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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
Thomas Elmore lucey.

A cultured audience attended the
lecture given by Thomas Elmore Lu-
cey at the Broadway Methodist church
last night. Mr Lucey is an excel
lent entertainer and delighted every
one. Mr., Lucey gave impersonations
of Abraham Lincoln. Pope Leo the
third and Richard the third. He also
ready quite a number of his own Sc
lections and sang songs of his own
congestion. He was literally ap-
plauded.
The next attraction will be Chas,
f. Stokes, the noted humorous lee
turer' and cartoonist, who will appear
here March II. ..,.. !st .fs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

and intended TO retail at 1925. Now
we will dispose OF these at the un-
heard OF price of s215; and remember
We have one Smith & Barnes piano,
We have on Smith & Barnes piano,
the largest size, in genuine rich ma
hogany case, used about four months.
This piano originally sold for s40O
and you can hardly tell it has ever
been used. We will close II out at s2T0.
We would like ysu to see this piano.
We can not list all the bargains here.
We have new pianos from s195 up TO
$685., and they are all genuine, honest
bargains which we will not be able to
duplicate later. We will be open even
ings during the special sale until 9
o'clock. Bring your family, come up
to the store tonight and just see for
yourself what we have here and com.
pare; compare prices, compare quail
ity, compare regulations of goods, etc.
We invite you also to call and hear
the Wonderful Angelus Player Piano.
This marvellous instrument is the ad.
miration of all who see and hear It.
We will allow out of town buyers
railroad fare both ways for distance
OF 60 miles, as well as hotel expenses.
Mail or telephone orders will receive
prompt attention.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
A Healing GospeI.

The Rev. ]. C. Warren, pastor Of
Sharon Baptist church. Belair, Ga :,
says OF Electric Bitters: ''Il's a God
send to mankind. IL cured me Of lame
back stiff joints and complete phys.
ical collapse. I was 80 weak 1t took
me half an hour to walk a mile. Two
bottles OF Electric Bitters uade me
so strong I have ust walled three
miles In so minutes and fee! like
walking three more, It's made nsy
man OF me" Greatest remedy for
weakness and all stomach. liver and
kidney complaints. Soil uuder gnaria.
tee at City Drug Store. Price bOc /.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

W. A. Ledbetter, president OF the
Democratic club of the city OF Ard
more. has called meeting OF the
club at the City Hail at o'clock p.
m. Saturday, February "a. He urges
every Democrat and every person who
believes in the principles Of the Dem
ocratic party TO come out Prominent
Democrats will address the club and
a good old Democratic rally is antic-
ipated. Statehood is approaching and
a keener interest in politics should
be taken by the people OF the Indian
Territory. You will soon have a chance
to select your own officials. Learn
politics and politicians that you may
do this wisely and well.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
WoMANs AWFUL CRIME.
Says Threw Children Overheard and
Follows Herself.

Says Threw Children Overheard and
Follows Herself.
Fall River, Mass, Feb. 2O.-Oficers
OF the steamer Plymouth Of the Fall
River Line today found part of a wo.
mans wearing apparel and a note,
saying she had thrown her three
children overheard and was about to
follow them herself. after the steam.
er left Newport. The local police de-
clined to dive any names in the note.
Later the woman's name was given
as Mrs. John w. Waters, New York,
formerly Of Chicago. She left will dis
posing Of her personal property. Also
note to her husband asking forgive.
ness. saying: II could not live and
could not leave our children" The
children included a girl aged eight,
two smaller children, one a baby In
arms. No trace OF the four has been
found.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

The last REPORT is that President
Roosevelt has decided to rely implic-
lily upon the judgment OF Senator
Knox in making the rate bill, and de-
clines to discuss the question any
more. Whatever amendments to the
Hepburn bill Senator Knox agrees to
will be acceptable TO the president
lf. when the bill shall come out OF
the conference. Senator Knox should
pronounce II good measure, the
president will sign IL; II the senator
should make contrary report on II,
that will bring forth a veto. The pres.
ident has resigned himself In this
matter to Senator Knox with an abso
1uteness which is at once a splendid
tribute TO to the legal acumen Of that
gentleman and a defiance to those
who have asserted that Senator Knox
Is the mlnion of corporation. That
Senator Knox thinks the Hepburn bill
an imperfect and a very crude meas
ure is we'll known, for he has remark
ed 10 a number OF senators, some OF
them democratic senators. that II will
need great deal OF amendment. Just
what Senator Knox thinks Of the prop
osition 70 make some specific provi.
sion for the review OF rates by the
courts is not so we'll known. II known
at all. The prospect OF psttlng through
some hill which, while not enabling
the commission TO correct rates at
1lf and put them into effect on its
own order, win yer enlarge It's powers
In some appreciat*o degree, is be.
lieyed 10 have been improved by the
decision 10 defer implicitly to the
judgment OF Senator Knox.---Dallas
News.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
Assessment BEGINS Tomorrow.

City Assessor and Collector Rob
erts will begin the work OF assessing
property In the city tomorrow morn
ing. Tho work will consume about
two rsonths. Mr.. Roberts asks that
all persons have at hand their lot and
block number so that no time will be
lost In the work The work will be
rushed 10 completion, A new set OF
books will he opened. as soon as the
worl, begins, at the assessors Office
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
ORGANIZATION.

w. A. Ledbetter, chairman OF the
Democratic executive committee for
the 21st recording district, has ad-
dressed letter to each member OF
the committee. at the suggestion Of
Hon Fred A. Parkinson, chairman OF
the Democratoc executive committee
OF Indian Territory, urging that an
earnest effort be made toward detail.
ed organization of the party in the In
dian Territory, anticipating statehood,
which is certain to come. A strong ef-
fort will be made by the Democrats
to control the constitutional conven-
tion and the government OF the state
Of Oklahoma as it's ultimate object.
The call is timely and the chairmen
OF the Democratic clubs throughout
the territory should at once com
mence to revive interest In politics,
canvass their districts and add new
names The constant influx OF immi-
grafton has increased wonderfully the
population of the territory. The poll
tics OF the newcomers ought to be as
certained and they be invited to be-
come members OF the clubs A cam
paign of education inaugurated and
persistently pushed would induce ma
ny to enroll their names on the club
rosters.
Politics Is no easy road to success
and without perfect organization and
much effort the victory VIII not be
won. Every Democrat in the territory
who is not n member OF some club
should join at once, Do II now-not
tomorrow. Delay Is dangerous. II is
essential in the highest degree that
the leaders OF the party know it's
strength and weakness, and this can.
not be well determined except
through the clubs. Show your colors
before the fight commel<es. Don't
hang back or be considered "a moth.
ing by both parties. A man owes II TO
society, to his country at large and
to himself to take an interest in pol
itics. He should know the politicians
and be aBle to select the good from the
bad. Men make the laws and enforce
them. A good man always favors good
law and It's enforcement Parties are
composed Of individuals, and are as
good or as bad as their members.
Only good men should be selected for
Office; IL Is the duty of every citizen
to see to this Indifference and lack OF
party pride cause bad government,
and bad government has its effect up
on the people. II effects business, so.
ciety and the church. Good government
has the most baneful results. II r.
source of protection. OF pride and
hope. II encourages and fosters trade,
elevates the morals. makes a nation
strong and great and as a nation is
known, so are its people.
The Democratic party Is OF and for
the people. II is for right and opposed
to wrong. II is democratic in name
and principle II is n party for the
rich and for the poor. II Is the domi-
nant party OF the Southwest and 1t
welcomes to its protection those who
are in sympathy with and advocate
its principles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
eLEpsos HOME AGAIN.
The Attorney Speaks Interestingly Of
Statehood and Curtis Bill.

SNeNN'SNN NV OS'te S''
s. T. Bledsoe, a prominent attor.
ney of this city, well known through
out the Territory and at Washington,
has returned from the capital whore
he has been watching legislation az.
fecting the Territory. The Curtis
BILL" says Mr. Bledsoe, 'is, as you
all know, now before the senate com
mittee on Indian Affairs, Of which
committee Senator Clapp, OF Minneso-
ia, is chairman, who is well posted,
having visited and Travelled over tn =
indian Territory in company VITA
Tams Bixby and ether prominent Off.
cals and citizens last summer.
The main contention now is over
the coal and asphalt lands and the
question of the advisability of the re-
moval of restrictions on the surplus
lands Of the fun blood Indian
"A number Of the members Of the
senate committee wish to place the
matter O fthe sale of the segregated
coal lands in the hands OF the score.
tary. while other members oppose this
and wish the president to take charge
and personally attend to the sale of
these lands.
The senate committee will report
the bill back to the senate with
amendments. From the senate the bill
goes to the house to consider and
concur or disagree in the senate
amendments. II the house concrrs in
the senate amendments the bill, is
almost certain to become law"
Mr.. Beldsoe thinks the senate will
adopt the Foraker amendment to the
statehood bill and that the house will
concur, Cannon will not oppose the
Foraker amendment
Mr.. Bledsoe spoke briefly on the ad-
vantages of statehood, mentioning the
right of the people to elect the judi
ciary, state and county officials, the
establishment of public schools, I'm
pIuNtmeHl VI puDllC TOduS anu HlkI'
ways. The highest and best an
tage of statehood lies in the power of
the people to elect a legislature from
amongst their midst, who are ar
quainted with conditions and the
needs of their constituents. The Ter.
ritory has long depended on congress
for legislation, in which body 1t has
had no representative and has had %
enlist the aid of congressman and
senators whose interests were else
where and whose time was occupied
by other matters OF more Importance
to them, at least. than the Indian Ter.
ritory.
Everything looked favorably when
| left Washington, said Mr.. Bledsoe,
and with the passage Of the two bills
mentioned there will come to the ter.
ritory an unprecedented rush OF homo.
seekers and investors. look forwar
to good times and prosperity for ALL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
Established d 1895
VISIT TO JAIL.
A Formal Turning over Of Prisoners
to New Marshal.


When Marshal Colbert went out of
Office sixty-two prisoners in the fed
eral jail were turned over to the new
marshal. The names of the prisoners
were taken from the docket. Marshal
Porter and Mr.. Colbert accompanied
by their deputies visited the Jail and
as the name Of each prisoner was
called he responded. The prisoners
are charged with various offenses,
ranging from petty larceny to muir
der. A number Of bootleggers are
among the bunch.
One prisoner. q bright boy OF II
years, is being held until the court
can pass on his sanity. His story is
pathetic. He was connected with a
dog and pony show and was literally
worked so hard by the cruel manager
that he became a mental and physical
wreck. He has somewhat recovered
his health and is in a fair way to
have his mind completely restored
The boy talks intelhgently, presents
a neat appearance and to all intents
was as sane as any one.
The officials found the Jail almost
immaculate. in its cleanliness. 4 The
prisoners were comfortably clothed
and locked clean and neat ]. d. Hell
sey, the present jailer, has been In
charge for the past four years and
ex-marshal Colbert declares that he is
one of the best that he has ever seen
Nothing speaks better for Mr.. Kelsey
than the sick report, Not a single
prisoner has been confined in the hos
pital since last August. To the ladies'
of Ardmore the prisoners are indebted
for library which is well equipped
and source of much pleasure to the
inmates.
Divine services are-held every Sun
day In which the prisoners take much
interest. There are employed at the
jail one jailer, eight guards and turn
keys. The capacity OF the Jail is 275,
which can be increased a little ,by
crowdins.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

The latest case illustrating the mi.
raculous medicinal qualities OF fresh
air is reported from the Presbyterian
Hospital. New York. where for nearly
a year they have been treating all
cases OF pneumonia in ward on the
roof In that time they have only lost
one child case, while the old death
rate was 25 per cent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

II is said that starvation exists in
certain parts OF Japan. A people who
can die as heroically as the Japanese
can may be depended on not to let
their fellows perish from want.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

There is talk of duel between
John Temple Graves and a Col. Eng.
lish of Georgia. No one who knows
about the modern politicians OF Geor-
gia is going to get up early these cold
mornings TO get the paper contain.
ing the details OF the bloody encoun.
ter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

Married. At the home OF G. W. Us.
sery on d street northwest, at one
o'clock this afternoon. C. j. Britton
and Miss Ruch Cochron. were united
in wedlock Rev. ], L. Keller ofiiciat-
ing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

Another gratifying feature of the
Roosevelt wedding was that 1t enabled
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, the wife OF
the president, to get her name In the
paper for once at least.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

IL is stated that the secretary OF
the treasury and the president do not
agree. There may be truth in this. or
the report may have been circulated
in order to create a nice, soft place
for the fall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

The Ladies Aid Society Of the First
Baptist church will meet with Mrs.
Farmer Thursday afternoon, Washing.
toms Birthday at 3, O'Clock. A fuli
attendance Is desired -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
0.AO

Not finding either Gov. Cummins or
Senator La ,Folette in the proper
state OF mind to go with him in over
turning the management Of the life
insurance companies, Mr.. lawson now
appears to be willing to turn the Job
OF reforming them over to any one
who wants It.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL.
viii be Reported Tomorrow-omni.
bus Court Town Bill.

bus Court Town Bill,
Washington. ID. c., Feb. t0.-(Spe-
cial) THE Indian appropriation bill
which will be reported tomorrow, car
ries a total OF s17S5,OOO. OF which
s5OTOS2, viii go to Indian TeTitory
as follows
Dawes Commission 100000; schools,
white and Indians 100000; roads ss,-
900; etc, The omnibus court town bill,
including WiIburton, weleetka. Bart,
lesville and Checotah was today fav-
orably reported by the house commit
tee on Indian affairs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
People who use Ramsey's

People who use Ramsey's Witch
Hazel Balm have skin free from chaps
and no other winter complexion dlf,
Gculties. Neither greasy nor sticky.
delightful to use. 15c
is f. j. RAMSEY, Druggist
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
Elected Cashier.

Marcus NJ. Bright for the past nine
years an attache of the First National
Bank of this city has resigned his oo-
sitioh and will go to Mineral Wells to
become cashier OF the First National
bank of that city. one of the strongest
institutions In Palo Pinto county. In
selecting Mr.. Bright the directors OF
the First National bank have display.
ed wisdom as his long years OF SER
vice here eminently qualities him for
the new position. Mr.. Bright has made
an excellent man for the local bank
and Is well known throughout the city.
That he will mall splendid Official
in Mineral Wells is not doubted by
those who know him. HIS business
career has been marked with sue
cess. He is an indefayagiplc worker.
young man of rapid energy and OF
good character. 1t is stated that he
will move his family to his new home
in the near future.
The Ardmoreite congratulates Mr.
Bright in his new position and wishes
him success.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

Sloth, like rust, consumes faster
than labor wears, while the used key
Is always bright.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

Matinee AT opera house, Thursday
afternoon. 20-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20

The Ardmoreite sells coupon booEs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
MARKET REPORTS
(By e. =. Guillot q Co, members OF
Now Orleans Cotton Exchanre.)
COTTON MARKET.
Liverpool Futures.

Ardmore, Feb. 20.-The following
are quotations FOR today:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-20
Ardmore Prices To-Day.

Cotton 7 to Q cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-15

"Hannah's Pride" is made from select
cd hard wheat. Sold by Robert Elem
ing at Dresden.
When looking for bargains you will
miss it if you fail to see Kelly & Schnei,
der's bargain tables.
Jno. l.. Robertson left Monday for
Grand Forks, where he expects to be
de tained a few days on business.
Biscuits baked right in three minutes
g very day next week at our store
Plummer & McNiven all next week.
For a sprucey suit of clothes made to
your measure, at the price of good ready
made clothing try the Bee Hive store.
John Schistel, who has the Alex
Gamer on farm east of town rented an.
nounces the arrival of a little son or
Monday of last week, Nov. 5th.
The McPhail- Brosnahan Co., adver.
tlsement this week contains something
that is bound to prove attractive to
most of the boys in and around
Langdon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-15

When in town don't forget to look
over Kelly & Schneider's line of fur
goods.
n. G. Crockett and family have moved
into town for the winter. They are &C.
cupying the Laidlaw residence on Fifth
street lately vacated by j. A. Porteous
Rev. and Mrs. j. H. Noordweier, Mil
ton, who have spent a honeymoon visit
in the old country, have returned to
Milton. Rev. Noordweier has not yet
been assigned to a pastorate.
Mrs. Jas. A. Little and daughter ar
rived last week from St. Thomas and
will make Langdon their home through
the winter while Mr.. Little is detained
here looking after business. They have
rented a suite of rooms in the First
National bank block.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-15
Use .sHannah's Pride" -four.

Have YOU seen the new line of neck
wear at the Arcade.
Come to the Bee Hive store for bar
gains, before the stock is closed out.
When you buy a sack of -four buy the
best. "Hannah's Pride is guaranteed.
Birtch & Liebeler can sell or locate you
on a homestead in the Canadian North
west.
When you want to buy the baby a
cloak or hood go to the Arcade for they
have the best assortment in town.
VIM. Bolton Hope one of the old time
pioneers of the township which bears
his family name took Tuesdays train
for Vancouver,B G. where he will spend
the winter months.
The Clyde bank in which D. H.
Beecher of the Union National Bank at
| Grand Forks and others are associated
has the contract for a fine new bank
building which will be put up early next
spring.
e. A. McCay received word this week
from Mrs. McCay, that she was with her
little son, Edmund, in St. Luke's hospi-
tai, st. Paul, where she has placed him
for treatment, and that he is dong as
we'll as can be expected MunichHerald
A. O. Void, o~ptometrist, will be a.
the following towns, the following dates
Nekoma, Monday Nov. 10th; Hampder
Tuesday, Nov. 10th: Munich, Wednes
day, Nov. 21st; Calvin. Thursday, Nov
Ord; Sarles, Friday, Nov. 23rd anc
Hannah Saturday, Nov. oath.
The case of Gilmore VS. Fullerton te
recover money over paid on wheat was
called last week before Justice Temple
ton. The defense called for a change Of
venue. On Wednesday P. q. johnson
appeared for the defense and asked te
have the case dismissed Justice Shanks
refused to admit dismissal and Fuller
ton then appealed to the district court
1t appears hat Wm. Gilmore who man
ages an elevator in Hannah made
slight error in computing the amount OF
some wheat sold him by Fullerton, Ac
cordingly he paid him wrong. Gilmore
called the farmers attention To the dis
crepency and asked fop a refund Fuller
ton took the stand that il the elevator
man made II III stake, that Was his loss
Now it will be tho duty OF the district
court to show whether anyone Is an
titled " another man's money on III
%errorof this nature. Hannah Moon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-15
DR.. KERR
DENTIST.
Schulke's Block.


Tomorrow, Friday evening a "sociable
affair" will be held in the parlors of the
Presbyterian church. No charge made
for admission or collection taken up
The pastor, Rev. Wilson, hopes the
event will enable him to make a closer
acquaintance with the young people of
Langdon, to all of whom a cordial in
vitation to attend is extended.
The railroad laborers and graders who
have been employed for the past several
months by sub-contractor A. F. johnson
on the Schurmeir cutoff on the Great
Northern west of Grand Forks finished
up the work last week and were sent te
Langdon. Here the men have begun
operations on a large reservoir similar tc
the one at Leeds on the main line. The
reservoir will contain several million
gallons of water for railroad purposes
Nearly all the men who have been em
ployed on the railroad work reside iE
the state. About sixty teams haileo
from the vicinity of Larimore. They
have been engaged in making a road
bed on the cutoff, laying steel and do
ing other jobs.
E. G. Richmond of this city, says the
Grand Forks Times has something of 6
record in the way of bank building
During the present year be has con
structed nine bank buildings in North
Dakota, during the past W years holds
the championship III this line with II
| banks to his credit. Six of the nine
bank buildings constructed during the
last year have been for the Beecher-tel
ton combination Of that city, and he has
been so successful in this particular tina
much of the work III to him as
matter of fact. He is making u specialt.
of this line aud can almost build, u tits
class bank building blind folded, III
came to this city from Melrose, Mimi,
a few months ago a,d IL making hi
II ms in tho ia, III, Munich Herald,