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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30
THE MAGIC NUMBER.
A susre.tion by the Cynie That Set
the other. Thinking.

81 often hear Of the magic number"
said some one. What number Is itF
"why. nine. OF course" replied some
one else. There are nine muses., you
know. and you talk Of a nine days
wonder Then you bowl at ninepins.
and a cat has nine lives"
Nonsense" broke In another. "Sev-
en- is the magic number. seventh
heaven. don't you know, and all that;
seven colors In the rainbow. seven
days in the week, seventh son Of a
seventh son-great fellow-and"-
'Tush. tush"' remarked a third.
Elves tie number you mean. \
man has i've fingers on his hand and
five toes on his foot. and he has five
senses. and
Three Is undoubtedly the magic
number" interrupted another. because
people give three cheers. and Jonah
vas inside n whale three days and
three nights. and II at drst you don't
succeed, try. try again-three times,
you sect"
This was received with some con
tempt by the company. and soulful
youth gushod out:
1.-TWO, oh. two is the magic mum
ber-oneself and one other, the adorot
one-just two"'
A hard featured individual, who haC
been listening TO the conversation hith
orto uumoved. here remarked In
harsh voice:
"The magic number IS number on'
in this world. and II you want to sue
ceed never forget It,"
An interval OF deep thought on th'
part OF all followed. after which the!
went In silently to supper.-Pearson'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

In comparison with the English
tongue foreign tongues seem parsimo-
nious in some ways OF expression and
wasteful In others.
For instance, It is impossible TO kick
n man In French. You must give him
n blow with the foot" The Portu-
gucse do not wink" at one; they CLOSE
and open the eyes"
In the languages OF the American In
dlans there Is no word with which TO
convey the idea OF stealing" perhaps
because the idea OF property is so
vague. II is related OF one OF the early
missionaries that In attempting 10
translate the Bible into Algonquin he
could find no word TO express love"
aud was compelled TO invent IL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30
THE MAJORS VENGEANCE.
pfeKiniey and the Reporter Who
per.I.tently AssaiIed Him.

During one Of his congressional cam
paigns Major Mckinley was followed
from place to place by reporter for a
paper Of opposite political faith, who Is
described as being one Of those
"shrewd. persistent fellows who are al
ways at work. quick TO see an oppor-
tunlty and skilled In making the most
of a." While Mr.. Mckinley was an
noyed by the Misrepresentation to
which he was almost daily subjected
he could not help admiring the skill and
pcrslstency with which be was nssail-
ed. His admiration. too. was not un-
mixed with compassion, for the re-
porter was ill. poorly clad and had an
annoying cough. one night Mr.. Nc
Klnley took closed carriage for near
By town at which he was announced TO
speak. The weather was wretchedly
raw and cold. and what followed Is
thus described:
He had not gone far when be beard
that cough and knew that the reporter
was riding with the driver on the ex-
posed seat. The major called TO the
driver 10 stop and alighted. Get down
OF that seat. young man." he said. The
reporter obeyed. thinking the time for
the majors vengeance had come.
Here" said Mr. Mckinley, taking OF
his overcoat. you put on this oyercoat
and get into that carriage"
"But, Major Mckinley" said the re-
porter. Il guess you don't know who |
am. haye been with you the whole
campaign. giving II TO you every time
you spoke. and am going over tonight
20 rip you to pieces II l can"
Il know" said Mr.. Mckinley, but
YOU put on this coat and get inside and
get warm so that you can do good
b."-Chautauquan.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30
ADA.
sneclal Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Ada. |. T.. Dec. 2s.-Christmas has
come and gone (and everything has
been unusually quiet
Judge Dennee has bound over three
parties for selling whiskey
The Christmas tree at the Metho-
dist church was well attended. every
body receiving presents and went
away happy.
There are several cases Of smallpox
in town. but little Is thought Of the
disease as IL is In a very mild form.
4 great many people are moving In
to this section from the surrounding
States.
Minor Copeland anu several others
from Center are in town.
J. D. Ross Is here from Maxwell
Our free school will open on the
first Monday in January.
a majority Of our people are elated
at the prospect Of legislation By con.
gress fc- this country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

Among the tens OF thousands who have
used Chamberlains Cough Remedy for
colds and la grippe during the past
few years. TO our knowledge, not sin
gle case has resulted in pneumonia.
Thos. Whitfield & Co.. 240 Wabash
avenue. Chicago. one OF the most
prominent retail druggists in that city
in speaking OF this, says: We recon-
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for Ia grippe in many cases. as 1t not
only gives prompt and complete recoV
cry. but also counteracts any tendency
Of la grippe TO result in pneumonia
For sale by City Drug Store and +
]. Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30
A Spelling Dce.

Some OF you who think you are well
up I'm spelling just try to spell the
words in this little sentence:
at is agreeable 20 witness the un-
paralleled ecstasy OF two harassed ped
dlers endeavoring TO gauge the sym
metry Of two peeled pears"
Read II over 10 your friends and see
how many OF them can spell every
word correctly. The sentence contains
many Of the real puzzlers Of the spell
Ing book.-London Tit-Bits.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30
Saw DEATH Near.

1T often made my heart ache"
writes L. c. Overstreet, of Elgin, Tenn.
to hear M wife cough until II seemed
her weak and sore lungs would col
lapse. Good doctors said she was so
far gone with consumption that no
medicine or earthly help could save
her. but a friend recommended DR..
Kings New Discovery and persistent
use of this excellent medicine saved
her life" It's absolutely guaranteed
for coughs, colds, bronchitis. asthma
and all throat and lung diseases. SOC
and 81 at w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30
The Best Plaster.

a piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
TO the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame back
or pains in the side or chest, give IL a
trial and you are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt relief
which it affords. Pain Balm also cures
rheumatism. One application gives re-
For sale by City Drug Store and F.
f. J. Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

Dixon-l don't believe young Short
leigh is half as eXtrayagant as people
say he Is.
Hixon-Perhaps not, but I've noticed
that he has suit OF clothes for every
day OF the week.
Dixon-Is that so1 why, he has al
WAYS had the same suit on every time
/ met him.
Hlxon-Ne ell. that's the one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

For broken limbs. chilblains. burns,
scalds. bruised shins. sore throat. and
sores Of every kind. apply Ballard s
Snow Liniment II will give immediate
relief and heal any wound. Price %
cts. and 80 cts. W. b. Frame, City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

"Ah. my friend" sighed old Skin
nynt. who was dying. I'm going a
long, long journey"
"Never mind" replied the friend, who
knew him. ITS all down hill"-Phila.
delpha Record.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

There are few ailments so uncom-
Portable as piles, but they can easily
be cured by using Tabler's Buckeye
pile Ointment Relief follows its use,
and any one suffering from piles can
not afford to neglect to give II trial.
Price. 80 cts. ia bottles, tubes 20 cts.
W. b. Frame, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

Editor Lynch of Daily Post" Phillips.
burg. ~ j.. has tested the merits Of
Foley's Honey and Tar with this =,
suit: Il have used great many p.
ent remedies in my family for coughs
and colds, and can honestly say your
Honey anG Tar is the best thing OF the
kind have ever used and | cannot say
too much in praise Of IT," Bonner &
Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

]. W. Bryan Of Lowder. Ills. writes:
dy little boy was very low with pneu.
monia. Unknown to the doctor we
gave him Foley's Honey and Tar. The
result was magical and puzzled the
doctor as Il Immediately stopped the
raeking cough and he quickly recover
ed" Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

Christmas presents are now in order
Why not send the Daily or Weekly
Ardmoreite to your friend back in the
old states You know it would be ap-
preciated for YOU never write q word.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30
Health and Beauty.

a poor complexion is usually the re-
suit Of a torpid liver or irregular ac-
tion of the bowels. Unless nature's S
refuse is carried off it will surely
cause impure blood. Pimples. boils
and other eruptions follow. This is
natures method Of throwing OF tho
poisons which the bowels failed to re
move. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
worlds famous for remedying this con
dition. They stimulate the liver and
promote regular and healthy action
0f the bowels but never cause gripping
cramps OF distress. safe pills. City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

DR. Echols will be at the Wilmington
hotel every Monday, from l to pm.
Practice limited TO disease Of the eye,
ear. nose and throat. Errors of re-
fraction corrected. 19-f
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30
A wicked InsinuRtion.

Miss STANDARDIZATION seems to tend
toward costumes OF the last century.
Miss May Budd-IIow nice! Some
people will be able TO make over their
old dresses.-Town and Country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30
FOley'S Honey end Tar
cures c1f''e --~vN1+- pneumonia.

A soldier defines a kiss as a report
at headquarters and a sailor says II
IS a pleasure smack.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

"He was a stranger and l took him
in" remarked the whale in speaking
Of his meeting with Jonah
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

Many a man puts his best foot for
ward so far that his other foot be-
comes discouraged in attempting to
catch up with 1t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

Where one lawyer in small village
would starye two could make q living.
There is a great big moral concealed
in this.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

Insure your property with the L. l.
Tyer agency. Fire and tornado insur
ance. dS-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

When beggars cease TO ask YOU for
aims it is time for you 10 change
your tailor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

Have you a cold? A dose Of Billiards.
Horehound Syrup at bedtime will re-
move II. Price 25 cts. w. b. Frame.
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

a bin may be pretty steep and still
be on the level.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

Some men think twice before mar
rying-and then regret that they didn't
get a third think.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

A cold. cough or la grippe can be nip.
ped in the bud. with a dose or two Of
Foley's Honey and Tar. Beware OF
substitutes. Bonner 6 Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

A hypocrite is Ike the letter p--the
first in pity aud the last In heip'-Chi-
cago News.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

There is evidently electricity in a
cornheld. because it produces the
shocks
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30
Satisfied People

are the best advertisers for Foley's
Honey and Tar and all who use II agree
tnat II is a splendid remedy for coughs
colds. or sore lungs. Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

In our troubles. but use Hunts Cure
for itch, letter, ring worm, itching
piles and eczema. Guaranteed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

With some people even the smallest
sorrows come in large sighs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-30

Don't forget the city livery stable
for the swellest turnouts IN he city.
Phonne p. T. b. CATHEY, Prop
25-lm
The St. Johns herald., 1901-03-16
WRITING ON THE GROUND.
Jesus Said to Have Written Some of the Leading Sins of the WOm-
 ans Accusers.

In the Christliche Welt, of Leipzig, No. 35. Prof. Casper Rene Gregory has published a short but very interesting contribution 10 the disputed section, John 7:35, to S:11, the object being not a defense of or an attack on this famous uqeTjccpe. but rather its interpretation on rs2e basis of peculiar readings found by the author in three different nann- scripts, one. in Athens, another in Mt. A4h0s, and a third in Dessau, the addi- tional matter adding great dramatic interest and clearness to the words. Tn the traditional form of the text Christ is described as stepping over and writing on the ground, which ac- tion and His department results in the accusers of the woman caught in adultery leaving Him and her, appar- ently in shame But what it was in : Ch-ist's writing that effected this change in the programme of the Phar- isees is lot indicated. According to the variants found by Gregory, Christ wrote in the sand some leading sins of the woman's. accusers, and he inter prets this to signify that as soon as these saw that the Lord knew of the great wrongs they had done. but which they had thought were secret, in the consciousness of their guilt they left Him. These additional words certainly make clear what hitherto had been enigmatical in the text. Gregory has evidently a high opinion of this peri cope, even if it is not part or portion of the canonical Gospel. He thinks that possibly it is older than this Gospel itself, and he closes with these words:
 ''The scene here described evidently made an indelible impression on the souls Of those present. h what man. Ter asd when and where tiiis section found it's way into the Gospel of St. John. we Go not know. But who would be willing to miss it?"-N. '. Outlook.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-03-16
GLASS AND CHINA.
4 Few Suggestions Concerning the Selection of Table and
 Pantry Pieces.

One of the first things 10 provide for, both in the kitchen and pantry, and in fact everywhere else in the house, is place for everything and everything should be kept in it's proper place; there should be no little corners or shelves where broken, cracked or clipped glass, china or other debris could be stuffed ss;ay. The next es- sential is that a list should be kept Of every possession. This list should be gone over twice a year, especially that portion Of it which pertains to the china and glass, and when necessary added to at such times; an appreciable quantity need, however, never be add ed should each article be replaced as soon as it is broken.
 To-day there is TO excuse for ugly china or glass; good and pretty things can be bought for as little money as bad and ugly things. In selecting china the plain white is most serviceable and elegant and has this advantage that should one CT more pieces become broken or chipped-hothing detracts more from the appearance of table than clipped cbina-they may be read fly replaced. With decorated china this is next to impossible and manX>a hand some set is spoiled beyond redemption because the vegetable dishes or other important parts of the service are broken and must be replaced by odd pieces that in no way fit CT harmonize with the major part of the set.
 Plain white china insures cleanliness and one never tires of it as one does of elaborate patterns and co]oEF>
 The glass for everyday use should be as inexpensive as possible. for while there is no need of best china seIN- ice there certainly must be some "best'' glass held in reserve for special occa- sions. For small family a dozen turnblers for everyday use is geperaily ample to leave out at one time ~sSith but a few glasses and little glassware generally 10 look after at time there is 1eSs likelihood of &Tea3kage-
 There is TO reaSoN vahy with even the smallest expenditure the table ap- po1ntments should not be attractive Nice things do not necessarily mean expensive Ones.-Housewife.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-03-16
IN OUR OWN LAND.

There are 37 gold-produeing cOun- ties in the 155,COO square miles of Cali forn;a's area.
 A rattan cane has been in the posses sion of a Hope (Ind9 family fer S35 years, passing from father to scn-
 A law requiring corporations to pay wages at lecst monthly has been de- clared constitutional in California.
 Seventy-fve ger cent. of the poPula- ton of lIGnitou. Col, are invaEds and exiles from their homes. Nearly every state and. territory and civilized eOun- try in the world is represented
 Boston gives it's citizens a chance to patronize ho1He pcddlers by the way it numbers licenses issued. Those for Boston pedGIcrs are even numbers, and those for non-residents odd.
 The people of Nevada have a chance to spread themselves. It has more area for It's residents than has any ether state. There are two square miles for each person. Rhode Island is the most densely popuiatcS state, with SIS in habitants for each square mile,
 An artesian wei fs oB t$e farm of Charles Schaffer, at Va T3siScsn@5&. c. He lately turned ca the vsatcr t0 faTfgate his parched lawn. apd vy5Sk She fluid came myrfqGs of little fish of the black bass variety, from two to four inches in length
The St. Johns herald., 1901-03-16
A PRINCES EDUCATION.
The Great-GrsndsOn of Queen Vic torin Is Getting to Be a Big
 Boy Now.

The present idol of the British publi $ Prince Edward of York, eldest son oi he duke of York, grandson of the prince of Wales, great-grandson oi Queen Victoria, and the heir in direc' inc of the crown of Great Britain Prince Edward, having been born on June g, 1891, is LOW well into his siNth year, and regards himself as quite big boy, says Youths ComPaniOn.
 His brother Albert is a year younger, and the two princes have had, perhaps, their share. but TO more, of brotEerly ''scraps." The duke of York is said not 10 have interfered with their small wars, saying that to ''let them fight it out will make them better men," But ne has interfered successfully with an other weakness of Prince Edward.
 Itis customary for the royal children, in meeting the queen, to kiss her hand md not her cheek; but Prince Edward id not like to do this, and objected strenuously. One day he heard some one speak of 'her majesty"
 T know who her majesty is," said he; tits just granny!"
 And who was the naughty little prince who would not kiss granny s hand?"
 That was me-" said Prince Edward unabashed, land I'm not going to kiss granny's hand!"
 But when he had arrived at the age of five he felt himself quite man, and began to do as other men did-kissed the queens hand aDd.always doffed his
The St. Johns herald., 1901-03-16
FURs FOR DOLLS.
They Are Made fin Considerable Va
 riety and Eost Commonly Sold in Cities.

This is the season when its owner looks out to see that do1iy shall be carefully protected against tle cold when taken out for an airing. So the dolls furs' are brought into use; or, if the doll has none, some are bought for it. These may be found in considerable variety cf s.yle. matte rial and price. Dolls fuTs neJGaie muffs, and collarettes and boaz. All these things are made in various sizes and then are commonly sod in sets As to material, the costlicr ase made of @ fir in. imitation of erraine and of se0lskin, such furs being lined with silk or with satin. in one color and another, and muffs and colIarettes finished just as those for grown up people would be.
 Dolls f@rs, according to the mate rial Of which they are made and he sty.e cf finish, sell 6 flon2 5 c Its CT perhaps less, a set, ro to thres dollars They are. of cou-:e. sa,6 only in the colder parts Of | e ccur- try, where furs would ordinarily b worn. And while tlsre are some ar ticles Of dolls equipment that, lil the dolls themselves. are sold in cit1 and country alike, dolls furs are sold chiefly in cities.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-03-16
KINDNESS CURES BAD HABIT.
ShyInG Horses May Be Broken of tle Practice by Humane Treat
 ment.

Horses often have what is called the vice of shying, that is, of starting sud- denly at the rustic of leaf or piece of paper, or at the pproachaRhany ob- ject to which they are not accUst olaed. Clearly this is the remnant Of an in- stinct inherited from their wild pro- genitors in the steppes or prairies, where the sudden rustling of a leaf might indicate the presence of wolf and where everything that was strange was, therefore, suspicious, says Our Animal Friends.
 It is idle as well as cruel to beat a horse for shyiug. That only increases his alarm, and may easily reduce him to the state Of terror in which he loses his head entirely. Horses in that state seem to lose not only their heads, but their PercePtive senses, and a horse in that condition may dash headlong against stone wall. The habit of shying, when once formed, is difficult to cure, but it may almost always be prevented b. such consistent kindness of treatment as to overpower the in herited instinct of instant flight from possible danger in which the habit originates.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-03-16
ARTISTIC AND sERv1cEABLE.
Trines for Lovers of FinePy,

A dainty pincushion is made in the following way: Make cushion about four inches wide and eight inches long, stuffng the bran or sawdust in very tightly to give a round appearance. Cover with light blue satin; over the upper part lay a fiecc of holting cloth on which flowers or jewel pattern has been embroidered ill colored flo. The edge of the cushion is finished with double rufie of satin, cut on the bias and wide enough to conceal the lower part of cushion. Over theruffle should fall frill of filmy white lace.
 To make a pretty shaving pad, cut two pieces of green felt into the form of a maple leaf, somewhat larger than the natural size, and place between them leaves Of tissue paper cut the same shape as the felt; hold in place by a narrow ribbon passed through the base of the leaves and tied with bow,
 A nice lamp mat is made of square of green felt, with maple leaves of the felt fastened to every corner. The leaves are veined with yellow silk, and green ribbon ar inch wide conceals the edges of the felt.
 A pretty toothbrush holder is made of long piece of whitc linen turned ur at the bottom to form g, pocket This holds tie brushes and is lined with oilcloth. the outside being ornamented hy a design worked in pale blue and pinl. flo. The upper part of the piece of linen is rounded eff and folded over so as to conceal the slightly Protrud- ing ends Of the brushes, and has the word, ''Toothbrushes" worked upon it in light blue flo. The edges ot the toothbrush holder are finished in button hole stitch OF bound with mar row light blue ribbon.
 Auseful and pretty fancywork apron is made of white art denim and is about half the length of the skirt when finished, being turned up about nine inches at the bottom to form three pockets; in these are kept thread, scissors, etc On the pockets IS stamped some conventional design, to be worked with colored flo. The top of the apron is finished with hem half an inch in width, with draw string inserted.-HouseIeeper.