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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

Saturday aHn-rDDn Naraa' CDI5rr'
Jon 'l- Wa.a.ag'Da y q having 90
,larga John Srmnry charged with
stealing "a .aatIn a. purcell pr which
Doc Naa arl'rn'nl gear and "a day
and NI's Stewart charged ul'h break.
lnz into store 10 pau,a Valley AMI
earring N ,DnsIderabIo amount "
gppts for which Doc go, three yaara az
fh. return a,hJ,-
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hst-e. e 81.

%o--= .z hereby gwen TIA, I xii
'=- 70 tie llgaes; bidder tor cash
---E@=1 tie hours u II O'Clock q Il
a.. : o'c-ccs 2. z, certain stocE
- -s-c-Aa1ise Invoicing $3.50. %
z-,1e- with fixtures consisting O.
s-s.T.1g. co1r-ers. 5caes. etc. In.
'r.c.1g 40 being VIA, is known a.
re TsIzs Mercantile Co. stock o.
srrts All tItu-ss situated N the
rsl q S-.D1Gr Indian Terr.tory.
-a.- sale . take place In front Of the
TEXAS Mercantile CO. store building
i- re toTl q s1ipaG- Indian Ter.
-.ory, On the ~ day Of June. 1904
80 J ?. BLEDSOE Trustee
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

Every lover Of art should see the
reproductions In the June "Cosmopol
itnn" Of tho wonderful paintings Ia
the Paris Pantheon For many years
the hrat painters Of France have beon
at work on an historical series 70
adprn this building. and tho best Of
their cudoayors form tho illustrative
material for an article on the French
Westminster Abbey 30
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

Nr : y SDa.z.e -, carz ron
AF-@r-s ss,sl'ly s1t arrange o,
s,z-t q aake-y here .s aa,k again s.1
.s zs,'.Lz 'szcy ',r a.s.lsss he aas
ha1 'ls r.1 over tDrl o., ar. rs-
built aat u ft'laz ~ IL Zood shape
VI 5D.sza. las operated bakery n
Ar.mr-s ',' many yearz. people Tao
knDT aim say ie BE- = gD,d baker and
EDD1 ...zsn- He expects 70 have
L.Lfsaymsha bread "a the marie.
b. rex, N3l1ay y-IIn9say News.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

n you wisA ~ make loan On i'm
proved real eatats, low rate. long
term. with privilege ~ pay. write the
American Investment company Alto
VA. / r. or see w. s Wolyerton &
Bon li-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30
LADY COMMANDER


George BuIard has installed In his
barber shop hot and cold baths ana
~ wcr baths and invites the public
10 call at his place. Expert workmon,
SnFfaction guaranteed 2l3h West
Main St l7lm
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Brown X BRIDGNAN,
uudertakers and EmbaImers.
Arfnzr

Up 70 date ia every respect.
Cnmplet" line Of Collins, Caskcts,
Hur.a! Robes, Shoes, Hose.
GLOVES, etc. Calls attended to
promptly day or night. aud your
Owed ones will bc handled with
aeud"rest care Have a bcaut..
fuI line OF picture mouldings
Ind can frame your pictures on
short notice Call aud see us.
NeE1door TO u, q. Ardmorc. /. r..
Night calls promptly answered
nj Phone No. 7.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30
Manted.

To bug land nled on by white inter.
married citizens. also dead claims. I
have land FOR sale buy land and
lease lana 23d&wtf
W +. POLAND. Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

H. order TO make room for our
heavy shipment OF buggies now in
transit, we have some special offers TO
rake In White Elephant and Column.
Lu1 road buggIes. Cash or on time
Cal. and be convinced.
IS WILLIAMS. COREN & co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

TIE truss TIA, fits. gives relief and
years well gives sa,isfactioa-,he
other kind en1angers life and is ex.
pensiye al any price. See Us II you
van, the right truss. rightly fitted
z, tas right price r. J. Ramsey.
druggist %
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

Kahn has the finest ice cream par,
Tor iu the Territory and the only par.
iOr lu Arlmoro 2o3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

The ladies Aid society of the First
Baptist church viii entertain their
friends and the public generally with
an Ice cream social Tuesday evening
at the home OF Mrs L. II. Marston.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30
Good Things 10 Eat.

Plenty Of berries,
Plenty Of cucumbers,
Plenty Of eggs,
Plenty Of chickens
and ice every day in the week a,
STAPLES & SKAGGS.
zS-S Phone 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

We can MI any prescription written
anywhere by any physician We guar.
ant'o honest accurate compounding
and right prices. + J. Ramsey drug.
S''' 20
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Attention, Maeeapees

Tho regular mGctIng Of the Lady
Maccaboca viii be- held IN knights Of
pythIas hall Wednesday afternoon at
2.ap o'clock All members of the
order are respectfully urged to be
present
LADY COMMANDER
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

We have received shipment OF
now comb honey 293
W G.. KENDALL n CO..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

When y,y ta.nz " ,1Fse think u
Caase Il 5aI5,rns sold .uly by
Fe.Eer 2g.s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

Electric massage. scientific facial
purifier scalp liycner and hair produ.
Ger Try H. Tom Roberts barber
shop 12.1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

The best Insurance against the dan.
gers Of sudden stomach and bowel
troubles rs Ramscys Cholera ana
Diarrhoca Runaway. +. J. Ramsey.
druggist. %
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

Lightning ice cream freezer is a
bundle Of home luxury. Get one OF
Sim WEEKS BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

The surest preventative for the
summer months Is refrigerator from
Williams, Corhn e. Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

II it's good to eat, you'fT find it a
Felkers 29.3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

s--Es I5;1I-z else Edo g.
Ij-In
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Prctect Ycurself.

Intending visitors to ST. Louis dur.
Ing the Worlds Fair can assure them.
selves satisfactory rooming accommo-
-a'ions through the Merchants Ser.
vice Company a. nominal expense.
Tor particulars apply 10 nearest Fris.
20 system agent. 1Gtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

Tho genuine Philadelphia lawn
mower-best on earth at
WEEKS BROS,
Practical Timers and Plumbers.
slim
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

50 UaY1l better than me g,ucs
baker FIR taem zee
NOBLE BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

HardIe's Edo" the homemade ci
gar. 15-Im
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

Remember we have a complete
stock OF cultiyators and planters.
NOBLE BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

Try an Edo cigar. Better than
ever before, lJlm.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

The finest fruits and candies in
,ae city only a. Kahn's confectionery.
Z5-3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30

Haraie'a Ed" 5c cigar Is tae best
IJ-Im
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-30
ALL TYPES
AND CONDITIONS
B o Y S

IN tae Way 70 the Pos,5Hce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
HONOR LIST.

william II. Brayman, Walton, n. Y; Eliza s.
Levi. New-York City; Emma w. Benzler, Newark
N j.; Alice E Bergin. South Brooklyn N Y;
arthur Milton Strauss. The Bronx New-York
City; Anna Lull. Oneonta, N. Y; Leslie Sayre
Glenbrook, Conn; Eugenia Baker. Greenwich.
Conn; Henry Edwin Steinbruck Jersey City N
j.; Allen w. Bevin. Jamaica, n. Y; George Hoyt,
Montclair. n. J.; Thomas D. Hurley, Brooklyn
n. Y: Anna Fisbeck. Ridgefed Park. N j.; Will
lamina Lyon. Port Chester N. Y; Elizabeth SUIT
ton Underhill. Ossinng. n. Y; Aloysius Corcoran
The Bronx. New-York City: Dorothy Wilson Linn
Brooklyn. n. Y; Henry Taussg. New-York City;
Richard w. Bennett Brooklyn, N. Y. Edith Sc
guine. Rosebank. Staten Island: Rita Creange.
New-York City; Helen E Wanamaker Suffern
n. Y. Edna Holman, New-Brunswick N. j.;
Katharine Kielich. The Bronx. New-York City;
Sophie Esenberg. New-York City; Malcolm B.
Jones. Brooklyn. N Y: Nelson p. w. Hill. West
Philadelphia, Penn: Robert Bruce Gillie. New
Sherwood TuTnbul. Brooklyn. n. Y; Grace NJ
New-York City; Leah Clark, Penn Yam. n Y:
Grace T. Hallock. Milton. y. Y; Edith Ekdahl
Mamaroneck, n. Y: Alice Ekdahl Mamaroneck
n. Y; Edward Sullivan. jr.. Brooklyn, y. Y; Ed
ward Schroeder. Brooklyn n. Y; Florence Lee
Brooklyn. n. "; Christian s. Bode. Brooklyn
y. y; Gertrude d. SchulZe. New-Haven, Conn /;
Beatrice Drachman. New York City; Hulda Lind
blom Arlington. y. j.: Olga NJ. Kolff Livingston
Staten Island: Walter w. Coolidge Fall River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31

enjoyment are unsurpassed ana the opportunity
TO devise the most profit and pleasure from a stay
the border OF the ocean Is equal 10 that 10 De
found anywhere. The social life OF the hotel has
had many attractive features. and combined with
the heath-Givng properties Of the pure atmosphers
and the restfulness OF life within It's broad corri-
doris spacious assembly rooms. delightful Offices
and snug reading and writing rooms. affords all
that could be needed TO give the utmost possible
benefit.
The days intervening before the beginning OF
Lent. two weeks from next Wednesday, VIII Be
filed with interesting and enjoyabe social FESTIVE
ties. and then the resort VIII look forward to
Easter and its tide OF travel which promises to be
greater than ever before at Atlantic City. which I!
the mecca at that time for so many thousands OF
NEWCOMERS and Philadelphians. Meanwhile. dur
ing the Lenten period there many visitors who
come to recuperate from the exhausting fatigue OK
the metropolitan social season. the days and nights
OF which too few before Lent for the multitude
OF affairs which one must attend n one would ke4p
up with the pace set by social leaders.
The New-YOrk contingent at the Hotel Traymors
has been increased In the last week by the addition
OF the following well known persons: Miss A.
Brown, Miss H. Veith. p. Black d. s. Joseph, Nh
and Mrs. T. II. Paterson. V. A Picard. Miss A. w
Calman. Mr.. and Mrs T. H Carter and * cois~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
GROOM GETS LICENSE TO HUNT

He wore a frightened and embarrassed look as he
slowly entered the Office Of the County Clerk Stand
ing in the centre of the main Office the stranxe-
sazed about him In awe. He seemed 70 be looking
for somebody. and frequently he stroked his newly
trimmed muStache. Crowds OF spOrtsmen were
pushing their way into inner Office where Clerk
AnoeTscq was busy making out licenses for those
VINO EIShed 70 hunt game within the State OF I'M
nois- Mechanically the stranger followed the sports-
men he heard them speaking OF licenses. xars
ana other Things. re took a position IN line and
hnaliy reached the desk at which Anderson pre-
Your name7" asked the clerk
IL was given. also the address and the seranr,v>,
age. As~
Expect any big catches this timer asked tia
"Oh. I've caught IL already" cana III. .ol.r~
ply ~ 'oisi1n ~
Inc stranger paid the clerk 81 IS and slowly moved
away. Reaching the door. he stopped scrarcheS ~.
head. and then returned TO the desk -
4 suppose everything is all right hs ..fA .Ar.
don't you want her name, toOe'' 80
The stranger wanted marriage licersa-cchia.e>
Inter Ocean.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31

Mr.; and Mrs ], Brady. Of New-York. are regis
The New-Yorkers at Haddon Hall include 8. 8.
Burkam Miss NJ Burkem. Mrs l. + Wisher.
and Mrs. John j. Bell and Mr.. and Mrs. T. Nc
Ira Yonker and Mrs. A. Hoeckley. Of New-YOrk.
are guests at the Lorraine
staring Mrs. ]. H. Banks. Lenox Banks. George
Il. Streetor, w E, Wallace. NJ II. Thyme. Mr.; and
Miss Marsh Mr. and Mrs 0s Dunn r! Mr. and
Paterson. Mrs. ). Tyler and Miss Tyler. OF New
Harry w Leeds is entertaining the members Of
the Ozone Golf Club at Haddon Hall. During the
week the party enjoyed several lively contests on
United states sSnatoE Eotss PePrGss Of Penn
Port of Philadelphia spent a portion OF the week
the Marlborough House.
master General during President Harrison's term,
IS registered at the Marlborough for an extended
J. F. Pike and r; Downing; Of New-York. have
Mrs. T. Gallagher is making an extended visit at
G n Dean Mr. and Mrs NJ F. Longnan, Mrs
Isan Knapp ana I'M, MISS Kna2p are among the New
C. F.. LawtOn and E. Wertheimer. Of New-York.
spent the week at Kuehnles.
w. Armstrong. OF New-York. Is staying at the
H Wertheimer. of New-york. is a recent arrival
]. K simpkins. W. H. Arnes and J. H. Moore Of
sD are 6o az he Of SsYor sr IN,
Gated at the Roxborough.
New-Yorkers staying al the Hotel Wiltshire
Mrs r. Johnson Miss J. H Smith. Miss Burkman
William II. Magrath. Mrs ]. w. Tott and Mrs. J.
c. Entrup.
l. c. Doverness. Of New-York. Is q recent arrival
the Belmont
staying. at the Hotel Dennis Mr.. and Mrs.
George NJ. Bosworth. Mr. and Mrs. A; G. Sherer.
Miss Elaine scherer A. e. scherer, tr; Miss A.
NJ Abrams, OF New-York. Is at the Francis.
w y. Wedge. Mrs r. NJ LOwenthal. Miss Pincus
and Miss Dolan. of NswYork. are at the Hotel st;
Charles.
The Rev p. Brown and DR.. and Mrs. NJ. 3. Keith.
OF New-Yorl1. guests ut the Runnymede.
New-Yorkers at the Hotel Rudolf 8 Morriss.
p. n. Schreiner. Jacob Lerrecht. Mr. and Mrs. ].
Retzlafr. NJ. Eorisberger. Mrs. ]. @. Gendolia and
II. i. Haveritz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
ENJOYING ATLANTIC CITY.
Where One May Derive Much Benefit from
Stay.

With fee and snow making miserable metropolitan
streets adding to tho ordinary OF winter
city life the bright skies and genial air OF Allan
tic City the last week have possessed added charm
And the number Of visitors seeking relief and
relaxation has shown how the myriad advantages
OF this nearby resort are appreciated as the last
winter month Is about to OPEN The fact that for
the first time In eight years the month Of February
has twenty-nine days gives added interest TO IL.
both to those who will have additional day
to pass at the attractive seaside winter Of
Southern Jersey and also to those who cater the
comfort OF sojourners there at this time OF year.
No greater contrast has been seen than this win
southern parts Of the Jersey Blue State. Up IN
have prevailed In rural hamlet the thermon-
eters were reported be OF service. The cold
was so great few days ago that the mercury
zero went down into the bulb and failed to more
than half I'LL that. while the liquid In a spirit
thermometer. which recorded 20 degrees below
went down into the coils below and remained there
No instrument to record the lowest temperature
estimated at Is degrees-could be found. and the
oldest inhabitant could not recall any previous
period when one had been needed At the same
time Atlantic and Cape May counties. breathed
upon by the warmth OF the Gulf Stream ofrshore
and In proximity to the broad Atlantic Ocean had
temperatures which seldom descended below freez-
ing, and. when they did. ranged as far above zero
as those OF Northern New-Jersey were below
The days Of the last week OF January az Atlantic
City have been thoroughly enjoyed by the guests
at the Hotel Iraymore. ~hszs the facilities for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
AT THE LAKEWOOD HOTEL

Lakewood. n. J.. Jan 80 CSpecfaD.-Now that gAs
snow has disappeared. coaching parties form "a
exceedingly popular diversion again The slsishs
and cutters that were brought out In such a hurry
a few weeks ago have bean stored away until the
next time The Lakewood Hotels new coach. The
Lakewood. has been out every pleafant day this
week The favorite trip is to AIlaire the deserted
village. where interesting day may be spent
among the ruins OF what once q thriving To-
cality. A party OF New-York physicians, who are
staying at the Lakewood Hotel. enjoyed the TIN
by coach 10 Allaire on Wednesday They took
luncheon at the Hall. and made the return journey
by way OF Point Pleasant tho boulevard.
On Thursday morning the coach chartered By
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Pierce. Of Nsw-York. and
in the party were two bridal c. Iples who are
spending their honeymoon at the Lakewood Hoeal.
a nnf hs e ane Ms Mssr q srIs ind Nh
The Lakewood Hotel will entertain greaa
Coming at the week end as Il does Il WIN enable
many TO enjoy brief vacation among the plnss.
ment in the theatre ~ the fakswsod Hotel on the
evening following the holiday. After the entcr-
tainment the ballroom VIII be thrown open FOR la
Late arrivals at the Lakewood Hotel from New
" Bensoush. &c Charles s" i b HornSng. Henry w.
Mayer. Mrs. Albert Leo. Miss Rietzsi Mrs. W. T.
aeUTse sSo s o sr an 9is Mr.. Semi s1
Metzler. Rudolph Block Mrs W. d. Daskam, Mrs..
Rckard. Mr. and Mrs Marks s Afnhsn Mr. ana
Mrs. Gustaxe D aIorgenthau. Mrs Ralph We'll.
MooT 2 srr M sSd arf Ne M Msnr Hrs xns.a
Miss MSlzIe oysr Mrs frank Mckee and Miss
Frank sadIer. Mr. and Mrs n. May; Mr. and MIRA
George Lemon. Miss Sarah Straus FrenSiin Bien.
Harry H KOehler. Mr. and Mrs. William r Asst.
Jacob yIiman. Mrs c. Bencker. Charles Earring
HT and Nh Mrs Jess, S StrauS Miss Moses w
van. Joseph Perlrrutter. Miss BlakeIv p n Over
R Bud H. Bios r md md rs ED and Mss
Eleanor Hedsnburg and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Chase.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
LETTERS on THE STOLEN PRINCE"
A PECULIAR WILL.

Inca della RobbIa the Florentine sculptor living
II. Italy during the fifteenth century left "lli
which al first sight seemed peculiar and unjust
hut afterward appeared quite the contrary wheh
expIained in a note left by the testator himself
Nfesser Iuca was a bachelor, but he had two
,snbavvs Of whom he was very fond. One Of Them
Andrea he took into his workshop and taught
him all the secrets OF his wonderful craft. The
hoy proved an apt pupil Though lacking the
power and breadth Of his uncle's genius MS name
hss come down the centuries with the names OF
other great masters. But when the uncle died not
p penny did he leave to this beloved pupil, who
had indeed been as a to him for years. All o.
the great fortune amassed by the famous sculptor
was willed 10 Simone, the other nephew. But there
was a note the following effect and the Floren-
tines who knew the intrinsic and real value OF art
applauded the old mans justice:
ITO Simone give the money because to Andrea
] have already given something that is of more
art"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
PRIZE OFFERS.

Ohce more. boys and girls. We have to remind
70 make your drawings IN pen and ink only.
pencil sketch stands no chance OF winning a
prize - iis
WORK FOR the following prizes must not reach us
'" n Ihan Wednesday. February 10:
na at1e NO. l-s2 for the most carefully vri,tea
hT5 exceed five hundred words ~ - '
TbLii]e NO ~ for the best drawing of a dog
snd ne NO S-An interesting book for the neates,
fro, correct description of journey by ship
which Eonoon, England. to Hong Kong China in
necsssa SOu name every body OF water II would be
necessary Tor you to pass through
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
WINTER HAWTHORN BLOSSOMS.
From knowledge Gondon).

The legend respecting the origin OF the Glaston-
bury thorn Is well known How Joseph OF Arima-
thea in visiting Britain a preaching mission,
arrived weary al Glastonbury. and while ne rested
hts hawthorn walking stick thrust into the
ground. How Il at once began to grow. ana ever
after. the legend says. lowered on Christmas
Day.
The thorn IS simply an early towering variety OF
markably early IS quite true, for tree IN the
Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew. opens It's mowers
between November and March. This winter teariy
IN Decernber). 1t bore advanced flower buds whicn,
had not the frosts injured them. would nave e1-
banded at Christmas time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
THE SHORTEST DAY.

A little day ran past
without word from me.
thought it too fast
po. But that could hardly be-
$780, :, niue boy next door, they saw
A01No ''ine 20 speak happy word that day.
little day was spent
Almost before l knew.
wondered where il went
y. And so indeed would YOU.
IT. OF q sudden, at the set of sun
10u 1oInd now very little you had done
-(frank w. HUT, in Youths COMPANION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31

from a large rat TO the huge, red. "old man"
kangaroo. that stands from six to seven feet high.
There is q great deal Of underbrush or scrub IN
that country and some of the kangaroos live in
midst OF IL. only stealing out into the open
night. Others make their home on the open plains
and consider the scrub only as place of refuge
when chased by dogs men. The kangaroo as
you all know. moves around by hopping. He never
moves one leg alone except when lighting or play
ing When he is pursued his hops change into fly
ing leaps, which sometimes measure thirty feet In
length
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
RATHER AWKWARD.

During Lord Kitcheners recent triumphal process
sion through London a stout old gentleman was
standing in front Of the curb while the volunteers
were trying TO force back the crowd.
The volunteer Immediately in front of the stout
gentleman a slim youth OF about nineteen He
mace not the slightest attempt TO back into the
old gentleman.
Presently an officer came up and observed the
eitua ton.
Shove that man back.' yelled the officer to the
.oung volunteer. Give him the BUTT"
i can't siTi' sasped the youth. Hes my
guv'noT."-(The American Boy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
THIS MIGHT HAPPEN TO YOU.

n Chlnese boy. who works in Philadelphia laun-
ory' and who is studying English had occasion the
other day to write a letter to the young woman
VINO IS his Sunday school teacher. Not wishing TO
oegin his letter in the stereotyped way with Dear
MISS; Tor he considered her worthy OF something
PeCd ne took his English dictionary to look up an
equivalent for the word dear" -
ms teacher was much surprised and highly edihed
gan: ~ - '0 "~S - W
Expensive Miss"-CYouth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
HE WASN'T GUILTY.

An angler. who had been fishing the whole day
and got nothing but nibbles. was accosted by a
keeper, who said:
Are you aware this water IS private, and you
mustn't take fish from it?"
Pardon me-" replied the angler. I'm not taking
your fsh-Im feeding themI'-(ChVms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31

The book offered this week Is a boarding school
story by well known writer. and is interesting
from cover TO cover. Send your answers bsfors
February and address letters to Little Men and
Little Women, New-YOrk Tribune
The best paper puzzles that came 70 the once
last week was from Arthur ". Ellis, who Lives
az No. 16S WashingtOn-ave.. Kingston. y. x. -
book will be sent to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
BIG AND LITTLE KANeARoos.

There IS a station in the extreme northwest Of
New South Wales that apparently is the kangaroo's
paradise a who travelling over that
country and stopped at this station for several
months writes that in that time he had enough
kangaroo hunting to last for a lifetime. There
thousands OF these animals there-raaging In size
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
a WONDERFUL SPIDER.

r l. Pocock. the new superintendent OF the ZOO
logical Gardens. has called attention to remarka-
bic habit Of the Australian spiders OF the genus
rests ,bese suiders live IN the crevices OF rocks
between tide marks on the shore. and by spinning
cIoseiv woven sheet of silk the entrance I'M
nrison mass of air in which they are able 10 live
during flood tide.--(knowledge.