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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-12

governs men, guides the destiny OF
nations, and is that power behind the
throne" of which we read so often.
These facts should suffice to excite in
us a desire to improve ourselves IN
every manner possible.
Industry is greatly diversified, and
text books on all trades and employ
ments are so plain and complete that it
is within the power of any of us to at
tain proficiency in some occupation
that will we'll repay for the mental
labor expended. Though textbooks
are simple, they are not within the
range of that class who are unwilling
to make the slightest intellectual ex-
ertion, regardless of the end in view.
They claim it requires genius to learn
from book. This is absolutely cor
rect. but their idea Of genius is very
vague. They consider it great mental
power showered on some one without
any effort on his part, when it is In
reality the result of mental toll and
application to study. Would your
muscles become hard and strong by
merely eating and drinking in the
usual manner? No, they require reg
ular and proper exercise. Until con
vinced of this fact it is useless tt
waste time and money trying to mas
ter anything worthy of the effort, tina
will improve our present condition.
| d r. G.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-12
Trpmo. $1.OO per year. in advance
Cn"o' Six Months 50 cents.

One wonders how it is possible that
this state of affairs exists when a
thought is given to the utter worthless
ness of such success when it is attained.
1t does not bring even transient con-
tentment or happiness; on the contrary,
when this kind of success is the goal
sought for it makes life one continual
unrest, with scarcely momentary Gimp
ses of happiness.
The worship of money as the highest
standard of success in life is the wOr-
ship of Matter God Idol that is more
retarding to the progress of the indl-
vidual then is the heathen's prostration
before his images of metal, wood or
stone. In fact, it is the densest and
darkest kind of heathenism and athe-
ism. for it denies the Supreme Power
innermost in mantle power OF love
and wisdom-by exalting the low plane
of selfish evolution above all else.-
Portland (Oregon) Worlds Advance
Thought.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-12
MORALS OF THE BATHTUB.

'It is very easy to find a. direct con-
nection between the cleanliness OF
people and their moral standard, writes
edward w. Box, editOrially in the NO.
yember Ladies' Home Journal. "Of
all the external aids to a moral life
none is so potent as tidiness. An un-
tidy man or woman soon becomes
moral slOyen. Let a man be careless
of his surroundings, of his companion
ships. of his dress, his general appear
ance and of his bodily habits, and 1t is
not long before the same carelessness
extends into the realm of his morals.
We are all creatures of our surround
ings. and we work and act as we feel.
If man lives in a home where care
lessness or untidiness in his dress is
overlooked, he very soon goes from one
ineXactitude to another. lie very
quickly loses himself. The moral fibre
of a man. fine of itself, can soon become
coarse if the influence of his external
surroundings is coarse. l believe thor
oughly in the effect Of mans dress
and habits of person upon his moral
character do not say that neatness
of appearance and cleanliness of per-
son constitute the gentleman or the
man of honor. But | do say that they
are potent helps. And l would like to
emphasize the Importance Of this belief
upOn the women of our homes. For it
is giyen them to be an important factor
in these helps to the betterment of the
worlds morality. The man who makes
a point of keeping himself clean, and
whose clothes look neat, no matter how
moderate of cost they may be, works
better. feels better, and is in every sense
a better business man than his fellow
worker. who is disregardful of both his
body and dress, or either. He works al
a distinct advantage. The externa
man unquestionably influences the in
ternal man. l would give far more fol
the work done by man who has thu
invigorating moral tonic of a morning
F bath and the feeling of clean linen thai
I would for the work done by mai
, who scarcely washes, and rushes int
, his clothes. The time spent upon OH
bodies is never wasted; on the contrary
it is time we'll invested. A machine o
metal and steel must be clean before
O can do good work. So, too, the huma
: machine. A disregard of the body an
disorder in dress soon grow into mora
SlOvenlineSs."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-12

1t is always the duty of woman to
look and appear as we'll as possible.
It is not necessary to assume unbe-
coming manners or gaudy style OF
dress, but it is proper for lady to al
ways be at her best. But no lady will
burden herself or family with debts
for fashion. She forfeits her inner
itance of true womanhOod when she
does that. Every woman should settle
these affairs at the bar of her own
Judgment. Some women become ex-
travagant in dress, others in house or
table furnishings, and so on. To keep
up with the procession they would sac
rifce the very necessities and comforts
of life for this outward show. Many
homes are suffering from this very
cause, and it is habit that may devel-
op many evils. No good sensible wom-
an will live for fashion alone. She
will not depart from her particular
sphere of life, where she can raise those
about her to the highest pinnacle of
honor, if she will, or drag them down
to the lowest depths of the sloughs OF
moral degradation.-St. Peter Journal
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-12
RESPECTABILITY.

What constitutes respectabllity?
Money, social position, or genuine vir-
tue? TO be respectable is to be worthy
of respect, and he deserves respect who
has most virtue. The humblest man
who bravely does his duty is more
worthy of respect than the covetous
millionaire among his money-bags, or
the arrogant monarch upon his throne.
The profigate man, though he may roll
in money, is often not really as respect
able as the shoeblack who cleans his
boots, That which exalts the world,
exalts the one and despises the other,
but it does not make them respectable
according to the real-meaning of the
word. Their responsibility is but a
hollow sham as they themselves fire.
quently feel, and those who worship
them bow down to fetish, a thing of
feathers and tinsel. The selfish arrO-
CANT, idle drone, who wastes them In
his own qualification and dissipates the
fortune of his progeny, is not and can
not be respectable, but the hard-work
ing, self-denying father, who wears out
his life to bring up his children, is, ever
though he be but day laborer. Tht
creed which exalts man in proportion
to the contents of his money-bags is
false one. It creates an imperium il
imperio, for, while the law declares al
citizens equal, it creates social stand
ard, which endeavors to ignore tina
great truth. There are some unfortu
nate men that, although they wear tn
3 prison garb, have not yet lost all clair
, on responsibility, and would if assisted
S when leaving this place, in obtaining
Q good situation, instead of being hunte
}. down by fameseeking officers of th
q law, show themselves to be good, III
f right and honest citizens.
: TIMOTHY.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-12
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE.

In the present age it is utterly I'M
possible to fathom the extent to which
we can improve our mental and physlc-
al abilities. Instances on record show
that birth or origin in nowise alter our
mental powers. 1t is presumably
wise law of Providence that peasant
and prince should be endowed with
faculties alike on entering the battle
of life. 1t is obvious that the sur
roundings of a prince tend to bring
forth his mental powers to higher
degree than those of the peasant. Place
the son of an educated man at school
with the son of an uneducated one and
watch their progress; aside from ex-
ceptional cases the former will advance
the more rapidly. We naturally ask
why? The answer is simple; the one
goes to home, no matter how plain,
where his efforts to learn will be ap-
preciated: he is spoken to in kind
and loving manner, and is stimulated
to still further efforts by thel general
air of refinement about him, and hav-
ing once acquired craving for knowl-
edge his education is assured. On the
other hand, watch his equally capable
but less fortunate mate on returning
home; should he speak of his days
studies he is informed in tones harsh
and resonant that the wood-box or
coal-scuttle needs replenishing, or with
those supposedly smart parents he is
effectually squelched by hearing: "Chll-
dren should be seen but not heard" OF
Should not speak until spoken to,
etc., and receiving no incitement tc
learn becomes disgusted with his
studies.
It must not be deduced from this
that children should not help thei
parents by doing light work afte
school hours; but that parentslshoult
listen to their children, correct thei
mistakes when possible, make know
their wants in a cheerful manner; AM
always show their interest by kim
words and actions, which will not Onl
give an impetus to the latent power
of their children, but will be eve
treasured by them as mementos OF
happy childhood.
To bring the question closer hom
are there not many of us here sorel
deficient even in branches of commo
school education? Many of us hay
received part of our education frol
the inexhaustible storehouse of th'
stern teacher, experience. We hay
also found out our deficiencies fro
the same source. acknowledge is po'
err it acquires wealth for its possesse
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-12
>>e>sgoEFRka
S5SG2>z~zzsGSSSS~ H.
IF I BUT COULD.

If could clothe each jeweled thought
That comes to me from Natures bowers.
In classic language. such as taught
Away from western woods and flowers;
If could sing the sweet refrains
That in my soul in silence cluster.
FROM many heart I'd strike the chains.
And give the star of hope new luster.
If could scatter all the gems.
That light my soul. in darkened places;
could pluck the hOpe-buds from their stems,
And wreathe them Oer despOndent faces;
# but had the power to stay
The blighting hand of pain and sorrow,
The human flowers that wilt today
Would raise their heads and bloom to-
morrow.
If from the master hand above.
To me the longed-fOr power was given.
To change all bitterness to love,
OF every earthly hell make heaven;
The lowering clouds would quickly flee
Before the light which followed after:
And every wave of life's broad sea
Would CLEAN with love and song anC
laughter.
Captain Jack Crawford in Central Magazine.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-12
MORAL PREPARATION.

Everybody, IN the course VI Ilc, 10
destined to encounter misfortunes OF
some kind They come to the rich as
well as to the poor. Is being poor not
a misfortune in itself? | am asked.
No. not at all, but. on the contrary, to
be poor mot to be a pauper, but to
have enough to get along with in this
world with nothing to squander) is
blessing. The majority of our poor
people. however, do not think so, and
in their willfulness or ignorance they
disregard the blessing they are enjoy
ing to enter a life full of darkness,
with no end in view-the struggle for
riches. The temptation is a great one to
these poor people who do not know
how little they are struggling for, and
at what great risks.
Very seldom will you find that the
man who, reduced from wealth to pow
erty. will use dishonest means, and
risk his comfort and liberty to regain
his lost riches. DO we find large per-
centage of this class in our prisons?
think not. We have only the poor,
who never knew the true value OF
riches and have allowed themselves to
90 astray in the wild chase after them
also have strayed little, in chas-
ing down this theme of the poor man.
/ left off saying, both rich and poor
have their share of misfortune, none
excepted TO some they come in one
shape. to others in another; but all
have their day, and woe to them that
are weak and unprepared and lacking
. the faith in their Maker to uphold them
in adversely.
For illustration of the effect mis-
) fortune in many instances has upor
the bearer, l will give the reader, as
5 brief as possible. the story, Which was
r told me by himself of young man o.
r New York city. About four years
j prior to the time when he related hi
r trouble to me, he had married mos
n charming young lady. He was the1
d happy, he told me, for he was wealth.
d by inheritance and was established il
Y a we'll paying business. "Ah," he sal
s to me, eff 1 only had back my darlin
II wife, who has gone to join the angels
a would be happy and say nothing Q
the million and business I've squant
g, ered." In short, about two years afte
" marriage his wife had departed frol
N this weary vale. He had drank up tn
7e greater part of his fortune within tW
% wears after her death. My entreatit
at were of no avail; he had formed tt
7e habit beyond his power of resistanc
m and when, a year later, 1 met hi
". again, he had spent the remainder
,r, his fortune, and was working at s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20
A STREET FIGHT.
Frank Turner and J. n. Ely the Com
bstants-SOre Heads and BrOben
Glass Some Of the Results.

There was a lively fight this after
noon in front of the Herbert & Lewis
building in which Frank Turner and
]. II. Ely were the combatants.
Brickbats, rocks and clubs were
freely used, resulting in Ely being
hit on the head by a flying missile.
After the first round at long range
the enraged men clinched and in
their struggles went through the plate
glass in the door opening into the
stairway.
Bystanders interfered and seperat-
ed the men before they had been
killed or mained for life.
They were arrested by Deputy
Flow and carried before Commits
sioler Walcott. They were placed
under temporary bond for their ap-
pea-ance tomorrow.
The consensus sof opinion of
those who were witnesses is that
Turner was the aggressor. He has
a record in our local courts as a
fighter from bitter creek.
The fight was the outcome of an
old feud existing between the parties
to Il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20
A QUIET WEDDING.
Lon M. Frame and Miss Lula Lowe Mar.
red Last Night at the Home of the
Brides Sister In South Ardmore.

There was a quiet but none the
less happy consummation eff plight
ed vows last night, at the home of
Mrs. F. E. Wilson the brides sister,
Oh Douglas avenue. in which Lon NJ.
Frame and Miss Lula Lowe the latter
of Sherman, Texas, were the con-
tracting parties, Judge Arthur Wal
colt officiating. A half dozen of the
immediate friends of the bride and
groom were present to witness the
ceremony and to extend cOngratula-
tions.
Both groom and bride are well
known in Ardmore, the former hav-
ing lived here since the early day s
of the city, while the latter, has
through frequent visits, became quite
a social favorite.
The ARDMoREITE believing it to be
a union of true hearts, extends to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frame its most hearty
congratulations and bespeaks for
them a long life of happiness. They
are at home to their friends at the
WiSnOr.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Capt. Hammer, we regret to say Is
butte i'll. His condition this morn
hne was such that his physician had
10 be called. The ARDMoREITE trusts
he NAV speedily recover.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20
THEY DIE HARD.
Congressman Little. Of Arkansas, Intro-
duees q BIN for Fort smith and
PsrIs-The BIN In Fun.

duced in the House of Representa-
tives, bin having for its object the
perpetuation of the Jurisdiction Of
the Fort Smith and Paris courts over
certain offenses committed in the
Indian Territory. Not because the
ARDNoREITE believes there is a
probability of the bill becoming a
law, but for the information of our
readers it is given in full as follows:
A BILL.
To amend section nine of an Act
entitled san Act to provide for the
appointment of additional judges
of the United States court in the
Indian Territory, and for other
purposes"
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives OF the
United States of America in Congress
assembled, That section nine of an
Act entitled IAN Act to provide for
the appointment OF additional judges
of the United States court in the
Indian Territory, and for other pur-
poses," approved March FIRST, eight
cen hundred and ninety-nve, be
amended so as to read as follows:
"SEc. 9. That the United States
court in the Indian Territory shall
have jurisdiction Of all offenses COM
mitted in said Territory, of which
the United States court in the Indian
Territory now has jurisdiction, and
shall have such original Jurisdiction
OF civil cases as is now vested in the
United States court in the Indian
Territory, and appellate Jurisdiction
of all cases tried before said COM
missioners acting as justices Of the
peace, where the amount OF the
Judgment exceeds twenty dollars:
Provided, That the United States
courts now held in Arkansas, Kansas
and Texas, outside of the limits Of
the Indian Territory, shall have,
retain, and possess their present
jurisdiction as to offenses in said
Indian Territory, as defined by law,
and that all laws heretofore enacted
comforting Jurisdiction upon said
! United States courts held in Arkan-
sas, Kansas, and Texas, outside Of
the limits of the Indian Territory,
over the offenses aforesaid, commit
ted in the Indian Territory, and not
in conflict with the provisions Of
this Act, be, and the same are here
by, re-enacted and continued in full
force and effect: Provided further,
That every case, civil or criminal, ,
pending in the United States court
in the Indian Territory shall be tried
and disposed of by the court where
the same is pending, unless the
venue therein be changed as herein
provided"
SEC. 2. That all laws and parts Of
laws in conflict with this Act are
hereby repealed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

l.. w. Howe manager of the opera
house returned last night from an
extended trip over the country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Walter Reagan, a Gainesville
saloonist, was arrested today by
Deputy George Stewart charged with
selling liquor in the Indian Territory.
Walter will explain to Judge Gibbons.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

w. NJ. Nix has returned from
Guthrie where he had been in attend
ance upon the bedside of his sick
father.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

If you want money at low prices
go to the Wolvertou Grocery Co.,
and buy your groceries. 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Oysters served in any style at the
O'Mealy stand. lf-5t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

First class cooks, polite attention
and the best the market affords al
the Cream Bakery, short order De
nartment. ZO-4l
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

A full line OF candies, fruits and
cigars at the O'Mealy stand next
door to postoffice. lT-5t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Go Monday and buy your hay,
bran and chops, from Brady. 1927
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Badger State cheese at the Star
grocery. ls4
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

For any thing in the way of dain-
ties 90 to the O'Mealy stand. 1T-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Chase & Sanborn's Mocha and Java
coffee, the best on earth. Star gro
Gerry, sole agent. 1874
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Lost-On the morning of January
20, in the postoffice at Ardmore, a
red leather pocket book, containing
SIS in money and a X. of p. ritual
and finance card. Finder will please
reward. 20-1w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Bion Cole the progressive and
gentlemanly representative of the
Wichita branch of the Western News
paper Union, was in the city today
and like a ray of sunshine, beamed
his countenance in the ARDMoREITE
office. Mr.. Cole is one of those
whole-souled travelling men whom TO
meet is a pleasure and we are always
clad to see him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

The Wolverton Grocery Co. are
giving money away to their custom
ers every day. 1873
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

rent-a four room cottage II
buth Ardmore. Well improved
Apply to j. II. Hughes. l9-0t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

The finest line of canned goods in
the city at the Star grocery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Maneriug, of Hox Bar, was in
ty today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

The negro harness thief who made
his escape Saturday night from off,
Ger Lindsay has been located and he
will probably be brought in tomor-
row
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

For short orders, the Cream Bakery
takes the lead. Give it trial. 2O-4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Fresh oysters, fine very fine at
the Cream Bakery. Served in any
style, at all reasonable hours. 20-st
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

The finest line of cigars in the city
at the Star grocery. 1874
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

For RENT will rent one half OF
nv store room to the right party
eheap.-T. II. Parker.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Queensware at a great sacrifice at
booI. store. 17-1wk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

ARDMoREITE does job printing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

DR.. Walters the dentist, has re-
turned from a professional tour of
the towns along the Rock Island.
He can be found at his office until
further notice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

The Cream Bakery has reopened
its short order department and is
better than ever prepared to cater to
the wants of the inner man. 2O-4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Queen of the pantry is the best
-four, for sale by William Felker the
grocer. c-AmO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-20

Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 18th day of Janusry 1895.
L w RoRFRTs. Notary Public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16
FAREWELL SERMONS.
A Minister'S Good Work on the
Eastern Shore.

ONANCOCK, VA, December 15.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Rev. Byron c. Clark, who
for the past three and a half years has
been pastor OF the Presbyterian churches
at Onancock and Accomac Courthouse,
preached farewell sermons at both places
Sunday. When Mr.. Clark came TO the
Eastern Shore he had three churches un-
der his charge--the one at Wachapreague,
in addition TO the two named above.
Under his ministry the work was di-
vided, the Wachapreague church being
thrown with the one at Belle Haven,
so as to form separate charge. The
old church at Accomac Courthouse has
been remodelled and beautiiied at cost
OF about 1890, and the membership In
creased about threefcld. A handsome
new church has been built at Onancock.
a description of which was recently pub
lished in the Dispatch. and the mem
bership here has been more than dou-
bled In addition TO this Mr. Clark has
succeeded in erecting chapel in
hitherto neglected locality. All this has
been accomplished without creating jar
in the pleasant relations that have eX-
listed between pastor and people. Both
churches were filled on Sunday with per-
sons of all denominations, who came 10
testify their regard for the promising
young minister. and their regret at his
departure He left to-day for Mt. Wash
ington. Md. where he has accepted
call to a fiourishing church.