
pathies, which lie at the roo, of every
social art, we believe the most essen
tial quality for those who would excel
In it Is dirCctnCSs. Tie art Of asking
questions 81 as to learn. instruct. please
and influence is not the art of beating
about the bush The questions which
offend and silence are the questions
which suggest some Interior motive. 1t
is found ont scheme which makes
men angry. Anything of the nature
Of a trap keeps us on our guard. II
we once fall into one we resolve II
shall be the last time Suspicion Kills
confidence, Interrogative hints are Ut
terly useless The average man does
not dislike 20 be questioned He hates
to be startled. crossed. interfcrcd with,
reproached, wearicd or betrayed lie
hates the questions which are not ask
cd with simple intention.
There are questions which are asked
rot because the asker wants To know,
but because lie intends to tell Others,
while OStcnsibly directed to find ont a
mans opinion, are really intended TO
reflect upon his character. Some men
inquire as TO their n"ighborS' projects
in order to put difficulties in their way.
Strings OF meaningless questions are
poured out by those who desire to pre-
tend an interest in some subject which
they neither KNOW nor care anything
about.
We believe the conclusion of the mat
ter to be this: The art of Interrogation
is n serious branch Of the social art.
Well asked questions are Of the essence
Of agreeable intercourse. but the in
tCrrogative mood will not Justify an
impcrtinence, an interference, verbal
assaun-nor. for IT, matter Of that, a
bore - London Spectator.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-26

An evening of unusual enjoyment
is assured all who attend the news
bows benefit performance at the
Grand next Tuesday night. The pro-
gram 10 be rendered viii consist of
fully three hours OF as fine enjoyment
as was ever offered a local audience.
Those who are in = position 10 know
declare the entertainment will have
in store many charming surprises,
Aside from the dramatic part of the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-26
Talent VIII Entertain
"Newsies" Benefit Will Include the Flower
ofCitys Musical and Dramatic Talent

Lttlest Cir" OF Duluth actors Mr.
Forbes is probably the best known and
the most popular throug.. his recent
engagement as leading man in the
Metropolitan stock company.
] h ChiIdren's orchestra composed
of trio whose ages range from eight
to twelve years will be an attraction
of great Interest while the one act
farce prof. Robinson" in which
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-26

Living at out Of the way place, Re =
mote from civilization. IN
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in Burns ca
Wounds Ulcers,
trrI'y cf Buckiu's Arnica salve. 1t
ne lest q GGrl no a. NOleI.
Pharmacy. u
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-26
fury

1t warns tho heart like sun.hine
cheers the soul like ancient wine
gives fore fer tie htue l.c'' &:
the past, Tl'sh what Ic', NCi
tain Tea does. IS cents Marre
Pharmacy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-18
c. .E. Piarce 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.


 NEW ORLEANS. Sept ll.~Liverpool started off today in fine shape. but later declined under the Influence of the reported failure of an old and reIiable trans Atlantic cotton house The opening on this side registered a decline of some points which was recovered under the Influence of unfavorable weather condi- tinns.s excessive rains in the Atlantic States Gas echoes of the recent storm) and low tempera- tures in the western part of the belt. Frost Is predicted for North Arkansas and exposed places in Oklahoma and the Indian Territory for Friday morning. There Is deep seated buiIiah feeling entertained zy conservative cot son men which opinon is based on the strength of sgots in the interior and the sagerness with tend skhat it Is impossible for futures to de- clfnesyto any evtent on account of the great disparity comparing spots with the October and &ptions beyond and that the latter must advance at least until the weight of the crop is felt which cannot occur until the country 5ssias offering freely, ire % of % which n they can Co set date not before Oct 18th. On the other hand there is an equally deep seated feel ing that the price is too high and that a de- cline will follow account of heavy October receipts occasioned by the anxiey of the farm er tei rush his product to market A dispas- sipnate review of the situation leads us to the halief that seller of discounts is for this seasoh at least domed to fight on the defen- agge. lsThe only features that at the moment present themselves as arrayed against the &ulf eide is the possibilities of tight money, 4hB Macedonian war cloud and the chance of the farmer placing himself on a sacrifcial n5far.s Thus the buyer With inc statistical po- Nifiuns late crop. equinoctial season ahead. dsAcrl1uts, dearth of raw and manufactured supplies has facts on his side as against pos sibgiiszes and theories for his undoing. Senti- mont however great price factor and daily. fluctuations therefore are decidedly nerv uszs and cratic with their rise and fall eHsIoned by the preponderance of buying sa4lfn& orders, fluctuations will for some time rrnfit4ue to control mainly by the weather and gsceilsts. Sales on good bulges with purchases nn decided breaks would seem to be the right uolsrae to pursue. We prefer the latter and helieve ultimately in much higher prices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-18
Virgin 6 Faunce's Cotton Letter.


 NEW YORK, Sept. l7.-Cotton futures in the. local market today opened with a weak tone, the first prices being unchanged to a decline of points. The English market news was disappointing and speculative interests were rather bearish in their attitude toward the weather reports, the latter rehecting bet ter climatic conditions in the cotton belt How ever there was a fair degree of support on the lower levels. and the market turned steadier and recovered a part of the early loss The shorts evinced some upeasiness and the sup port from this source was quite substantial There was also some support accorded to the Dull clique, the Brown element being conspicu- ous on the buying side. There was a fair line or commission house buying. this being en- couraged apparently by the continued low tenn perature in some sections of the belt The northern sections of the belt. however were alone affected by the cold weather The spot markets were steady under a fair de- mand and moderate offerings. The movement or cotton was fair today. the port receipts be- Ing figured at 3, 900 bales,' against G. 37e last week and 32,532 last year. For the week the receiuts were estimated at 10000 bales against S6,762 last week and 2Oo ASA last year The movement at Houston was less ex- tensive but this was accounted for by the tun- favorable weather and was regarded as only a temporary falling of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-18
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
  ADVERSE WEATHER NEWS HAS ITS EFFECT. Es&fy Sailing by Bear Interest and t4e Taking of Profits Cause Decline as Rapid as Was the. Advance.

NnE YORK Sept. I7.-The cotton market open94 weak at unchanged prices to a decline p< 61o points and at first showed a little fur '&her @oss under the disappointing cables and Nuufdhtton, but almost immediately rallied and 6urfrk most of the balance of the session ruled. 1nir1X active and strong heavy covering bull %upp0rt and buying from outside sources, 2o1Iol(1ng further adverse weather news. Not outy1Eere temperatures over the belt generally low, but frost was indicated for the northern Bo<ttonB of the belt. The weather chart also 1hoy4&d heavy precipitations again in some 1octfops of the belt and taken altogether the neW1wns characterized the floor down x1khf bad. Prices which in the early morning G1d $e&ched a level net l6lf points lower n1rNn&y, advanced in spite of continued oppo-f ulktoo by certain prominent bull interests and the realixing that the gains naturally attracted untiIy level net 1928 points higher had heen Attained with September selling at II .4S. ocko8er 1907, January s.e6 and December f0soE Then offerings became heavier and in the fast hour there was heavy selling by 1ocaf Sbear interest which in connection with realizing was heavy enough to cause de- cline almost as rapid as the advance and the market was finally barely steady. soy points 1owef on all the options, except September. which was IS points higher All day senti- 4neut here was nervous and unsettled. Sales es- t1mated at 500, 900 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-18
A. B. Baxter 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.
 iE3y prfvato o..oA Wire


 NEW YORK. Sept. l7.-Very cool weather was reported in the cotton belt today. more especially in the Southwest. Galveston report ed one-sixth of last years receipts and the ports on the whole far behind last year as to attract attention Deterioration re- ports still coming in every hour and the be- lief is that most of them are we'll founded as to preclude expectation of yield of such magnitude as to prevent prices advancing. An enormous short interest is reported in all parts of the country, but nervousness is already be- ing shown because of the cool weather and 1t would require little to bring about a great stampede among buyers who particularly anxious about the movement. Early prices de- clined 4d9 points due in a measure to weak ness in Liverpool, where there was a small failure, but later on they rallied signs of a cold wave tomorrow in Arkansas The bull pool were buying again, and the general situ- alton as to weather conditions and receipts was making sellers very careful. Cables were quiet at lG2 points Higher. Manchester was dull Receipts for the week at all ports prom ised to be not over | I2, 0o0 against 2oe 900 last year. ,t