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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-07-21

A. r. Bass of Morgantown, Ind,
had to get up ten or twelve times in
the night and had severe backache
and pains in the kidneys. Was cured
by Foley's Kidney Cure. Bonner &
Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-07-21

at this place and is highly pleased
with the prospects of the town.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-07-21

Tell your neighbor
that Hamilton x Co.
have prepared a treat
in fine footwear for
those who take part in
the reunion program,
Dainty summer foot
wear-the very kind
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-07-21
Reunion Rates.

Agent 4. w Dunham of the Santa
Fe has been notified that the follow.
ing rates would apply in regard to the
Confederate reunion at Ardmore:
From points within fifty miles Of
Ardmore, cents per mile; fifty to
sixty-sevon miles distant, 50; over
sixty-seven miles, one fare plus 80
cents.
Tickets to be on sale July 21, .?
and %, limited TO return on the 25th
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-07-21

Sound kidneys are safeguards of
life. Make the kidneys healthy with
Foley's Kidney Cure. Bonner q Bon
ner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-07-21
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+ Every man who takes the +
= proper pride in his wearing APP =
!. parel owns an Initial Necktie. :.
= The assortment here will =
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-07-21

You will never find better wagon
than the Balm. Sold by Spragins &
Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-07-21

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: Mems and Boys Pants that +
: can not be distinguished from +
:: the tailor-made kind, except by +
: the price ED. RINGER. =
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-07-21

Pretty toys at your own price at
Jake's. 12tf
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
ASIATIC AFFAIRS.

Chinese officials are held to be guilty
before the Son of Heaven for floods
droughts, famines, fires and other nat
ural calamities.
Singapore possesses a curiosity in
the shape of Chinese dwarf, who is
barely 40 inches in height and Is en-
lowed with a fine gray beard.
The Chemiker Zeitung hears from
Japan that capital could be proftabIv
employed In that country in the man
ufacturs of cane-sugar and alcohol.
Swiss postal officials are to be en-
ploysd to assist in the reorganization
of the japanese post office. The Swiss
postal system is to be taken as a
model.
japan is entirely up to date. A ma
tive court has decided that wife is
not bound so obey the unreasonable
demands Of her husband" For an ORR
entail country that is an astonishing
sign Of progress.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
FADS AND FASHIONS.

Blue chiffon wells have an embroi-
dered vine around the edge done in
vivid green silk.
The initial shoe buckles. or slides.
In the form of big oval disks of gold
en- copper bearing an initial in silver,
are pretty.
When one must have a monogram on
the shirt waist sleeve the most eff
fective plan is TO select butchers
linen shirt waist with the monogram
in all white.
Among the dainty sashes exhibited
in the shops is a white one with a
handPainted design Of purple feur de
lis. 1t is about ten inches wide and
three yards long.
The monogram fad has now attacked
the parasol and a smart pongee parasoI
in the natural color showed an en-
broidered monogram about three
inches long done in bright red en-
broidery silk.
Long strings OF beads which are
carved, toned in delightful sepia tints,
and which have look like old rosary
beads, are nothing more or less than
burnt wood. There are large beads
alternating with small ones.
Lace-edged handkerchiefs are being
pushed aside by the sheerest. daintiest
examples of French and Irish linen
aud lawn, hand-embroidered or woven
In fancy stripes. Some show faint
line of color near the hem.
Small writing cases can be carried
In the pocket and yet have all the
material for writing. The cases OF
skin are about the size of a square en-
velope and thick enough TO hold a
package. Some have conveuiences for
carrying ink, others have merely a
pencil slipped in.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

Stephen Phillips "Paolo and Fran
cesca" had a run OF 1874 performances
in London last spring, and his 'Ulys-
Ses" a run of 1872.
1t will probably be surprise 20
learn that Mary is the most popular
name among actresses. Next in num-
Der are contractions of Eleanor.
For giving Sunday performance
at kalgoorlie OF r play entitled "Barab-
oSs' theatrical manager has been
hned $500 by the supreme court at
West Australia
Some wag of the -Prince of Pilsenr
company filed Arthur Donaldson,s
mug with real beer just prior to the
stein song the other night. The bari
tone Is total tainer, and hasn't
yet recovered from the shock.
The Galveston Daily News Is au-
thority for the statement that the
Mexican National Narrow Gauge rail-
road, extending, with it's branches.
over 1900 miles, has not killed a single
passenger for more than 20 years.
The empress dowager of China Is p
great supporter of the stage, saws the
London Express. Since her return tn
Picking she. has been the round of thu
theaters and is disappointed at the tai
ent, so has sent to Shanghai for Hsiao
Chiao-tine, the celestial Sir Henry Irv.
Ing. If he succeeds in pleasing her
majesty he is TO be given a peacoeL's
feather; If he fails he will be accord
ed a public funeral.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
WHAT THE DOCTOR SAYS.

Onions are n preventive and often
times a cure for malarial fever.
Don't moisten your food with the
idea of saving your teeth. 1t spells
the teeth and you will soon lose them
Don't keep the sun out OF your liv-
ing and sleeping rooms. Sunlight is
absolutely necessary for a right con-
dition of the atmosphere that we
breathe and for our bodily wellbeine.
When girl was anaemic black cur
rants used 70 be given her by house
wives of the old school because black
currants were known to be cures for
this condition. The idea was that, az
the black currant juice was thick, red
dish in hue and not very unlike blood.
it must be nourisher of that fluid.
Though the real mason was unguessed
at, the fact remained that the black
currants wrought many cures
1t is a mistake to suppose that GOOD
candy will hurt children. If given to
them just after meals and in reason
able quantities, 1t is decided benefit.
Children need sugar for heat ana
easily digested nourishment and pure
candy is convenient means of giving
it to them. DIR. Fothergill, a distirS-
guished London hospital surgeon, has
said that molasSes taffy, containing
both sugar and grease, was an ideal
preventive for children of a consumrs-.
tive tendency.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
STRAY BITS OF FACT.

Large oil lamps have power OF
1.so0 candles; the electric arc gives
the light of millions of candles.
The longest railway run in the world
without changing is on the Canadian
Pacific, from Halifax to Vancouver.
1662 miles.
During the recent cyclone in Karachi
trains were stopped by the force of
the wind. which blew at the rate of 100
miles an hour.
Australians hold the worlds rec
ord as tea drinkers, consuming III
pounds head yearly. New Zealand
ers drink IN pounds.
Camel teams are now being used for
the carriage and distribution of min
ing machinery on the North Cooigar-
die gold fields, western Australia.
The discovery that the sand al Jae-
deren. Norway, is strongly magnetic
Is believed TO throw light on the re-
markabl large number of shipwrecks
occurring in that region.
4 professor in Finland is irving a
method of using electricity in agricul-
ture. seed field is covered by net
work Of wire, and strong current is
turned on nights and chilly days.
rush of emigrants from Australia
to South Africa is worrying the au-
thorities of the former common
wealth. The men who are leaving are
those whom Australia can least afford
to lose-mechanics, laborers and farm
hands. Applicants for permission 10
emigrate must prove. themselves TO be
possessed of al least $500 This, added
to the expenses Of voyage. is an OBJ
stacle TO the poor in purse, and the
result is that vessels bound for Aus
tralia to South Africa are suffering
from a PLAGUE Of stowawaNs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

to come out into the country for my
bread and butter. l couldn't get any
work I'm the city, and | thought the
country people couldn't treat me any
worse"
Have you been out OF work Iong7"
the lady asked.
Eyes, for nearly a month now. and
am at the end OF my rope" replied
glibly.
Poor fellowr'
Her eyes and words made me
ashamed of myself. Only the night be-
fore had robbed her house, and here I
was eliciting sympathy from her. But
thought II was scoundrel her COM
panion was a worse one.
us there nothing we can do for him.
Charles" she asked, turning to him.
This was shot that I expected
would make itself felt But the pale,
handsome face did not change
81 don't know" he said slowly. Then
to me:
"Do you know anything about
horsesT
eyes, sir" replied quickly. 'T've
had a good deal of experience as
groom and coachman."
This YVES partly true and partly false
"Well, my groom has left me, and IL
you want to apply for the position call
around at my house tonight l live in
the first house on the left down this
street"
He pointed out his residence, but
was so taken aback by his affability
and readiness TO engage me that
nearly lost his words of instruction. 1
recovered sufficiently, however, to rec
ogniZe the place before they moved on.
heard their ''good day. as one in
dream, and probably for the first time
in my life politeness failed me. 1 actu-
ally forgot to thank either of them.
Throughout the interview he had
been playing a part with wonderful
success or he had failed to recognize
me. ] was inclined to accept the latter
as true, and he fell somewhat in my es.
timation. TO forget face so soon was
something that no one of our profes-
sion could well afford
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

saw the gentleman smile. ana ad.
mired him for bis GOODNESS. He evi.
IDENTITY had no more confidence in the
detectives shrewdness than |. and he
was not counting fear unnecessarily.
How smart these detectives are
Charles!" his companion said In all Sc
robustness. They accomplish such won.
ders that should think robber would
be In mortal terror OF them all the
time"
Yes, Belle, they are sometimes
shrewd. and again they are not. 1t all
depends upon the man. This MIR. Jen-
kins seems TO me like a very persistent
and determined person. a sort of hui
man hound. but doubt very much IL
be has much capacity for solving a
profound mystery"
You haven't much confidence I'm him.
then?"
Yes and no." he answered. shrug
ging his shoulders.
They We're walking down the pave
ment toward the gate as they talked
and so EAGER WAS 20 hear their words
that | very iooiishly exposed myself to
their view.
As they came around clump Of
shrubbery they suddenly stumbled up
on me. l had just moment I'm which
to pull myself together and to doff my
hat
Excuse me. ma'am." l said without
thinking.
Politeuess is a second nature to me.
for | have associated with gentlemen
enough to know their ways and have
unconsciously absorbed some of their
manners.
why, you frightened me-" the lady
said. II did not know anybody was
there"
Il beg your pardon again then.
ma'am. l was passing by. and did not
see you either
While l was speaking to the lady I
was furtively watching the face Of the
one she called Charles. / was little
concerned TO see how he would take
the meeting. He was looking at me so
impassively that l wondered II he rec
ognized me. Such self control did not
seem possible even in the most expert
enced-
81 judge you're another one Of the
curiosity seekers" he said pleasantly.
We've had scores of them here this
! morning, staring at the house as If 1t
were dime museum. There's nothing
like robbery to attract the attention
of the country people"
His failure to show any signs of con-
Germ over our meeting piqued me lit
tie, and on the spur of the moment
determined 70 pursue n course that
would arouse him.
II confess that curiosity brought me
here first" i answered, "but then had
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

strange, almost inexpressible voices
which seem to come from nowhere in
the dead Of night / do not know that
anybody has ever noticed them, but /
have always fancied that they were like
the breathing of the earth-if such q
thing were possible-for they come I'm
regular, rhythmic pulsations.
1 crept along the side OF the house
until reached the basement window,
and, finding IL unlocked, as / expected,
l softly opened it and hooked in. 1
was not positive that the window
opened into the coalroom, but from
the general appearance of things ] felt
reasonably sure was right. Not to
make any mistake or misstep in the
darkness, / lowered my bag Of tools
until IT. struck something which gave
forth s&metallic sound. Swinging the
bag back and forth, l succeeded in
Identifying the object as tin pan.
As was afraid to use my dark Ian
tern outside. l lowered myself eau
uously into the basement. Instead Of
the coal bin found myself In the dairy
room of the house. The odor from
newly made butter, fresh milk and
cream cheese gave me such an over
towering appetite that had to satisfy
1t before l could go any farther. BY
cropping around on the shelves l sue
ceeded in getting pretty fair supply
OF foOd-miIk and cream in abundance,
good cheese. several mince pies, some
cake and cold meat
The night was early yet for my work,
and l did not regret the time ! spent
in eating OF that cold but tempting re.
past. / would have felt better had /
discovered a bottle OF good wine, but
in its absence the fresh milk was q
fair substitute.
The door leading from the Gafry room
to the basement laundry was not
locked, and 1 quietly entered the latter
place. / now ventured TO open a little
the slide OF my dark lantern, and by
means Of IL / found the stairs leading
TO the ground floor. The servants
quarters were above me, and to avoid
arousing any one removed my shoes.
The house was spacious and roonaV,
and had to take note OF my Surround
ings as proceeded, 90 that I might
ind my way back again without blum
dsring. 1t is q poor general, have al.
. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
THE LATEST BONNETS.

An attractive hat IS made entirely
of blue cornfiowers set lightly on a
wire frame.
Bands of some delicate color bor-
der the broad white mousselin&
scarfs which are used as hat trtru1
mings or for neck wear.
In addition to the birds on thxF
soft, bright green, fluffy hat on tho
run with long ends, which goes WITH
it, on either side of the front, nesf1
ling up or ready 10 nestle up, unde.r;
my lady's chin, are two parrots, ana
another one is perohed on one sidz
of the green muff, which matches han
and ruff.
The width of many Of the newest3
coaching and garden party hats is re-.
markable, and the fashion Of putting a..
wreath of full-blown roses and foIf4
age at the extreme edge of the brim ons
the front of the hat is still greatly
favored. Floppiness has been a char
acteristic of stylish" French MIL
Gnery now for two seasons past.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

where there is less chance OF detec-
tion.''
Have you been ali over the housey'
l asked in Il little confusion.
YES, all over. There is nothing
. worth taking left"
lie moved toward the door and start
ed to open il. He turned an instant
and asked:
How did you come inr
Through cellar window" replied.
"A clumsy way when you could have
entered by the front door,"
DO you mean to say began
'S-s-s-h. don't speak now. I'm open
ing the door. Follow me-"
l never felt the power OF a man SO
strangely before. l attributed II to the
fact that / was In the presence OF a
master who put my feeble accomplish
ments entirely into the background,
and yet | had prided myself upon my
successssl
We walked stealthily down the stairs
and out OF the front door to the lawn.
He carried pack larger than mine
When we reached the shelter of a
clump of trees. we both stopped.
1T is getting late, and it Will be light
soon," my strange companion said.
| 1--WE must make our division quickly"
In the same quick, masterful and, if
say it, honest way he made division
of the spoils. giving me more than one
third.
Now. If you are satisfied. we will
part" he said. II think we have no
further need of each other"
l made motion as If to follow him,
but he waved me back, saying:
Good night. 1 must be going"
He turned and walked rapidly
through the gloom. leaving me stand
ing there as nonplused as any man
engaged in such hazardous business
as mine could ever afford to be-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

Brown (Nd.) SIS L. r. a. 735, not teS
extend TO falsely attacking the char
acter of an officer appointed by the
governor. for the purpose of defeat
ing the latter's reelection to office
The right of a municipality to reas--
sess the cost of street improve
ment upon abutting property after
an assessment is set aside as In con-
travention of the charter, is held, inS
Green VS.. Tidball (Wash.) SIS L. r. A.
$40, to be within a covenant against
incumberances, in a conveyance OF;
the property made subsequent to thes
Improvement
A father who has committed the
custody of his infant child to an
other person by agreement to be,
maintained and cared for, which
agreement has been acted upon by-
such person, il held in Fletcher VS..
Hickman CIV. Val SIS L. r. A. s96, to-
be bound by the agreement, unless,
he can show that the change of GUS
tody will plainly promote the child's.
welfare.
homestead exemption is held, In.
Lyons VS. Andry (La.) IS I. r. A.
724, not to be lost by failure to
actually reside upon the property.
where the bomesteader left the place
because his house was blown down
by a storm, and lived with a son at
a short distance, but visited his
place every day and continued to-
cultivate garden truck upon il, by
which he earned his living.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
MEN AND MATTERS.

One Australian syndicate has Of
fered Gen. De Wet $3.50 weekly and
expenses for lecturing tour in Aus
tralia.
The present head oS the famous
Krupp works represents the third
generation of this family of gun
founders,
The Fortieth foot hold the distinc--
ton of having been absent from Brit
ain on foreign service for 80 years at
one stretch.
Figures have been issued in London
showing that the British army during
the war in South Africa consumed 34.--
100000 pounds of jam.
After thrashing a corporal who had
ill-treated them, eight German cavaI-
rymen have deserted TO France and en-
listed in the foreign legion.
Because of his gallantry Sir George
White, of the British army. who would
in the ordinary course, have been re-
tired from the British army this
month. has been given an extension
aud will retain the governorship and
the commander in chief at Gibraltar
until July 6, 1908.
Lord Dundonald, the English cav,
airy general who relieved Ladysmitla
and is now about 10 become head OF
the Canadian militia, is not in favor OF
the present system of garrisonin@
colonies with regiments from the
United Kingdom. He would have each
colony raise its own troops and look
after its own Notifications He also
thinks colonial officers should be ap--
pointed to such positions as he in.
about TO assume
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

HS "A ~ aaJ invariably try to
A make It practice to
HskIlA n B., in the vicinity
SGT3 81 When or" is in prog
49, rtss. here IRE al
ways so many people coming ana go-
ing that a stranger on the premises
seldom attracts attention. 1t is an ex-
cellent time for inspecting basement
windows, cellar doors and outbuild-
ings.
In n general way servants are more
careless on such nights about locking
up, and the hostess and her guests al.
ways bring out their best Jewels and
leave them loose on bureaus and man.
telpieces after retiring. 1t may not
have struck the casual observer that
people sleep much more soundly after
ball than ordinarily. They are a
longer time in retiring, but when ev-
erything is finally quiet about the
house IT would take nothing less than
pistol shot to rouse them. 1 suppose
they are completely exhausted and
after the excitement Of the evening do
not dream OF burglars.
One March night waited until after
draw to close. 1t was cold and raw
outside in the shrubbery, and l grew
impatient at the lateness of the guests
in taking their departure. The house
was a large, old fashioned mansion
just outside OF the city limits. and
from its general air and appearance I
knew that considerable wealth In the
shape Of solid silverware and family
heirlooms was contained in It Fol
lowing the custom of the day. the host
eSs would, l thought, bring all these
relics from their hiding places and
show them to her guests.
IL was anticipation of a rich haul
that kept me from giving up the fob
In disgust. for L was tired and ex-
hausted with several nights unlucky
ventures, and my patience seemed
sorely tried.
When the lights finally went out, 1
breathed easier and felt my courage
returning. Everything promised to run
smoothly. ! had succeeded in dispos-
Ing OF the watchdog earlier in the
evening and had discovered an unfas-
tened window opening into the coal
room in the cellar. which I believed
the servants would not think to lock
so late at night
waited a good hour after the last
pickering light had disappeared Then
I crept softly up to the house, and.
concealed In its shadow. listened for
sounds. There was none, except those
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
out of sight.

Fritz Scheel, director of the PhiIa--
delphia orchestra, has fondness for
American slang and colloquialisma
that is far in excess of his aptness il
acquiring the exact words and sense
When he first came to Philadelphia, in
the summer of 1899, he was struck by
the expression Out of sight!" spoken
with fine heartiness to indicate pleas
ure and satisfaction with the general
order of things. Scheel determined to-
make use of it at the first opportunity.
and to that end repeated it over and
over to himself, always keeping ina
mind the circumstances under which
1T should be uttered. Mr.. Elias met TIA.
musician one afternoon when the las,-
ter was playing at Woodside park, anSS
cheerily called out: 4
How are you, Fritz?7
You don't see mel" was Sehaef-x
prompt and amazing reply.-Philadea.
phia Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
man WOULD Dpr

man would permit.
IAN easy man he is 10 get along
with" my informant volunteered.
There amt the likes of him anywhere
else In the country. An the sweet mis-.
sus is Jest as good. She's an angel, my
wife says, II there ever was one"
you mean the lady he's engaged
to-" replied, ''the one who lives over
ia the mansion that was robbed the
other nightr'
Exactly! Mis- Belle stetson. the
only lady that's worthy soch q man as
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
AS THE LAW DECLARES.

One who has purchased in good
faith, without actual notice, mort
gagged chattels from a mortgager In
possession, is held, in Dean VS.. Cush-
man (Me.), IS L. r A. $50, not to
be liable for conversion without de-
mand or refusal.
The privilege of criticizing eandi-
dates for pffiOe is held in Coffin VS..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
CHAPTER III.

LAT night 1 spent on
the place OF Charles
Goddard and made
myself as familiar
with his family his
tory as systematic
pumping of the coach
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
BY the Way.

In youth we hear the dinner horn
And answer with a scurry;
Matured the horn OF plenty keeps
A fellow IN a furry.
And GRbriefs Ia the only one
For which we HSver hurry.
N Y T1mAa