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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
Game for "shut-Ins.-

Shut-ins or others will find no little
amusement in the game of Passing
People The players-one or more on
a side-sit in front window looking
out on the sidewalk at a time when
quitesa few people should be passing
by. The passing people are sort of
animated playing cards. All persons
going in one direction count for one
side; those going in the opposite di-
rection count for the opponents. The
winning score is so points
A boy or girl counts two points. A
man or woman counts one each. A
lame person adds FIVE to the score. a
fat man counts 10, and a red-haired
girl is good for 20 points. A short man
with a taller woman going by together
is game.
Every dog passing by takes one from
the score; so that man or woman
with dog counts nothing.
A passing policeman gives you minus
five. A man wearing silk hat counts
three. A nursemaid with child counts
five. Three men or three women pass.
ing by together count minas three.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
spItefuI Creatures.

Mrs. Noah stood by the lee rail and
wept bitter tears.
why these weeps?" inquired Noah.
Are you alarmed for the safety OF the
vessel? Or what saddens your
Nothing" responded Mrs. Noah,
with q sniff. "but those mean women
on shore are strutting about in their
rainy day skirts and talking about me
being out OF style because | did not
get one"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
Chndhood's Lost Beliefs.


once knew all the birds that came
And nosted In our orchard trees;
For every flower | had a name
My friends were woodchucks, toads and
bees
knew what thrlved in yonder glen;
What plants would soothc a stone
Sruised toe
OH was very learned then-
But that was very long ago.
! knew the spot upon the hill
Where the checkerberries could be
found
! knew the rushcs near the mill
Where pickerel lay that weighed a
pound
] knew the wood-the very tree
Where lived the poaching. saucy crow,
And all the woods and crows knew me
But that was very long ago.
And pining for the Joys OF youth,
tread the old familiar spot
only TO learn tins solemn truth:
have forgotten, am forgot
Yet there's this youngster at my knee
Knows all the things I used To know,
To think I once was wise as he!-
But that was very long ago.
| know It's folly TO complain HfMlk
OF whatso'er the fates decree. -
Yet were not wishes all In vain
| tell you what my wish would be:
I'D wish to be a boy again,
Back with the friends / used to know
For ! was oh! so happy then
But that was very long ago.
Eugene Field
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

A small girl told falsehood. Her
mother with great dignity led the
youthful offender to the library, and,
sitting down beside her, said
You know, Katharine. grandma has
gone to heaven and papa has gone to
heaven. But If you tell untruths you
cannot go to heaven with them. You
Will have to go to the other place"
The little maiden looked very grave
for a moment and then said: Say
a swear word. mamma, and come to
the other place, too"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
HUMOR OF THE DAY.
SOME GOOD JOKES AND WiTTIoIsws.
ORIGINAL AND SELECTED.
Colorsd Gentleman Explains How He
Ran" - Little Brother Once More
Distinguishes Himself-sprinE Hotss
from BlIlville-A Better Plan.
spring Notes from Bu,ilIo.

Old man Jinkins was lost in a
snowstorm at the picnic Tuesday.
The town marshal, with a strong
force Of hands. is busy digging out of
a snowbank the guests who attended
the strawberry festival Wednesday.
The, colonels found their whisky
hard frozen Thursday morning, but
finally procured a few sledge ham
mers and went to cracking ice.
The town has been running wild this
winter. Some of these gray-headed
sinners seem to have an idea that
helFs froze over.-Atlanta Constitu-
tion.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

Mr.. Francis Tabor, who Is director
for several boys clubs in New York
city, always has fund of interesting
anecdotes on hand, many of which are
actual experiences in his daily life. The
boys will enjoy this amusing expert
enee.
One night ut HIS club a young man
lounged in with his hands in his pock-
cts and an ugly look on his face. He
happened into the checker room. and
sat down.
They began a game and the visitor
failed to get a king. Within an hour
he was beaten ten games. 1t went on
this way for three nights without the
stranger winning a single game. Final
ly ne turned to the club member and
asked:
Say do you know the superintend-
ent of this club?"
"Why?"
on, nawthin, only I'm a-goin to
lick him. I've licked every superin-
tendent this club has ever had. and /
don't intend TO break my rule now.
See?"
We'll. You've got to fight better
than you play checkers if you lick the
superintendent. and you'd better be-
gin right of, because I'm the man
you're looking for" -f
Il guess Wen break the rule this
time. II you can fight as well as Sod
play checkers I'm not in your class
was the slow reply.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
PINe-poNG PREVENTS THE PRAYER.
Invocation for Soldiers Postponed for
the New Amusement.


Ping-pong has now become a factor
In ecclesiastical polity. 1t has Sc
cured for itself the denunciation of
the Bishop of Manchester and has de-
prived the British army now fighting
in South Africa of weekly modicum
of prayer. In an Essex village Gus
tom has been IN existence for over a
year Of holding a special service every
Wednesday afternoon, at which sup
plications were earnestly offered for
our soldiers. This week a young lady
who has been a regular attendant at
these meetings went to the church at
the usual hour and was surprised to
find the portals closed. She asked
the caretaker, whom she met not far
of, why this was so, and the old dame
replied in astonishment: "Oh, we
amt got no prayers this afternoon,
Miss. Why, don't you know this is
the opening day of the Ping-pong
club?"
Sure enough, the rector and his wife
and the usual Wednesday worshipers
had forsaken their orisons to play the
fashionable game, which has invaded
country villages with unprecedented
fury. 1t is announced, however, that
at the club ping-pong playing will be
suspended during Holy Week.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
A Matter of Color.

What do yez want of the mistress
of the house?" demanded Norah bel
ligerently blocking the door.
Il want to get her subscription for
the blue book" replied the solicitor.
An fwhat is bluebook?"
It's book containing the names of
people who move in society"
IN take wan mesilf," said Norah.
after a moments reflection, IF yezll
have it bound in Crane"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
what a Boy should Know.


People differ as to how much a col
legiate education helps a young man
in business career, some contending
that 1t is of the utmost importance,
others that he can get along without
it, AS a matter Of fact, 1t depends
on the young man himself, for while
collegiate education can hardly be
called hindrance it might, in some
cases, give young fellow a foolish
pride that would make him hold him
self above the so-called drudgery OF a
business life.
A very successful man, in speaking
OF what a young man should know to
begin business life in the right way
summarized the qualifications about as
follows:
He should be able to write good,
legible hand.
To spell all the words that he knows
how to use.
To speak and write good English.
To write good social or business
letter.
To add column of figures rapidly.
To make out an ordinary account.
TO deduct 16h per cent from the
face of the account
To receipt an account when It is
paid.
To write an ordinary receipt
To write an advertisement for the
newspaper.
To write an ordinary promissory
note.
To reckon the interest. or the dis
count, on the note for years, months
or days.
To draw up an ordinary bank check
To take 1t to the right place in the
bank to get the money.
To make neat and correct entries in
day-book or cash-book.
To tell the number of yards of car
pet required for the parlor.
TO tell something about the great
authors, statesmen and fnanciers of
the present time.
III, says the successful business man.
a boy can do all this, it is probable
that he has enough education to make
his way in the world.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
THE MAKING OF A BILLIARD BALL.
Care and Time Required TO Produce tI.s
white Spheres


IL takes more than a year to make
a billiard BALI Few devotees OF the
game probably are aware of the infin-
ite pains that have to be expended
on this important part Of the equip
ment that contributes to their enter
tainment.
Billiard balls are made from ele-
plants tusks, and only the small
tusks. from four to six inches in
diameter, will do. for these furnish
the best ivory. The price of this ivory
has greatly increased of late, and the
demand is far in excess of the supply.
This stringency in the market has in
duced a prominent billiard company
to offer $4,000 for a perfect substitute
for ivory.
The elephants tusks come to the
factories cut up in sections, each hav-
ing been cut Just large enough to
allow OF the turning Of a single ball.
Only skilled labor is employed to
work upon 1t. The exact center of the
piece must first be discovered by
measuren. ent. 1t is then placed in a
socket, and one-half of the ball is
turned by a sharp-edged steel instru-
ment. The ivory is then hung up in
a net for a time Later the second
half is turned, and the ball again
hung up as before, in a room where
the temperature is from 60 to 20 de-
grees
The ball must be kept thus suspend
ed for about year, when it is rubbed
and polished so as TO near a certain
weight as possible, and to a diane
ter of two and three-eighths inches.
Even with the greatest care ii is i'm
possible to make two balls of exact
ly the same weight.
The life of billiard ball after It 10
placed in use is an uncertain quantity.
III the room in which it is kept is too
hot the pores of the ivory may close.
and crack ensues. Then it has to be
returned to the factory, where 1t is
shaved off and consequently reduced
in size. A second-rate billiard roor
gets 1t next. BY and by it develops
another crack. and again goes back 10
the factory where this time it is prob
ably fixed up for a cue ball in pool.
When 1t has reached its last limit OF
usefulness as a ball it is bought by
dealers in bone and ivory and turned
into buttons.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

The Medical Expert-l'm sure your
baby shows what our modern methods
will do. Did you follow my direc-
tions?
Mother-Oh, yes. First / skinned
the milk, and added two parts of hy-
gienic water and two parts OF your
celebrated moditier Then / carefully
sterilized the whole.
And them"
i threw it out of the window and
gave the baby the cream. Life.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
Love Laughs at Dogs Also.

The Damsel-Oh, Harold, I've been
so frightened for you. Papa has
bought a great big savage bulldog, and,
The Swain-That's all right, darling.
I've bought a dog, too. He will en-
deavor to keep your fathers dog busy
while you and l saunter down to the
parsonage.-Judge.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
self-saorIhcIng kangaroo.

Mrs. Kangaroo has a big pocket, in
which she carries her young ones. II
is the coziest kind OF place for lit
tie kangaroo. and sometimes you will
hnd a whole family of brothers and
sisters in the pouch at once.
However. this is not the only way
Mrs. Kangaroo has of carrying her
children. When hunters pursue her
she puts all her babies into her pocket
and runs for dear life, but if she feels
that the enemy is gaining on her. and
that she is in danger of being captured
she seizes one little one after another
with her forepaws and hurls it out of
the pocket to one side of her pathway
as far as she can throw 1t. She takes
care to do this only at times when the
enemy is not in sight. In this way she
is relieved of the weight of the young
sters, and she can run faster.
At the same time her motive is not
selfish one. She throws her babies
out in so skillful manner that it does
not hurt them. They are soft little
creatures. and when they land in a
brush heap they are none the worse
for It. The hunter loses all scent of
the little kangaroos by this movement
on the part of the mother and, at the
most, the pursuing party can capture
only self-sacrificing Mrs Kangaroo.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

Are you married MANI" inquired
the inquisitive stranger.
No, sir" replied the other sadly.
"Oh." said the first, 81 trust you will
pardon me for referring to your be-
reavement l should not have opened
such touching subject"
Touching describes it beautifully"
murmured the other. 1T is hard to
pay SIS week alimony."
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
Wlllie's Case.

u think" she sale. that Willie
gave me more trouble when he was lit
tie than all of my other children to-
gether."
And what about him now?"
"Oh, | never worry about him now.
Sometimes / get to frettins for fear
some of the others may be working
themselves to death, but Willies all
right. He has political job"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

Let us make the capital stock. ST.
900, 100000" said the first promoter
"All right" said the second. who
was preparing the prospectus on the
typewriter.
''Will it be hard to increase that cap
ital?" asked the first
No, indeed. All have to do is TO
hit this 0 key few more times"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
Jobs Preference.

"You are not sick, job" said one OF
the friends. you only think you are"
only think | am, eh?''
Yes. 1t is merely delusion."
We'll, then, all I've got to say is.
I'd rather be sick than have this de-
lusion."
And then poor old Job went explor-
ing for new boil that had just made
its debut on the back of his neck.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
Marriage. of cohsict..

Marriages between conyicts continue
TO be permitted in the, Andaman Is
lands. Last year the superintendent
received sixty-eight applications for
such unions. OF these. four free and
thirty-two convicts were sanctioned
and the balance (thirty-two) were re.
fused.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
Was I'M the Ibs BoitIe.

Margaret, aged 5, was making pic
lures some time ago with pen and ink
She made picture Of cat without
any tail.
."Where is. the tail?" asked Norman
SHE looked puzzled for minute
than she replied with wise look:
why, it's in the ink bottle yet"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
Deeply Devout.

How devout Mrs. Ayers is becom-
ing,' said he; Il notice she stayed in
church to-day for some time after the
services ended"
Yes" replied his wife, "as her pew
is near the door her only opportunity
to show off her new bonnet was whSn
the people filed out"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

Clerk-You can't get a room for
him here. He's drunk.
Wytte supporting his weary"
friend)-I know he is. What of that?
Clerk (scornfully) This is a tenn
perance hotel.
Wytte-Well, he's too drunk to know
the difference.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

81 understand that you were can
didate for the presidency of your club.
Did you run well?"
"Yas, sab. | suhtainly did. De Cd
der can'date was right behind me WIZ
a razah all de way, sah'
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
A Devoted Father.

Dawson is one of the most devoted
fathers | ever knew"
" How, so?"
Hes SO proud of his children. Why.
say he often lies awake half the night
trying to think up clever things that
he can credit them with saying"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
Ne+aing rast About mat.

Il am afraid that young man Feath-
erly, who calls on you so often. is
rather fast young man." said father
10 his daughter. tfe r
20, no. he isn't. father" replied the
little brother. who wac present.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

What do you know about Mr..
Featherly?" demanded the old man.
81 only know" the little man re-
piled, that heard him ask sister foz
kiss last night, and she told him he
could have one IL he would be quick
about it; but it was the slowest kiss
that | ever saw"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
How Brother Dickey Figured 1t.

On being told that negro had stol-
en- $4,000 Brother Dickey shook his
head.
Don't believe it?'
mo, sub; hit amt lax a niggeri
Now, If dey'd said $40 I'd give in er
verdick er guilty; en- even den I'd
have my doubts. kaze hits ten ter
one dat genuine niger would er
only took nine dollars en- a half"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
A Most Deslrable Memory.

Yes said the optimist, Il attrib
ute my happy disposition to my excGl-
lent memory"
Il never noticed that your memory
was particularly good"
"Ah. but it is 1t has the happy
faculty of forgetting unpleasant
things"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
just What She Needed.

Madge-The one thing that seems to
please her most about her marriage is
that it enables her to keep carriage.
Marjorie-No wonder she's pleased.
That girl never could get seat in a
street car. =.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

First Jeweler-I have had proved to
me that advertising bringS results
Second Jeweler-What was the caaa9
First Jeweler-Yesterday evening 7
advertised for watchman and duriny
the night my shop was burglArizsd
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

At recent dinner the Rev. DR.. Nil
not j. Savage told story Of lady
who was asked:
DO you ever think Of getting mar
ried?" th rf
Think" she answered in asperity.
81 worry"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

Any number Of people can join in
mind reading, and the game is both
interesting and mystifying A ring is
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20
A Better Plan.

When you get angry with your
husband. do you threaten to go to your
mother?"
mo, indeed; to bring her here"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-20

COM
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-09-24
Aug. 20. isos-1yr.

During the past few days hum
dred of empty coal cars were taken
up the Kanawha over the K. & NJ.
road running through this place.
which is evidence that when the
miners do go to work, they will not
be in want of cars. When all the
Kanawha and New River miners
are at work, there is no road in the
country with the same mileage that
handles more coalthan the K. & M
1t is the hope of all that the diff.
ferences between operators and
miners will be permanently settled
in the near future. When the min.
or is at work and the farmer en-.
gagged, business in every brancn is
on the boom.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-09-24
An EnioyabIe Party.

In her usual charming manner,
Mrs. j. S. Spencer entertained at
cards, the following ladies at her
beautiful home. No. 923 Main
street, on last Friday evening.
To designate the partners in this
enjoyable affair, one must be versed
in botany. Three varieties OF
flowers were used on this occasion,
and the novelty they afforded was
pleasing.
Delightful refreshments were
served at the usual hour, and those
who enjoyed them were:
Mrs. L B. Moore, Mrs. w. B.
Huston, Mrs. L. s. Pomeroy. Mrs
J. Q. franklin, Mrs. A. L. Nourse,
Mrs. A. w. Ellison, Mrs. Geo. A
DuVal, Mrs. K. T. McKinstry
Mrs. Lloyd E Fulcher, Miss Car.
RE Gilmore, Miss Julia Polsley,
Miss Alice Neale, Miss Josephine
Howard.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-09-24
A Quiet wedding.

A very quiet wedding occurred
at the home of Mrs. Genevieve
Maxon on 3rd Ave, at 2 O'Clock
this afternoon, the contracting par.
ties being Mr.. Charles M. Walter,
of the International Leather Co.,
Cincinnati, and Miss Mary Maxon,
Rev. A ii. Beavin, officiating
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter left for Gin
cinnati on the o'clock B. & o.
train where they will reside for the
present.-Gallipolis journal, Sept
18th.
The Register joins with the
many friends of Mrs. Walter in this
place in wishing them much JOY
through life.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-09-24
To Hang.

Judge John Homer Holt Satur-
day sentenced John Wesley Beat
ty, who killed his brother-in. law,
David A. Nine, at Salt Lick, Pres
ton county. to hang on November
10th, 1902, the second anniversary
of the murder The case was
fought through the Supreme Court,
pardon board and two governors by
his attorney, P. j. Crogan. who ex-
hausted every legal means to save
his client. This is the second time
Judge Holt has imposed sentence,
the Governor having once granted
a stay of execution.-West Virgin
la News.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-09-24
IL Wasn'r AIIOurs.

The aggregate circulation of
publications in the United States,
having a circulation of 5000 OF
more, is s7,29O.oOO. The postoffice
department reports that 382, $685.
300 pounds of second-class mail
matters were carried during 1901,
and it is estimated that the num-
Der of single pieces sent to individ-
ual addresses was more than 2. 1885,.
sos. 377
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-09-24

DC; better one assorted colors 81
sheets of paper and "a envelopes
for 10. One pound frat class Note
Paper any size or shape 21c
A good Self Pronounoing Teach
er's Bible, containing all the notes,
references, maps and helps, bound
in good leather. flexible. Divinity
Circuit, Holman or Cambridge,
regular price 81 % and 81 so for $50
No. Brownie Camera 500.
No. 2 Brownie Camera $1.60.
No. 1 Flexo 31x34 Film 800.
No. o Folding Pocket Kodak
$3.50.
No. Folding Pocket Kodak $500.
Pony Promo No. 2, 4x5 $3.50.
Ray B. 31x41, regular price So,
for 81 so.
We have a few Hammocks left
that we will offer regardless of cost
to close out.
These are genuine bargains and
these prices are for the month of
September only.
These prices are only for the
month of September. You have
only two weeks more of this money
saving sale.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-09-24
Thanks.

Hon. Lon T. Pilchard, who is
now located in Pittsburg, will &C
cept our thanks for a out and
sketch of the famous battle ground
of Gen. Braddock, six miles above
Pittsburg, which was sent to us a
few days ago and which we pub
lish on the first page of our paper.
1t will be remembered by many of
our readers that Prof. Seth Thorn
as, of Letsrt, sent us for publica,
ton some years ago an interesting
article regarding this famous bat
tie field, which appeared in the
Register upon receipt
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-09-24
Guthr1e-Hawkins

Married. Wednesday evening.
September 18th, 1902, at 7 O'Clock,
by Rev. A. E. Grover Pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, this city, at
the parsonage, Mr.. Howard 81.
Guthrie, eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs
M. L. Guthrie of Gallipolis, and
Miss Julia Hawkins, daughter of
Mr.. Robt. Hawkins, near town.
The happy couple left Thursday
morning for Cincinnati, to spend
their honeymoon and enjoy the
Fall Festival. They will make
their home in GaIlipolis. The
friends of the happy couple join
with the Register in wishing them
a pleasant and long life.