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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-12-11
UNCLE DICK oGLessY.
Two Characteristic Stories of the Genial
E1-GoveTror OF Illinois.

Two Characteristic Stories of the Genial
EA-G0verror OF Illinois.
Think 1t was during the Cleveland
Blaine campaign that Ex-Governor
Oglesby Of Illinois. Uncle Dick, " as
he is familiarly known, first made a stay
of any length III New York.
He and companion had sumptuOus
luncheon. red Of course by the intro
drcer, who wound up by inviting the
governor to smoke. The clerk at the CT
gar counter handed out some fine Havana
cigars. Uncle Dick was about 10 take
one, when some thought arrested his
hand, and he asked:
whats the price Of these?"
Twenty five cents, was the reply.
Holy smoker" calculated the govern
or Put 'em backl Put 'em back.
quick ~
"But, governor. this is my treat, "
said his friend
"Daren't do it'll Daren't do it Put
EN- back!"
"Yes, but governor -
Il tell you / daren't do IL. Why.
man, if they should ever find out in IL
linois that l smoked 20 cent cigar in
New York, they'd turn me out OF the
church, and il would ruin me politically
forever Daren' do il! Ten cent cigars
are good enough for me in New York
and 8 centers ct home. ="
/ Uncle Dick always prided himself on
+ his success in campaigning when called
+ upon to reach mans vote through his
+ family pride.
/ On one OF his tours he passed through
/ n country town in Illinois, when lac
came suddenly upon charming group
"a comely woman with a bevy Of little
( ones about her-in a garden with high
picket fence in front Of it. He stopped
short. then advanced ard leaned over
the front gate
Madam. said he in his most in
gratiating way, may kiss these bean
tiful children"
Certainly. sir" the lady answered
demurely, there is no possible oblec-
tion. "
They are lovely darlings. - said Tn
Gle Dick, after he had finished the elev
enth Il have seldom seen more beauti
ful babies. Are they all yours, marm:'
The lady blushed deeply.
"Of course they are-the sweet httl,
treasures From whom else, ,marm, coulC
they have inherited these limpid eyes
these rosy checks. these profuse curls
these comely figures and these musiea
voices:"
The lady continued blushing.
"By the way, marin, said Uncl
Dick, may bother you TO tell ycI
estimable husband that Richard J
Oslesby, Republican candidate for gov
ernor, called upon him this evening"
ALAS, sir" quoth the lady, Il hav
. no husband. "
But these children, madam-yo
surely are not a widow
Il fear you were mistaken, sir, who
( you first came up. These are not n
: children This is an orphan asylum -
Exchange.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-12-11
WOMANKIND.
For Woman and Home.

WOmankind appeals to the tastes
of the great mass of people; its
editors aim to fill it with such
bright stories. clever poems, in
teresting sketches, helpful hints
and suggestions that no woman
can afford to be without it. Sen
sible Wear, Motherhood, " The
Bright Homes, "WOman's Pro-
gress, Child Life" Floral, :
Women of the Day" etc, are Il
few of its interesting departments.
1t is sensible and practical in all
things. Able, Bright and Clean
is its motto, and that's the reason
it is the favOrite paper for woman.
Each subscriber paving one year
in advance for the WEEKLY ARD
MoREITE, or two months i'll ad-
vance for the DAILY ARDMGRTITE,
can secure Womankind one year
for p cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-12-11
ARDMoRE, WEDNESDAY, DEC. Il.

THE editor Of the ARDMOREITE
this morning had a conversation
with an able and influential Chick
asaw citizen. on the subject of
tOwnsite legislation. From him
we learned that there would lie
comparatively little opposition to
such a measure but that he did
not think if should come from
congress, that the national legiS
lature was the proper source to
grant the concession by the adopt
ion of such law as would not
interfere with the general land
tenure, or disturb the tribal gov
ernment. If the Chickasaw legiS-
lature will pass a law on the lines
indicated we feel sure it would be
ratified by congress. There is no
doubt but that would have been
the proper course, but the trouble
all along has been that the Indians
have not showed a disposition to
take action. If they are sincere
in their expressed willingness to
give the non citizens that recogni
ton they can best attest it by at
once, even at the expense of calling
a special session of their legiSla
ture, crystalizing their ideas into
the shape of direct proposition
to congress. We believe sucl
would meet with approval, anC
that it would be received accepted.
ly by the people. We must hav,
a townsite law regardless of allot
ment and in our opinion with tha
relief other conditions would adju>
themselves TO the satisfaction o
all parties concerned.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-12-11

a strong argument in favor of
a tOwnsite law and one showing
the injustice of its absence, Is
found in the several failures that
have recently occurred in Ardmore.
Had the merchants who have
been forced to the wall had a fee
simple title to the realty they had
already paid for. and for which
they hold quit claim deeds, their
assets would have been so enhanc- :
ed in value as to tide them over
their perplexing difficulties. These
failures have not been due to bad
business methods, but were forced
through adverse circumstances
that would in time have been over
come, could their credit for press
ing demands have been strength
ened. The absolute ownership OF
their realty would have afforded
that essential. Give us town
site law, its benefits are too fan
reaching to suffer delay.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-12-11

: You II do Toronto Truth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-12-11
A Lightning Phonographer.
Business Man-Can you write short

Business Man-Can you write short
handY
Applicant-Yes. sir.
How many words II minute:"
Il never counted EN-, but the other
day, when my wife found IN my over
coat pocket a letter which she gave me
to mail last fall, took down every
word she uttered as fast Is she said
them
You II do Toronto Truth
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-12-11

If the Indians have any prop
Ositions to make to congress favor
able to tOwnsite legislation con
ditioned that present legislation
stop with that, they should make
haste to offer them.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02

Technically, there is no such thing as
freezing to death, though the result is
lust the same as if there was. A man
so unfortunate as to be overcome by
the cold is found lying down in the
snow, dead. Now, according to the
doctors, he died either of apoplexy or
coma, or of paralysis of the heart.
Sometimes the surface blood is con-
gealed in the veins, and there is this
great pressure on the brain. This
induces the ''irresistibe sleepiness,"
that if once yielded to, proves fatal.
Sometimes a blood vessel is found
burst in the brain when the pressure
becomes too great.
This is apoplexy, pure and simple.
Again, people have been found stand
ing upright, the machinery Of life
having stopped instantaneously from
paralysis of the heart. Again, when
the temperature falls much in the
night, old people have often been
found dead in their beds, though not
frozen, and the verdict "death from
! old age,n given. In reality the OLD
person might have lived years long
err, but the sudden change in the tenn
perature made too large a demand on
his vitality.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02
LADIES' COLUMN.
A DAUGHTERS PART AT HOME.

One of tie sweetest things a girl
can do is to receive friends gracious
ly, particularly at home. In ones
own house a cordial manner is pecu-
liarly fitting. Do not stand OIL III Uhe
middle of the room and bow colby
and formally to the friend who has
called. Walk over to meet her; give
her your hand land say pleasantly tnaU
you are very glad to see her again.
Stiff, cold and formal ways of greet
ing acquaintance are not proper IN
girl welcoming guests at her fathers
house. A daughters part is to ASSIST
her mother on every social occasion.
The girl pours the tea in her moth
er's drawing room when friends drop
in at five O'Clock tea. Quite often,
when no maid is present, she helps
the guests to the sandwiches, and the
cakes which are served, and herself
hands the cups, and takes them from
the guest who would like to be re-
lieved.
Apart from and more important
even than her manner to a guest who
happens in for an hour Or two day,
is the manner of daughter to her
father and mother. The father re-
turns to his home after a wearylng
day at business. He is tired in body
and mind. Coming back, as his latch
key turns in the home door, he throws
off care; he is joyous at the thought
of the dear ones he will meet after
hours of absence. His young daugh-
ter in a pretty gown, with the bloom
of freshness only girlhood wears,
should be ready to give him atten-
tions he loves-the kiss, the CHEEKY
word-to help her mother and the
rest in letting her father see how
much he is loved at home. Men give
up great deal for their families
their time, their strength, the knowl-
edge they have gained in life's expe-
riences they spend everything free
" for their homes sake, land the home
should pay it's debts in much outspok-
en- love. -Harper's Round Table.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02
Everybody Talking About 1t.

Everybody is talking about the great free
offer of DIR. Greene's, the most successful
specialist in curing nervous and chronic dis
eases, and who discovered that wonderful
medicine, DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy. He makes a speciality of treat
ing patients through letter correspon dence,
and all who accept his offer are astonished at
the marvellous success of this method. His
office is at "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass,
where he receives and carefully examines
every letter sent to him by persons describ-
ing their cases and telling him their symp-
toms After thoroughly studying each case
he answers the letter, explaining the cause of
each symptom and telling way to get
we'll and strong. H. makes the patient un-
derstand exactly what ails them and tells
them all about their complaint, and all this
is entirely free of charge. They save the ex-
pense of trip to the city, have no fee to pay,
and have the benefit of the best medical ad-
vice and consultation. Here is an opportu-
nifty for you to get we'll, reader, you can eth
err accept or reject it. Which will you doP
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02

A strange affection has overcome
A. J. Manning, of Mt. Carmel, Penn,
who only remains awoke long
enough each day to eat a slight meal.
He sleeps over % hours in every "a.
He remains for weeks at time in a
dreamless sleep. The doctors do not
vet know what the outcome will be.
Manning is 81 years of age. Eleven
years ago he was afflicted with this
unnatural disease. He would go to
bed and remain there for week at
time, being awake but one hour or SO
a day and eating but one meal. Then
he would again recover and resume
work. He seemed to be refreshed by
his long slumber.
The peculiar malady grew upon him
and it finally got so that the sleeping
spells lasted for three, and even four
weeks. This state of affairs continued
until about a month and a half ago.
Then he took to his bed and remained
there ever since. During this time he
was awaked but half an hour each day,
or just long enough to swallow little
food, and then he would sink back in
to slumber.
Manning resides with his mother,
who has been a widow for nineteen
years.
He has placed himself under the
care of doctors, but no medicine has
helped him to any great extent
| Mcnhejn1 Sentinel
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02
FRUIT As 4 MEDICINE.

Why for ages have people eaten ap-
pie sauce with their roast goose and
sucking pig? Simply because the ACIDS
and pectones in the fruit assist in dl-
costing the fats SO abundant IN this
kind of food For the same reason at
the end of heavy dinner we eat our
cooked fruits, and when we want their
digestive action even more develop
ed. we take them after dinner in their
natural uncooked state as dessert.
In the past ages instinct has taught
men to do this; to-day science tells
them why they did it, and this same
science tells us that fruit should be
eaten as an aid to digestion of other
foods much more than it is now. Gull
tivated fruits, such as apples, pears,
cherries, strawberries, grapes, etc.,
contain on analysis very similar pro
portions of the same ingredients,
which are about one per cent OF NAL
ic and other acids, and one per cent
of flesh forming albuminoids, with
over eighty per cent of water.
Digestion OepenOS upoH CiI0 d0oioh
Of pepsin in the stomach upon the
food, which is greatly aided by the
acids of the stomach. Fats are dl-
gested by these acids and the bile
from the liver Now, the acids and
pectones in fruit peculiarly assist the
acids of the stomach. Only lately
even royalty has been taking lemon
Juice in tea instead of sugar, and lem
on Juice has been prescribed largely
by physicians tc, help weak diges-
tions. simply because these acids ex-
ist very abundantly in the lemon
Popular Science Monthly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02
A TOAD EOR A BAROMETER.

In conservatory at Plainfield, Nj,
is wonderful curiosity in the form or
a living barometer. This indicator OF
weather changes is diminutlVe Tree
toad, whose apartment is so arranged
that the slightest change in the den
sity of the air is foretold with wonder
full accuracy. The toad was caught at
Feltville about month ago, and was
placed in large glass jar. Standing
at an angle in the jar about two thirds
full of water is a small but perfectly
formed ladder, and upon this the toad
rests continually, never moving
muscle except when a change in the
weather is to occur.
When TIE earth is dry and the skies
clear, the toad squats contentedly
upon the topmost rung of the ladder.
Just as soon as storm approaches,
and many hours before it can be seen
or felt in New Jersey, the tree toad
begins to descend the ladder step by
step. The nearer the storm comes,
the lower the toad goes, until at close
approach of stormy weather it sits
half submerged in the water. The lit
tie fellow has been christened "Mr.
Dunn of Plainfield"
Last Sunday was perfectly bright
and clear, both by day and when the
moon arose in gorgeous display at
night; but all day Mr.. Dunn persisted
in submerging himself in the water,
with only the tip of his nose showing
above the surface. He could not be
tempted to climb out and enjoy the
beautiful day. Sunday night came
the furious rain storm that lasted sew
eral days. ''Mr Dunn of Plainfeld'
| gave earlier notice of the storm than
| the head of the Dunns in New York
The board bill of the Plainfielc
Dunn is inexpensive, inasmuch as he
eats nothing apparently. He gets
fresh water regularly and often, ano
obtains sustenance from that just as
a fish does He refuses all offers OF
flies, bugs, and leaves.-Nea0 YorI
| Tribune.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City, H.,
was told by her doctors she had consumption
and that there hope for her, but two
bottles DR.. Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her life. MIR.
Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida St., San Francisco,
suffered from a dreadful cold approaching
consumption, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle of DR.. Kings New
discovery and in two weeks was cured. He
is naturally thankful. 1t is such results, of
which these are samples, that prove the won
derful efficacy of this medicine in coughs and
colds Free trial bottles at H c. Pierce's
drug store. Regular size SOC and 81.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02

All travellers in South America are
impressed by the endurance OF the
Indian couriers of Peru and Bolivia.
A Frenchman declares that they filled
him with admiration. The manner
in which they journey over the Cor
dilleras ON foot he pronounces aston
ishing.
They climb and descend at the
same pace. They speak rarely, scarce
" ever complain, and never stop. If
the traveller halts for moment to
light cigar, they are at once some
hundreds of feet in advance.
The gait is slow, but without relax
alton. That is what makes them such
incompatible couriers.
Often, when man has journey OF
several days to make, he takes his
wife along She bears her baby upon
her back, and the dog follows. The
husband carries the provisions. And
this is how they travel:
The Indian chews cocoa and spins
| cotton. The wife sings to the baby,
and spins also They eat without
| hating, and make but the shortest
stop to drink. Toward night, Ito
comfort themselves" they chew some
roasted beans. [ was escorted by an
Indian and his family who travelled
after this fashion.-Youth's ConepGn-
ION
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02

A gentleman dying left all his es-
tates to a monastery on condition
that, on the return of his only son,
who was then abroad, the worthy
fathers should give him whatever
"they should choose"
When the son came home, he went
to the monastery and received but
small share, the wise monks choosing
to keep the greatest part for them
selves. The young man consulted
his friends, and all agreed that there
was no remedy.
At last barrister, to whom he nap
pened to mention the case, advised
him to sue the monastery and prom
ised to gain his case. The gentleman
followed this advice, and the suit
terminated in his favor, through the
management of the advocate, who
grounded his plea upon this reason
ing:
s'The testator," said the ingenious
barrister, ''has left his son that share
of tn estate which the monks should
choose These are the express words
of the will. Now it is plain what part
they have chosen by what they kept
for themselves. My client, then,
stands upon the words of the will.
Let me have" said he, "that part
they have chosen, and am satisfied -
London It'd Bits.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02

Judge Mari, though a stickler for
the dignity of the bench, was a great
pipe smoker, and allowed the attor-
neys the privilege of smoking in
court. On one occasion he was trying
a murder case at Garlic Springs, in
which there was much suppressed ex-
element and so much bad feeling that
it was feared trouble might break out
any moment. Late one afternoon,
while the opposing counsel were ar
guing the case and the feelings of the
spectators were wrought up to the.
highest pitch, a solid old citizen sit
ting just under the judges stand de
liberately filed his pipe and with a
graceful sweep of his arm drew par
Tor match across his jean pants leg in
such fash ion as TO light it with
loud, sharp crack. The court and
jury were startled, and everybody
looked around as if expecting a gem
eral fusillade TO follow, whereupon
MARI quickly apprehended the s.tua-
ton and rebuked the pipe smoker as
follows: "Gentlemen, the court toler-
ates smoking in the court room. In
fact the court smokes itself, but il
must draw the line at gentlemen light
ing their pipes with their six shoot
ers. ~ Galveston NelUs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02

A society in France for the proven
ton of cruelty to animals has founded
an order of merit, insignia of which
are bestowed on dogs who distinguish
themselves by deeds of bravery. A
tastefully designed collar of honor is
awarded. Among animals dedicated,
one of the most celebrated is Bacchus,
a large bulldog, whose speciality is
to stop runaway horses by jumping
ND and seizlng them by the bride. It
is said that the intelligent beast has
already saved the lives of eight per-
sons in this way. Pataud, another
bulldog, received collar in 1887 for
saving his mistress from the attack of
a foot-pad; and Turk, a splendid
Newfoundland, has had a similar
honor conferred on him for saving
three young children from drowning,
on as many occasions.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02

1t is an announcement of the hrs :
Importance to our publishing inter
ests that Mrs. Esther T. HOush has
been made National superintendent
of Temperance Literature. 1t was
thought best to have this department
in the East as the publishing house is
in the West and the long experience
of Mrs. Housh as an editor and pub
Usher, combined with her successful
presidency of the Vermont W. @. T.U.
in past years, have given her an out
look that will be Of exceptional value
to the work. Moreover, Mrs. Housh
is we'll known and widely loved by
white ribbon women.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02

The Hindoos regard snakes with
reverence which is so great that no
high caste man will kill snake, and
if one should lodge itself in house,
no effort would be made to dislodge
it. On the other hand, every care
would be taken to supply it with pro-
per food and if any members of the
family should be bitten, no effort
would be made to save the unfortu-
nate victim.
The snake is supposed to be a
guardian of treasures, and many
stories are told of it's doings in this
capacity, several of which make men
ton of mysterious stone called the
Sheeshnag, which the old cobra is
supposedlto carry on it's forehead. 1t
is said to be crescent shaped, and to
sparkle with the briliiance of dia-
mond. The possessor of such stone
will have good luck and be able to
perform many mystic charms, in ad-
dition to securing an absolute remedy
against poisons of every kind.
The snake is sacred to the god vi
shnu, who is often seen in rude tenn
pie paintings, reclining on the coiled-
up specimen with many heads, the
upreared neck and expanded hood
being curved over the gods head.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02

An incident illustrating how sadly
motherly care and common sense is
needed in local government is given
by Mrs. Ellen K. Denny, National or
ganizer, in recent letter: GA little
girl ten years old had been confined
in the county jail for one month, her
mother having preferred a charge
that she was incorrigible. She was
committed to this hot, filthy jail,
awaiting transfer to the reform
school. Finally the officials decided
she committed no crime and she
should be sent to the state institute
for feeble minded children. Through
the pleading of the women that &C
companied me this child was given
into our care. Trembling and pallid
from long confinement and terror, we
took her to the Christian home. She
was disrobed of her heavy, dark cloth
ing. bathed and dressed in white-a
beautiful child - and the happiest
child I ever saw. She has now been
placed in cultured home. God won
derfully blessed that Jail service to
the opening the eyes of the women OF
the need in all the dark places OF
their county"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-02

The criticism of ones own family IS
not only the hardest to bear and the
hardest to escape, but the hardest TO
refute. It is generally just and true,
and in it's truth lies its sting. The
members of ones own family come
down upon one heavily, and hit with
unerring accuracy the weak place IN
the armor They know exactly where
to find it. They are seldom excited
by the catalogue of ones perfections
read by an enthusiastic friend. ooh,
ves." they answer calmly, 'fwhat you
saw is true. but this and that and the
other imperfection offsets and spolls
his good qualities. Necessarily you
Judge as an outsider; ones own fam
ily sees so much more clearly" Try
ing it often is to hear our talents,
which are priced by discriminating
friends, sighted or openly f1outed by
our own families It is quite as pain
ful to hear our trifling faults of dispo-
sition, scarcely noticeable to outsld-
ers, magnifed by those who seem
the nearest. But the discipline is a
healthy one, and even helpful, if we
choose to so regard it. The genius
that creates is its own reward and It's
sustenance or it is worth nothing. The
disposition which makes or mars love
in daily life is what counts IN the sum-
ming up of character.