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The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
Lindsay,s Nen Pntter.


Golfng circles Of Washington have been
shaken to their center by an innovation
Richard HerndOn Lindsay. correspondent
of the Kansas City Star Mr.. Lindsay has
just returned to his post here from an
extended ard ardU0us service I'm the ex-
citing campaign in Kansas, which came
near resulting In the election Of his friend.
former Senator Harris as governor lie
INDUCED his enthusiasm for golf in
Kansas. whenever ne could snatch little
time from his newspaper work and he
was startled 10 observe that the cham
pions in the Sunfower State used
croquet mallet I'm putting Thoughtlessly
he neglected % bring a Kansas mallet
back 10 Washington. thinking that in
strument could be obtained here at a
nominal cost Before going cut TO the
Columbia links for his FIRST game he
applied at numerous sporting goods stores
In the city for q crOquet maliet. He was
informed blandly but firmly that he
could purchase mallet only by buying
the complete outfit. Vainly he protested
against this. denouncing IL as not only
a commercial outrage. bat also as "A de-
Iiberate conspiracy Of local golfers
against his Introduction Of Kansas
methods into the game. But his ardor
overcame his Indignation and he pur-
chased one entire croquet outfit in order
TO obtain the desired mallet. When he
showed up on the links the other day
with this maIet. declaring It was his
Kansas putter, something akin 20 d riot
was threatened for nearly the whole day.
But proudly, If not vigorously. be Is now
welding his croquet mallet as a pujter.
whiting NOT Df the QeeU and 0miuOus
murmurings Of his fellow g0ifists. He
says the Kansas name for this new
tangled putter Is 'gazasson-
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
The Modern Way.

Nero hddled while his city burned.
He wasn't so practical as Schmitz.
That worthy seems 10 have grated.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

Allegheny Pa might plead its pro-
posed annexation TO Pittsburg is unconsti-
tuti0nal upon the grounds of "cruel and
lnhuman' punishment.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
a. Revised hv Carnerie.

From the Boston Transcript.
Millions for peace but not one cent for
gunpowder, is Mr.. Carnegies motto.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

If those negro soldiers had been as wise
as some other soldiers of whom we have
heard tell, they would have sent the
President round robin.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

It Is limited that England is willing tc
swap some Of her islands for our Philip
pines Don't see how we could lose.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

Mr.. Roosevelt is sitting steady in the
boat. and. at the same time, is insisting
that Mr.. Taft sit steady on the lid
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

'The child Of to-day will be the man OF
tomorrow, says Senator Beveridge. i
is certainly very unlike the Senator "a
overlook the ladies that way.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

NIr. Gompers says that "the man who
makes money out Of politics must be put
out OF business. What's the matter
with him? Isn't 1ir. Gompers speaking of
the man who makes money 'fn' politics
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

Roosevelt weakens,7 says the Lynch
burg News, anent the order dfsmissing the
negro troops. You can't prove It by the
troops.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23
aTama Jim once an Editor.

The Hon. James Wilson. Secretary OF
Agriculture who probably viii achieve
tie unique distinction Of serving longer in
the Cabinet than any other member OF
that body. first woocd the fckle goddess
fame In Iowa as country editor As
a young man he established al the
metropolis OF Tama, whose fame has
spread over the world 10y reason Of the
fact that il has become linked with his
deeds and name. weekly publication
which be gave the queen title Of ''The
Star Clipper" Not even 90 this good day
win he say the name was chosen because
of the EDITORS original purpose TO AL it
with extracts from his exchanges. 1T
whether he intended &c % Uutshine the
stars In point Of fact the Secretary g
characteristic mOdesty prevents his dis
cussing his youthful adventure into jour
ualism at an. except the bare admission
with a deep red flush Of shame CT pride
that Inc was once the editor of q news
paper iu Iowa As the Tama Star-Clipper
is not listed in any of the trade pJblica-
lions. it Is assumed that this once great
exponent Of public thought no longer
sCintillates. Secretary Wilson is now the
editor Of more and a greater variety of
publications than Is anybody else in the
United States. The circulation OF his
publications. too. exceeds that Of nearly
all the other publications OF the country
combined. They deal with such abstruse
and esorteric subjects as hog cholera,
pppiu IN chickens, the right time to
plant squash. how TO conserve the nitTates
in soil &c
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

A Russian general believes the flying
machine would be a great military equip
ment. He must be anticipating another
war with japan
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

If there is anything at all in n name.
that man Penna who has just been elect
ed President Of Brazil is hopelessly Re
publican
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

A model city is to be established near
Pittsburg. II is certain that PittsbuTg
needs a handy object lesson
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

According to the Atlanta Journal. "Mr.
Samuel Colt is a candidate for Senator
from New Hampshire" Hasn't the Jour
nal got this Colt in the wrong pasture?
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

It's an unwisc American Sugar rebate
that doesn't know its own father these
DAYS.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

At the same time. we cannot help in
duIging the hope that we have reached
the lastly stage Of the Crapsey case.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

Senator Platt says he will discuss the
question OF his resignation hereafter" 4"
No use then; he viii never get a chance
to RESIGN from that place.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

The mayor of Boston demands 10-cent
tickets for football games. This Is calcu-
lated to make some people want their
quarter back.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

When Mr.. Carnegie talks about giving
81 10000 for the promotion of peace. he
Is making just the sort Of noise the Latin
American revoIutionist has been listening
Cor
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

Somehow. Cuggenheim suggests a man
with a bar'i
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

Mr.. John =. Rice. jr-. of Bordentown.
n. J., who is a frequent visitor al the
Arlington, is not only an agreeable and
polished gentleman. but ranks among the
successful inventors of the day. and his
talent in this line has gained him a COM
Portable income.
My home. said he 10 a Herald report
er, is q delightful old place, overlooking
the Delaware II is part of the historic
estate which was owned in the early part
Of the last century by Joseph BOnaparte
King Of Westphalia. and brother OF the
great Napoleon. and on which the former
dwelt many years. The old Bonaparte
residence was destroyed by FIRE many
years ago. during the absence Of its own
er IN Baltimore
Another historic place within "a mile
OF Bordentown is White Hill. the former
home of the mother OF Charles Stewart
Parnell."
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

If the worst comes to the worst, Count
BOni de Castellane can get an organ
and a monk.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

Mayor Schmidt should have remember-
ed that he was not the only fiddler San
Francisco had 10 pay.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

A scientist says It never rains I'm Mars.
Think OF a country where no one ever
steals an umbrella
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

BY a square deal" ladies, Secretary
Bonaparte means thag your official pie
shall not be cut on the bias
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

a Carthage Mo- boy drew a pistol
on his teacher" notes the Houston Post
This is even worse than drawing his
teacher on the blackboard
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

For a man of his build, Secretary Taft
got back on that Id in ali kinds Of a
hurry
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

\ pipe dream-'Tm out" says C.
Depew. And Platt says. Me too"
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

{
Handel What prosaic pen ever portray
ed such ideal and perfected manhood as
Hamlet? Indeed, the method OF the dram
atist is a more normal method than
that of the ministry even. For whilst
! the reverend clergy warn against the
wretched consequences Of sin, the dram
atist first paints lis perilOus fascinauOas.
Lord Bacon never uttered a prof0under
truth than that there was no passion
of the human heart but that IL oyermas-
tered the fear of death.
It's an unwise American Sugar rebate
that dsesnt know its own father these
days.
A scientist says IT never rains I'm Mars.
. Think OF a country where no one ever
steals an umbrella.
The very day the Standard on was in
dicted. its stock dropped twenty-three
points. That was probably intended as
a gentle warning 10 the consumer
Birmingham. Ala. complains that its
water rents are zoo high, What Louis
VILE cannot understand IS why any one
should want 10 rent water. anyhow.
Signor Caruso says it was a monkey
that reached out and pincbed Mrs. Gra-
ham. Some one ought 20 let the signOr
understand that man isn't compelled
70 incriminate himself in this country.
"A Carthage CLo) boy drew a pistol
on his teacher" notes the Houston Post
This is even worse than drawing his
teacher on the blackboard.
BY a square deal, ladies. Secretary
Bonaparte means that your official pie
shall not be cut on the bias.
4 pipe d-eam-.Tm out" SAYS c.
Depew. And Platt says. Me too"
For a man of his build, Secretary Taft
got back on that Id in ali kinds Of a
hurry.
When Mr.. Carnegie talks about giving
81 10000 for the promotion of peace. he
Is making just the sort of noise the Latin
American revoIutionist has been listening
for.
At the same time. we cannot help in
duIging the hope that we have reached
the lastly stage Of the Crapsey case.
Mayor Schmidt should have remember
ed that he was not the only fiddler San
Francisco had to pay.
If the worst comes to the worst, Count
BOni de Castellane can get an organ
and a monk
The mayor Of Boston demands 10-cent
tickets for football games. This is calcu-
lated to make some people want their
quarter back.
Senator PIatt says he viii discuss the
question OF his resignation hereafter
No use then; he will never get a chance
to resign from that place
According to the Atlanta Journal. 'Mr.
Samuel Colt is a candidate for Senator
from New Hampshire" Hasn't the Jour
nal got this Colt in the wrong pasture?
Somehow. Guggenbeim suggests a man
with a bar'l.
A model city is to be established near
Pittsburg II is certain that Pittsburg
needs a handy object lesson.
If there is anything at all in n name.
that man Penna who has just been elect
ed President Of Brazil is hopelessly Re
publican.
A Russian general believes the flying
machine would be a great military equip
ment He must be anticipating another
war with japan
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

/ Signor Caruso says it was a monkey
1 that reached out and pincbed Mrs. Gra-
ham. Some one ought 20 let the signOr
/ understand that a man isn't compelled
I 70 incriminate himself In this country
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

The very day the Standard OH was in
dicted. its stock dropped twenty-three
points. That was probably intended as
a gentle warning 20 the consumer.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

Birmingham. Ala. complains that its 4
water rents are zoo high. What Louis /
VILE cannot understand Is why any one .
should want 20 rent water anyhow
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19
Murphy Defeats Mcclellan,

New York, Sept 19.-Retums from
the primaries in districts where
Republican contests were in progress
indicate that Congressman Herbert
Parsons has won in his fight against
State Chairman Odell and Lomuel L
Qugg Mr. Parsons is said to have
had the backing of President Roose
Welt and GOV. Higgins.
Returns from Kings county Brook
lyn) show that Senator Patrick Nc
Caren made almost a clean sweep
over Sheriff Flaherty, who opposed
his leadership in the Democratic or.
gluization,
On the Republican side, r. !. Wood.
run defeated NJ J. Brady,
In this city, Charles F. Murphy, the
Tammany leader, won out over Mayor
Mcclellan by a narrow margiu.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19
REPUBLICAN HOWL ANSWERED

The hypocritical howl of Frank
Greer and Cash Barnes was we'll
answered a few days ago by Jay Sher-
man, one of the prominent Republi-
cans Of Oklahoma. II is given below
as reported to the Kansas City Times
by a Republican reporter, Fred Barde:
Republicans estimate that the Dem
.ocratic campaign committee at Okla.
homa city is spending one thousand
dollars month and are curious to
know the location Of the barrel In
campaign speeches Republicans have
charged that corporations are helping
the Democrats. Jay sherman Re
publican leader in Cleveland county
at the Republican meeting at Oklaho.
ma city told how ne believed the
Democrats were raising their cam.
ua'gu funds. Democratic candidates
and orators are scattered over Okla
homa and Indian Territory thicker
than chiuch bugs said sherman, "and
the number Of speeches they are max.
ing is astounding. At these meetings
tine hat is passed for campaign Coutri-
4 buttons, and the amount each time
runs from $l5 to $50 In my town,
Lexington, am average of two meet
iugs are held each week At the last
meeting two or three days ago, more
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19
TodaY In History.

l5l9-Magcllan sailed from San Lu.
car Spain, ON his voyage around the
world.
1GG5-On this day the great plague
in London reached its worst over
? coo dying and about 10000 in the
week ending this day.
lSSl-James Abram Garfield, TWEEN
tieth president of the United States,
died gt Elberon, y. j.; born 1881.
lS3O-Turlish man-of-war Ertogrom
foundered, and its crew of 500 men
were drowned.
l9Ol-Presidont Mckinley buried in
Noodlawn cemetery at Canton, O.
l9O5-Dr. Thomas John Bamardo,
ounder Of numerous homes for poor
Doys in English cities, died in London;
born 1915.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19
CANDIDATES
ARE NAME d
LINCOLN CLUB MAKES lNDoRSE
MENTs FOR FEDERAL OFFICE
Townsend for Judge, Walker for At.
tornsy Porter for Marshal Ct the
Eastern District OF Oklahoma.
One Dissenting Vote.

An adjourned meeting of the Lin
cola Republican cmD was held last
night at the court house. The meeting
had Oeen called TO consider the prob.
ability of the clubs indorsing appli.
cants for the Offices of United States
Judge, United states district attor-
ncy and United States marsha! Of the
Eastern district Of the new state.
As soon as ue meeting was callca
to order a motion was made by Jake
Bojoyitz thar thc candidates for these
positions he iHdors,d. G. NJ. Campbcn
made an enthusiastic talk seconding
ne motion. w. b. Johnson spoke, stat
ing thar in his opinion now was tile
time to indorsc candidates. judge J.
w. Harrell heartily agreed with these
gentlemen and asked that the rcsolu.
ton iudorsing the candidates be read.
l.. S. Dolman fought the issue on the
grounds that he was looking to the
best interests Of the party and not
TO the interests of individuals. lie stat.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19
- NsFO--
MUNICIPAL "MUCK-RAKERS."

President Roosevelt with his habit
ual sUcuuousaoss, has stamped a Wig
orous disapproyal Of the Muck -Rak-
crs' and Secretary Taft has some
what wcightily followed him by a
timely dcuunciaton of that same class
of uuoptmistic individuals who seem
TO delight in the indulgence of gar.
] bagoraisod anathcmas and arraign-
ments of prominent persons and ofli-
cials. There is dirt anywhere IL il
Is only diligently sought for-no less
in the streets than in assemblies and
council chambers. Public men. how
ever are getting tired of being pill
loricd by cntorprising magazine pro
prietors ana the prurient of the press.
As body. such men are fully en-
titled to every consideration uut.al-
ways apprcciativc citizen can give
them. They as a rule do their ut
most with the brains they are blessed
with aud the material at their dis
'posal, and il rebounds greatly to the
credit of those of the official classes
.ot the country that they perform
their duties, take it altogether. hon.
'e,,ly fcarlcssly and well, though of
tentimcs ON salaries and with rewards
that are as ridiculous pitanccs when
compared with the amount of work
they have TO undertake and IN, sala-
rirs of men engaged i'm commercial
pursuits can obtain The wyoug.docrs
among them are generally pretty
quickly picked out, pinned tn tho wall.
and put into positions of mouyiablc
personal uotoricty Civic officers are
particularly subject 10 treatment If
this kind by AN sorts of pcssimistic
wouldbos" and indefinite iucspon.
sihlo hauggrs-on, whose peanut minds
will not permit them TO look at the
better side of a mans nature, ambi-
tions or actions, The mayor of New
York City, as an instance, has been
pilloried and fulminigatcd against 10
an extent that raises the gorge ia
the breast Of every decent.mindeG
man, The worst Of it is, his position
will not allow him, with any due re.
gard for the dignity OF his office. TO
reply to the almost constant veno
nous and ilgrounded attacks upon
him. Thus it is all down the line
in almost every city and town in the
United states -erratc abuse and un.
just criticism are employed It is.
therefore a treat to find man like
the president with a big stick reduc-
ing this irrelevant army of snappers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19
FOREIGN IMMIGRATION.

immigration To the Uuitcd States
from foreign countries is increasing
at startling rate. Where it will
cease is problem which is confronting
the officials of the country. Already
facilities for the handling of immi-
grants at the various large ports OF
the country are taxed to the utmost,
and within few months. II has be-
come necessary TO enlarge these IA
cities in order that absolute hardship
shall not be worked on the incoming
aliens. Plans have been prepared for
large additions to the Accommodations
of the great immigration station on
Ellis Island, New York bay These
additions cannot be- made without au.
thority from congress, but it is ex.
pcctcd that. at its next session, con
Ercss will authorize the expenditure
of. approximately 100000 In increas.
ing the facilities at the Ellis Island
station.
The banner year for immigration
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19

resolution be passed as read This mo.
tion was seconded and Alr. Sanders
called Tor the question. Also other
enthusiastic Republicans loudly call.
ed that the chair put the question. sey.
eraI speeches were made for the res
olution and it was nut tc tn house.
Amid loud rejoicing the resolution was
passed with only one dissenting vote
This vote was not against the men in.
dorsed but against the time of in.
dorsing them.
The club adjourned after having
had very enthusiastic meeting in
which the gentlemen indorsed were
SHOWN their popularity in their party
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19

total number debarred during the
month of August, this year, was L.
.3jl. which is an increase of 109 per
cent over the number dcbarrcd during
the corresponding month of 1904
ir the six months ending Septem-
lcr LIST, the total immigration from
all countries was 72OiGl, against 46L.
I22 in the corresponding period Of
1901, or an increase Of 50 per cent
In the last six months too, the i'm.
m. grafton from Russia shows a trem-
erdous increase. The aggregate mum
Der of Russians landed here in the six
months was ljS SOC. against 90,3li for
the corresponding period Of 1904, an
increase Of 40 per cent.
In the opinion of these officials
who have studied the problem of inn
migration, something drastic will have
to be done to stay the food which
is sweeping to America If it con
sisted of desirable material for Amer.
lean citizenship, the problem would
not be- difficult Of solution but it Is
not. as rule and it become evident.
therefore, that further restrictions
must be placed on immigration If this
country i8 not TO suffer serious con
sequences from the present situa-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19
IN A BAGGAGE CAR.
Express Messenger Married While on


A very novel wedding took place
this morning. Mr.. II. Z. Floyd was the
groom and Miss Maud Lindsey the
bride This young couple were married
in the baggage car of the south bound
passenger train at noon today while
the train was standing at the depot
in this city The ceremony was per.
formed by Rev Curb. Mr.. Floyd is ex-
press messenger on the Santa Fe pas
senger trains number 10 and 20 which
run through Ardmore. As he has only
very few hours of from his dutics
the novel scheme OF being married I'm
The baggage car Of the train was de-
cIdod UDJn by the young couple. Miss
Lindsey. who lives here. was accom-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19
Democrats to Heaaauarters.
Ardmoreite Special.


Wyuuowood, l. T., Sept lS.-A dele.
Gauon Of Democrats LETT this afternoon
for oklahoma City to return the call
made Saturday evening by Chairman
Dunn ana Secretary Carter, and in
.cdoutally TO show them that Demo,
.crJic politics are in such good shape
here uat it is unnecessary to hold the
committee meeting called for next
Thursday at this place.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19
WILSON ON TRIAL.
Before U. S. Commissioner on Charge
Of Bigamy.

Before Y. S. Commissioner on Charge
Of Bigamy.
The preliminary hearing of e. A.
Wilson, charged with bipamy, is before
The commissioner court today vii
son Is charged with having w.
in his old home in Indiana also he Is
married to lady in this city He wa
arrested some ten days qgo az VIII
burton. The manner in which his "A.
rest was brought about .s interest.
ing. Mrs. Wilson here is aid 10 have
advertised for Wilson who ha. lrf'
nome Wilson is a brick llys, and be-.
longod to the mon It oo'lna known
that the man she advcrt'3eL for was
ot Wilblrton and going ulI.. The
name of Alex Williams. 1as fact was
found ont hy one of the union brick
ayers, and became known. with the
result that De was arrested and
brought 'o arlW1ro. Ui4 trial ls ir
progress al press time. Agam. him
.ro appearing ri wirn here, Mrs VII
son and her relatives, also q few ether
witnesses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19

10 something like submission, though
We fear his efforts will be- likened
unto those Of man chasing mos
quitoes with babseball bat Some
one wrote once, Though | walk on
the earth may not forget the uses
Of the stars Would It not be as well
If the Muck. Rakers' would occa.
sonally life their eyes off the ground
aud get a CLINT of the cleaning sun
shine Municipal Journal and Engi-
ucCr
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-09-19
Wreck in Illinois.
}y Associated Press.

iy Associated Press.
St Louis, Sept. 1.-Two fast mail
trains on the Baltimore & Ohio South
western collided at Beckmeyer Ills,
cary today. The engineer and fire.
man and dozen other persons were
hurt, but none fatally.