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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-05-11

6;thl b5 N04neIlMe4 asllaEsss
6hssii Anderson HaIter4na1a
sssE Hess McRey nolds, Smith
I'D Wood Mayor Harmer presided
ma Clerk Cole recorded the min
utes.
Upon motion the reading Of the
n;nntes Of the previous meeting was
a:spensed with.
Health Officer DR.. H. " warner
formed the council that the city IS
rather filthy condition and sug-
,sted that some vacant lots Of the
~ be cleared Of tin cans, papers
I'd other rubbish, and at the
unction Of the street car lines east
Harris shop there ought to be
slSout 200 feet Of sewer laid. he
ststcd the water for the city is IN
~ dition. The river ought to
behooked after at once, or Elk
Seek should be used as the source
mppiy for drinking purposes.
CITY Engineer D. p. Britt Of a
special committee reported that the
proposed extension Of Mulberry
streets was about $50 feet long and
IS feet wide. The report was re-
seized and accepted, and the pro-
posal of r. A. Garrett to pay for
condemnation proceedings, together
With the matter Of adjusting the
natter with Mrs. Mary F. Peck for
he part of her property necessary
for the extension was referred to the
stxeet committee and the city attor-
ney. to see first whether an adjust
r,ent can be made, without resorting
s. condemnation proceedings.
Collector Steels report showed
revenues raised from license to the
s.nount of $15,712.2o and $770.61
paid ont since his last report.
Bills were allowed as follows:
Water works pay roll 49,. s $3.50
KIb1tCbe kSGay WE . : = :
Volunteer fire pay roll. 600
All other bills, by request Of the
finance committee, went over until
he next meeting in order to give
nat committee opportunity to ex-
anine the same.
The report of the light commit
tse, recommending an arc light on
0outh Third street. near the resi-
deace of Joseph Noble and another
Eight ON Cottage street, was received.
aad the lights ordered installed.
Vie petition of the Knights
Eesnplar decorating committee for
permisison to erect an arch at the
eosner Of Main and Third streets,
~ granted.
The petition Of j. j. Gusman, P.
II. Shields and i. W. Sifford, asking
III sewer on Aeigs avenue. was
I'd Mr.. McAndrew moved that
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-05-11
Deeds Recorded

Fairmont Coal Company TO
Board of Education OF Simpson dis
trict. ] lot, Meadowbrook.
Davis-Hornor Company to same.
2 lots, Grasselli.
William NJ. Smith to Charles
johnson, / lot, Ben street, city.
Luvina Deison to Emily g.
Houston, lot, Lee street, city.
James. B. Supler to Nathan II.
Jones, 2 lots, Williams addition,
city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-05-11

ny the traction me Qlnlklg INTO tlis
city from Fairnont. OF these
were President $. Z. Watson, Gem
eral Manager Al ]. Purinton and
Director L. =. Malone. They vent
over the road bed and were pleased
with the start made to get it in con-
diton for the track. It is under
stood the terminal viii be near tho.
foot of North Third street, but may
be changed 50 as to come in on thes
Glen Elk bridge
Local Superintendent Ernest Hut
ton says cars will be running be-
tween this city and Fairmopt by
August next.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-05-11

Con tltnNe 81
The men win likely Try Is i'm
prove conditions By arbitration.
After the adoption Of the report
the committee recommended the
convention adjourned till Tuesday.
The miners ask that all men who
went out under Mitchell's suspen-
sion order be reinstated, and adj
journment till Tuesday was taken
TO allow the scale committee time to
present this to the operators.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-05-11

Prominent traction officials were
here from Fairmont Saturday morn
ing to inspect the old Short Line
railroad route as the one TO be taken
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Miss Fosters Music Glass.

An audience OF cultured and musical
loving folk gathered last evening at
the Broadway Methodist church to
attend the second entertainment Of
the music pupils Of Miss Mildred p
Foster. The first entertainment was
held Tuesday evening and was quite
success. That Of last night sur
passed H. The program was cf 'rtn-
ing and was rendered without a mitch
throughout. The audience who lis
tened to the musical was one compe-
tent of Judging the qualifications OF
musician and they spoke In the high
est terms OF the training the pupils
had received at the hands OF their
competent teacher.
Miss Foster was showered with com
pliments and the members OF the class
with flowers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Battle-Searred Flag.

The oddfellows today. IN true pat.
riotic spirit displayed their old flag.
the stars and stripes. II may be of
interest to some to know that their
flag IL rellc-a survivor OF the forty.
odd.years.ago unpleasantness. This
banner has been through strife. as at
tested by the many bullet holes which
Il shows and in Sherman's march to
the sea, IL Haunted In the Southern
breeze. The oddfellows came in pos
session Of the flag by purchase from
an old Federal soldier, who still re-,
sides In our city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
80 % 90 %%%e%
= PERSONAL NOTES. =
80 % %t<t<

r W Eldridge Of Fauls Valley is
a visitor to the city.
v a. Bauman and wife Of Wynne.
wood are in the city.
Frank Robson has returned from a
trip to Oklahoma city
Mrs. II. NJ Taylor has returned from
n weeks visit to Cornish.
X. c. Tucker Of Ft Worth is among
the business visitors to the city.
Mr.. and Mrs Moran Scott are the
guests Of relatives in Gainesville.
Mrs. p. ~. II. Shearer was in the
city from Tishomingo shopping yes.
terday.
Willie Munzeshoimer. formerly Of
this city was here yesterday from
Marietta
Frank Law formerly Of this city
now of Ft. Worth is a visitor to old
friends here
G. r. Fraley has returned from an
extended trip to Ft Worth and ether
points In Texas.
Jesse James returned yesterday
from Oklahoma City and other points
I'm Oklahoma where he has been fc.
several days.
Miss Katherine Suggs left yesterday
for Memphis, Tenn, where she will
spend the summer with her sister
Mrs. J. B. Suggs.
J. Holmes Akers of this city has
purchased the A. J. Foster stock OF
goods at BeTwyn and will go to that
place tomorrow to inaugurate sale.
Miss Daisy Nichols will depart next
Tuesday for Omaha. Neb.. where she
will attend the national meeting OF
the Baptist Young Peoples Union. She
was elected delegate from Indian
| Territory.
Ellis wilkes. formerly city salesman
for the Pennington Grocery Go. Of this
city. now with a produce house In Law
ton. returned to that place yesterday
afternoon after spending several days
here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
CONFEDERATE REUNION.

Headquarters Indian Territory Diy;-
sion. Ardmore. |. r.. June %. 1905
To all Confederates composing the IN.
dian territory Division
Comrades The annual reunion Of
this division will be held in Ardmore
on the 26th. 27th and 2sth days OF
July Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Ample arrangements are being made
for the care Of all old Confedcratct
free Of charge for the three days. aud
the people Of Ardmore will put forth
their best efforts to entertain you roy
ally The Oklahoma Division win alsp ,
be our guests The railroads will maks
a low rate Of transportation which
will be published In due timo All
camps are requested TO send f,Al
delegation. and should be represent
ed Ivy one SPONSOR and maia-sf, Aanor.
This will be the grandest gathering OF
Confederates ever held In the indian
Territory and Il Is hoped that none
VIII fail To be ON hand.
Bragade commanders viii appoint
one sponsor and one maid OF honor
to represent each brigade. The hvi-
sion sponsor and maid OF honor viii
be- named later on.
by order OF
JOHN l.. CALI.
Major General Indian Territory DiyI-
sion United Confederate vetesans
Attest:
JOHN w. JORDAN,
Adjt Gen. and Chief OF stan
Territory papers please copy "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
EQUALIZATION BOARD.
The Equalization Board Raises Prop.
srty Valuations s4o3,545.

The equalization board. which com.
pleted its labors several days ago aud
made it's report at the regular meet.
ing Of the city council. Monday after
noon. raised the valuations Of prop
erty siO3.5ij This was mostly on
real estate.
The board worked ON the PROPOSE
tion for fifteen days and every detail
OF the conditions Of the lots to be
taxed gone over Their work shows
a great advance In the price Of city
property. and the fact that there was
very little objections to the additional
raise put on the valuation Of their
property speaks we'll for the property
owners Of the city. who realize the
advance in their holdings For the
past few years property iu Ardmore
has been ON the gradual increase. and
those who were lucky enough 20 own
any real estate ia the city has either
| disposed Of " az many times what
they gave for it. or held % to erect
business or residence houses thereon
The report OF the board shows a total
taxable property in the city OF $3.50.
! il5. leaving out the railroad taxable
property which will amount To some
thing near 100000 The rate Of tax
alton In reference to the mills on the
collar will be- nineteen mills or rate
OF Sl9O ON the hundred dollars This
lowers the rate from $3.50 ON the hun
dred dollars which rate was paid last
year. making lesser rate this wear
by forty cents on the hundred
The lessening of this rate In due
to the fact that the real estate OF the
city Is being taxed this year for the
first time. as heretofore the property
was not really owned by the residents
of the city. but by the Indian govern
meut Most all residents have receiv
ed patents to their lands aud are there
fore due tax on them.
The council has met the tax propo
sition and dealt with II business like
manner and they and the board oi
equalization are 20 be- commended for
their wise action In establishing q
rate which will create a revenue fot
the needs Of the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
The Stewart Case.

The preliminary hearing OF Cal and
Ben Stewart charged with the killing
of DIR. S. A. Graham on the sixth Of
June at Holder, which has already oc-
cupied three days In the commission
ers court will come up again tomor-
row morning for hearing The case
was continued last week until Thurs.
day morning. II is thought the case
will be finished in about one days
time. Nearly all the witnesses for the
government have been examined, ana
what witnesses the defense will place
on the stand can be examined In a
short time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
ACCUSED soYs RELEASED.
Two Boys Being Held on Suspicion
Turned Loose Today.

Two Boys Being Held on Suspicion
Turned Loose Today.
The two sixteen year old boys,
Thomas McNealy and Marcus Laugh.
terdale. who were arrested yesterday
morning by Deputy IIavcns and placed
in the hold-oyer at the Federal Jail
ON the suspicion that they were con-.
nccted with a gang Of horse thieves,
who have been operating around the
small towns south and west of here,
were released yesterday afternU n,
as no evidence could be found TO hold
them. The boys came to town yes.
terday and had In L.eir possession two
good horses and saddles. which they
were Offering for sale at public auc.
ton on the streets. The horses were
being knocked down TO a buyer for
about half what they were. in the
opinion of some of the bystanders.
worth.
The actions of the two boys brought
the suspicion Of horse traders Of the
city on them and the deputy was no.
tilted OF the case. Mr.. Hayens took
the boys TO the Federal Jail where he
held them until yesterday afternoon,
during which time he investigated the
case and found them not guilty Of any
misdeed, when they were turned loose.
Through the whole affair the boys
conducted themselves with remarka-
BILE coolless for ones Of their age.
This IN some manner helped to prove
their innocence, Il is thought.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

Mrs. V. A. Niblack h doing a vast
deal OF good work In establishing a
Y. NJ. c. A., building in Ardmore. She
has choice site paid for and is now
obtaining the cooperation OF all the
aid societies In the city. They will
hold a great bazaar next November
in which each society will conduct
its own booth. The proceeds OF the
sales will be used In the construction
OF the building.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

Wednesday being the date OF reg
ular meeting OF washita Tribe No 81,
Improved order of Redmen. there VIII
be a Raising Of Chiefs. following
adoption work. This being also our
National holiday the tribe will give
Il smoker, serve corn and venison to
all members and respectfully invite
all Redmen in the city who are able
to follow the hunt TO be present anj
participate. A cordial welcome awaits
all. w. n. BERRY.
Saohem
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
MadilI Picnic.

4 big picnic aud Fourth Of July
celebration Is In progress at Madill
today Public speakers OF ability ar,
In attendance and will address tho
gathering. Commissioner T. y. Rot
lett Of this place is present and viii
speak. Mr.. Robnett follows Hon. Bob
Williams of Durant. who speaks from
a Democratic standpoint. They both
are forcible takers and their aIgu.
mcnts will be interesting.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
LINCOLN CLUB MEETS.
Republicans Hold interesting Session
Speeches by Party Orators.

Republicans Hold interesting Session
Speeches by Party Orators.
The Lincoln Republican club met
last might AZ the court house in rcpu-
lar session.
r. \. Howard, president OF the club.
presided over the meeting.
After the regular routine of buh.
ness speeches we're made by several
of the foremost Republicans Of the
club.
\ visiting committee of Eve mem.
bcrs Of the club were appointed by
'ho president to attend the grand rc.
organization meeting Of the Rcpubli-
cans which has been called to hold
lt pauls Valley on July 9Th. This
committee will attend the meeting
and speak in behalf Of Ardmore Re
lubicans. and aid In the re-organiza.
ion .
program committee was also an.
pointed 10 provide n program for
speec'i.making in which the younger
and ambitious men Of the club could
take part. This program will be in
readiness by the next meeting After
other minor business and general
discussion Of IN" political situation
In the territory the meeting adjourned.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
We are now prepared to loan money
ON city property. See us for terms.
3tf INDlAHOMA TRUST co.

Int forest In the meeting AZ the South
Baptist church continues 20 Increase
at each session. Two profcsscd con.
version at the service last night n
Is expected that Rev. Tidwoll will re-
main over next Sunday. Especially do
We invite all. who possibly can attend
the afternoon services.
ID. ~ CURB. Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Picnic az Orr.

There will be a two days picnic at
Orr. July 10 and II. with amusements
of all kinds. Everybody is invited. and
no doubt those who have attended pic.
MICS at Orr in the past, will go TO this.
The people around Orr know how TO
entertain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Indians Celebrating.

The Mississippi Choctaw Indians Of
and surrounding the city are celebrat-
ing. the Fourth today. They met this
morning at grove south of the city.
near where quite number of them
reside, and have been celebrating all
day. Their celebration is much the
same as ours. only they are less dem.
onstrative.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Aftermath Of Lynehins.

Chickasha, !. r.. July 3.-The spe-
clal grand jury To investigate the
lynching at Womack completed the
examination OF ten witnesses today
and adjourned till Thursday afternoon.
About fifteen more subpenas are out
and still others will likely be- sum
moned. The Jury may be In session
ten days
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Fishing Parties.

Several fishing parties took adyan-
tage OF the holiday given today and
are spending the day ON the lakes and
creeks near the city. There were sew
eral parties to go to the Rod and Gun
club and the Chickasaw lakes and also
to Rock Crossing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Colored Picnic.

The colored people Of the city are
celebrating the Fourth at the Stevens
colored park. in the east part of the
city, today They will have y dance
tonight. Dinner was served on the
ground at noon. The picnic is being
well attended.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

The Baptist Young Peoples Union
of Indian Territory will meet in an.
nual session at Sulphur. July II to
%. inclusive. Ardmore will be- rep.
resented at this meeting.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

f. u. Luke, Ardmeres popular mu.
sic dealer. sent a fine Bush & Gerts
piano yesterday to the home Of Gov
ernor d. II. Johnston at Emet. A
big ball and reception will be given
tonight at the governors mansion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

The Ladies' Aid society oi tho
First Baptist church will entertain
with an ice cream social at the PAL,
sonage Thursday evening", Everybody
invited. 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
That Watermelon.

The first load Of home grown melons
was on the streets today and were
ready sellers al fancy prices. The mel
ons were raised by ]. c. Johnson two
miles east Of town.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
South Baptist Meeting.

The revival Services at the South
Baptist church will continue through
this week. The congregation is in.
creasing at every service. Six addi.
tions the past week. Especially do
we invite the unsaved 20 attend these
services. All who can will End a cor.
dial welcome. ID. y. CURB, Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

A modern house for rent; possession
July list. Bath, sewerage, electric
lights, city water. See Mrs. Russell
Williams at home. 2e-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Celebrate on IN. I,,hmun.

Panama. July Especial - En-
ployes Of the canal commission are On
gagged In an old fashioned celebration
here today. Excursions were run from
all points IN the canal zone.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Attention Elks.

An important meeting Of the Elkg
lodge will be held Wednesday evening.
4 full attendance Is desired.
c. ID. CARTER. Z. r.
II. l.. SANDERS. Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Eirst Presbyterian Church.

At the request Of those who attend
regularly, Prayer Meeting will be post.
poned until tomorrow night.
CHAS. c. WEITH. Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

We are now prepared 10 loan mosey
on city property. See us for termsT
3tf INDIAHoMA TRUST CO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

We are now prepared To loan money
on city property. See us for terms.
3f INDIAHOMA TRUST co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

Don't forget to come TO the lawn
social at the Central Baptist parson-
age. Friday evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

The old-time quarter dash with
ranch ponie at the city park lilly T.
2.2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04
Crowd 20 Gainesville.

quite a crowd went To Gainesville
today to attend the opening Of the
big skating rink which occurs there
tonight. The managers OF the rink
have made extensive preparations for
the opening. and It is TO be one OF
the largest openings of It's kind in
Texas. Fancy skaters. fast skaters and
in fact all attractions which center
around a skating rink will be on hand.
The Gainesville people have scattered
bills all up and down the Santa Fe and
expect n lagre crowd.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

Attend the ice cream social az Cen.
tral Baptist parsonage given under
the auspices OF the Sunday school
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

Quick meal gasoline stoyeS at Biv.
ems, Corhn g. FTensleys
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-07-04

Fruit jars at Stevens, Kennerly &
Spragins Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-16
INDICTMENTS
IN PROPULSION
RUFF AND SCHMITZ FACE
SERIOUS DISCLOSURES
IIeney and Langdon Declare They
Have Uncarthcd Evidence That Will
Send Ruef and Schmitz to the Peni-
tentiary for Twenty-Five Years, and
More Evidence Coming.

San Francisco, Nov. 16.-Despite
the fact that indictments on which
Schmitz and Ruef could be sent to the
penitentiary for a term of % years.
have been returned, Langdon and
Heney this morning took up the task
of seeking more indictments in the
alleged graft cases. with relentless
energy. With the French restaurants
cases out of the way they took up
the Belvidcre Music hall cases, sift-
ing all the evidence and placing it in
shape for presentation to the grand
jury when that inquisitorial body re-
convenes this afternoon.
The Belvidere case involves the
manner in which Ruef is alleged to
have secured % per cent of the com q.
pany's stock. The Belvidere was a
tcnderloin resort operated under the
names of Jim Coffroth and Eddy Gra-
ney, prize fight promoters, and is said
to have been given special privileges
In the matter of conducting reception
rooms" where actresses met men and
drank with them. The manner in
which Schmitz will be served with the
notice of indictments against him was
not decided upon this morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-16
Do NOT BELIEVE
RELIEF STOLEN
CHICAGO BUREAU OF
CHARITIES EXPLAINS
Confusion Reigned and System Was
Impossible, But Theft Was Not
Likcly-OficiaIs of the Red Cross.
Headquarters at Washington. Also
Refuse TO Credit Stories of Theft.

Chicago, Nov. 16.-Ernest Bicknell.
superintendent OF the Chicago bureau
of charities, says:
81 do not believe there has been any
criminal diversion OF the San Fran
cisco relief fund. When the disaster
occurred Schmitz rose to the occasion
and showed there is greatness in him.
| do not think any money that passed
through the hands of the committee
of so, or through the hands OF the
mayor were misappropriated.
81 think the emergency bureau or
ganized by the victims OF the disaster
hazarded risks for receiving funds
and recording them. Think OF the
immense number of contributions and
the paralysis of the agencies OF trans
mission! No doubt many remittances
were wrongly entered and all trace
of them lost, but l do not doubt bu,
that every cent contributed reached
its proper destination and was honest
ly distributed"