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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

An old man and his wife were last sum-
mer sailing ON steamer between Black
pool and the isle Of Man. As the sea
was rather rough and the old woman
unaccustomed to sailing she said to her
husband:
"Oh. John, this ship is going down. 3"
"Well, never mind" said her hus-
band. at isn't ours. London Fun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

San Salvador is built ON a volcano. Il
has been three times destroyed by an
earthquake, but the people are becoming
accustomed to such occurrences. Earth
quakes are pretty frequent, and whilo
one is naturally very nervous there in
really little danger to life. The shocks
have been known to come as frequently
as so times in an hour.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01
Announcements.

The ARDHoREITE is authorized to
announce D. T. Nisbett as a can
didate for the appointment as post
master of Ardmore, vice J. s. Ham
mer resigned, subject to an election
to be held in the city of Ardmore,
Monday May IL, 1896.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

New members Of congress feel shy and
lonesome. To be thrust suddenly in
among almost 400 members. many Of
whom they have never seen. and nnly q
few Of whom they have ever heard Of.
is rather q trying experience. To make
q speech under these conditions takes
some courage. James Kerr. eK-member
Of congress from Pennsylvania. recently
told Of his experience in going into con-
gress for the first time. He came down
from Pennsylvania raw and green. He
sat in his seat for several days. and in
that time managed TO pick up n formal
speaking acquaintance with one or two
Of his neighbOrs- One day he was sitting
in his seat, disconsolate, listening 90 the
reading Of some tiresome bill, when the
member who sat next TO him. who had
served two terms. came in like breeze
and said cheerily:
"Hello. Jim.
Mr.. Kerr wheeled in his chair and
said eagerly:
Say that again. will you. old mani
IL sounds Ike home"
"Well. Jim, let's 90 down 10 Murray
vile and talk about home"
The reference to MurTayville is unin-
telliRible to the outsider, but Mr.. Kerr
had learned by that time that the name
referred TO the house restaurant, whrre
oysters and the cup that cheers were 10
be had. and they wended their way
down irs-New York Tribune.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

The Egyptian reed which was used
for making the pens found in Egyptian
tombs Is . hard variety. growing to
about the diameter Of an ordinary goose
quill Pens made from IL are said TO last
for a day or two aud do excellent work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

l hereby announce myself as q
candidate for the Ardmore pOstof1ce,
subject to the voters of Ardmore and
vicinity, May 11th, '96. If my friends
elect me, and / receive that appoint
ment, / will strive to honor the call
by doing my duty faithfully and
impartially. Very respectfully,
1-Iw G. NJ. YARBROUGH.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01
regret.

National convention of the Y. P.
s. c. E., Washington, D. C., July
7th to 18th, 1895.
For the above occasion the G. G..
& s. F. R'y Santa Fe ROute) will
sell round trip tickets to Washing
ton and return at one fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be sold
July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, good until
July 31st for return. For further
information call upon or address
the undersigned.
I.R. MASON. Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01
To the GoId-fIeIds of the westi
Via the Burlington Route.

Via the Burlington Route.
A fast through vestibuled train
daily to Denver making direct con-
nections for Cripple Greek, Col; also
fast daily trains 90 the gold fields OF
Montana and Black Hills.-20O miles
shortest line from Missouri River;
ask your agent for information about
the Burlington Route
L. W. WAKELEY.
st. Louis, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

Since the war Of 1912 the United
States army has by no means enjoyed
the life of luxurions ease sometimes at q
tributed to ii, for, in the intervening
years, it has fought SO battles or
tions with the Indians.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

Wheeler-And don't you think the
bicycle will ever D. useful in warfarel
Walker-No. doubt il it will evel
get farther than its present status as .
mere instrument for assault and bat
tery. indianapolis Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

The state of Iowa is so far from beil
wholly agricultural that il has 80, 1
persons engaged in it's factories, who
annual output is t125, ,O49, 1873.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01
National Republican Convention

National Republican COnVentlOnI
st. Louis, Mo-, June 18th, 1895.
For the above accession the q. G.
& s. F. R'y Santa Fe Route) will
sell round trip tickets for one fare
for the round trip. Tickets will be
on sale June 18th, 14th, and 18th;
limited to return June 31st.
Call upon the undersigned for
further information.
l. R. MASON, Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

A florist, who claims 90 know. says
New York uses 30. 600. 900 roses and I5, =
600, 900 carnations every season.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

Palestine 10 about the size Of New
Jersey. but more books have been writ
ten about it.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01
r. II. KELLEY,
JOHN HINKLE,
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAT.

John HINKLE, r. II. KELLEY,
HINKLE & KELLEY,
ATTORNEYs-AT-LAT.
Will practice in all courts in the
indian Territory and elsewhere.
Once in Herbert & Lewis building.
Ardmore, /. 7.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01

r. n. ALvIs, NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Diseases Of Women, Genito-
Urinary and Rectal Surgery.
ONCE: Over Frensley Building,
rooms 5 and s, corner Mill and Main
street. Leave calls at ONCE or at
Ramsey & Ross Drug Store.
A. }. wolyerton- jerome c. McNres.
DRs. woLvERToN & McNEEs,
Ardmore, I. t.
ohce-Up stairs in Hardy Build
ing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-05-01
MORAN SCOTT,
ATToRN EY-AT-LAw.

~ T. GAHHETT- CoHxELfus HAaBr
summers Hardy. stenoKrapher.
GARRETT & HARDY,
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAw.
Practice in all the Courts, Terrific
rial, State and Federal. Special at
tention given TO criminal cases.
Onice-Up stairs in Hardy building,
Ardmore. /. T.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21
A NAMELESS GIFT.
Why Sister Mary Broke Her Engagement
with the Doctor.

Why Sister Mary Broke Her Engagement
with the Doctor.
When Sister Mary began it she in
tended it to be a lamp mat, and the re-
ceiver was to be my Cousin Sarah.
Sister Mary is rather touchy about
some things, but never knew anything
to affect her so severely as the mere
mention of that lamp mat does now.
In fact, l studiously refrain from all
mention of it unless particularly wish
to rile her.
Cousin Sarah and Sister Mary are
about the same age. l shall not men,
ton Sister Mary's age, as she is still
unmarried (having broken with the
doctor that Christmas), but l think
am allowed to state that Cousin Sarah
was As last August, for, since she is mar
ried, she is not so particular about con-
cealing her years.
OF course Sister Mary would never
have attempted making a lamp mat
(for she had never crocheted one be-
fore) if Cousin Sarah Lad not bought
the Dresden lamp, so blame the whole
trouble on the Dresden lamp.
The lamp mat began all right, with a
little round fiat center. Sister Mary
got that finely. But as the size in
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21

THE DOCTOR LOOKED PUZZLED.
creased the thing seemed to curl NJ
around the edge. like the tail OF n dried
herring, and the larger it grew the
more it curled up, until it got TO be
the shape of a china wash basin.
don't know what was wrong with it.
for l am not an expert in that line, but
before the lamp mat was complete Sis
ter Mary decided to call it bag of some
sort or other, and put ribbons on it for
handles and a tassel on the bottom
You see, when lamp mat makes up its
mind to be a pudding bag you just
have to let it have its own way.
So, as l said, she put long ribbons on
it, pink ones, and some bows, and
took it over and gave it to the bald
headed doctor, with her compliments
and a Merry Christmas"
She was engaged to him then.
That was all right, but what do you
think that doctor did? Why, he sat
right down and wrote her a note thank
ing her for her kindness in sending him
such a tasty and comfortable night
cap" and assuring her that it would
bring him pleasant dreams. Yes, sir!
And 1 don't wonder Sister Mary got
mad and broke the engagement.
But you can bet she hasn't tried to
make any lamp mats since.
ELLIS PARKER BUTLER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21

in the fact that you gave me a sealskin
sacque for my Christmas PRESENT."
Nothing humorous at all, my dear.
On the contrary"
Then is there anything very peculiar,
the thermometer being near zero, in
m, wearing the sacque to church to-
day?"
"Why, dear, the peculiar fact would
have been your not wearing it TO church
to-day"
Every well, then, will you explain
the behavior of people to-day! The con-
ductor laughed in my face as he took
my fare, woman whom l never saw
before wanted to talk to me in the car
and, rs / walked up the church aisle
everybody was in a broad grinl"
perhaps they were pleased to see
you in sealskin."
"Yes, it is so likely that Sarah Snaggs
would be pleased at that, and yet
she was one of the worst ones! And
here II thought I'd be perfectly hap
Ply if l only had sealskin!"
81, ton. had hoped to be happier, then,
my love!"
"Au through service it was the same!
My head ached from the cold, anyhow.
Why, what is the matter? You are as
bad as the rest! What is wrong with
my sacque?"
For Mr.. Busybee had turned, looking
full at her.
at is not the fault of the sacque;
that's all right. Only, in your haste TO
see yourself in it, you forgot to put on
any bonnet"
ELISA ARMSTRONG.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21
On Christmas Morning.

'Oucl!
The beautiful maiden withdrew her
foot hastily.
Plunging her arm into the silken
depths she took from the toe of her
stocking a five-pound box of candies
that she had overlooked. .. "a.
Need it be added that this happened
in Chicago?-N. Y. Truth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21
What He Put Up.

Checkly-Did you hang up your stock
ing on Christmas eve?
Harduppe-No, not quite as bad as
that; but l hung up my overcoat ard
watch.-Brooklyn Life.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21
The Way with All of Ua.

christmas comes but once a year,
you know" chirruped Mrs. Lufkin.
Mr.. Lufkin looked earnestly into the
hollow depths of his pocketbook.
I'm glad of that" he said, in q
gloomy tone.-N. Y. Recorder.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21
TIMELY PROBATION.

Tommy-Don't be afraid, doggie, I
won't hurt you'll just want to tell
you something-if you hear any noise
tonight, just keep perfectly stiIi, for
it'll be Santa Claus, and we don't want
him scared away.-St. Louis RepuSl.r
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21
Portrait of n Lady.

Dear Mabel's very clever;
She coaxed away my pelf,
And bought me all the gimcracks
She hankered for herself.
Chicago Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21
An Afterthought.

Hereafter, II your hose you'd see
Well-f1lled at Christmas dawn,
Why, take this simple hint from me
Sleep with your stocking on.
L. A w Bulletin,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21

The future has a golden tinge,
The past, too, may seem pleasant;
But just about the Christmas tide
There's nothing like the present.
Harlem Life
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21
Her Time of JOY.

New Boarder-Do you enjoy Christ
mas, ma'am?
Landlady--Very much, indeed. All
my boarders get invited out to dine,
you know.-Chicago Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-21
WHY THEY LAUGHED.


How Mrs. Busybee AstonIshed Her Large
Circle of Friends.
1t was past noon on Christmas day,
and Mr.. Busybee had just consulted his
watch for the fifteenth time in an hour,
wondering how he was to get through
the day without one peep at the Of
fee.
His thoughts were suddenly inter-
rupted by the appearance of his wife,
who dashed into the room. seated her
self violently upon a chair and burst
into tears. ....
81 DIDO believe the people of th-this
town are the most ill-bred specimens
of hu-humanity on the face of the
globe!" she sobbed.
But, my love, what has caused you
to change your mind so suddenly? Only
yesterday"
Look here, lgnatius Busybee, Iwant
to know if there is anything humorous
l5 5.52a
al -,
MIyIH1T -
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Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
Hurtful Influences.

The New York Methodists in their
Conference, last week, passed resolu-
tiOns in favor of prohibition, and at the
same time expressing pleasure ''that
the revolt against the liquor triffic has
found expression in an act of the pres
ent Legislature of New York, which,
according to the generally conceded
opinion of both the friends and foes of
the measure, will abolish One-third of
all the saloons in the State, and make
more easy the enforcement of the law
against them" The Police Board is
also commended for its enforcement of
lazy. Long resolutions were passed in
favor of strict Sunday observance, and
"deploring the general decrease of re-
spect for the Lords Day" The pub
lication, purchase and reading of
newspapers on Sunday is severely con-
demned. eve consider this" they
say, ga most insidious and subtle evil,
reaching among others, class of the
community that the Sunday saloon,
the theatre, and the Sunday concert
never touches; sweeping through the
very best ranks of working men, and
even into the homes of religion; hon
eycombing society with false notions
about the Sabbath Day, and deadening
the spiritual sensibilities of the people
of God.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
cnrbing a spendthrlft wife.

The train was about ten miles west OF
Ypsilanti when an oldish man came into the
car with bill in his hand. and called out:
Kin any pusson here change a ten-dollar
bill for me?''
Everybody was willing to try, and he fl.
nally got two fves Then he wanted one
broken, and he finally found passenger
who could give him five ones.
IN take 'em' replied the man, 'but
then l shall want somebody to bust dollar
fur me-"
''Will two halves do?n asked woman as
she investigated her purse.
. Yes, if I can't get four quarters, nhe re-
piled. Pm sorry to make all this trouble,
but You see howit is. The OLD woman has
sorter decided TO stop of at Ypsilanti and
visit her sister fur three or four DAYS. Her
sister mayift be home, and shtrn naturally
feel little queer without any money. j
thought I'd give her quarter, but If CAM
git il, willy I'll let her take fifty cents
though know III never see any ofit back
She'll 90 down town aud run through dol
lar IN less'n two hours, and aave TO keel
curb on her. -
lie finally got quarter. ind the ''olt
woman had il tied up in the corner of hei
handkerchief as she got OF II Ypsilanti.- -
Detroit Free Press
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
ToQUEs

made entirely in flowers, are delightful
creations. Their varied character is
limited only by the limitations of the
floral kingdom and foliage contributes
likewise, almost endless attractions.
The rage for violets is readily appeased
by hats made wholly of them and such
examples may be chosen by ladies who
want something dressy, yet not too
gay, or there may be merely a border
of the modest blossom. In all these
flower tOques, high rising finish is
conspicuous and most beautiful of all
perhaps, are those made of pink roses
and leaves with a spray above.
LUCY CARTER.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
DEL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON APRIL 15 1896.

your courtesy, by taking up too much
space in your paper, will hurry you
back to my inn, where the evening was
spent in tripping the light fantastic
toe Ga new expression) and listening to
the sweet strains of the fine orchestra
belonging to the hotel.
Now slips the tired day within the breast
OF tender night
Leaving her farewell pledges of mOrrow's
birth
As jewelled lamps to sentinel the earth
And guard her rest.
FRANK BAILEY.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
DRESSMAKING.

In the midst of new materials, how
ever, one must observe how little nov
city appears in making. Economists
therefore, even in this fashionable
place, are by the use of Ivory soap,
renewing last seasons gowns and thus
with peaceful souls, have anticipated
the coming of Easter. Adroit economy
has also been practised in the putting
together of material on hand, where
newness in design has been noticeable
and ladies having some yards of plain
goods laid away, have had the same
made into Norfolk jackets to be worn
with mixed wool skirt, is also new.
Very narrow belt in metal, or leather
are feature in dress generally: they
cOnfine blouse coats and in case of
Norfolk jackets, are passed under the
plaits at the back. In
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

In July, 1894, the italian forces cap
tured Kassala, an important Dervish
town in the Eastern Soudan near the
Abyssinian frontier, from the Der
wishes. Now word comes that the
Italians have evacuted that town and
retreated to somewhere else. The
italian venture into Africa has not
been an all-around success, and the
promise that fifty thousand Dervisl
troops are to be rounded up at Omdur-
man means that the news from that
part of the country during the next
few months may be interesting tc
every one except the soldiers sent there
to fight Khalifa and his hords of dusky
warriors, who only understand defeat
when death comes to them.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
WHEN PEGGY RIDES THE WHEEL

With head erect and downcast eyes,
She glides the street;
There is no girl in all the town
Who seems to me so sweet.
Far down the road she loves SO well
My tender glances steal;
The world seems bright, my heart is light,
When Peggy rides the wheel.
The pedals turn with lightning speed;
She looks demurely meek;
The rose she wears upon her coat
Seems pale beside her cheek.
Oh, if l did but know her well,
at her shrine would kneel;
I look above, and think of love,
When Peggy rides the wheel.
How most divinely fair she is
Within that suit of gray;
I'm even jealous of the winds
That with her tresses play.
I've reached three score years and ten,
And signs of age reveal,
But all the same, I'm young again
When Peggy rides the wheel.
Edwin Austin Oliver in L. A. w. Bul
leton."
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

What the the Shakers of Mount Lebanon
know more about than anybody else, is the
use of herbs and how to be healthy.
They have studied the power of food.
They nearly all live to a ripe old age.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial is prepared
by the Shakers from herbs and plants with
a special tonic power over the stomach.
1t helps the stomach digest its food, and
digested food is the strength-maker.
brain, all come from properly digested food.
A sick stomach can be cured and digested
made easy by Shaker Digestive Cordial
1t cures the nausea, loss of appetite, pain
in the stomach, headache, giddiness, weak
ness and all the other symptoms of diges-
ton, certainly and permanently.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
MILLINERY,

black ostrich tips are extremely promi-
nent and this in consequence Of the
perpetual employment of Persian or
Dresden ribbons. Full of gayety, the
latter demand contrast and nOdding
black plumage answers the call more
readily than anything else Such gar
niture imparts richness all its own
and is jaunty as well, yet great use is
made of black quill feathers that are
less expensive, not affected by damp
ness, yet stylish and used for hand.
some millinery Hats for general
wear, are rendered gayer than hitherto,
by Persian ribbons, since ribbon is
suitable to many occasions for which
flowers would be inappropriate, while
the lavish placing of rich blossoms on
dress hats, to say nothing of extreme
adOrnment in the way of metal, Jet OF
imitation jewels, renders millinery at
large, most striking in character.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

The modest sum of $25, 900 is appro-
priated by the River and HarbOr bill
to the work of opening the inland water
way parallel with the Atlantic coast.
1t is not much, but it is something,
and, at least, indicates that Congress
is beginning to take an interest in pro-
ject which is of great Importance to
coastwise commerce and may be of in
estimable value in case of war.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

HORSES ARRIVING AT ELKTON. About
three-hundred horses are now stabbed
on the Maryland Racing Associations S
grounds, and more are constantly ar
irving. The stabling on the grounds
does not begin to hold them, and all
available space in private stables is
being utilized. The owners realize
from $40 to $15 per month, from each,
and every stall that they can furnished.
The hotels are filled, as well as nearly
all the numerous private boarding
houses.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15

The Madrid government wants to
spend between five and six millions of
dollars in improving Spain's navy. At
that rate Spain would be able to build
one and one-half warships of the mod
ern type. The request of the Madrid
government is reasonable.
Smyrna times., 1896-04-15
Vim, B, Sharp
& CO.,
Fourth and Market StS.,
WILMINGTON. DEL.
WILMINGTON. DEL.

We have decided to make a
great drop in many lines of
Cotton Dress Fabrics. Cold
and unreasonable weather is
not conductive to the quick
selling of thin fabrics. We
have immense stocks of these
goods and are determined to
move them.
The first lot is 1900 yards
of plaid and stripe Dress Cling
hams in a splendid assortment.
of colorings-I22c. quality for
S cents per yard.
The second lot is 1900
yards neat pin stripe and plaid
Dress Ginghams in light blue,
pink, red, navy and black
I2ac. quality for 8 cents per
yard.
The third lot is 900 yards
beautiful styles stripes and
plaid Dress Ginghams, among
which is a good assortment of
Scotch plaids-I5c. quality for
10 cents per yard.
The fourth lot is geo yards
of splendid styles of plaid and
stripe Dress Ginghams ; the
finest made-25c. quality for
IS cents per yard.
The fifth lot is 200 yards
of the best imported Scotch
Dress Ginghams, all this
seasons very handsomest
styles-25 and 4Oc. quality for
20 cents per yard.
This is reduction occasion
which every lady interested in
cotton fabrics for this Summer
should see-east counters and
main aisles, annex.
DlmlLeS-The daintiest,
finest and most catchy styles
we ever had of these beautiful
goods in the most perfect har-
mony of color effects, with
plain colors to match-I22, IS
and IS cents.
DuchesSe /acOmat LaaOnS--
One hundred and seventeen
patterns, comprising all this
seasons best things in linen
colored grounds, Dresden pat
terms and plain and fancy
stripes I2Lc. per yard.
An extra heavy and fine
quality OF Linen Table Da-
mask, 2 yards wide, half
bleached, at soc. per yard.
Would be splendid value at
75c.-is a good opportunity
for a small lot.
We have forty-sevGn styles
and colorings Of the very best
make of All-Wool Dress
Goods in fine plaids, stripes
and figures. The durability
and style of these dress fabrics
is world-renowed. They are
of the finest wool and best
weave; sure to please any one
These standard things we sci
hundreds Of yards every sea-
son for SI.25 per yard. VIZ
shall offer this lot, there being
from one to three dress pat
terms of each style, for 75c. pc
yard, instead of $I.25; all s.
inches wide.
Our Re9WceG CaTbetS--
Brussels, Moquettes and In
grains, SO, IS, 35~--THINK o
IT---are tumbling over eacl
other to get made and laid il
time to suit everybody. VIII
you be one of the fortunat,
getters Of these bargains?