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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-24

New York, Nov. 2s.--walter E. Fin. ney, 2s years old. who. the police de- clared. has informed them that he haa a mission from the Lord to "cleanse ana chastfse by fro' was arrested to- day charged with setting the series of fires which created oonsternation and did considerable damage in the vicin- ity of twenty third Street and Eighth Avenue early yesterday.
 The police say that Finney has cofa- fessed that he set one of the fires, and that he was present when several other of the fires were burning. Finney wae arrested in the hallway of tenement house in Seventeenth Street, near Eighth Avenue. early today. His strange antics had attracted the att tention of c policeman. who followed him when he entered the hallway.
 What are you up tor asked the policeman.
 Leave me alone" Finney replied. T walk around a great deal and some- times go as far as seventy-fifth Street."
 Two detectives who had traIisd Fin- ney say they entered the hallway in time to hear Tiney tell tho policeman that he had mission to perform.
 What kind of a iriissionT' he was asked.
 "Ths Lord has given me a certain mission to perform" Finney is said to have replied.
 "You wouldn't set fire to a tenement house, would you7" asked the police man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-24
SETH LOW IS COMING
DIsTTNGUIsHED NEW YORKER TO
 VISIT MONTGOMERY.
EIe VIII Be Chest of Honor Af Annual Banquet Oe the Commercial Club On Deeem-
 her eth,

Seth Low, ex-Mayor of New York City and ex-President of Columbia University. will be the guest of hon. or at the annual banquet of the Com- merciaI Club of Montgomery to be giv- en at the Exchange Hotel on the night of December 6.
 mercial Club, yesterday received a tele- gram from Mfr Low accepting the Clubs invitation. He announced that he would leave New. York on the night few days at other points. would reach MontEomery on the Atlanta train at i0:55 o'clock Thursday morning. De-
 Plans for the annual banquet Of MontEomery's principal business mems organization are already under way ana gives promise of being an ex. ceptionally interesting Uccastom The arTanrer1snts are in charge of the Eu. tertalnment Committee of the Club, or which Dr. K. c. Stevenson ts Chairman; It is expected that covers will De laid course. De the principal speaker and Monk eomery and Montgomerys move ment to increase It's population to l0O,- GOO by the year 1910 will be toast
 The distinguished New York visitor will be met at the union railway sta ton by a special Reception Confnittee of business Pss,Ssnt Pen wn,chr hroSbeS ,S @ os tke conamsrcial Club. AS he will spend Thursday in Montgomery, he VIII ee given every opportunity to vis!t all historIc points, a thing that win in- terest him since he has never visited
 Mr' Low will spend Thursday night in Montgomery and will leave for Bir- roinghari Friday morning, He has ai- ready accepted an invitation from Ma yor ward of Birmingham to yisit that city. Fross Birmingham, he will go direct to New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-24
Acffon nf Mayor.

And now, on this day. towit, the 23rd day of November, 1906, the Mayor of the city of Montgomery, by instrue- tions from said City Council of Mont gomery as head of the Executive De- partment of said city and through its Chief of Police and Police Department has declared his purpose to fully en- force all of the provisions of said ordinance by arresting all of the of ficers, agenta, employees, motOrmen and conductors of your orator rho attempt to operate the various cars of your orator over it's said lines. otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of said pretended ordinance. And your orator with substantially no previous notice is now called upon by said City Council to carry out the proVis- ions of satd pretended Nfdinance.
 "Second-That in and about the operation ana conduct of It's business
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-24

Attorney Ray Rushton of the. Mont gomery Traction Company, declined to discuss the proposition of the Council revolSinE the franchise of the company, as proposed in the call for the special meeting, beyond stating that he did not believe that majority of the mem bers of that body could be Induced to vote for such an ordinance.
 In any event, he said, he had no fear of any such proceeding, as the ques- tions involved had been decided too long to permit of it's being even a con- troverted question any more.
 The outcome of the special meeting this afternoon, however, will be await ed with a great deal of interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-24
SAYS HE WAS TOLD BY LORD TO
 CLEANSE AND CHASTISE BY FIRE

T certainly would" Finey is said ts have answered. T would chastise anC cleanse them by hre."
 Were you at the Are at Twenty third Street yesterday morninGT'
 Nc" was Finney's reply, "but l wa told about it by the Lord. I was to the fires In Seventeenth and Eighteentf Streets.s
 Finney is quoted by the police af saying he was passing ssO West sev. entesnth Street. when the Lord tsls him to cleanse and ehastisa them by ire. He went Into the hallway, he ii said to have told the police, and pilee lot of paper against the gas jet aud set fire Co the place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-24
s4.oOo.ooO LEFT ovER.

San FraneIaeo Relief Comxnittee Res
 pOrta Large Surplus.
 San Francisco. Nov 2s.--W1th t4- 900, GOO still on hand to be devoted to the relief of the refugees it IS stated tbe relief committee has held several ex. ecutive meetings to determine what shal be done with this money. It IS claim ed by the directors of the relief work that the work has passed, except suot cases as can be taken care Of by the regular charity organization.
 Allan Pollok, 1t is said, Is in favor of establishing a S3.O0O. 900 hospital with a part of the fund. which Herbert B Law would turn over to the regular charity organizations. As the wishes of the donors of the relief funds may have to be consulted. no decision has been arrived at by the relief commit tee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-24
MATT nnARpIN pROwNED.
Prominent MHI Owner of FayetteviII,
 Fohnd fin River

Huntsville. Nov. 2s.-(special. )-Matt Bearden, owner of the Elk River Flour ing Mills at Fayetteville. Tenn, was drowned in Elk River this afternoon, a mile below the mill dam. MT. Beard eu was last seen on the dam of his mill and 1t is supposed that he fell into the water and lost hts life. His body had been in the water only a short time when found.
 Mr. Bearden was 5S years of age. and Is survived by a widow and two grown children.
 Mr. Bearden founded the Elk Mill a number of years ago, and was one of Fayetteville's most prominent citizens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-24
Paints Carnegie's PortraIt

New York, Nov. 23.--Eugene Schach- CT. of Berlin. is painting a portrait of Andrew Carnegie, which is to be eX- hibited in one of the galleries of that city. Herr Schacher came here from Berlin especially for the sittings. Mfr. Carnegie will give the usual annual dinner to his former ueutenants in the steel industry at his residence in Fifth Avenue. December 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-24
FISH ROE.

Just received e shipment of this delieaey which we believe wiII be the only shipment received in EoRtgom. cry this season, 20 cents per pound
 Brock Grocery Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-24

istic to the drastic enactment of the Council, though realizing that the Traction Company needed regulation of the proper kind
 Mayor Teague On Ground.
 It was perhaps five minutes after the hour set by the Mayor 9:3O o'clock, for the active enforcement of the sep arate car ordinance to be enforced when Chief Of Police w. H. Taylor walked down Dexter avenue, accom- panied by Special tohlcer F. W. Jack
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
Opening Of Schools Delayed.

l.. y. Turman. who for several years
has had charge OF the Lebanon or.
phans' Home at Lebanon. l. r., has re-
turned from a visit to Muskogee where
he went on business with reference to
the school. In conversation with J.
ID. Benedict. superintendent OF Indian
Territory schools. Mr.. Benedict stated
that none OF the Chickasaw academic s
would open this year before sometime
in October. These schools usually
open the first Monday in September.
The delay Is occasioncd, Mr. Turman
stated, by the furniture Of these in
stitutions being owned by private in
dividuals and the Chickasaws have not
equipped their schools yet It is not
known who will have charge Of the
Lebanon Orphans Home
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
The Elrnt RenlmentaI Band. /.

Tho First Regimental Band IS prac.
uciug nightly for the great Labor Day
parade which they are 20 lead Sep'cm.
bcr 3rd. They have about twenty nom.
bcrs now and are preparing to put on
q big show On the day of the parade.
The band Is a public institution and
one of tire greatest advertisements a
town can maintain. It should be treat.
I'd as such. and public patronage given
it sufficiently 20 Justify the band boys
Keeping In practice. The leader of the
band hes promised some fine music on
Labor Day. 4 benefit for the band will
be put on Tuesday night at the Lyric
theater.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
RICHARD N. LESTER.
Is Undecided Whether to Make the
lace for Constitutional Convent on.

Is Undecided Whether to Make the
lace fer Constitutional Convent on.
Ricnard Nj. Lester. a young Demo.
,r.t and prominent young lawyer OF
tnis city has been mentioned a. q
probable candidate f.. delegate 10
the constitutional convention. Mr.. Les
ter was seen Uy an Ardmoreite re-
porter this morning ana when asked
about his position I'm the matter said
that he sincerely appreciated the po-
.ition taken by his friends in desiring
tc make the race, but that he was
decided IN the mater lie stated
O. at there were several things he had
in his mind which he would be glad
to- see embodied In the constitution.
but a. far as the race for delegate was
concerned. the time was far of SUN.
cient for him to make up his mind as
90 whether he would run or not. Mr..
Lester Is OF the opinion that there
wall be second constitutional con.
vc1tiun called. as conditions will
arise which will make It necessary.
As to his candidacy he is uncertain.
and states fully that he has not deciu.
ed to make the race, and Is uncertain
concerning the matter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
u. II. BROWN. Pres.

Editor Ardmorelte, Ardmore. |. r.
Dear Slr:-When | announced my
candidacy for delegate to the consti-
tutional convention stated In sub.
stance that after the delegate districts
were laid cut | would seek an oppor,
unity to discuss publicly questions in
VOWED in the campaign for MEMBER.
ship in the constitutional convention.
AZ the meeting OF the rdmore Dem
ocratic club on Monday night. shall
ask permission to make a speech out.
lining my views on those questions
respectively invite all Democrats.
and especially all members OF the
trades or labor unions AS well as mem
bers ot the Farmers un.,-.. 20 BE-
present at the meeting.
Yours very truly
W. A. LEDBETTER
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
Five Hundred Cars Of Posts.

4 crew of about thirty negroes arc
cmploye. transferring bois dare from
the Frisco cars to the Santa Fe cars
In .e yards today These posts will
be Skipped north of here, where the
Santa Fe is putting In new fence
surrounding tneir line. There win be
Ave hundred cars OF posts shipped here
from Canyon City and other points in
Texas. and transferred from the Fris.
co To the Santa Fe, and thence sent
north.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
Help Il Aionq.

Tho board Of directors for the Car.
legie Library. consisting OF Charles
Evans and Mrs G. II. webb. have had
printed an open letter. which is being
distributed among the citizens Of Ard.
more. This letter asks for either mon.
py. good book or su scription 90 q
magazine. T.s directors are making
aI effort 10 stock the library with
good books and they ask the aid OF
the citizens Of tho town I'm their ef.
forts. Following the letter is blank
form to De filled out stating what you
win donate This is a great effort on
the part of the directors and they are
meeting with success. Help It along.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
wALLlNe. IND. TER.
Formerly Meoee.)


Is the new town on the Oklahoma
Central railroad
Walllns Is located on q beautiful
rolling prairie. n miles east OF Byats
aud 20 miles west OF Ada. in the heart
of some of the richest farming coun.
try IN the souu west
Crops raised are cotton. corn. oats.
wheat and alfalfa, In fact nearly any
known cereal can be successfully
raised
No town in either territory has a
brighter future than walling. II has
very large surrounding country TO
draw trade from, IL is beautifully To-
Gated. has pure crystal water lat a
depth of 80 feet II Is well drained,
a beauumi main street. handsome
park In the center OF the residence
district. making II very desirable
place 10 live.
Walling is but one week old and al.
ready the music OF the saw and ham.
mer can be heard on every side.
That walling will become a city OF
some importance is conceded by all
who know OF It's location
Now Is the time TO invest II you
want to double your money In 30 days.
Or address
For further information call on
GEORGE NORTHRUP.
Purcell or AcGee, |. I .
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
Jolly Hay Ride.

Last evening Leniel Gcldsby and
Tom Frensley entertained a party OF
twelve With hay ride in honor of
Miss Daisy Nichois guest. Miss Toy
Mayhem Of Deniscn. Texas. The party
spent he evening at the lake near the
city. where they also took supper
They enjoyed a most pleasant occa.
sion. Miss Mayhew returned to he.
home today, after spending a while an
the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 3.
APPRECIATE Henry Baum.

Mrs. Henry Baum, assisted by
friends, gave surprise party and sup.
per at their home last evening In hon
or OF Mr.. Baum's birthday Among
the guests were the young lady clerks
at the Westheimer a Daube store. Mr..
Baum was presented with a handsome
ring also, which was given him by
the employees OF the store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
WANT COLUMN
WANTED.

WANTED-A Cook. permanent plac,
for right party. Apply at the store
2lI ]. c. FREDDY.
PIANO WANTED-Will pay cash for
good secondhand piano, II bar.
gain and in good condition. Box
30i, city. 2i-tt-d
WANTED-By man and wife comfort.
able room and board In flrst-class
private family. Prefer place close
in. Must be first-class people. Ref
erences exchanged. Address r. o.,
Box ia. 22-3t
WANTED--Men to learn barber
trade. Have opened College in
this city our fourteenth school and
offer special inducements for short
time. Scholarship includes tuition,
positions, diplomas and board. Few
weeks completion. Write at once.
Moler Barber College, Kansas City,
Mo. 1876
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

The Farmers Union of the Orr dis.
trict are making preparations to en-.
terrain with a picnic ON Friday next
Their celebration will be held at Union
~ 4 our SnLes rpm orr, where
there is an ideal picnic ground sey.
eral Ardmore speakers nave been IN
vited to attend and address the gather.
ing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
Rehekahs Are Generous

me Re.ekahs were in session last
night and the business meeting was
followed by social session during
which refreshments were served. The
night force at the ArdmoreIte was
remembered with gift OF fancy
bricks Of ice cream and delicious
c,..es. The boys appreciated the re-
mcmbranCe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

Constitutional District Voting man
Of Indian Territory now ready. Map
shows all towns. railroads. streams
township lines, with constitutional dis.
trlcts outlined In colors. Price 20
cents T. X. SIMMONS.
Iowa Building,
.lG4 Muskogee, !. y
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 3.

Prescriptions brought here receive
the careful attention of an experienced
prescrlptionist. Pure ingredients only
are used and most reasonable prices
charged.
10 +. J. RAMSEY. Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
Hotel Changes Hands.

Ardmoreite Special.
Sulphur, |. T., Aug. 2i.-The Nc
Kamie hotel, one of the leading hotels
In Sulphur, was bought yesterday
from Mrs. McKamie by Mrs. Mash
Of Hobart, Okla.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

There were several loads of fine
tcrritory-grown apples in town today.
These apples were grown near the city
and are as good as any which can b.
shipped here at this time of the yea.
They were retailed out on the streets.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
Entertain win Civ. Hundred.

Mrs. Hal Cannon is entertaining AZ
her handsome residence on West
broadway street this afternoon with
Five Hundred. This game has become
very popular of late and Is being
indulgeu In by many o. the society
ladies' OF the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

Day by day people realize the i'm.
portance OF caring for their digestion
Realize the need OF little corrective
after oyersating A corrective like ko-
dol for Dyspepsia. It digests what you
est. Sold by Hoffman Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

Ardmorelte Special
Sulphur. l. r.. AUG. 2l.-Mr. Robert
Bailey and Miss Bertha Foley were
married here yesterday at Lrh no1I
Both young people are well known in
society circles here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
5ronsho 6us.iny.

Don't fail to see the champion lady
rides of the wo'd at the Val rG. Uunds
tomorrow at 3 Jel1sr. Champion
broncho busters. Arizona EG IL his
feats of horsomanship Gentesl and
suitable for any hdy or gentleman.
gait
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

Constitutional District Voting rap
OF Indian Territory now realv. Map
shows all towns, railroads STRAINS
township lines, with constitutional dis
tricts outlined In colors. Price: IS
cents T. X. SIMMONS.
Iowa Buildin.a
.l5i Muskogee, |. 4
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

Why does the sun burn? Why does
a mosquito sting? Why do you feel
unhappy in the Good Old Summer
Time? Answer We use DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salye. Sold by Hoffman
Drug Co. .
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

Tne J. VI. G. 4. will hold their
Saturday market at tne Noble Bros
store tomorrow. Any ladies who have
dishes which have been left there VIII
please call and get them,
COMMITTEE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
Manons. Mauons.

Our line Of wagons Is the best on
the market and you will be pleased
with our prices and terms.
1913 NOBLE BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

Look into that special scholarship
and typewriter offer made by the Sci.
yidge Business College. 2i-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
Real Estate Special.

New broom frame cottage. fine
well of soft water shades. garden. lot
l5Oxl5O, desirable location near Har.
grove. Bargain at sl.5OO; part time IL
wanted.
oRRIN NJ. REDFIELD.
Postoffice Building.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
MARKET REPORTS
tBy Z. e. Guillot & Co, members OF
New Orleans Cotton Exchange)
COTTON MARKET,

Ardmore August 2i-The following
are the quotations for today:
Liverpool Futures.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

LOST-A small leather jeweled card
case, contains cards bearing name
Of Miss Vera Olive. Finder re.
turn 10 Ardmoreite. 13G
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

Remember. free baths at the Harri
son House. 2i-i2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
-@~>~-~~-s~-N~~>~s~--~>~r~~~~
FOR ha.,. One new 4-room house,
close In. Phone 247. Off
FOR RENT-Or sale, Underwood,
Remington and Smith Premier type
writer's on easy terms.
23tf. Selvidge Business College.
FOR RENT-A nicely furnished front
room, for one or two gentleman.
MRS. j. ID. helsley, l2i Bird Avenue.
northwest. 22G
FOR RENT-Sept LIST, good six
room house. storm house. barn. out.
+. buildings with one block OF. ground;
one OF coolest locations with pret.
test view In the city Phone 2ls.
ST j. w. siiACKELFoRD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 3.

See the announcement OF the fall
opening Of Selvidge Business College,
{. 2i-tt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

There will be a meeting o. the Ard.
more Democratic club at the city hall
Monday evening at the hour of S
O'Clock. Business OF Importance
which commands the attention OF ev.
cry Democrat within the Ardmore
recording district.
II. H. BROWN, Pres.
Ardmore Democratic Club.
.. V. CABELL, Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 3.

Pure apple vinegar at ]. a. Skip.
wortn's. Phone o.. 2lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

New Buaaies.

We have in very fine line OF new
buggies and are making the prices
and terms attractive. Call In, look
through our stock and get our prices
before you buy.
NOM l. mos
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24
LOST

LOST-A gray mixed coat, photo
graph Of two young men In pocket.
NJ. W. a. button on lapel. Finder
notify Ardmoreite. 22.3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-24

Thos teachers VINO are In the city
% present are requested to meet me
at High school building Friday morn
Lg at ten o'clocK.
CHAS. EVANS,
Superintendent of Schools.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1906-05-23

The United States Department of
Agriculture. in Ci*cular No 20, on the
"Hessian Fly saws: Probably no other
insect causes more damage TO the
wheat crop of the United States than
the Hessian Flv, though the chinch
bug is doubtless a close second. Dur
ing years when it is excessively album
dant. hundreds of thousand of acres
of wheat may he either totally destroy
ed or so badly injured as to reduce the
the WELD 80 to 10 per cent, and the
monetary losses expressed in dollars
wonld run far up into millions This
insect is An old iepredator in the sense
that i has long been known to ravage
our wheat fields, yet farmers ara in
MANY cases, still at loss regarding the
hest methods of warding off its devas-
tation. After describing the flv its
life history. natural enemies, remedial
measures etc, the following conclusions
are gwen; Methods for controlling
the Hessian fly, the worst pest of the
wheat field In the fall wheat-growing
section may be summarized as follows:
Sow the best of seed in thoroughly
prepared, fertile soil after the major
portion of the fall broad has made its
appearance and passed out of existence
and il possible sow on ground not de-
voted to wheat the preceding year.
In the spring wheat section late seed
ing will not apply. 1t seems likely
on the contrary that the earlier il is
sown in spring the less it will suffer
from the Hessian fly. But good seed
aud we'll prepared, fertile soil are as
essential there as elsewhere.