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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

or the $50, 900 gift distribution to sub
scribers of the Twice Week" Re-
public of st. Louis, which was begun
by that paper last July, will end on
September 30. The "Twice-a-
Week Republic has the lar
gest circulation of any news
paper or periodical in the Western
United States, because of its general
excellence and it intends TO increase
the number of its readers by means
OF this unparalleled offer. IL gave
away nearly $40, 900 in presents dur
ing July to subscribers who answered
correctly the question: "Where does
the word silver first occur I'm the
Bible?" and during August Il gave
away nearly 81 900 i'm gifts TO those
who we're the first to tell: "Where
the word gift first occurred in the
Bible
The remainder Of the $50. 600 in
gifts will be distributed during Sep
TENDER TO subscribers who will tell
where the word paper first occurs
in the Bible. One thousand extra
prizes Of special value are to be
awarded to the first 700 and last 400
persons who send a correct answer
to this question and enclose 81 to nav
for a yearly subscribtion. Every
subscriber who sends a subscription
10 the 'Twice-a-Week' Republic dur
ing September and does not secure
one OF the LOCO special gifts, VIII re-
ceive a present valued at 81.
FOR SALE-Two desirable residence
lots in Ferndale addition. A bi0 har-
gain for cash. Apply nj this Office
FOR SALE-At bargain, n course
in business college. IL Won want 4
business education this is your on
portunity. Apply at this once.
Blank mortgages of the best form
for sale at this Office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

Briefs printed on short notice,
and all kinds of commercial printing
done ut this Office
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

All kinds Of legal printing done on
short notice at this ohice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

Good BARRIERS are always the cheap
est If you want your work done by
men up in their business, go1o Jim
Sharp's cosy little shop, south side
Main street
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

The week end excursions of the G..
{. X s. +. Ry.. having been SO well
patronized and appreciated by the
public the management have decided
to continue them through September
and on Sept. and 21 viii again put
on the very low rate of 81 for the
round trip 10 Galveston. Let all who
can take dip in the gu!f and enjoy
the sea breeze. Call upon the under
signed for complete information
which is cheerfully furnished at an
times. J.. X. MASON, Agent.
The ARDMoREITE is in no way ,,
sponsible for, nor will it pay any
debts contracted by any employee of
this Office, unless accompanied by
an order signed by the business
manager.
All kinds of legal printing done on
short notice at this office.
Full line of silverware Just received
at Parker's jewelry store. Take Il
peep in his show window
For SALE-Two desirable residence
lots in Fcrndale addition. \ big bar
gain for cash. Apply at this office.
st. Louis Exposition.
St. Louis, Mo, Sept. to Oct. 10,
1898; st. Louis Fair, Oct. : To II, 1898.
For these occasions the g., G.. x ;.
f. Railway Santa Fe Route will sell
round trip tickets as noted below:
For the Exposition, we will sell Oct.
l to II, at rate of $500, and limited
to return to Oct. 20. For the fair,
we will sell on Oct. to 10, at one
fair (S19.70l limited to Oct. 10 for re-
turn. call upon the undersigned for
further information.
/. r. MASON, Agent.
FoK SALE-Two desirable residence
lots in Ferndale addition. 4 big
bargain for cash. Apply at this Of
flee.
Blank mortgages for sale at this
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

FoR SALE-Two desirable residence
lots in Ferndale addition. 4 big
bargain for cash. Apply at this Of
fee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17
PrIests OF PaIIas FestI,ItIes

Blank mortgages for sale at this
office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

Blank mortgages of the best form
for sale at this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

For SALE-Two desirable residence
lots IN Ferndale addition. A big bar
gain for cash. Apply Rt this office
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

T. P. A. Fort Worth, Tex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

For SALE-At a bargain, a course
IN business college. II You want a
business education this is your op-
portunity. Apply at this once.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

Fox SALE-TWo desirable residence
lots in Fcrndale addition. y big bar
gain for cash. Apply at this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

Full line of silverware Just received
at Parker's jewelry store. Take a
peep in his show window.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17

All kinds of legal printing done on
short notice at this office
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-09-17
SpEAKINe of valuable trees for

the business MANAGE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
What Trochu Was Going to DO.

Trochu, during the siege Of Paris. an
nounced that he had plan which would
insure victory, and that, no matter what
might occur he would never surrender
What the plan was nobody could learn,
but each day the food supplies became less.
About fortnight before the surrender
asked a friend of mine, whose business it
was 10 estimate the amount of the food
supply, how much remained for we were
already eating stuff called bread, but
which was mainly made OF sawdust and
straw.
In fortnight we shall have nothing"
he said. " But surely | observed, lit
would be well 10 treat before we have not
even sawdust and straw to eat. for when
this sorry food Is exhausted we shall have
TO accept any terms that the Germans
may offer - He agreed, and lac cursed Tro-
chu as an ass for having pledged himself
never 10 surrender What happcnedt When
only three days provisions were left Tro-
chu, being bound 10y his pledge, resigned
the governorship Of Paris, and then we did
surrender But as we had run things so
close, we had 10 submit 10 every require
ment OF the Germans What moral do |
deduce from thisf Never indulge in com
promising boasts and. If any commander
does indulge IN them, request him, when
their fatal effect has become clear. 10 give
place TO another London Truth
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
CHURCH NOTES.

II ancient times churches were with
out seats. The worshiper. had 10 stand
or kncel. Some of the aristocrats
brought pieces of cloth with them, to
keep their knees from contact with
the stone floors
PARIS wants 10 build a mosque for
the convenience OF its Mussulman visi"
tors. A committee, on which are the
artists benjamin Constant, Delaunay,
and Belleville, Gen. de Gallifet and tho
prince of Arenberg, is trying to raise
the money needed.
TIE Presbyterian missionary board
is In arrears financially on last years
business, TO the amount of one hundred
and seventy six thousand dollars. This
is loss of seventyfour thousand dol
lars from the receipts of the previous
year, and is about one-ffth of what has
been the average income.
CHURCH union is progressing in Great
Britain. The Free church congress
just held in Birmingham brought for
ward the fact that the various evangel-
zeal churches represented have formed
councils for decorations in over one
hundred and fifty British centers of
pOpllatiOn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
RULES FOR CONVERSATION.

T. Remember that when you converse
others like to hear thcirO own voices as well
a. yours.
.. Be careful, however much You feel
moved TO falkland you may talk much
If Won have much 10 say-to give others
space for reply. After exacting attention.
do not forget 10 be patient and receptive
IN your turn.
3. People are never happy when labeled
second best, nor will you ever be person.
ally liked If YOU rivot upon them a sense
Of their own iufcriority or prevent them
from shining or doing themselves justice.
A. Encourage people 10 talk on what in
forests them. 4 man may be dull on all
topics hut one; find that one out, and he
Will take you TO hi, heart-ayc 10 his heart
of hearts You may also learn something
g. Don't be too eager 10 shine If YOU
can't shine without effort, better not shine
at all; il won't bee a success.
g. Don't snccr at trade or commerce In
the presence of self made men Don't talk
Of gentlefolks and gentlemen overmuch
or brag Of birth or connection, especially
n the presence of those who have neither
T. Don't fear or resent overmuch peo-
pies bad opinion, but take care not to de-
serve II.
6 Self consciousness paralyzes sponta-
neity. Self placement conquers more in
fallibly than anything else, and he that
humbleth himself shall be exalted
8. III company you must take the tone
before you can give the tone, or you will
have no base OF operations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
CURRENT coMMENb.
Anyway Holmes didn't write "Tiiby"
Duluth Commonwealth


ANYWAY TONNES dldh I write I1iny'
D"lulh Oohiih"h"'n'h'
=. me annual CRANBERRY crop has sent out
"S SNir'''''" i'i'''--' ''i"""N'" ''"fil"l'
IT, save future trouble and expense why
not fiE up aok~ou' 5 Hoic,-Chicago Trib-
une.
In the long limo o,-n ..bcf,b dc yvab
sab, twas king cottun;'. ROW lis king
corn. Tennessee Globe.
Virgins the weather prophet. declares
that Niagara is driving mp. But Wig
gins isut-Chicaro Inter Ocean
Tho urice of coal yveb.Iiave isobout the
only thing in the whole range of nature
which contracts with hear and expands
with ccld.-tllrHgo III patch
A imitation is tho siuecrcst natterv.
the fact that tlc French Will build two
cruiser. likp the Columlil proves she q,
the gem of thcecoau. -PMladcluhn Press.
The governor of Texts talks very posi-.
lively ou the ,glicctof prize fights hut Dee
cant talk loud enough 90 stop work ou
the Dallas umphithcater.-l kansas City
Journal
Who eovstLo. lle,.,.. 81, NOR tao,l, ,o,,nc
mon how, 10 u,.I.,.. money william. i}r,,.l..
Wv tbe c.ntur,-'s ,r~.,+,,.t .,,i,n-,.rf.i,,,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
ELECTRIC SPARKS.

Telephone service between London and
Dublin has been put in operation.
According to a late estimate 10y an cleo
trio journal, the world now has ., zee Geo
miles of telegraph wire I'm use.
This is an age Of wonders. Fine draw
ings, made in London, have been success
fully transmitted TO Paris 10y telegraph
with the aid of the Gray telautograph.
The paper cables used i'm insulating cleo
trio wires in Chicago are made by wrap
ping strips Of MANILA paper around the
wire and coating it with rosin and rosin
oil. When sheathed in lead pipe, these
cables are said to be highly satisfactory.
An electric fire alarm now being intro
duced in Switzerland acts automatically
through the expansion of metallic rod
under heat. This makes an electric con-
neotion, and IL is said that the alarm Is so
sensitive that it is put in operation by
holding lighted match near it,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
POLITICAL PLEASANTRlES.

The politician who does not use Thomas
Jefferson in his business j. now considered
a dangerous crank. Galveston News.
The dispute still continues rs to whether
baseball or politics is our real national
me.-Albany Press and knickerbocker
When ex Secretary Whitney says he
would not "turn his hand over 10 become
president, it doubtless means that he is OPP
posed at the present time to "show
down. Chicago Tribune.
Perhaps it was on hearing that Tom
Ochiltree had gone TO Gray Gables that
that insurance company refused to take a
risk on Mr.. Cleveland's life. Tom has
talked several men to death-St Louis
Republic.
Tom Reed is something of jolly wag
When the third term was mentioned to
him, he winked and said that a third term
did not bother him. that it was first
term that worried him most-Saginaw
Courier Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
The Velocity Of Light.

Watch the train as il dashcs past you
with "A speed OF go miles per hour and after
II is lost i'm the distance sit down on the
track and figure a little on the velocity Of
light. The train has passed with mighty
rush and great noise but the silent beam
of light fits past with speed IL, l79, 800
times greater The initial velocity Of ball
fired from l2 FOUNDER is l, 76S feet per
second; that Of light / 500, 1874 feet in the
same length Of time Comparisons give us
but very poor idea of the velocity, but
they enable us TO partially comprehend the
immensely Of the universe for we know
that with all its prodigious speed it takes
light four hours 90 fash from Neptune TO
our earth st Louis Republic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
Il This True

81 did rather a mean thing today, q"
said pretty girl 70 me / lunched with
young man who i, rather fond Of me
and means 70 propose, ! think
I've not the least idea how he is situ-
atcd financially, and when he selected the
meal IN most expensive restaurant
never said word But he ordered two
portions Of everything where one would
have been quite sufficient, as most diners
out know | hated TO see him wasting his
money, but wouldn't interfere "
"Why notT' asked
well because it doesn't pay 20 let a
man see that you are economical. That ;
what mother says, and guess she knows
Do IL once, and you can always do IT, for
he II always expect IT, But he won't do
any economizing on himself Mother
says that too. New York Recorder
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
AMONG TOYMAKERS.
Miss Amelia u. Edwards Tells OF What She
Saw in the nomes OF II, IIrich.

Saw in the Homes OF ~, Ulrich.
| In her story Of the toymalIers Of tho
/ Tyrol, Miss Amelia b. Edwards. In her
"Untrodden Peaks, mentions many al
/ interesting visit TO the homes Of the
working people OF ST. Ulrich, where SO
many toys are made.
in one house," runs the account,
ave found an old, old woman at work.
Magdalcna Paldauf 10y name. She
carved eats. dogs, wolves, sheep, goats
md elephants. She has made these six
animals her whole life long. and she
has no idea how 20 cut anything else.
She makes them in two sizes, and She
turns out as nearly as possible a thou
sand of them year. She has no model
or drawing of any kind 10 work by but
goes on steadily, unerringly, using
gouges of different sizes and shaping
out her cats, dogs, wolves, sheep, goats
and elephants with an ease and an
amount of truth 10 nature that would
be clever if II were not utterly mcchau-
zeal. Magdalena Paldauf learned from
her mother how 20 carve these six ami
mails, and her mother had learned. in
like manner, from her grandmother.
Magdalena has now taught the art 10
her own granddaughter; and SO it will
go on being transmitted for genera
tiQps.'
In another house Miss Edwards found
the whole family carving skulls and
crossbones for fixing at the bases of
cruciiXes for the wood carving of
Grodner Thai is religious in its nature
as well as amusing. In other houses
there were families that carved rock
ing horses or dolls or other toys, and in
still other houses there were families
Of painters.
I'm one house," says the gifted
authoress, I'VE found about a dozen
girls painting gray horses with black
points In another house they painted
only red horses with white points. 1t
is n separate branch of the trade 10
paint saddles and headgear. A good
hand viii paint twelve dozen horses a
day, each horse being about one foot in
length. and for these she is paid fifty
five soldi, or about two shillings three
pence English"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11

does the best she can, and if man will only
help her a little bit at the right time, he
may eat what he likes and as much as he
likes. Dr. Piercc's Pleasant Pellets are for
people who are troubled with indigestion.
Particularly for those in whom it manifests
itself i'll the form Of constipation. The
pellets" are quick and easy in their action.
They are in perfect harmony with Nature.
They effect a permanent cure. You need
take them regularly only little while.
After that, use them occasionally when "
need them when YOU have eaten some
thing that disagrees with you. They are not
violent III their effect, do not deranre the
system at all, and may be taken just as
freely as you would take water or any
other necessity Of life Once used they
are always in favor You can get the
Pellets " at any drug store. If you are
careless enough TO let an INSCRIPTIONS
druggist sell you something on which he
makes more money it is your own fault
If you do not get well.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
NDEHT D0AV -ABSOLUTELY-

Few books printed in the English Ian
guage have reached so great a sale as
has DR.. PieTce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser. 1t is a book Of 1908 large pages
and contains over 900 illustrations some
OF them in colors II is complete family
doctor book. II is written simply and con-
cisely, and is indexed so that reference to
IL is made easily and quickly. over go. 900
copies have been sold az the regular price
of 81 so. The profits on this enormous sale
enable the publishers TO distribute 500. 600
copies absolutely FREE. copy bound in
strong paper covers, will, therefore be sent
FREE 10 any one who will send p one cent
stamps 20 cover cost Of mailing 0Rip
Address. WORLDS DGsPENsARY MED
ICAL ASSOCIATIONS, Buffalo, N. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
MEN WHO WRITE.

George Meredith is very fond Of an Eng.
hsh decoction called barley water.
Max Nordau began to write at 10, and
was earning money with his pen at IL.
Although jules Verne is now 67 years
old, be is a hard worker and vigorous
thinker.
Paul Verlainc, after considerable oppo-
sition, has been admitted into the French
Society of Dramatic Authors.
Clarence Herbert News latest novel IL
entitled Franc Elliott and j. y study of
Bohemia and society in New York
Richard le Gallienne, the youngest Of
the London poets. intends 10 visit the
United States during the coming winter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
LlehT AND AIRY.
La, of a Cnntented Lover.

on. naught care for the smooth, white sand
Nor the surf az the sounding sea.
Content am at home e. dwell
With sue for company.
! do not long for q trip abroad
Nor a sail ON tho ocean blue.
I'm satisfied with an armchair wide
Enough for me and Sue.
The mountains, lakes and dalcs and dells
For me possess no charm.
The city street To me seems meet
II sue hangs on my arm.
Vacation trips ! laugh 20 scorn,
AT summer iauutS / ieer,
The town b. good enough for me
50 long az sue is horo. Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
MUlTUM IN PARVO.

ART is nature concentrated Balzac.
No WISE man ever wished to be
younger Swift.
IDLENEss is as fatiguing as repose Is
sweet. Lewis.
AS YOUR enemies and your friends, so
are you.-Lavater
OUR souls much farther than our
eyes can see.-nrayton.
NEXT to excellence is the apprecia-
ton of it.-Thackeray.
LOVE to lose myself in other mems
minds. Lamb.
THE greatest medicine is true
friend Sir w. Temple.
COOP taste is the modesty Of the
nind.-Mme de Girardin.
SHORT sentences drawn from a long
xperience.-Cerv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
Something About Pressure.

"The amount of strength exercised I'm
an ordinary handshakc is IL pounds, said
Gus De smith, who is of statistical turn
of mind
"That may Doe so i'm an ordinary hand
shake, hut If you owe the other chap Dor
rowcd money and hope 10 stand him of
the estimate runs ms high as 56 pounds at
least, replied Johnnie Fewscads, who has
had some experience in that line. Texas
Siftings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
Proof.

He sent 20 her, the crcdulous lover,
A worn horseshoe and four lcav,d clover,
ITO bring thee good luck he said.
Though she never had trusted signs before,
Yet the horseshoe was hung above the door
And the lover came that day.
Though she thought il a foolish thing 10 do,
Yet she wished the clover in her shoe
And the wish came true that day.
There happened practical proof Of this
He had raid II you sncczod IL meant a kiss,
And she sncozcd that very day.
indianapolis Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
Now and Then.

Now come the days that we love best.
With front doors sealed and barred,
The smart set takes its annual rest
In the high walled back yard.
The girls sit in the sun and tan
Their faces a seal brown,
While all the boys and the old man
Swear that they re- out Of town.
And later, when the summer ends,
With frockles fair 20 soc
They viii come forth and tcll their friends
How they enjoyed the sea!
Washington Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
New Conditions.

New conditions bring new forms to con-
versation. Formerly when two ladies met,
one would ask, Did you see Mary Bowser
yesterday and the other would reply.
"No; what did she have ony"
Nowadays the reply is, "No; what kind
Of wheel does she ridef"-Boston Tran
script.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
4 Preference.

Fashionable Doctor-My dear young la
dy, you are drinking unhltered water
which swarms with animal organisms
You should have it boiled-that will kill
them.
His Patient-Well, doctor, l think I'd
sooner be an aquarium than "A cemetery
Household Words.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11

\ reporter in describing the turning OF
a dog out Of court by order OF the bench,
says, The elected canine a. be was igno-
miniously dragged from the room, cast a
glance at the Judge for the purpose Of be-
ing able TO identify him at some future
time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
His Confusing Habit.

"You, Nose, you brack rascall'
ayes, papY"
"Quit wahin yo' s'penders crossed in
front. Half de time dunno whedder yo's
comm or gwine. Chicago Record
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
In Ignorance.

May am going to marry Mr. Quick
blood.
Old Bachelor Cousin-Good heavensl
May-Why do you say that? He's we'll
off
Old Bachelor Cousin-Yes he's well of
as hc j. but he doesn't know it.-Phi4a-
delphia Record
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
Another Adage Exploded.

He chased his train for nearly a square,
In painting, vain endeavur
And then be wondered what truth was there
In saying late Is better than never. "
Chicago Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
Just In Time.

Enamored Youth-May hope to find
place In your hearth
Ladylove Gin dc sieclc)-If you hurry
up. There are only a few choice locations
left Tit Bits
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
Too Much.

The surf maiden cried, in voice OF emotion:
"Te hol I've just been struck with notionl"
But a breaker broke IN
With horrible din,
And then she was struck with an ocean.
st. Paul Pioneer Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11

Young Lady Uimorously)-Who was
that screaming just now
Dentist-Don' be alarmed; 1t was pa
tient who was being treated free Of charge
-Nercins Batt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
Innecessary.

In popping the question, he did prefer
TO do II in manner firm and steady,
He did not 90 on his knees 90 her,
For she was on his knees already.
Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
No Time to Lose.

Judge-IIow old are your
Elderly Female am AMI am
Judge-You'd better make haste; every
minute makes IL worsc.-Pick Me Up.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
Well Matured.

"This Is really excellent old wine"
odd should think IL wasi The fact
Is have been owing the wine merchant
the account for it about IL years. "-Ober-
lander BOte
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11

The woman new may dare and do,
And WELD the pen and gavel,
But the old man still must foot the bill,
And keep on scratching gravel
indianapolis Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-11
MEMS sometimes as

- AAAR " va ia " y
all wrong. 2 Seems
as If all the things
We like disagree with
us, and all the things
we don't like, agree
with us. Dyspepsia
Turks in most of the
good Things we eat,
and indigestion fol-
lows the Rratifca-
ton of appetite. OF
course, it isn't Ma
trrefg fluIt Nature