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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-12-23
A PHENOMENAL sGccess.

one oi the greatest knt Wn success
es in merchandising sale Jt any
previous Kind has been goirg On Tor
the past nine days al ine Fn''orPee'
Dry Goods Company od''dins. liuh
dreds OF Clerks are dalIy laDoilhB 10
supply the thousands OF eager buyers
/ with goods ihaI are heIhg SOFA AT 'h'
/ reduced prices. u VIII De- Wen I''h'Ih'
/ p'Ird Iha' "uI'hb our 'I'"' H''7"n
/ when Ringing Bros. came lh mere
/ with 'h"n'"hn "I 'I"II''I men, anu
! their systematic way D" covering '"s
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-12-23

She that plays a square game usu-
ally gets fair treatment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-12-23

Our fine line OF carving sets de-
light all who see them. They are
beautiful. Just the thing for a holi.
day gift.
BIVENS, CORHN & F'RENSLEY.
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Secret Socie ties
MASONIC.

A. r. and A. N.
Ardmore lodge No. 81 A.
A o& A. NJ. Regular meeting on
S-S-T or before the full moon IN
W. each month at 1880 ocl"cS
Masonic temtle.
A. EDDLEMAN, w M.
@. II. BRUCE, Sec.
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Ardmore Aerie, No. 5s7.
Fraternal Order Of Eagles meets
every Wednesday evening at S o'clock
w. Il. ROBERTS.
Worthy President
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Lady Maccabees.
Canton.

Canton.
Canton. Ardmore No. (. Patriarchs
Militant. !. o. o. F.. has regular meet.
ing on first and third Monday nights
In each month.
VIM. DEVENEY, Com.
ID. T. NISBETT. Clerk.
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"iElss'' flt.fs Early Risers
The famous I;tH9 pins.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11
Modern Plant and Modem Meth
Ods Have Wcn Success.

The accompanying illustrations viii
give a general idea OF a few things OF
interest 10 the reader.
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= CHRISTMAS BY INJUNCTION $

prancingly over the hard snow Chero-
kee had on his $500 overcoat Of baby
seaIskin. The laprobe that he drew
about them was as warm as velvet.
Bobby slipped a cigarette from his
pocket, and was trying 10 snap .
match.
Throw that cigarette away said
Cherokee. In a quiet. but new voice
Bobby hesitated. and then dropped the
cylinder overheard.
Throw the box. too" commanded the
new voice. More reluctantly. the boy
obeyed.
say" said Bobby. presently, 7 Ike
you. don't know why Nobody never
made me do anything / didn't want to
do before"
Tell me, kid" said Cherokee, not us
ing his new voice. ARE you sure your
mother kissed that picture that looks
like me?"
Dead sure I seen her do IT.
Didn't you remark somethin' awhile
ago about wanting a rifie?"
You bet ! did. VIII you get me oneT
''Tomorrow-siiver plated.
Cherokee took out his watch.
Half past nine Wen hit the juno
ton plumb on time with Christmas Day,
Are you cold? Sit closer. SON.
Copyright, 1904 by New York Worldly
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a rife. and you haven't want to 90
home"
Trinidad stepped into the breach. He
shook Cherokee's hand In a warm greet
ing.
I'm sorry. Cherokee" he explained.
There never was a kid in Yeilowham-
mer We tried TO rustic a bunch Of EN-
for your suaree. but this sardine was all
we could catch He's a atheist. and he
don't believe in Santa Claus. It's d
shame for you TO be out all this truck
But me and the Judge was sure we
could round up a wagOnful OF candi-
dates for your gimeracks."
That's all right, said Cherokee
gravely. 1.-THE expenses don't amount 10
nothin worth mentlonih' We can dump
the. stuff down a shaft or give 1t away.
I don't know what was thinkin about
But it never occurred 10 my eogita-
lions that there wasn't any kids in yell
lowhamme
Meanwhile the company had relaxed
into a hollow Int praiseworthy ini-
tation of a pleasure gathering
Bobby had refreated to a distant chair,
and was coldIy regarding the scene with
eanui plastered thick upon him. Chero-
hGE. 4itlEELlLE Win Ills VI AbiAAsAA &N+-eA5
went over and sat beside him.
Where do you live little boy?' he
asked. respectfully.
Granite Junction. said Bobby. with
out emphasis.
The room was warm. Cherokee took
of his cap; and then removed his
beard and wig
"sayir exclaimed Bobby, with slow
Of interest. Il know your mug. al
right"
did you ever see me befOre7" asked
Cherokee.
Z don't know; but I've seen your pic
ture lots of times"
Where"
The boy hesitated> "On the bureau al
home" he answered.
Let's have y.ur name. If you please
buddy
Robert Lumsden. The picture be
longs TO my mother. She puts it under
her pillow OF nights. And once L saw
her kiss it. ] wouldn't. But women are
that way"
Cherokee rose and beckoned 70 Trini
dad
Keep this boy by you till come
back" he said. I'm gOin' to shed these
Christmas duds. and hitch up my sleigh
I'm goin' 10 take this kid home.
wei. inhdel" said Trinidad. taking
Cherokee's vacant chair and so you
are too superannuated and effete L
yearn for such nockeries as candy and
toys IL seems
Il don't like you" said Bobby, viii
acrimony. You said there would be Z
rife. A fellow can't even smoke.
wish I was at home"
| Cherokee drove his sleigh TO the door
and they lifted Bobby In beside him
The team Of fine horses sprang away
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necessary to light the candles on the
tree, and Cherokee as apt 20 make an
Eruption at any time IN his Kriss Krln-
gle garb.
At length the wagon OF the child rust
lers'' ratified down the street to the
door. The ladies, with little screams of
excitement. flew TO the lighting Of the
candles. The men of Yellowhammer
passed in and out restlessly or stood
about the room in embarrassed groups.
Trinidad and the Judge. bearing the
marks of protraeted travel, entered. CON
Quoting between them a single impish
boy, who stared with sullen. pessimistie
eyes at the gaudy tree.
Where are the other children ask
ed the assayer's wife, the acknowledged
| leader OF ali social functions
"Ma'am," said Trinidad, with Q sigh,
''prospectin' for kids at Christmas time
Is like huntin' In limestone for silver.
This parental business IS one that
| haven't no chance to comprehend. It
seems that fathers and mothers are
willin' fer their offsprings to be drownd-
| ed stole, fed on poison oak and eat by
eatamounts S64 days in the year; but on
/ Christmas Day they insists on enjoyin'
| the exclusive modification of their COM
/ pany. This here young biped. ma am,
| is all that washes out Of our two days
maneuvers.
'Oh, the sweet little boyr' cooed Miss
Erma. trailing her De We're robes TO
center Of stage
law. shut up" said Bobby. with a
scowl. who's a kid7 You amt, YOU
| beti"
Fresh bratr' breathed Miss Erma,
beneath her enameled smile
We done the best we could" said
Trinidad. It's tough on Cherokee, but
1t can't be helped"
Then the door opened, and Cherokee
entered In the conventional dress OF
Saint Nick. a white ripping beard and
a flowing hair covered his face almost
| TO his dark and shining eyes. Over
his shoulder he carried a pack.
No one stirred as he came in. Ever
the Spangler sisters ceased their coquet-
fish poses and stared curiousIy at the
tail figure. Bobby stood with his hands
in his pockets gazing gloomily at the
effeminate and childish tree. Cherokee
put down his pack and looked wonder
! lngly about the room. Perhaps he fan
cied that bevy OF eager children were
/ DciHs HtIutu somewhere TO De looset
upon his entrance. He went up q
Bobby anG extended his red-mIttenet
hand.
Merry Christmas, little boy" saiC
Cherokee. Anything on the tree you
want they'll get it down for you. Won
you shake hands with Santa CLAUSE"
There amt any. Santa Claus" whinet
the boy. You've got old false billy
goats whisixers on your face I ain
no kid. What do / want with dolls anS
tin horses? The driver said you'd have
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I4AoRICE BERTEAUX.

itself A small proportion of officers are
members of the nobility who want a
military career to carry On the prestige
OF their name. but fully nine-tenths are
the sons OF grocers, wine-dealers' or
others who have made money without
attaining social position, and see their
best chance for a social opening by en-
tering the army.
Apart from army matters, Berteaux' $
political program is socialistic in the ex-
IRENE. save for the fact that he does not
advocate the cOnhscation OF private for
tunes for the public good. He wants a
new law by which railroad employees and
other workers shall receive a greater
share Of all profits. he wants an income
tax, he wants 10 break absolutely and
irrevocably all link between the French
state and the Vatican. and he clamors
for a thorough revision OF tbs entire
constitution on liberal lines.
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A KICK FOR EACH.

A conspicuous figure IN this years
football squad at Yale IS the young
Count Yallombrosa de Aiores.
Now and then the classmates OF the
youth put questions such as these TO
him:
How many hundreds Of years old is
your titie?"
''Have you ever met the Kings OF Eng
land or any other kings?''
as a French count equal in rank TO an
English lord T'
These questions are asked sincerely
enough, but the count hesitates 10 an
swer them, for he fears that their pur-
pose is to rldicule him. The other day
he said 70 an inquisitiye young San
franciscan:
MY friend. it is useless to attempt 70
make sport Of nee. l know how you
Americans desplse titles. 1 am wiser
than the young Duke Of Middlesez and
'sThe Duke OF MidCllsex and South
WarkI DO you know him." said the
San Franciscan reyerntly.
NO" the other answered 7 don't
know him, but I have heard about him.
He inherited his title early, and he was
a duke when he entered EtOn.
Being proud and arrogant he did not
mingle with the Elton bows at first A
few days after his arrival he stood alone
in a corner Of the playground watching
the games = little scorn1ully.
a boy OF about his own age ran up
and said:
. I say. who are your
"a I am the Duke Of Middlesex and
Southwark. he replied
'' The Duke Of Aiiddlesex and South
Warlk, eh?" said the boy. Wen. here's
kick for the Duke Of Middlesex, and
there's another for the Duke or South
Wark.
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vOcates OF the rwo-year army service
law. instead of three years, as at pres
ent and his Grafton on this subject was
largely responsible for the passing OF
the bin before the chamber.
This bill has now been passed by the
senate also, and having returned to the
chamber for definite ratification, Ber-
teaux hopes 10 have the privilege Of be-
ing the first to apply it. Among other
reforms which he projects for the army
are measures TO check the spread OF
tuberculosis, and q new method of re-
cruiting officers so that these may here
after be called from ali ranks OF the
population.
Trouble Results
The greatest present trouble in this
last connection comes from the fact that
French officers are so III paid that the
army doesn't offer a career sufficient in
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CONTINUED From Firth Page)

you're asleep. And they make marks
In the SCOT in the chimney with the
tongs to look like Santa's sleigh tracks. :
THAT might be so" argued Trinidad.
but Christmas trees amt no fairy
tale. This ones goin' to look like the
l0-cent store in Albuquerque. all strung
up In a red wood. There's tops and
drums and Noah's arks and"
''Oh. rats"' sale Bobby. YEARLY. 81
cut them out long ago. I'd like to have
a riie-not target one-to shoot Wild
cats with; but 1 guess you won't have
any of them on your old tree"
We'll, can't say for sure" said Trim
dad automatically; ut might be. You
go along with us and see"
The hope thus held out. though faint,
won the boys hesitating consent to go.
With this solitary beneficiary for Cher
okee's holiday bounty the canYassers
spun along the homeward road.
In YeIlowhammeF the empty storerOom
had been transformed into what might
have passed as the bower of an Arizona
fairy The ladies had done their work
well A tall Christmas tree. covered to
the topmost branch with candles, SPAN
giles and toys sUHicient for more than a
score of children. stood in the center
Of the floor Near sunset anxious eyes
had begun to scan the street for the
returning team OF the child providers.
At noon that day Cherokee had dashed
into town with mis- new sleigh piled
high with bundles and boxes and bales
OF all sizes and shapes. So intent was
he upon the arrangement for the al
truistic plans that the dearth Of child
hood did not receive his notice. No one
gave away the humiliatng state o.
Yenowhammer. for the efforts OF Trini-
dad and the Judge were expected to sup
ply the deficiency.
When the sun went down Cherokee
with many winks and arch grins on his
seasoned face, went into retirement Will
the bundle containing his Santa Clau;
raiment and a pack containing specia
and .undisclosed gifts.
When the kids are rounded up" h
instructed the volunteer arrangement
coramittee. Tight up the candles on the
tree and set EN- to playin Pussy Wants
q Corner and King William Wher
they get good and at 1t. why-old San
tall slide In the door. I reckon therel
be plenty Of gifts TO go round.
The ladies We're fitting about the tree
giving Il final touches that were never
final The Spangler sisters were there
/ in costume as Lady Violet De We're anC
Marie. the maid. IN their new drains
THE Miners Bride" The theater did
not open until 9, and they were welcom'
assistants OF lie Christmas tree com
mlttee Every minute heads would POI
/ out the door to look and listen for TIT
| approach Of Trinidads team. And nov
/ this became an anxious function, 20
nj ght had fallen and 1t would sOrn b.
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Andres Successor Is a
Socialist Millionaire
Broker.
Though a Civilian, He IS
Posted on Army
Matters.
His Political Program IS
SOClaiStiC to an
Extreme.
Paris. Dec 10.

Paris, Dec. 10.
n n AURICE BERTEAUX, the SO
M cialist millionaire STOCK broil-
VI or deputy, who has just sue
ceeded General Andre as min
lister OF war. is something Of a novelty
in that capacity.
There have been Socialist ministers
before, notably Millerand. minister Of
commerce. in the Waldeck- Rousseau
cabinet. and Pelletan. minister Of marine
in the present cabinet Indeed. Premier
Combes himself. though flying the flag
Of the sO-called Progressionist Republi-
cans. is a Socialist IN convictions and
in line of conduct. But there as never
before been a stock broker minister IA
France, and very few civilians have
been ministers Of war, the only pre-
cedent in recent years being Godfrey de
CaVaigne and de F'reycinct.
Maurice BerteauX was horn at Saint
Maud-les-Fosses in 1852. and has been
a stock broker at the Paris bOurse
since the age of tWenty-seven. His first
political experience came as city legis-
lator In the town OF Chatou. and he was
afterWard mayor of The same place, still
holding this latter POST.
In 1893 he was elected member Of the
Seine-et-cise department, Ia which er-
sailles stands, and he has been regu-
larry reelected ever since.
A Successful Booker.
Berteaux is among the most SUCCESSFUL
OF bourse men, and he clings so much 10
his profession that he has refused 10
retire from active business even TO be-
come minister. Some opposition to this
was raised in the cabinet. and he de-
clared that he would refuse the min
istry. but would not resign his seat al
the bourse. Investigation proved that,
nothing unconstitutional IN his retaining
his business connection, and. therefore,
he was allowed 10 do as he peased
AS ali young trenchmen must perform
thaiF army service without exemption.
RerteauX will find numerous sons of his
best clients, and sometimes clients them
selves among the soldiers serving under
him, and his position viii not be an en-
viable one when he is compelled "a
administer punishment 20 them for
questions or discipline.
knowledge Of the Army.
While essentially a civilian and O
financier. BerteauN is not lacking in
knowledge of army matters. He has
served his three years in the ranks
and is a captain OF reserves. Fer sew
Cral years he has been secretary OF The
budget commission for the army. and
ne has given proof OF exceptional tech
meal ability. He was among the ad
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NOTEWORTHY CAREER AND GROWTH OF A BIG DISTRICT INDUSTRY

Is a great advantage TO any manufac-
turing plant in these times of fierce COM
petition.
It's coal supply is brought direct from
the mines over the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal TO the door OF the mill.
The company makes a speciality OF
fan. " cover and blOlting papers. as well
as the regular lines of cover, blOtting
ana matriX papers.
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mention. The cOmpany's largest GUS
toner is Uncle Sam, who consumes
quantities Of the MILE production.
The plant is driven by steam and
water-poWer. 1t has one Of the most
uniform water powers OF its size in the
United States. A water-Power that can
be depended upon 965 days in the year
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Hill Mil. in Georgetown. After starting
with this object In view, the company
decided 70 buy the property outright.
replace the old machines by new and
more up-to-Gate machinery, besides put
ting other additions 70 the plant.
The output OF the mill has been in
creased from 200 to 1900 pounds per
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day. Owing to the central location of
the plant, and the excellent shipping
facilities. the company has customers
in almost all States in the Union. II
also has n very nice foreign trade,
shipping TO South America, Canada,
Mexico, British Columbia. South Africa,
and other countries too numerous TO
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The District Of Columbia Paper
Manu- dCturing -onpaTy.

This company is Incorporated under
the laws OF Virginia 10 Manufacture pa
per. and was formed TO operate the old
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DIRECTORS MEETING.

On June I, at p. NJ, according to
the bylaws of the company, the board
of directors for the ensuing year con-
veued. and after taking their oath of
Office proceeded to organize and to
elect a president, vice president, sec
rotary, treasurer and general man
ager.
The election resulted in the unan-
imOus choice of James F. Malin for
the important position of general
manager for the company. The cleo
ton of the remaining officers resulted
as follows: Samuel Yaggy, presi-
dent; S. T. Cross, vice president; F..
2. Smith, secretary; Harvey Nelson,
treasurer.
Matters of old and unfinished bust
ness were discussed anG the recon-
mendations of the stockholders meet
ing considered and repairs ordered
pursuant thereto. Mr.. Yaggy was
instructed to advertise for compe-
tent accountant and bookkeeper for
the company, which advertisement ap-
pears elsewhere in this issue. The
next meeting of the board will be held
at the offices of the president on June
II at p. m.
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stand thousands of acres of the most
fertile land in western Kansas, in fact
the "oId earth" stands behind these
farmers combines and about the most
solid things to slump into" is the
earth, you know. Moral;-COmpeti-
ton doesn't embarass the farmers
movement. The farmer simply asks
for his own TO be returned to him for
his labor and industry.
Back of the successes of this insti-
tuition stands board of directors who
have devoted much time and thought,
gratuitOusly, to the company. Their
services, though not remunerated in
dollars, are rewarded by the unani-
nous gratitude and universal appreci-
alton of the stockholders. The entire
directorate, heart and hand, is in the
cooperative move, and there could
have been no better test of their sim
cerity than the fact that, from its be-
ginning days, they framed the policies
of the company. took all criticism
hluuly, dDu Gu6lT OlIic6 S0rlOuSly
without pay, and often without thanks.
they sacrificed their time and talent
with results which mount up in fig
ures.
The election of the day resulted in
practically "a re election of the old di-
rectorate. Several directors begged
to be excused on account of the excess
of other work. The board for the en-
suing year is as follows: James F..
Malin, Samuel T. Cross, John Nc
Carly, Robert A. Wolfe, Samuel
Yaggy, J. r. Bridges, J. p. Ray.
Before adjournment, the stockhold-
ers accorded vote of thanks to the
Rev. Robert Nichols for his encour-
aging address, and also a vote of
thanks to Andrew Hardy for the use
of his hall.
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Lewis Charge Church Notices.

The following are the announce
ments of the Lewis charge of the Meth
odist Episcopal church.:
Lewis.-Sunday school at 10 a. m.
j. B. Vosburg, superintendent; preach
ing at ii a. m. and p. m, class meet
ing after the morning services: Ep
worth League Sunday evening at I D
M, William Israel, president; JUNO,
League Saturday afternoon at p. m.
Miss Emma Ostrander, president
prayer meeting every Thursday even
ing Samuel Yaggy, chorister; Alfred
Radcliffe, organist.
Belpre. Sabbath school at 2 p. M,
w. G. Blattner, superintendent, and
preaching at p. m.
Come to all of these services. 1,
will help the pastor, and do you good
81 was glad when they said unto
me, let us go into the house of the
Lord '-Psalmist.
WILLIAM T. CUMAdINS, Pastor.