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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
Big DIAMOND THEFT.
Clever Operator Gets Away with
Gems Worth $55,oOo at Houston
The Trick was Worked on
Clerk by Substituting.

Houston, Tex, Feb. Diamonds
worth $4,000 were stolen from the
jewelry store of j. j. Sweeney today
under the eyes of clerk, who had
brought out the gems for the inspec'
tion of supposed customer.
The loss of the stones was not dis
covered until an hour and half la
ter when the diamonds were wanted
again.
George J. Mellinger of the jewelry
house was behind the counter when
"a stranger called and asked assist
ance in matching an unmounted dla'
mond which he had. A small box
containing the unmountod jewels
was brought out and after a casual
inspection the man went away.
Apparently. the ostensible customer
had an exact duplicate of the box con
tanning the diamonds and substituted
this for the opes Containing the
stones. When the rake box was op
ed Il was found to contain nothing
but an old newspaper.
Though the police we're notified al
once and furnished with full de
scription of the stranger who is be
lieved to have taken the diamonds
they have been unable to find any
trace of him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
Cuba Makes Threats.

Havana, Feb. 2O-Open, signed
threats against the United States il
it does not get out of Cuba, are now
being made by leaders of the liberal
party. to whom everything has been
given by the American provisional
government except absolute control.
The party is Unsuitable. and impatient
over the delay of the American with
drawal, when, it was promised, they
would be left masters of Cuba.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
For Great Pacific Exposition.

Ardmorelte Special.
San Francisco, Feb. 2O.-The state
legislature has been asked to appro-
pirate s3,0O0,0O0 for the proposed Pa
cific exposition to be held here in
1913. to commemorate the four hun
dredth anniversary OF the discovery
of the Pacific ocean. II is expected
that congress will appropriate a sim
liar amount and that several millions
will be raised by the people of the
state.
The promoters of the exposition
declare that they intend to surpass
in magnificence any fair ever held
in this country or abroad.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
New Bank at Huqo.
Ardmoreite Special.

Hugo. |. r.. Feb. 20-The Farmers
& Merchants Bank of Hugo opened
for business this morning. 1t is organ
lied as a territory bank and opens
under favorable auspices. The capital
stock is s25,O0O. Henry Williams is
president, J. p Dick. vice president,
and c. A. Shull, cashier This makes
three lanks for Hugo the other two
being national banks, each with n
capital of $4,000
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
SIana Hurts Fruit Trade.

ArdmOreite Speciai.
Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 20.-Who
invented the slang phrase about lem
ons? The citrus growers of South
California are looking FOR him, and
if they find him they will hand him
one. Strange as it may seem, the
slang expression has brought the SO ir
fruit into disrepute and the demand
is said to be steadily dwindling. Daal-
ers account for 1t by the apparent
fact that people are now afraii to
ask for lemons at the fruit stan II
and stores for fear of being laughed
at. In any event there has been for
weeks a decided and unprecedented
slump in the lemon market and the
shippers are greatly worried thereat
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
Election Notice.
rlll

Notice is hereby given that the reg
ular meeting of the stockholders of
the Ardmoreite Publishing Company
Of Ardmorc, |, T., for the purpose OF
electing seven directors TO serve the
ensuing year. will be held on Satur-
day, February 23rd, 1907, at the office
Of the said publishing company be-
tween the hours of 10 o'clock a. m.
and 4 o'clock D. IN.
SIDNEY SUGGS, President
Ardmore, l. T., Feb. 14th, 1907.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
FOR NEW STATE.
Much Interest at Washington In Move
ment,

ment.
Washington, ID. c., Feb. 20.-Consid-
cradle interest is manifested in
Washington In the scheme launched
in the Pacific Northwest to form a
new state to be called Lincoln, in hon
or of the martyred president. The
plan contemplates the cutting off of
the Idaho panhandle and the annex
ing of the eastern portions of Oregon
and Washington to form a new state,
which would thus have an area OF
about 10000 square miles and a pop
alation of about 100000. Its leading
cities would be Spokane, Walla Walla
and Colfax.. Wash, La Grande and
Pendleton, Ore, and Moscow, ID,
with the first named as the probable
capital. The citizens of the state in
volved are almost unanimous in the
agreement that the division would be
good thing, but whether they can
bring congress to their way of think
ing is another matter. The senate is
exceedingly jealous Of its power and
it Is likely that greater influence must
be brought to bear than is now APP
parent 10 secure the permission OF
the senate to the formation OF the
state of Lincoln.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
ROCK ISLAM CHANGES.
Division Offices to be Moved from
Chickasha to El Reno.

S'N's'N' O''NNS ~ ~
Chckasha to Ell Reno.
Chckasha. l. r., Feb. 20-H. L.
Nudge. second vice president of the
Rock Island. accompanied by j. w.
Robbins, district superintendent,
spent several hours here today and to
delegation of citizens, Mr.. Nudge
stated that the report that the ma
chine shops were to to be novel from
here was Incorrect; that the shops
and terminals would be maintained
and improvements be made but the
division offices moved to FL Reno,
where new terminal is to be estab-
lished. Mr.. Nudge explained that the
changes were made on account Of the
necessity for shortening runs and that
another division point would be estab-
lished between Chickasha and Fort
Worth. probably at Waurika or Ter
raj.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

ed with a merciful view and to end
the aged womans sufferings. 1t Is
known that Mrs. Binge, who suffered
intensely frequently begged that
someone end her suffering. and the
suspicion is growing that If Mrs.
Binge really was poisoned, as the au-
topsy seems to indicate, someone who
loved her family yielded to her en-
treaties.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
Nav Build Hospital.

South McAlester, |. r., Feb. 20
The Rock Island road is considering
the establishment of hospital in this
city. Its list of injured on the Choc-
taw branch alone has risen to such
figures as to render some such step
necessary in the near future.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
NOTICE..

From and after this date all Bank.
ruptcy notices will be charged at the
legal rate and payment is required
in advance or else some responsible
individual must assume personal re-
sponsibiIity for the payment.
ARDMoRElTE PUB. CO.
January II, 1907.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
Senate Passes Communication" Bill

Washington, Feb l9-Seuator Cul.
berson today called up and had pass
ed the bill known as the communication
measure. The purpose OF it is to ona.
bic railroad which is being built
from Wichita Falls TO Lawton through
the Big Pasture to acquire switching
and depot grounds at its stations,
The bill had previously passed the
house. .s'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate coughs and expels the
cold from the system as 1t is mildly
laxative. It Is guaranteed. The gen
uine Is In the yellow package. Hoff-
man Drug Co., and CITY Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
Citizenship Claims.

II you have citizenship claim pend
ng and are not yet enrolled. or have
other business before the Interior De
partment, write Immediately to VIII
lam w. Wright, registered attorney
Offlces, Washington Loan 4 Trust
Building. Washington. d. c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

Chickasha, |. r., feb 20.-The cot
ton gin and seed house at Norway
west of Chickasha on the Frisco were
totally destroyed by fire yesterday.
Insurance to the amount of $4,000 was
carried.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
Don't miss the red-hot 1oc Towel
Sale at Wonder Store. On now. 17-2

Let your next bottle of perfume be
Thelma. Youll like it when you try
II and like 1t just as well five years
from that time. soc per ounce. f, j.
Ramsey, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

Have you seen the Novelty Show.
Window at the Wonder store? $3.50
worth Of merchandise for ioc Wednes-
day morning, $50, Be on hand
promptly and get first choice. 17.2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

The fourth number of the Lyceum
Course. I.aurant, the Magician, will
be here on Monday, Feb. Is. That
the children may see him a matinee
will be given at 800. Regular perform
ance at night. 1872
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
La Crime and Pneumonia.

Foley's Honey and Tar cures la
grippe coughs and prevents pneumo.
mia. Refuse any but the genuine in
the yellow package. Hoffman Drug
Co, and City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

Have you seen the Novelty Show.
Window at the Wonder store? s2.5r
worth Of MERCHANDISE for 1oc Wednes-
day morning. $3.50. Be on hand
promptly and get first choice. 17-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup.
Safe and sure in its action; pleasant
to take. Conforms to National Pure
Food and Drug Law. Sold by Hon.
man Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

Hoffmans Tn oat and Lung Syrup
never fails to re cough and cure
1t quickly. 1t IS therefore the best
remedy for oiidren's or adults
coughs. Guarau .eed. csc. F. :. Ram.
sey, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

LOCAL UNION NO. 247 OF THE IN.
TERNATIONAL. BROTHERHOOD
OF .BLACKSMITHS AND HELP.
ERS meets every Thursday night.
A. b. White, President; C. e. Craig.
Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

BARRIERS JOURNEYMEN INTER.
NATIONAL UNION-Meets first
and third Monday nights in each
month. o. ii. Vaughan, president;
Elmer Wright, secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

THE ARDMORE TYPOGRAPHICAL
UNION, No. 649.-Meets first Sun
day in each month at p. M, at
Union Hall. J. w. Golledge, Pres
ident; ID. B. Gaines, Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

RETAIL CLERKS !. p. UNION, No.
635-Meets second and fourth Mon
day nights in each month. Louis
s. Sheikowits, president; l.. b..
Horn, secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

INTERNATIONAL MOTHERHOOD
OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS.
Meets second and fourth Friday
nights of each month. Il. NJ. Parker,
president; A. A. IIolcomb, secre-
tary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
, = = I. = = = = = . - = . .
= LOCAL UNIONS.
3 . = . 4 = 4 4 E = = + q Q q .

ARDMORE TRADES COUNCIL
Meets first and third Friday nights
In each month at Labor Hall. l..
b. Horn, president; d. N. Fergu-
son, secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

Don't howl If occasionally you get
it in the neck; be thankful that you
are not q giraffe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

PAINTERS, DECORATORS AND
PAPERHANGERS' UNION No. 22S
Meets every Wednesday night
OF each month at Union Hall. Guy
Crenshaw, president; ]. A. Spears,
secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

CARPENTERS AND JOINERS' OF
AMERICA, No. 102s-Meets every
Thursday night. 1880, at Union
Hall. w. II. Kenner president; d. N.
Ferguson. secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

BRICKLAYERS'. MASONS' AND
PLASTERERS' INTERNATIONAL.
UNION. No. 9-Meets every Satur.
day night j. ii. Dixon, president;
A. b. Brown, secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

TEAMSTER' UNION, No. 5S3-J II.
DeArmond, president @. w. Young,
secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

For prompt sanitary service OF any
kind. phone $40. 22-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20
Mothers Club Meetnn.

The Mothers Club of the Fourth
ward will meet on February 2l, at 3
o'clock with Mrs. McDaniels. All
mothers are requested to be in at
tendance.
VIRGINIA BR rOKS, Sec
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-20

ferguson. secretary
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25
THE TUSKEGEE NORMAL

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. Il. - The
Tuskegee normal and industrial school
of which Booker T. Washington is the
principal. is threatened with an eN-
animation of its books by State Ac-
countants in bill presented to the
legislature by Representative Thomp-
son of the county in which the school
is located.
The bill is in response TO a senti-
ment that the expenditures of the
school be made public in detail. For
some time there has been growing
feeling against the school, resulting
from the recent riots Some openly
say that if examination is not allowed
the state support and sympathy will
be withdrawn. However, the largest
part of the states substantial citizens
favor aiding the school.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25
Rev.. J. E. Ford Pastor Zion Baptist
Church Resigns PaSt0ratc--
Other Local News

On December 2, 1906, Rev. ]. +.
ro~d resigned tho pastorate Of Zion
Baptist Church. after seven years Of
successful work.
Rev. Ford's resignation was finally
accepted after all OF the influence
possible had been brought to bear
by the deacons, trustees, other mem
bers of the church and the citizens at
large TO have him reconsider his &C
tion. Rev. Ford was called to Zion
Baptist Church seven years ago. He
has been a successful pastor and
much good has been accomplished un.
der his administration When he
came to Zion we had about two hun
dred members, and now we have FIVE
hundred and twenty-five enrolled.
Our congregation has increased to
such an extent that there is an urg.
ent necessity for new church Our
finances have been kept up well, and
Inc church is out OF deb, with the
exception OF what she owes on the
last three lots purchased. When the
Rev. Ford came to us We had debt
and floating obligations amounting TO
several hundred dollars: we owned
two lots and the church building. val.
ued at $4,000 Now those obligations
have been cancelled and we own six
lots. church. house and three resi-
dence buildings. property valued at
$4,000, with an Indebtedness of about
$1,000.
We keenly regret that Rev Ford
has seen ut TO sever his connection
with the church at this time.
Therefore be II resolved. That we.
the members Of Zion Baptist Church.
by these lines express our apprecla-
ton and endorsement of the work. the
life. the character, the ability and the
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25
FUNERAL OF CARPENTER

The funeral of Ernest Carpenter
was held Tuesday afternoon from the
family residence on California street.
Rev. John Turner officiating. 1t was
attended by large concourse Of
friends who had known and esteemed
the deceased. The interment was at
Riverside. His daughter. Fannie, came
home from Howard University and
Mrs. Ida Hines and mother Of Boul.
der, John w. Henry and little son and
daughter of Salt Lake, were present.
Mrs, Ernest Carpenter and daughter
desire to thank the many friends who
so kindly assisted them during the
death of their beloved husband and
father and for their beautiful floral
offerings.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25
Downing Said Serve All and Report
to Ne Any Trouble Over lt-ReveIs.
Eliot. Crummell.

My father, the late George T. Down
ing of Newport, R. l., had the restau-
rant for a number of years, and can
remember one day when his head
waiter came to him in somewhat of
nervous way and said: Mr. Down
ing, there are some Colored people in
the ladies dining room. What shall
| do" My father said: Serve them,
and if any one makes complaint come
to me-" From that time and during
all the years my father had the res
taurant he served Co,ored people.
among whom were ex-senator Revels
of Mississippi Cthe first United States
Colored SENATOR, eX-Congressman FL
liot of South Carolina, with his wife
and daughter, the Rev. Alexander
Crummell, and many more who were
among his transient customers.
PHILIP B. DOWNING.
90 Inman st, Cambridge, Jan. Is.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25
Son Of George T. Downing Says COL
ored Men Ate There When Father
Had Capitol Restaurant.

To the Editor -
viii you kindly allow me to correct
an error in the news report from
Washington as to Colored man
lunching with white woman in the
House restaurant in the Capitol at
Washington, in which it is stated that
it is the first time in the memory of
members where it is known a Colored
person has taken meals there.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25

Christian spirit of Rev. Ford. He has
set an example among us as preach
er OF the gospel and as citizen in
our community. He has worked in
the church and out of the church, in
season and out of season, for the up
lifting OF our people spiritually and
financially. His wisdom and advice
have been sought in all avenues OF
life.
Be II further resolved. by the
church, That 1t is with much regret
that we part with Rev Ford. and
that we recommend him wherever he
may go as Christian gentleman and
man loyal TO his race, his country
and his God.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25
Weeks and Gardner There - South.
erners Submitted.

Representative Weeks of Massa.
chusetts and Gardner Of Michigan, at
an adjoining table, waited to see what
the Southern members would do. They
did nothing. They continued to eat
without starting a lynching bee.
Southerners viii Eat Elsewhere.
After they had returned to the Dem.
ocratc cloakroom they decided to
cut out" dining in the House restau-
rant hereafter. I'VE are not in the
habit of dining with Negroes" said
one of them, "and We don't propose to
do 1t now, even II it is permitted at
the Capitol"
1T is good thing Senator Tillman
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25
DENVER, COLORADO, FRIDAY, JAN. 25, 1907.
EAT AT SAME TABLE

Cause is Dining Of coIored Couple
But No Lynchins Bee-Mass. Con-
sressmen Enjoy Southerners Rage
Son Of Geo. T. Downing Tells It
Is Not First Time coIored People
Oined There-His Father Served
Revels, Eliot, CrummeI and tohers.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25
NO. 2s

was not eating in there when that
Colored man sat down" commented
one OF the Negro walters after the
restaurant episode had occurred, be
cause there would have been some
thing doing"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25

Washington, D. c., Jan. IA, 1907
Southerners are indignant today be-
cause for the first time in the mem
ory Of members of Congress Negroes
have been served at the House of Rep
resentatiyes' restaurant.
While several Southern men were
dining in the portion reserved for
members and their guest, Negro, ac-
companied by white woman, en-.
tered, took seats at an adjoining table
and ordered food as coolly as though
they had no idea of the precedents
they were smashing.
The Negro walters served them with
alacrity. Adamson of Georgia, Rams.
dell of Louisiana, Taylor of Alabama
and few other Southerners were
dining in the same room.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25
Want Tax Exemption Withdrawn -
School Too Rich for the Crackers.

school TOO Rich for the Crackers.
Representative Thompson also has
presented bill to withdraw tax ex-
emption privileges from the school
lands. He says the holdings are be-
coming so large that to continue them
free from taxes will greatly reduce
the income of the county.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-01-25
]. W. JACKSON,
w. A. JONES. NJ. d.
PEARL ]. PORTER,

Committee.
Adopted by the church Jan. 20, 'O7.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-03
WOn1an'S Trials.

The bitter trail in a woman's life is to
be childleSs. Who can tell how hard the
struggle may have been ere she learnt 10
resign herself to her lonely lot? The abb
sence of this line to bind marital life
together the absence OF this one pledge
TO mutual affection is . common disap-
pointment. Many unfortunate couples
become estranged thereby. Even IL they
do not drift apart. one may read the whole
extent OF their disappointment in the eyes
of such childless couple when they rest
on the children or others. 10 them the
largest family does not seem too numerous.
In many cases Of barrenness or child
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easily removed by the cure OF weakness on
the part Of the woman. DIR. Pierce's Fa.
vorite Prescription has been the means OF
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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-03
COLLEGE AND SCHOOL.

The youngest professor in the east
ern states is William T. Foster, pro
fessor Of English at Bowdoin college.
The students Of Worcester Mass.
academy got together the other day
and raised $500 for a new board run
ming track in Just four and a half min
utes.
Reform spelling is not to be taught
30 the school children of Greater New
York. The board of education by a
vote Of 80 to 4 resolved to let the
spelling books stand as they are
The Educational institute OF Scot.
land at its annual meeting in Edin,
burgh adopted a proposal to raise q
fund Of $4,000 to enable the institute
to nominate a representative of the
teaching profession for parliament
Robert H. Baker of the Amherst fac
ulty has accepted the position of as
sistant astronomer in Allegheny OBJ
servatory. Allegheny. Pa. Although
only twenty-three years of age. Mr..
Baker has written considerably on the
subject of astronomy
In six Swiss colleges no less than
2.193 women are now studying The
majority of the enrolled female stu
dents are Russians The women are
most largely represented at Berne.
where 4S6 are enrolled. almost all in
the medical course Lausanne has 800.
Geneva 343. Zurich 276 and Basel IA