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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
Wagner and the Return to Nature.
From the London Daily Mail.

A Utopian society has established itself
In Ascona a little place on the borders OF
Italy and Switzerland. This little society
which numbers thirty-eight individualA.
seeks to solve the problem of how to live
happily The members are pledged to oh.
serve certain simple rules OF living. which
they have carried out now for three years.
They eat no meat, but live principally on
fruits and herbs. and they wear one sim.
nile garment only and no hats. There are
sixteen women In the sect They know n4
laws save those of nature. and they amuse
themselves with Wagnerian music. The
founder of the colony Is a Belgian. Each
new member is initiated on his finding sufae
cient money to buy a plot OF land. by tho
cultivation of which he Is expected to SUPP
port himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Japan's government report shows that fup
surance policies aggregating 500 .06s $50 ara
carried by japanese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

SEOp. by SO QOlnS the association mas al
most doubled its membership.
The headquarters of the Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, located In the Corco-
ran building, this city. Is a scene Of great
activity, in anticipation of the coming gen.
eral convention Of the body. to be held
in Salt Lake City, Utah. beginning Sep
tcmber IA The brotherhood, under the sole
guidance Of General Secretary Harry w.
Sherman, has accomplished many things
since the last convention, especially in the
last twelve months. all Of which will be
City. Mr.. Sherman is in a very unsettled
frame of mind at this time, considering the
urgent requests made by the membership
that he be a candidate for reelection. Re-
Gently he received a f1attering offer from
an out-of-town newspaper, which he has
under consideration. He has not as vet
reached any conclusion regarding his fu-
ture plans.
One of the 1iveliest meetings in the his
tory of the Retail Clerks Local Union, No.
262 was held last Monday evening when
the election of delegates to the annual con-
vention Of the Retail Clerks Protective AS
ISOLATION. to be held in GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
during the month Of July occurred. BY
reason of per capita apportionment the To-
cal body is entitled to nine seats in the
annual meeting. The successful candidates
and their votes follow: George B. Squires.
1922 George A. McCathran, "a; B. T. Davis.
80; c. A. Pfau. 50: E. A. Bachrach. 81; Jo-
Stern, 80; D. F. Manning 81. Alternates
were also chosen. They are: Joseph Minis,
George w. Trail. Thomas NJ Dove. Harvey
Gflback, Harry J. Sanger, Edward Person.
John A. Mullen. John B. Flynn and Mrs
J. Thompson.
Delegate Squires is at present vice presi-
dent OF the international body. and Is en-
ployed at the headquarters OF the American
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
Accident Near sprinotown.

Weatherford, Tex, July 16.-News
reached here today of serious acci.
dent yesterday to Joe Graham, a cit
izen OF Springtown. which will like
ly prove fatal. Mr.. Graham was
driving along in his buggy. when
something about the bride broke, his
horse became frightened and ran into
a ditch. turning the buggy over
When Mr.. Graham was found the
horse was lying on him and he was
carried home in an unconscious con-
dition. He was no better this morn
ing, and II is very doubtful II he re-
covers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
Negro Not Caught.

Corsieana. Tex. July 17.-3 a. m
At this hour the negro who attempted
a criminal assault on the white wo-
man. Mrs. S. Hamilton. near this city,
had not been caught. despite reports
to the contrary.
The dogs from the poor farm were
taken to the place Of the attempted
assault and placed on the trail. but
we're unable to follow 1t on account
Of the animals having the distemper
Much excitement exists here and
searching parties are still securing
the country. Good descriptions Of
the negro have been sent out by wire
TO sheriffs Of Adjoining counties.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

A New York man has been found
who Is 50 aesthetic that he complain
ed to the authorities because his
fneighbor chose to paint his own house
a bright red. More than that the au-
thorities have taken the matter up
and are sOberiy discussing a maR a
right to paint his house any color he
pleases. In the West no one objects
20 a red house. Il is only when a man
starts out 10 paint the entire town red
that he gets into trouble.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

New York. July 16.-TweIty-seyen
trout shocked lhe natives OF Oyster
Bay by getting drunk last night Cap
tain John Franklin retired from the
bridge OF the fishing boat he had com.
manded for a quarter Of a century and
opened a saloon and hotel at the foot
OF South street Captain John had a
flowing well on his place from which
runs a constant stream OF ice cold
water. A pool was dug and Captain
John used the water TO cool his beer
Five years ago he put some trout
in to prevent moss and other vegeta
tion from growing in the pool. Satur,
day four kegs Of beer we're dropped
into the pool. From one keg the
bung was loosened and the beer es.
capped into the pool where Captain
Jones pets were swimming. No soon
er did they realize the delights Of the
beer oozing from the keg than the
whole twenty-seyen began fighting TO
get It Not one OF the fish remained
sober.
Captain John heard a noise In his
fish pond and on Investigation was
astonished to see his twenty-seven
trout playing leap frog and racing
madly about the water.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
FIGHTS FOR HER HONOR
WHITE WOMAN HAS DESPERATE
scUFFLE wIrf4 NEGRO.
The Lvstfui Brute Threw Her 10 tire
Ground Three Times Cutting
Her with O Butcher Knife.
Her Cries Bring Help.

Corsioana, Tex. July is.-This
evening Mrs. s. II. Hamilton xas as-
sAulted by a negro man and but for
the heroic fight a horrible crime would
have been committed. Mrs Hamil.
ton with her husband. lives with her
fathers family mile and half east
Of this city near the Chatheld road.
She is a young strong woman4
and had been az work In the cotton
field and went 20 Mr.. Bisso's resi-.
dence. near where she was working.
to get some water. she drew a
bucket from the well and was drink.
ing when TO her horror she was siez-
ed from the back by a bury negro.
who was armed with an ugly butcher
knife. and threatened her life.
True 10 the woman's instinct and
impulse she screamed and began
desperate fight with her brutal as
sailant. Three times be threw her
to the ground. but urged on by fright
and desperation she kept up the
struggle. In the meantime her right
hand had received an ugly wound,
from which blood was Towing freely.
Her screams. however, had been
heard. and her sister came running
her. reaching her when her strength
was almost exhausted -
Seeing the approaching sister the
fend made a final slash with the
butcher knife. which Mrs. Hamilton
wsrded OF from her throat with her
left hand. and as a result the little
finger was almost severed.
The negro turned and ran. Word
was at once sent to town and officers.
aided by a large posse of excited
men are in pursuit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
1ns counrRYs sIe cRops.

According 10 the United states GOV.
ernments July repOrf on growing
crops. there win be yield this year
Of more than 5z0.ooa. go bushels Of
wheat and asa .ocQ.c0o bushels Of
corn. These figures compared with
those Of last year show a consider1-
bic reduction in the yield o. eorn, but
great Increase in that Of wheat The
wheat crop is nov practically al hAr-
vested or laid BY. 80 the estimate Of
the report Concerning i may be con
sIdered as correct The crop. With
the exception OF one year. Is the lar
gest ever produced in the history Of
this country. As to the corn crop. al
though Il must be admitted that il is
not IN as forward a state as i should
be Al this season of the year. and
that there have been many setbacks
Which will materially reduce the out.
put. nevertheless the growing
months are not yet over. and 50 there
Is reason TO believe and to hope that
the figures a. given by the govern
nent will be noticeabiy improved
upon.
The agricultural condition OF the
West for this year may safely now be
called a pronounced success The
good fortune and industry Of the far
mers assure enovsh money TO meet
all expenses. pay on interest and a
part Of the principal on all their
debts. 20 make improvements II they
wish 10 do so. and still have a good
sized balance to lay up in bank Bus
mess conditions In this part OF the
country depend primarily on the far
mers. and. their prosperity being now
assured. times must necessarily be
easy and satisfactory here for at least
4 full year to come.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
commlssIener,s Court.

Yesterday Wisdom Maxwell. an In
dian. charged with assault TO Kill one
II. p. Rowan. living four or five miles
north OF the city. about two weeks
ago. by cutting him in the hand with
a knife, was tried before the commits.
sioner Judge Robnett held the de.
fendant to await the action OF the
grand jury in the same Of $500. Bond
was made.
This morning the csc OF ]. s. B.
apollos vs.. Southern Trading com
pany. suit on contract. was com.
menced.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
HORSE THIEF's RUsE.
Leaves Trick Notice on Stable Door
tc Delay Pursuit.


Terre Haute. July 1s.-A horse thief
who has hit upon a novel scheme by
which he puts safe distance between
himself and the officers OF the law,
has been heard from again. A Knights
town man found his horse gone and
the trick notice fastened to the sta
bic door.
The wording Of this notice is the
same In each town. II is In effect that
the horse has been taken by a friend
OF the owner; that the latter. would
laugh at the escapade If he knew
who the writer was. and II the owner
makes no report Of the missing horse
for few days It will be brought back
but that II the loss is reported to the
authorities the horse will not be re-
turned.
Not many days ago former Mayor
Griswold OF this city found the notice
on his stable door He did not heed
the request for secrecy. but the po-
ice got no trace of the horse. Then
II was learned that the same ruse had
been used at Richmond. Ind. $50 miles
across the state. The Richmond no
tice was In the same handwriting as
the notice found by Mr.. 'Griswold. t. e
Knightstown notice is the same. 1t
Is not known how many horse owners
needed the request
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

In the commissioners court the fol.
lowing new suits have been filed:
]. e. Arnold VS.. Walter Wells, at
tachment.
Same plaintiff VS.. W. p Harper, at.
tachment.
Same plaintiff VS.. Newton Reck. at
tachment
Same plaintiff vs.. W z. Rard. at.
tachment.
T. B. Owens VS.. Thos. ferguson,
replevin suit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
gain


General Fitzhugh Lee can appre-
eiate . joke on himself as well as an
other, He told this story in Spring
field the other day: After Robert E.
Lee had eapitulated to General Grant.
Fitzhtgh started for HIS home on
horseback. After having proceeded
a number Of miles he met a ragged,
iong-haired veteran returning TO the
army from his home where he had
been oG a furlough. Lee asked the
soldier where he was going and he re-
piled that he was going to his com.
mand. you may as well go back to
your home" said Lee. General
Robert Lee has surrendered his army
and the men are all going home
Wat" exclaimed the soldier, Il
don't believe a word Of H. II any.
body has surrendered it's that id
F1tzhugh Lee"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
Milo.


J. W. johnson made a business tip
today TO Ardmore.
W. A. Tsliaferro is building Or 4
the finest gins in the Ch1ckasaw ma
tiOn at Milo.
Crops are looking well and our
people are hopeful Of a big yield.
A mad cat created a sensation
here this morning but it was killed
before anyone was bitten.
Elk.
The infant Of ]. T. Kern died here
yesterday.
II. w Stark Of Gainesville, Texas.
is here.
A protracted meeting conducted by
Rev. Cox, a Christian minister Of
Cornish will begin here tomorrow.
Wynnewood.
Wynnewood is entertaining a big
crowd al her two days picnic. Every
thing is quiet and very pleasant. There
were more people in attendance yes
terday than today.
PsuIs Valley.
Ground was broken on the recently
burned district yesterday for the cree
tion Of new brick buildings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
VlndIeated her con...

Chicago, July l6.-Thomas Barker
told his wife this morning that her
coffee was not like mother used to
make" He is now in the Union hos
pital with a fractured skull.
Mrs Barker picked up a stove lid
and shattered It on her husbands
head.
You say the coffee is no good?"
she asked.
The PROSTATE husband replied. 1T
is not so bad as thought"
Mrs Barker is locked up pending
results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

indianapolis. July 1s.-Judge Afford
believes a record for murder trials
was established in his court this
afternoon. II required less than an
hour and a half 10 empanel a jury,
hear the testimony and arguments
and return a verdict OF manslaughter
In the case OF VIM. Potter, who killed
Harvey Garrett during a ball game.
II never heard OF a murder case in
the United States beingtried so quick
ly," said Judge Afford. III all muir
der cases were tried as expedltiously
there would be no mob outbreaks"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

Dr. w. T. BOgie and children, Tom
and Ruth Paul, Mrs. X. E. Philips and
children. Mrs. Butt and children, Miss
Mamie Pulliam, J. S. Berkshire and
velie suggs composed a party that
spent yesterday on the shady banks
Of Caddo creek. Dinner and supper
both were spread in picnic style and
thoroughly enjoyed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

This e a fast and busy age and as
might Be expected the rapidity at
which we live carries us quickly away
from the scenes Of other days until
Enen and things once prominent in
nationai-iife are almost forgotten. It
has not been long since James G.
Blaine, me brilliant Maine statesman.
was one OF the greatest men in Amer
lean politics. but the stirring incidents
OF latter days have served to crowd
the man and the history OF his ca
Teer into the background from which
IT is now only temporarily resurrect-
ed by the news Of the death Of his
wife. which occurred yesterday at the
old homestead in Augusta. Maine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
.
. NEWS OVER PRONE. .
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A number Of our people are enjoy
ing a picnic today at DR.. Sullivan's
ranch.
chaeris.
There will be a picnic and reunion
OF Joe Wheeler Camp U. c. v. here
July 2s and "a
The country is needing rain.
Cornish.
Mike Sneed. Frank Scivally and
Harry steifel are here today from
Ardmore.
Although the First National bank
has been chartered It win probably
not open for business until Cornish
becomes a railroad town.
II is rumored here that work will
begin within a brief time on the new
railroad from waurika to Ardmore.
Dixie.
Mechanic McIvlane of Com
anche is here visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs B. C. overstreet
Loco.
Surveyors with the Colorado, Okla.
homa and Texas are here from their
camp between here and Duncan. The
road has asked this town for station
grounds 3O0xl0O0 feet and SO 500. The
money is made up and Loco feels GER
tain of the iina of road
J. II. Rogers is here from Bailey.
The protrActed meeting a. Pryor
creek win begin tonight.
Mr. and Mrs. James Payne enter
tanned the young people last night
with an ice cream social and musi.
Gale
Andy Tucker has lumber on the
ground for a handsome new resi-
dence.
MannsVille.
A Nichols from Ardmore is here
on business.
A series Of meetings are being held
here by Rev Barrett, Christian min
lister OF Sherman.
Lee Stanley. who formerly lived
here. buried one OF his children at
Mannsville yesterday.
Provence.
w. NJ Foster and John Bell are
erecting a gin on Caddo. seven ,n,los
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
Not Too Crazy 70 Ole,

Hamilton. o.. July 16.-Edward A.
Knapp was convicted in the first de.
degree for wife murder today. To the
surprise Of everybody there was no
recommendation for mercy and Knapp
must go TO the electric chair.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
1 O'CLOCK EDITION
Ardmor.. Friday. July ". 1908.

Golden Rule Jones" Of Toledo has
declared that he would rather go 10
Jail than 10 the United States senate.
Man should never be censured for Sc
iecting cong nih associates.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

Col. James 8. Hogg gave out an In.
ferview In New Orleans the other day
IN which he strongly encouraged the
attempted corner Of the cotton mar.
ket. The colonel likes corners since
his experience at Beaumont and he
stnl has one eye on the boys at the
forks Of The creek.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

The open door on the Manchuran
question has been settled satisfac-
torily to this government Assur'
ances have been received from the
Chinese government that II will. in
the near future. open as treaty ports
several ports now closed to the
worlds trade. The Russian govern.
ment has conveyed formal assurance
10 the American government that Il
will not In any way oppose such open
ing. The state department is highly
gratified at this outome. Feeling II
has secured. not only for American
commerce. but the commerce OF the
world at large, a very substantial
gain. ..s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

Miss Nellie Blake and Theodore
Coleman entertained a few friends
yesterday evening at the home Of
Mr. and Mls T. n. Coleman. North
Washington street Refreshments
were served.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

The arms and skull Of a man were
found today in the Ringer debris.
It was the fellow that you have all
seen-soetimes in the window and
sometimes at other places-he was
a dummy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
Secretary Hitchcock

Secretary Hitchcock isn't big
enough for his Job. and We hope the
plan said to be on foot In Oklahoma
20 have him removed from the eahi-
net viii not mlsoarry. His Snake
policy has stunted the growth Of this
country long enough.-Indian Journal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

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, 1903-07-17
vep Best Bread.

The sight Of all sights in Ardmore
today is the display OF good things to
eat at solomon's Bakery. We have
seen them. Have you, 1876.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

The cheapest place in Ardmore this
week 10 buy millinery is at Miss
Baird's. 1as
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

We will have here within a few
days car of new White Elephant
ouggies. and to make room for them
we offer bargains in those We have
in stock.
WILLIAMS. CORHN q 90
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

The swellest things in photos IN
town al webb's. "a for 25c. -Four 20.
sitions. 14.tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17
WILLIAMS. coRHN & co.

Come and see our new, clean, up
to-date bakery and the good things
we have TO eat at solomon's Bakery.
12-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

The meanest man in the country
has bobbed up in Georgia. He pawn.
ed his wlfe's false teeth to take an
other woman to a picnic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

For a few days at webb's, "a pic
uITes for Csc. 14-tf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

Six fine photos for twenty-five cents.
COLE & JENKINS,
l5-t. Photographers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

w. NJ. Foster and John Bell are
erecting a gin on caddo. seven miles
north OF here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-17

A number Of our people are enjoy
ing a picnic today at DIR. sullivan's
ranch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-05
SIM 57ORv 554EE:lD 4 '--.-''
GIRL FROM SLAVERY
Laura Rolf of Shelton, Taken Out of Lowest of
TenderiOin Resorts by POIice--Sfar Gave Her
Relatives Warming of Her Danger

Al this iancturs Bieou~r. Whose
acquaintance Laura had formed s.1un
after coming 10 Seattle. appeared on
the scene and persuaded the gtri 10
become his mistress.
hut fer the publication by the star
q the fact that Laura nan waH
missing from her uaual lodgings. her
father Wuaii probably have remain
Ell in Ignorance q her uoda II living
IN Seattle. tndsfiuitsiy.
The Hiri had led her sick sister 20
believe that sha was married. and
when her brother came 90 Seattle 60
look for her. attempted 10 deceive
him also. lie. however. had sus.
picieus and told them % the police.
with the fssait that the girls true
condition. Was discovered
In the meantime. = Seattle morn
ing paper hal Hrnvety informed tts
readers that Laura nuff had navsF
been reported 70 tha police a. miss
ing. and was working In a 8ezttis
family as q domestic
The girl - at present In charge 81
the police matrar. she says she -
willing 60 80 back 70 her father and
lead a respectable life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-05
ST RICTER
wiz be tho Enforcement
of Immigration Laws

The focal immigration inspectors
will hereafter enforcs a ruling Of the
treasury department which calls for
far mere stringent elimination Of un-
healthy immisrnnta. especially Jap
aneHo. nom American ports, Special
agent Clark Of the treasury depart
nent, who accompanies y, p hsr-
gent, chief of the Immigration bureau
On his trip OF inspection % Puget
sound. came from Port Townsend
this morning on the japanese linei
itioIun Maru.
Tie found that the rsHet sound Of
fielalH were not enforcing the law
which went into effect Ia March,
providing for the examination or
persons with diseases other than
thaAa 81 contagious nature. pt.
NJ. y. Mittcu. deputy collector OF
this port. stated to Mr.. Clark that
he had not been advised Of the new
ruling. but u T. admitted that II IA
good one. Hundreds Of Japanese
who are In an unhealthy condition
have been landed here in the past
without restriction The auarantins
doctor at the Diamond point. near
Port Townsend, only bars those per.
sons who are afflicted with eopta.
Kioas diseases.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-05

IS : direct result Of the stars
'Ftory telling u her mysterious dis
appearance from her lodgings In this
lefty q week Rxo. pretty Laura Rolf.
an fs-year-olt giri OF shsiton. has
been rescued from . life Of sin ARD
restored 70 her relatives.
she was found In the Arvade the-
.at.r. ths rnost d4sFepufahle dance hal
la Seattle. last night. BY pstective
'rarbee. who began searching for her
after the sirfs father and brother
had learned Of her DISAPPEARANCE
[fhrou9h the columns ~ ths Star.
Tne gsrg admitted that she had been
znn inmate u the dtxs Tor more than
L. week. mnd had been placed there
<br a worthless character known TO
ms police as Frank Bloomsr. bloom
2nr. Abe said. had persuaded her 90
+ abanfon her search for honorabis
Esmpioymeut and take ~ life or
|sshaFna
Before entering the Arcade. the
*xift aeeorstlng % her own story. had
3bssn forced 20 -rusfss" Tor drinks
zrsli ifauor on rnEnFnfssson--in several
<aimost equally dizreputAbie dance
FsFsiis. and had been forcsd 20 give