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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-10-05
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Squire Coram's daughter Betty was the
acknowledged belle of Bungtown. Ex-
felsior Podd, the only son of F'hiletus
Podd, editor of the Bungtown Banner,
went wild after her, and his father rath-
err encouraged him.. He was sure he had
made conquest, especially when George
Deering brought him note written by
Betty's fair hand.
1t was in these words:
Ny Dear Friend Excelsior Podd-I believe that
you love me. Come tonight at II o'clock The
dog is chained, and there is no one to fear but
father, and am sure that you smart enough
to keep out of his way. Do not fail and l am
yours ever, BETTY
Excelsior was in ecstasies. He proceed
ed to her home. After passing through
grove he reached the fence which he
was to cross. 1t was high picket fence
and not easy to climb, but Excelsior
went over it like bird. On the inside
he saw short stepladder and had fore
thought enough to place it against the
fence to assist his ladylove in her fight.
Then he began his progress toward the
house.
When he was half way across the
lawn, che was startled by the deep voiced
barking of Squire Coram's bulldog, but
he recovered his courage when he remem-
bered Betty's assurance that old Towser
was chained.
The only fear was that the dog would
alarm the house, and that fear was soon
realized. The voice of Squire Coram was
heard speaking to the dog, and it was
apparent that he was about to issue from
the house with the intention of searching
the grounds.
Excelsior was equal to the emergency.
He ran to the garden fence, jumped over
it and hid in the currant bushes. But he
was oppressed by terrible fear.
Suppose the squire should turn the
dog loose!'
But the squire did nothing of the kind
He looked about the lawn a little, NUT
tering that old Towser had been bark
ing at some cat or stray dog, addressed
some words of reproof to the animal and
returned into the house.
The night was very dark, and he did
not try to find the precise spot at which
he had previously climbed the fence The
result was that when he leaped over he
found himself standing in something soft
and sticky that slushed up about his legs
very unpleasantly.
He felt and discovered, to his infinite
disgust, that he was standing in pot
of soft soap which had been made dur
ing the day and left out to cool.
Never mind" he thought. IF she
loves me, as l am sure she does, she
won't care about the SOAP"
Again he worked his way toward the
house. To his great delight, the dog was
now quiet.
There was light burning in Betty's
window, and toward it, as the guiding
star OF his hope, Excelsior directed his
steps, But just as he came beneath the
window the light was extinguished.
! While he wondered at this side dool
opened, and Betty herself appeared be
fore him. She was evidently prepared t.
elope, and the young mans happiness
was complete.
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wedding Stories.

Several of Bishop How's stories relate
to weddings. Mr.. Ibbetson of st. Mi
chael's, Walthamstow, was marrying
couple, when the ring was found to be
too tight. A voice from behind ex-
claimed, Suck your finger, you fool"
Again it is related that the rector of
Thornhill near Dewsbury, on one occa-
sion could not get the woman to say
'obey" id the marriage service and he
repeated the word with strong stress
on each syllable, saying. You must say
Obey" Whereupon the man interfered
and said, "Never mind. Go on, parsor.
IN max her 90 by and by."-Good
Words
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My brave Excelsiorr' she exclaimed
"My noble Podd How shall l ever
thank you for this? But what is the
matter with your shoes? They sound
SO queer"
1.-The fact is" stammered the young
man, chat got into pot of soft soap
out here
s'Have you endured that for me? What
a splendid fellow you are! l am ready.
Let us hurry. Can you get me over the
fence rail?' she asked.
Eyes; put a stepladder there"
Let US make haste, then"
They reached the fence speedily and
without difficulty. Excelsior went over
first; then Betty climbed the stepladder
and jumped off, and he received her in
his arms. Blessed privilege! Glorious
possession! He even forgot the soap in
his shoes.
He was beginning what he intended to
be a very pretty speech expressive of
his love and devotion, when Betty inter
rupted him.
There is no time to speak of that
now." she said. Il am safe and will be
far from here when father awakes. But
there is no time to lose.'
Where shall we go, Betty!
Il will show you. It's all arranged.
| Come with me-"
She led him through the grove to the
road, where horse and buggy We're
standing. At the horses head was a
man whom Excelsior presently recognize
/! ed, to his great surprise, as George Deer
! ing.
why, George. what on earth are you
doing here?" he asked.
II knew what was going on" replied
| Deering, land brought buggy to help
/ the young lady off l always stand by
my friends. Have the kindness to assist
! Miss Betty into that vehicle, my dear
| Podd, and soon everything will be love-
(! ~"
Excelsior did as he was requested to do
and was about to follow the young lady
into the buggy when Deering halted him.
wait moment, my dear fellow y
| said the latter. I'VE must consult the
safety of Miss Betty. No one but my
self can manage this horse. and it is nee
essary that l should get in first"
Excelsior stood aside while the other
got in and seated himself by the side of
Betty. Deering then whipped up the
horse, went ahead a short distance, stop
ped and looked back.
Farewell my dear EXCELSIOR he
said. "You are the best Podd that ever
grew on bean stalk"
In few moments the buggy had whirl-
ed out of sight.
81 swow to graciousp' exclaimed Elk
celsior. "I've great mind to go and tell
the squire"
But he didn't; he went home, cleaned
the soap off his clothes and. held his
tongue.-New York News.
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rebels, ls64.]
men who gave philosophy to the west
ern world. In their own land they
have heroes who We're great warriors
and teachers and rulers. The exem-
plars set before the young in China are
of their own race and their own land,
and the precepts to be followed spring
from the soil. Hence the Chinese way
of thinking and doing things is unique
beyond all experience
When the civilization of Mars comes
to be opened up to the jewellers upon
this mundane sphere, there will be
some rich surprises. China has -four
ished for ages and ages a little, far
away, all sufficient world by itself.
GEORGE l. KILMER.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-10-05

OS4 WucIc al
the family of
races the Chi
nese belong is
an acknowledge
ed chronological
puzzle. Ancient
Scythia, Babylo-
MIA and Seminar,
the present SUI
dan, have all
been fixed upon
as the original
habitat of the
people who call
themselves "sons
of Ham," The
yory latact an.
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CHINA THE ANCIENT.
TEi 3ELEsTlAE KINGDOM IN LEGEND,
TRADITION AND HISTORY.
Identity of the Race Not Clear-Prob-
ably Sprang From the Babylonians.
While Other Kingdoms Crumbled
China Lived On.

lCopyrighl, 1900. by G. L. Kilmer.l
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-10-05

Unlike the people who derive civili-
cation from Greece and Rome, the Chi
nese look backward in their own coun-
try for types to worship and for pre-
cepts. They know nothing Of the wise
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

The order. Knights Of Pythias,
is making rapid advancement nm.
der the new administration, With
Ogden 81. !. Fethers Is Supreme
Chancellor BE adopts for his
motto. Fraternity in all things
fraternal, and business methods in
all business matters" The order
is now getting to be an impor-
tant one, both in point Of frater-
nal matters and also in business
matters. Several years ago the
expenditures had become grester
than the receipts. Expenditure
we're cut down without Gripping
in any way the efficiency Of the
management. The Endowment
Rank Of this order has for many
years been conducted strictly ea
business principles. In 1898 il
loaned SIC, 900 to the Supreme
Lodge TO pay the expenses Of the
session at Indianapolis. This
amount has lately been paid in
full. The next session Of the So
preme Lodge will be held ct San
Francisco. California has pledged
$24, 600 to cover the difference i'm
expenses in holding a session
there and what it would be east Of
the Missouri river. The Merchants'
Association of San Francisco has
pledged $25. 900 to be devoted to
the display features of the order,
Three hundred and nineteen
thousand. seven hundred aud thir-
ty-fve dollars and sixty-6ve cents
were paid out by the Endowment
rank during October, November
and up to December 15,. 1900. All
death claims are passed upon as
rapidly as possible and payments
promptly made. The claim of r.
D. Gillenwaters, lately deceased.
for $4,000, has been paid in full;
$500 to his wife, who is in the inn
sane asylum at Austin, $500 to a
minor son in the army in the Phil
ippines. and $1,000 to a brother OF
deceased.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30
New Commission Ruling.

The following was received yes
terday by the ARDMoREITE from
Hon. Tams Bixby, of the Dawes
Commission, at Muscogee, and is
self-explanatory:
The Commission to the Five
Civilized Tribes will, on January
l, 1901, open an Office at Atoka.
L! T.. where all applicants for iden-
ti6cation as Mississippi Choctaws
may in the future appear and will
be given a hearing.
The Commission will not in fu-
ture hear any such applications at
it's general Office in Muskogee.
TAMs BIxBY.
Acting Chairman.
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Words Whispered On Our Ear Frem
Inland Towrs iB the Territory
Saturday Afternooa.

RAvIA.
Mrs. DR.. Baum has returned
from q visit to her parents at
A. A. Chapman returned from
Rolf yesterday.
TISHOMINGO.
Prof. w. A. Harris has re-
turned from Ardmore.
r. NJ. Harris returned yesterday
from Denison.
Jim Bridges and W. 81. Phillips
have returned from Ardmore:
George Wiley returned yesterday
from Durant.
Mrs. l.. Adams is quite sick.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ.
Harris, son-the first in q family
Of nine children, all the others be-
ing girls.
LONE GROVE.
H. A. Basham and W. P. Doss
went to Ardmore today with their
families. They will remain there
until tomorrow, when they will re-
turn to Shawnee.
SPRINGER.
There was a surprise party at the
home of Robert Scivally last night.
An excellent time is reported by all.
SULPHUR.
The new stone business house
of Berry. Sawyer & Maxwell is al
most completed.
The business house of George
Schweining is also about ready fol
occupancy.
w. E. Buchanan is here from
Norman.
Capt. Woods is on the sick list
DIR. Shaad has recovered from
the smallpox.
Ike Renfro has gone to Douglas
Kans., to attend the funeral of hi
sister.
DIR. John Ryan and son are at
tending the medical school at Mem
phis, Tenn.
MILL CREEK.
The republican club met her
last night with q good attendance
and by q vote Of about 4 to l en-
dorsed John b. Coyle as a candi
date for United States marshal TO
the Southern district.
Trains will be running into thi
place in few days. The bridg
gang is here at work.
CHAGRIS.
Grove Chase went to Loco today
A. Creel is reported as bein
better today.
The weather is threatening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

II have seen here." writes o Has.
kell county boy from RSkin. '-the SOL
disrs OF nearly every ceURkry ON earth.
TIE straightest and most military
looking are the Hindoos from India.
but for service the Japs and the Am
ericans are about on top. The Japan
ese are the finest little pecrle / ever
met, and they think the American sol
diers are all right. We have great
times with them. trying to talk to
them and they are anxious to learn
the English language. City
Journal.
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wealthy European musician.

Sir Arthur Sullivan is one of the
wealthiest musicians in Europe. From
the Savoy operas he still draws q
princely income, and many Of his
songs eontinne to provide him with
ever welcome checks every quarter.
AS a man OF business he has few
equals. and the directors Of thu Crys-
tai Palace and those Of the Savoy hotel
know we'll his mathematical ability
and his shrswdnlA
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30
Sentenced to AID Widows.

At Wilkesbarre, Pa, three we'll
known citizens who had been indulg-
ing in a spree were brought before the
mayor the other day to be disciplined.
He sentenced each to saw up five rakI-
road ties for the miners widows, who
have no wood and who apply at the
wood yard each day Tor fuel
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

In Response 70 inxllaD5 = sent
ont by Mrs. @. p. Van DenberR
and Mrs. @. Il. Byrne, o goodly
part Of the citya society people
enjoyed 9 thoroughly pleasant af-
ternoon at Mrs. Van Denberg's
home on Thursday, December "a.
The house was tastefully decor,
ated, and with curtains drawn just
sufficiently to soften the sunshine.
it presented an attractive scene
when the guests began to assem-
BILE.
The first arrived promptly ct 8
snd were met at the east door by
little Miss Annie Thompson, who
received the cards. Miss Nits
Williams greeted each caller and
conducted her to the front room.
where Mrs. Van Denberg, Mrs.
Byrne and Mrs. G. NJ. Collins re-
ceived, and with the cordial smile
Of welcome from each Of these all
realized the delightful pleasure Of
being an honored guest in this
home.
In the dining room the decora-
tions were pink and white carna-
tions, ferns and snlilax. The CEN
ter table was made beautiful under
the artistic arrangement of drawn
work and cut glass. Dishes filed
with almonds and mints were
placed invitingly near the corners.
while in the center was tall vase
holding the carnations and the
graceful smilax trailing on the
white cloth. In this room dainty
refreshments, consisting Of tomato
frappe on lie ttuce, With mayonaise
dressing and crackers. almonds,
maple mousse and cake, mints.
After enjoying these good thing,
ia this beautiful room the guests
were escorted into the west room,
where coffee was served. Misses
Niplack and Spencer presiding al
this table.
such an air OF hospitality and
good will prevailed that all present
could not help but feel they were
glad to be the guests ON this ocea
sion and thank the hostess anC
those who assisted for an after
noon of pleasure not to be sool
forgotten.
Those comprising the house par
ty were Mesdames w. r. Burnett
| D. Redfeld. j. G. Thompson
w. A. Ledbetter, c. M. Campbell
Porter Staples, N. H. Mccoy, T. K
Kearney. S. M. Torbett. FL. E
Foster, j. n. Worthy, W. L. Bo
gle, Misses Williams, Niblack ant
Spencer.
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IS Closes -
,s,avy Vote Expected.
III gave evidence Of the
-b;eh the early close OF
sbers' Voting Contest is
Several contestants
love 100 votes yesterday
n /. / expected that tomorrow
70 will be marked by O
J. i votes, the friends OF one
"a claiming that they have
w rotes 10 cast for her. Votes
y, ! received up 70 IL o'clock
s. pighS at the ARDMoRErTE
siser vhicn the judges will
a.. Who will officially can
] 4. returns and announce the
All votes cast mp TO .
Y. fomorrow afternoon will be
81 Is usnal in tomorrow's
/, Il is probable. however,
!, m voting after that hour will
&. contest. so that the one
4. lad at 8 o'clock tomorrow
= Mt be the winner when the
W. closes at IL o'clock at
n / o'clock last evening the
ii afo0d:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

arler's Ideal Oil Heater is a
impact stove of most elegant de-
Nm, beautiful finish and great
ating power. No smoke. See
lan at Golledge & Co.'S. II If
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

Miss Nora Robson delightfully."-
entertained anumber Of her friends
at her pleasant home Friday even
ing, December %. in honor Of
Misses Myrtle Frensley. Of Dun
cans Myrtle Harrington, Caddo,
and Emma Scott. Paoli, I. r.
Mnsic was furnished by Miss
Norma Whitten and Mr.. Hal VOL
yerton.
Refreshments were served at
10:30 o'clock in the dining room.
The remainder Of the evening
was spent in playing games Of all
kinds.
All present seemed to enjoy
themselves TO the fullest extent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

For Mer.phis and all points East
and South tsgt trains take the Choc-
taw Route. Two daily fast trains,
vestibuled: Pullman Sleeper, Free
Reclining Chair Oars, Gas Lighted
and steam Heated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

The box coat is still with us and
considered extremely good style, espe-
cially for young girls whose slight fig-
ures do not need outlining. This
model is of tan cloth, is double-breast-
ed and has a velvet collar and large
pearl buttons. four only, instead Of
the eight used last season.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30
Buy feed from A. F. Jones.

The kidneys ache when they are
overwnrkea and the trouble gets
serious uDisss promptly removed.
Prfckly Ash Bitters is reliable tonic
and bowel.reGulator.
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ST. Philips Church.

Sunday after Christmas: Holy
ammunion, 7:30 a. m; Sunday
Rhool, 10 a. M; mathis and SER
Dn, IL a. M; vespers and ad-
|'sss, 7:3O p. m.
HENRY B. SMITH,
Priest in Charge.
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70 cure MaI.r,. In n.x..

To Cure Malaria In 4 Days.
4ake Quinoria. ALI druggist are
horised to refund the money in
case OF chills, fever or malaria
l1'ls to cure. Price SOC per pack
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

Col. johnson, OF the townsite
commission, was the recipient on
Christmas morning Of a present
from. his daughter, of which he is
very proud. The present was an
addition to his wardrobe. fashion
ed and made by his daughter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

The Holiday and Trades Edition
II The ARDMoRElTE can be found
! sale at Homer Boyd's news
aknd.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

j. N. Morgan has sold his stock
of groceries to D. G. Jones of
Kaufman county. Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

nc Was very Wen Afssnded and
Aome Coed Work Done.

Cutie q number OF citizens, in.
cludinR some OF the leading flnan-
cial and business men Of the town,
responded last night to the call
made by the finance committee for
q meeting ut the court house for
the purpose. Of further advising TO-
gether on the proposition made tie
city by the Choctaw, Oklahoma
and Gulf Railway company.
The house was called to order
by Mr.. Suggs. chairman Of the
finance committee.
The chairman OF that committee,
which has been doing some hard,
faithful work. briefly and clearly
outlined the proposition that lies
before cur people. Property val
ues and business advantages with
and without the road were COM
pared. Our undeveloped mineral
resources were touched upon, and
our people were informed of some
important investments that are
now contingent upon the Choctaw
road reaching Ardmore. The
strong efforts Of Gainesville to di.
vert the road south and Of other
influences that are being brought
to bear to take the road north of
us, were effectively brought before
the minds Of the people. Mr..
Suggs said he was not discour-
aged, but he was tired. and that
after two or three days hard work
by Jo F. Robson and himself,
they had less than $4,000 sub
scribed.
W. A. Ledbetter, who has busis
ness relations with some of the Of
ficials Of the proposed road, made
a strong speech in which he said
the man who said the road was
certain to touch Ardmore was
greatly misled. "The proposition
is liberal one, said the attorney
and must be met by our people.
The outside influences will divert
the line unless Ardmore does her
full duty, and in getting this road
Ardmore fixes her commercial
status forever -
Mr.. Furman followed with 9
strong speech, in which he said ht
had rather surrender every foot Of
his property rather than have the
new road convert Ardmore into 6
mere suburb of some prosperou:
town to our north or south
Money is cowardly," said he
and seeks safe investments. Will
the addition of the road we havt
something to offer as an induce
ment to capital"
A. G. Potterf made some timely
remarks as a member of the financ,
committee.
| Mike German said that 5 pc
cent of the value of Main stree
property would secure the road
Mr.. German has subscribed al
amount equal to 5 per cent of hi
property and said that he woult
double it.
| Many responded to the call made
for subscriptions. They were:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

Subscriptions are already COM
ing in to this Office for William j..
Bryan's weekly paper. The Com
moner. All desiring to obtain the
initial number of this paper should
hand in their subscription price at
once, ST. for one year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30
TIE Hese Planter.

r'sce OF nannel dampened with
Dssiain's Pain Balm and bound
saeeted parts is superior to
ras.sf. When troubled with
pacx or pains in the side or
siss It a trial and you are GER
= more than pleased with
saps relief which it affords.
Da'm also cures rheumatism.
spncation gives relief. For
-, oity Drug Store and F. ].
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

Charlie Dibrell. the hustling
young solicitor for Felker, was re-
ported quite sick yesterday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

Step into Randol's store and
look through Lis suits and over
coats. He has some big bargains
to offer you. 3Os&w
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J.IH. Sykes is on the sick list.

If you want TO see the prettiest
line of picture moulding ever
brought to Ardmore call in at
Brown &c Bridgman's undertak-
ing shop. All kinds of frames
built. 80 Sc ~
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

Do you know that the cheapest
place to buy goods in Ardmore is
r. w. Randol's store. You can
save a good many dollars during
the coming year by getting his
prices on all the dry goods you
buy. 3Os-w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

AHo hundred and fifty thousand
e Vlnes-all varieties, for sale
Now is the time to set
ont. DR.. W. j. Brown,
sfoVe, l. 7. 9.1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

JEWEL" is a fine, soft wheat
-four manufactured expressly for
A. +. Jones. There is not a finer
grade of -four on the market.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

anest varieties of young
- ,lnes for sale cheap. l have
u them. Now is the time
your vineyard. DIR. w.
'sn. Lone Grove, 1. T. 9.lm
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New Vegetables.

New Vegetables.
Are always to be found at the Cold
Storage Market. This morning
they haye
Radishes,
Onions,
Carrots,
Spinach,
Sweet Potatoes,
Irish Potatoes.
Their market is always supplied
with the best meats on earth.
30-2t HEATH & JAMES.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

I. R. Best has sold his grocery
and feed business to G. W. Peter
man and Ira Tate, who will
continue the business at the old
stand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

/. r. Best doubled his subscrip-
ton.
The finance committee was ten
dered the thanks of the meeting
and requested to continue their
work.
The meeting then adjourned
until next Wednesday night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-30

For family use In numberless ways
Ballard's Snow Ltnimentis q useful
and valuable remedy. Price rs and
30 cents. w. b. Frame City Drug
9kora