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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
A TOOTHPICK TOWN.

ONLY one characteristic distinguishes
tho little village OF Strong. Me-, from the
thousands OF others that are scattered
ali over New England. That Is the pecul-
lar industry which serves to support the
entire community. Strong is famous for
nothing but toothpicks. but 1t Is known In
the trade as the place from which come
the majority OF the toothpicks that are
used I'm the United States.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
PREMATURE.

From Proctor's victory I'm Vermont ana
La Follette's defeat I'm Wisconsin the con.
clusion is drawn I'm certain Republican
quarters that the tide OF radicalism has
reached hlgh-water mark, and ls now
beginning to ebb The wish Is too obvious
ly father 10 the thought: the conclusion
is premature. Springfield Republican.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
THE CHAIN BRACELET.

The latest thing in jewelry Is goluen
ohaIn bracelet, having an invisible con-
tinuous spring running through the a cen
ire, which can be worn either as oraoe
iat on the wrist, or higher up the arHl'
10 keep the gloves In place. -, -.
Autumn dresses will be punt Oh 'e,s
thin cloth and their colors VIII DC 'he
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
ALL REJOICE,

Though out OF the public eye now for
some years. Mrs Cleveland is well re-
membered as one OF the nations favorites
and everybody will rejoice at the health
and strength that enable her TO make the
climb 10 the summit OF Mt. Washington.
Boston Herald
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
TOO BUSY.

worcester man wants 20 teach all the
middies the new language. Esperanto. He
makes his suggestion at an inopportune
time. The middies will have their hands
full for the next few months learning
the simplifed spelling OF their own lam
xnage.=Boston Advertiser.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
1T DON'T ALWAYS COUNT

Very little stress can be placed upon
the drawn beauty expressed In handwrit-
ing. since many distinguished men and
women have written extremely inegioIe
and bad" hands. Horace Greedy being
probably the best-known example, In this
respect
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
If YOU WISH FRIENDS

Don't be inqulsitlve.
Don't be discontented with what you
have. Discomfort shows on your face.
Don't find fault.
Don't contradict people. even though
you know YOU are right
Don't repeat unpleasant things. Always
Think irst for the comfort and pleasure
OF those about YOU.
In ali things obey the golden rule. and
happiness will find you.-Rams Horn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

PROVIDENCE oftNR HooSe- ihe
Man on the Box
KEIrH'S-Continuous performance.
MPERIAL-"Baltimo Beauties.
EMpIRE-"A Bad Man from Mexico.
NIcKEl-Motion Pictures and lllustra-
ted Songs.
wesTMINsTER-"Pa Widows"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
FURNITURE POLISH.

Take equal parts OF beeswax and white
wax and shave up fine; then cover wax
with spirits of turpentine; let stand
awhile, then mix to a paste. Rub on fur
niture with a small woolen cloth. then
polish with large woolen cloth. This is
fine. try IT, Nice for floors also.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
ANCIENT HUMOR.

The oldest idea of humor Is surprise.
This the child exhibits when II hides and
cries Boo" both surprising and fright
enlng its senior one may hnd this primal
sense OF humor distributed through the
modern short story. Poems which END
contrary 70 their foreshadowings are OF
this sort.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
A LITTLE MORE SPEED.

more speedily II the governor OF South
Carolina would quicken his pace in the
OF the lynchers who cheered
him at Greenwood al the close OF his "elo-
auent" appeal and then proceeded about
their murderous business.-Boston Eve
ninr Transcript.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12
Household Hints and
Other Items for Women

new greens. the new blues. the new reds
and the new tans.
They say that green, which has had
such a phenomenal success, will be seen
this fall In leaf green, gooseberry green
and prairie green. 1t will also be noticed
IN emerald, grass, geranlum and deep lear
green.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

The committee OF the Democratic state COM
thing yesterday in deciding TO take party
affairs m some towns into its hands The
Ifessians are cities and they should be
posed and branded wherever they found
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

An lnsurgent may displace Palma president OF
long could he hope 20 retain ofhce under
his precedent?
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

There Is nothing effective threat OF criminal
prosecution I'm Inducing directors make good
losses to depostors due failure perform their
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

The Standard OIL already planning 10 monopo-
lze the production denatured alcohol mistake was
made In not including provision In the law that the
standard oil company should be denatured first
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

A4--a4- stvensky's performance in-attacking a
fishing surpassed by the Cossacks who at
tackled funeral procession.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

Neither Senator wetmore his friends appear TO
be able TO the bis holes in the political ladder
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

Georgas election and from IL the Republi
likely 10 few crumbs OF comfort they
did from the Maine contest
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

Just For An Instant.
Fecke--Were you ever In an automo-
bile?
weeks-Yes, once. Were your
Fecke--I don't know. ] was merely on
the front dashboard for the fraction OF
second, and before ! could pick myself
up IL got away.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-12

What7
Weeks-Why are you stoppingl iou
didn't run over that man.
Swiftly know II. just want 10 see
what ails the steering gear
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30
AROMoRE BANKING CENTER.
Local Banks Have Capital Of over
S1,oOo,oOooo.

For O. city of its size and age Ard
more IS without a peer anywhere in
the United States as banking center.
To think that but a few years ago,
where the town now stands was a
ranch given over TO the roaming cat
tie and cowboy The Indian wandered
at will hither and thithcr, seeking
pastures whereon TO feed his cattle
and hunt for game.
Today, this city not yet twenty years
old has a banking capital OF $1,000
600 In four national banks and two
trust companies. The -four national
banks have combined capital Of
SS3O,OOO, including the surplus, while
the two trust companies have a com
hined capital of S275,OOo The capital
stock of the banks amount to $500,
0oO and the surplus to $4,000.
This capital and surplus has been
made through earnest effort and hon
est dealing. Nowhere in the republic
will you find set OF bank prosi-
dents more lenient and accommodate
ing than I'm Ardmoro
Ardmore also has the reputation
that Is the envy of the state, for new
er in the history of the city has a
bank or banking concern been com
DrII,d TO close its doors. although the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30
SESSIONS
ADJOURNED
CLOSING SESSIONS OF THE FIFTH
SUNDAY BAPTIST MEETING.
History Of Orphana1c and Progress
Of Work Done There is Told.
other Topics Of Church Re.
ceive Attention.

Tho Fifth Sunday meeting of the
Enon Baptist Association closed Ute .
session In this city last night ~" +.
meeting was a yoritahlc love fca. .
and all those who attended left NJ .
their homes much richer in spiritual .
sense than when they came. All .
parts Of the denomiuauonal work has /.
been taken up and discussed, and .
ideas exchanged among the ministry
that viii rebound to the welfare OF
the church
Friday night was given over TO a
fun and free discussion Uf the orph-
ans home and all present took past
I'm the meeting, as that institution is
the pride of every Baptist I'm the now
state. The welfare botn spiritually
and materially of the poor in It's
charge. is In the heart of an OF the
church.
Rev w. W. Chancellor of Marietta
|upcncd the services with a very
| thoughtful talk on the home Follow
/ ing the tall, made by Rev. Chancellor.
Rev Mckinney of the Ardmor'
church. spoke emphasizing the orph-
ans home as a Baptist opportunity.
The speaker gave the history uf the
enterprise and its conditions at pres
Tie said, in part: ut is refuge
cnt.
for the needy. II is a hospital for the
sick. 1t Is an educational institution
in the broadest sense 1t is an indus
trial school, and also a point Of unfit
cation. The home has at present un.
der its charge twenty inmates with
forty waiting to be taken in as soon as
the building is completed
The meeting yesterday morning was
given over to the discussion OF wom-
ems work, led by Miss Catherine Han
sen of South McAlester, and also en-
gagged in by Mesdames Henson and
Hargraye Of this city. The discussion
on this subject was Of most interest
and all present expressed themselves
fully on the subject.
The afternoon and the evening ses-
sion were given over TO the subject Of
The Essential Elements of the New
Testament Church" The handling OF
this important church matter was
placed in charge of the visiting mem
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

\. c. Young and W J. Cuco were
elected as members Of the sccool
board Tor another term Neither OF
these gentlemen mad opposition Mr..
Cruct has served on the board during
the past term. and Mr. Young is a
new member The vote cast was
light as very little interest was man
ifosted, no fight having been made
These gentlemen will be inductod
into office at the next meeting Of the
board,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

Senator John W. Daniel whom Nir
giuia democrats believe to De the best
available man for the democratic
presidential nomination iu the next
campaign is native of Lynchhurg
and will he 60 years cid his ncNt hirtt
day lie served in the Confederate
army throughout the war ana was
well known as a lawyer before he en-.
tered public life.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30
BELIEVES IN ARDMoRE.
John W. Blue Of Indiana Makes In
vestments in Ardmore Real
Estate.-Prediets Bright
Future for the City.

John W. Blue OF Peru. Ind, is In
the city locking after some property
interests i'm this vicinity. Mr. Bile
lives In the natural gas belt of tn
Ioosier State. and knows what the
advent Of gas did in that section of
the country lie spoke of how ham
let's Of 500 population were made cit
les of 5000 population within a few
months. He has a roseatc view FOR
the future of this city, when natural
gas has been plped here from the
fields at Wheeler The advent Of the
street ear system and the piping Of
natural gas. together with the payiag
OF Main street will put still anothe.
growth, and Ardmorc will I'm tho
course of few years have % popu.d-
tion uf $4,000 or more Mr. Blue
thinks enough of the city to inyes,
considerable money here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30
cHAs. c. WEITH. Pastor.
Cumberland Presby byterIan church.

Cumberland presbyterian Church.
Sunday school al the usual hour A..
l.. Crucc, superintendent
Preaching at II a. m. and 1880 p.
m.
Rev r. l.. Phelps, syuodical mis-
sionary will conduct service both
morning and evening At II a, m.
the subject Of church union will be
presented and the congregation will
be asked to decide whether or not
they wish the union of the two Pres
byterian churches Of Ardmore. It is
specially requested that all the mem.
bers be present
Rev. r. l., Phelps will also preach
at the East Side Cumberland Pres
bytorian mission chapel at 3 80 p. m.
All who are in any way interested In
the mission, are requested to be pres
cnt, as steps are to be taken to Sc.
cure a pastor for the mission
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30
HOW THE JAPs GET HERE.

d has often been asked. "Uow do
the coolic Japanese get together
enough money ou thior starvation
wages TO cmirraty TO the United
smteso'
It is Illegal to bring a person into
the United States from foreign
country under contract, but every one
of the countless thousands Of Japa-
ucse who have been brought 10 Amer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30
First PresbYterian Church.

Our usual services will be held to-
day at II a. m. and p. m
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Meeting of full session on import
ant business at 1915 a. m.
At 3 p. m, a popular lecture on
Sabbath observance by Dr. Thomp-
son.
Immediately at the close of the NOR.
ming service a meeting Of the congre.
cation will bee held TO determine the
question of union with the c. p.
church. Every member of the church
is urged TO be present at this meet.
ing
A cordial invitation is extended to
IAN.
-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

ica and are coming here are under
contract
True that contract is ycilcd one,
but the japanese government pro
tccts the methods Of the emigration
companies who contract to land their
couutrymou Zoo the United States. Il
goes 500 far as to compel the Japanese
boarding houses along the coasts NJ
America to collect the money due the
company from tine incoming Jap.
n the Mikado's kingdom there are
four large emigration companies and
many other smaller ones that exist
and thrive Oft their industry The
four big ones are the "Kosi Imam
Kawaisho." the "Nihon CASH Imam
Knwaisha. the "uoroshima Imam
Kawaisha' and the Kobe Imam Ka-
.Vusha'
Tho a-cut OF these companies COW
rr Japan thoroughly and also operate
boo tine Hawaiian ISLANDS The follow
+. ing is the translation OF the contract
under which the japanese are brought
TO this country:
/ The -- company will contract
accepting the request for tran5porta.
tiou of -, who is free cWi.
grant having the purpose to land I'm
san Francisco. North America, and to
secure for him work there within tho
Limitations prescribed by the immIega
tlon laws
"First-Thc Immigrant shall per
form everything tha, lis needed foi
gcttng the passport and must DEE re
sponHbIc for AN expenses needed toI
tine voyage and should have the mon
cy necessary when landing.
Second THE maturity of the con
tract is three years from the date
that the cmgrmt starts.
Third IL the cmigrant gets sicl, o
loses means To get along, the
agent, win help him and provide him
with the means to get back to JapaI
, In case il is necessary.
"Fourth-lf the cmigrant is sen
back at the expense Of the Japanes'
Government. the company shall pa.
- all the expenses of the emgrant.
"Fifth-The cmigrant shall pay te,
yen to the company as its fee. II tn
emigrant has a child. who does no
exceed the age of fifteen years, tn
charge for it will be- half price, and
the child does not exceed ten years q
age, he will be carried free Of charg,
, "SiXth-Thc cmigrant shall proyid
-. two securities 10 the company, accorC
ing to acts and I hereof, and the
will be responsible for all the cNppr
-, SEES that have been paid by the con
NJ. pauy under the provisions of acts
and T."
, Whether he has money or not, tn
n japanese can come across the Pucid
y .if he can dig mp his securities
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

Russell Franklin, the nerro who
came in yesterday and gave himself
up after having shot another negro
at a negro affair in the Hennepin sec
tiou was rcarrcstet last night and
put back I'm jail
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30
TICKETS.

Tickets on sale for Beggar Prince
Opera company, the New Years at
traction Monday morning. Secure
your seats early as the house will be
sold out.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

CHURCH NOTICES
Catholic Church.

The usual mass service will be held
at the Catholic church this morning
at ten o'clock. All are cordially in
yited to worship with us.
JAMES J. WALLRAPP, Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30
PURE FOOD LAW N EFFECT JAN.
UARY FIRST.

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30
TICKETS

Tickets on sale for Bcsgar Prince
Opera company, the New Years at.
traction, Monday morning. Secure
YOUR seats early as the house will be
sold out.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

Barey's enemies are strong and
persistent, and they will drive him
out of public life II they can.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

The funeral dirgc of the railroad
pass is sung in many hearts this
week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

II 1907 equals 1906 with its natural
Increase. Ardmore will put up no com
plant.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

Ardmorc will bc I'm her glory with
nm electric street railway That's one
of the good things coming in 1907.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

a strong pull and a long pull and a
hard pull-all togcthcr-for 1907.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

Oklahoma will soon be busy with
her politics. then with her first oil-
cials.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

More and better schools should De
the battle cry of Oklahoma.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

suffer not man To pass''-who
tries TO use a pass next week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

$4,000 fruit trees, all kinds, Ardmore
Nursery. Phone 60. S&wk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

The water wagon is due to arrive
next week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

The true philosopher Is one VINO
makes the best Of it when he gets the
worst OF Il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

OF course oklahoma will not be
kept out
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

Broadway Methodist Church.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-12-30

Ardmore, Sunday, December 80, 1906.
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29
give aud rake.

Gracious, my dear" said the first
society belles spitefully. do hope
you're not Ill. You look 30 much old
er tonight
I'm quite well, thank you, dear" re-
piled the other. And yOu-how won
derfully improved you are. You look
positively young."-Philadelphia Led
ger.
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29

The extraordinary popularity Of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice Of Starch matter Of great Inn
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as stiff
ener makes half the usual quantity of
Starch necessary, with the result Of
perfect finish. equal to that when the
goods were new.
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29
10 er,ch Temer;+v

Meekly-Yes. we're going to move to
Swamphurst.
Doctcr-But the climate there may
disagree with your wife.
1T wouldn't CONGRATULATIONS
Public Ledger.
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29
Hardened.

Papa-My child, II shall die penni-
less. are you well prepared to night the
battle OF life?
Blanche-I think 80, father. I've
been through three engagements al
ready y.-Washington Star.
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29

There may not be more than two
inches OF strawberries. but think OF the
size OF the box with the lumber higher
every day.-Detroit Free Press,
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29
up to Him.

Regular Boarder-How many more
times am going to see this same piece
OF pie?
Waiter-Dunno. sir. The boss told
me to keep giving 1t to you till you ct
it--Detroit Free Press.
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29

Nobody who understands the law Of
prices will wonder at man making
himself scarce when he feels cheap
Puck.
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29

There is something wrong about the
father who is not hero In the eyes
of his little ones.
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29
rlatterv and the sex.

He-It was decided some time ago
that the mails could carry soft soap.
She-Umph l didn't know the ca
pacity Of males for soft soap had ever
been questioned.-Balitmo American.
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29
.HAr Joy IhEY BpING
IoEyERY HoME

as with joyous hearts and smiling faces
@ e0w eGn0uGve @ health the games IN which they indulge the outdoor
o which they should aake How tendey their health should
not medication
Gus Objectionable
wholesome beneficial
manufactured of
general
OF its quality excellence
of
is wholesome
Die physicians the medicinal
original method most benhauy and
agreeable
used the
well
medicines and favor indscrininate ~
always has the full name Of the Company
printed the front package
only II any dealer offers other than the regular having
printed the
the genuine you will not get its beneficial effects
\ whenever laxative remedy - ~
The Dolores star., 1906-06-29
GENERAL aLEAH1Nos.
The king Of Ashanti has !. .ss2 wiv.

4 The king of Ashanti has 1882 wives.
Z A young Jones is born every 40
minutes.
The number Of known stars exceeds
100, 100000.
Contributors to the London Times
are paid $25 a column.
One man In six in the American
navy is total abstainer.
The parrot appreciates music more
than any other Of the lower animals.
Over 2o.O00.0o0 leeches were used
annually 25 years ago. but now not
100000 year are used.
The worlds largest prune orchard
lin Los Gatos. Cal.-contains $4,000
trees and yields an annual profit Of
$50 600