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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18
WHEN WE STAND UPRIGHT.
A Special Complex Mechanism Ena.
blcs Us 20 DO IL.

We are so accustomed TO standing
upright as Il natural attitude that few
of us think what Il special complex
mechanism is required for this pur-
pose. A moments consideration will
show that the ordinary explanation Of
the erect position 0he center OF gravi-
ty TO be directly above the feet Is in
sufficient. When man is suddenly
shot whether from the front or behind,
he drops on his face, for the truth Is
that there is much more weight in the
front Of the spinal column than be-
hind II.
The fact is that when we are stand
ing n large number of powerful mus
cles (both front and back are stimuli
taneously at work, the effects Of their
action being to neutraliZe each other.
Thus the legs would fall forward were
ii not that they are kept vertical on
the feet by the strong tendon dhe
Achilles Mt the back Of the heel.
At the same time the muscles Of the
thigh are frightened so as TO prevent us
taking a sitting position, and the mus
cles of the back are pulled tense so that
the trunk does not stoop forward. The
head is prevented from dropping on the
chest by the lgaments in the nape OF
the neck.
That the upright is not its normal
position Is easily shown by the fact
that a man mods as he Is falling asleep,
for as soon as the controlling nervous
force is deadened the head drops for
ward by its own weight, only to be
pulled back into position again with
jerk when the brain becomes sud
denly aware of an unusual attitude
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18
How E,c,am.,ions Originate.

"Halloo" and "hurrah," which are
among the eXclamatlons in common
USE, can be traced TO curious origins
The author of "1hc Queens English
tells us that the people Of Carnwood
forest, Lclcestershire, when they wish
20 hail any one ut distance call out
not "halloo," but "halloup," This, he
takes It, is survival of the times
when one cried 10 another "a loup. 4
loupw or, as we should say, "a wolf.
A wolff" "lIurrah," according TO high
authority, is derived from the Slavonic
"huraj," 'to paradise" a battle cry
which voiced the prevailing belief that
all soldiers who fell in the fight went
straight up to paradise. - Pearson's
Weekly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18

The ladies' of Lamu surpHSS those Of
all other nations In retiring modesty,
for they not only hide their faces, but
walk about under small tent which
carry 1t. It is not surprising to hear
that they have very bad reputation
for propriety, for in Africa female re-
spectability Is in inverse ration to the
quality of clothes worm Eliots east
Africa"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18

"Did you ever amusc yourself" asks
the London Gentlewoman, ION a wet
Sunday afternoon by giving marks OF
appreciation or the reverse to all your
friends and acqualntances? This is the
method we employ: There are five
heads-G) looks; C2) manners; 90 abili-
ties az merit and (0l 'use'--and this
fifth item often balances all the rest
for n person may quite likely possess
nearly full marks for looks, manners
abilities and merit and yet be OF no
possible use to oneself. while, vice
versa, some person may be Of great
use, one may fancy their company, or
they may have a knack OF sympathy,
yet be very deficient ia manners or
merit The marks range from 0 TO 20.
and IL you are quite conscientious in
awarding your marks you will be sur
prised 20 find how the law of averages
comes In and how much the sum total
OF one individuals marks resembles an.
other"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18

The occidental physician is not with
out honor in the orient The Calcutta
Statesman tells how Il doctor In Ben
gal hospital had a bearskin doormat.
In few days it was plucked entirely
bare, Whatever ailments the patients
complained Of. they regarded n few
curative than the medicines he pre-
scribed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18
An Explanation.

"Why ls IT," said the young man with
long hair that the average woman
would rather marry money than
bralns?"
"She takes less chance" answered
Miss Cayenne. "The average woman is
a better judge Of money than she is OF
brains. Washington Star.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18
The InsI Word.

Bobby-ls every word in this diction-
airy, pa? peckley-Oh no, my child.
Every little while new word comes
into the language. Bobby what's the
latest word, pa? Pcckley-Your ma
VIII tell you. She always has the last
word
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18

Friend of the Family You are very
lucky, my boy, to be the seventh son,
II will bring you everlasting fortune.
Son No. lit hasn't so far. All it's
brought yet is the old clothes Of my six
brothers. illustrated Bits.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18
NothInu hut Praise.

IL have nothing but praise for our
new minister"
80 | noticed when the plate came
round Chicago Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18

"a man always gets ON easier by
tnking his wifc's advice"
"Ycs," answered Mr. Meekton. "Whcn
things turn out badly there isn't 50
much said
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18

In Bohemia courtships are abnormal
ly long In that country engagements
frequently last from fifteen to twenty
years. .t..-.,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18

II we neglect TO exercise any talent
power or quality II soon falls from us
Wood.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18

We have made your requirements
special study and have the finest
stock of Farming Implements you
will find anywhere. Our stock in
cludes:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-01-18
A THIMBLE OF GOLD
1T is MADE or METAL ALLOWED DOWN
TO FOURTEEN CARATS.

The Process of Mnnufacture, From
the Ingots Of Pure Gold Fresh From
the subtrcnsury to the Finished
shining Product.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12
A SAMSON Pawnea the Guillotine.

The SansOns have a place in French
History, not only because they cOntin-
Ved SO long to hold their odious Office,
but because two of their number, a
father and son, held Office during the
evil days Of the reign Of terror, when
they were kept SO busily engaged with
their guillotine. The last Of the San
son dynasty was dismissed from his
post in the reign of Louis Philippe, in
lSl7, under remarkable circumstances.
Although he had inherited a comfOrta-
ole fortune from his father, the exc
cutioner of the revolution, he got into
pecuniary difficulties and was guilty of
pawning his guillotine, surely the most
iugubrious pledge ever taken by NOR
tai pawnbroker. An order came from
the procurator general for the execu.
ton Of criminal. and the necessary
apparatus was not forthcoming. The
prison authorities had perfosce to gel
it out Of pawn. and the execution tool
place. But the last Of the Sansons was
Informed that his services would nc
/. longer be required. What became OF
him afterward does not appear to b
known.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12
MANY KNIGHTS WE'RE THERE
installation Meeting Of Excelsior Lodge
Well Attended.

The installation meeting of Excelsior
Lodge No. 2, X. of p, was we'll at
tended Wednesday night. District
Deputy Ed Martinson. assisted by S. e.
Arant and J. F. Atkinson, conducted
the ceremonies Of the installation,
where Fred H. Wood was made chan
cellor commander; George H. Frost,
vice chancellor: Leslie Thompson,
master Of the work: H. Berg, prelate;
Henry Fair X. Of R. and s: S. H.
Reed. master Of exchequer; Sid Sorey,
master of Finance: c. Hamm, master
at arms; Geo. O Bremen, inner guard;
E. A. Beeman. outer guard.
After the installation class of cam
didates was initiated in the first rank,
and in the regular business of the ses-
sion committee was appointed to look
up a building site and the sentiment
voiced from the chair that the matter
of purchase a site and of construct
ing building would be vigorously
pressed.
Arrangements are being made to
have the largest class pass the degrees
in February that has ever passed in
the history of the order in idaho. An
effort will be made to have some one
or more Of the grand lodge officers
present at each of the three meetings
to add interest and enthusiams to the
affair.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12
Taking Chances.

A small boy had been punished and
In consequence was feeling at enmity
with all the world, but with his father
In particular. When he came to say
his prayers at night he gabbled through
them at high rate of speed, and while
asking for the customary blessing on
all the other members of the family,
Including the cat, he left out his Of
lending parent.
His mother understood, but thought
it best to appeal to his better SELF"
Harold" she said sweetly, what
about papa2 You forget, dear"
Didn't. Don't want papa blessedv'
why, Harold, when you love him
%! Just think. dear. Papa has gone
downtown now. and how would. you
feel II he got lost or hurt because you
hadn't prayed for him?"
This rather worked ON the boys
mind, and slowly he began to Chamber
out Of bed, when just as he got on his
knees he heard the familiar click Of
his fathers key In the lock. II guess
I'll risk it," he announced and quick
as wink jumped back into bed.-Lip
pincott's Magazine.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12
MISSOURI AND THE STANDARD
OIL TRUST.

What will the state of Missouri be
able to do with the Standard Oil Trust.
is a question which now engages the
attention of many thoughtful minds
In the reform measures instituted by
Governor Folk Of Missouri the stand
ard Oil company has come under the
ban on the charge that the oil trust is
violating the laws of the state and of
the union. The officials allege that
that the Standard Oil company of IN
diana, the Republic Oil company and
the Waters Pierce Oil company are
operating in Missouri in a pooling
agreement to throttle all competition.
The investigation now going on is
made in an attempt to prove the allie
cations. The principal officers of the
company have been summoned as wit
nesses and they have attempted on the
stand to evade all questions that would
implicate the company, refusing point
blank to answer or to produce records
desired by the board of inquiry. At
torney General Hadley has now gone to
a higher court to force necessary tes-
timony.
If Missouri can succeed in proving a
a case against the Oil Trust, other
states will find the matter easy and the
general government, too, will take
hand in the movement to stop the obi
GUS practices that have made healthy
competition impossible.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
IN CITY AND COUNTY
Reported by the Commercial Trust Co.,
Of Lewiston.
Jan, II, 19O6-Deeds.

Fred Forsman to Louis Soderberg.
lot 4. Sec. 1882 w: consideration
$1,000
w. A. Wellman to N. p Ry. Co. lot
IA. Fairview Add. City: cosinderation
$3.50.
Robert f. Goodwin to same. lots :
and 4. block 3. Clearwater Add, Lewis
ton: consideration $3.50.
German Trust Co. to G. L. Harris.
lots 10. II. IL. block IS. University Add,
Lewiston: consideration S40O.
Geo. l. scofield to North Fork Lum-
Der CO., NW1-4 NW1-4 Sec. $685. F..
and S1-2 Sec. 26 and E1-2 SE1-4, SW
IA SE1-4 Sec. 27-39-6 f: considera-
ton 81.
Same to same. Sect 30 and 81. TIP
1877, E; consideration 81.
WA, Cowan to David Stevens Sr.
lot 2. block 3. Poe's Tract. part lot c
block D. Central Add. lewiston: con
sideration 5000.
Katie NJ. Richards to N P, Ry. Co.
,otet 2 h,oc'- <. Clearwater Add. Lew.
iston: consideration $500.
Chas. L. Clifford to J. P. Williams
part Of NE1-4 SE1-4 Sec. $3.50 w
consideration $3.50.
Annie F.. Leeper to same. same al
above: consideration 81.
J. p. Williams to Irene A. Day. sam'
as above; consideration $1,000.
Patents.
/ U. s. to Geo. l. Scofield. same as fiftl
above described.
/ U. s. to same. see sixth above de
scribed.
U. s. to Adam D. Carr. Wiz SELL
Sl-c SWl-4 Sec. 20-S6-3 f.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12

business journey and Julia had taken
the same train to her home and chill
dren. Her mother was under orders to
follow in a few days. when the big
house should be closed for the summer.
Julia had arranged for some cousins to
remain also until her departure.
Il feel" thought Mrs. Baxter, with a
nervous little giggle, ''as used to
when was little girl and my moth
er went away and left me alone In the
house. It seems as II ought to play
With the clock or do something forbid
Gen.
Suddenly she arose and went to her
writing desk. Opening a secret draw
err, she drew forth two photographs
David Baxter, boyish and debonair.
aged twenty-one, and David Baxter.
shrewd and jovial at the threshold Of
middle age, as when she had last seen
him. There was also slip of paper
bearing his present address, for Mrs.
Baxter had surreptitiously mailed him
newspapers with marked articles from
time to time, though she had never
dared to write or hope to hear from
/ him.
| A tender look came into her eyes
/ and she swiftly reviewed her past. Il,
! was my fault" she thought. Il neg
lected him for the children and theil
friends. Their wishes came first"
] She carefully restored the pictures
again and renewed her reverie.
I'VE were perfectly happy that firs
year only-before David got 50 very
rich. and we lived In that dear LITTLE
cottage ON the forty acres. I wish-l
willv'
A sudden bold resolution came to her
and fearful lest her weak natur
should make her change her mind sh'
Mashed OF two letters, one Of whicl
Fas to the people who lived In thei
I'd home, which she had never sold
but had allowed some needy friends b
ccupy rent free.
Her dreams that night were happ,
lectures Of woods. meadows and coun
y lanes. In the morning she looke'
lmost girlish. At the breakfast tabl
be made welcome proposal to he
busins, who were left in charge 0
er. She asked them II they woul
BIT like to stay In the house for awhil
nd entertain their friends a. they will
j. while she made visit to som
lends in the country.
II am so tired out" she explained
need the rest and quiet and there 1
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12
THINK 1T OVER

The Teller does not make the news;
it prints the news.
Some people are married, others are
happily married. and still others are
married happily.
NJ. White is authority for the belief
that all the cars reform promises
have a string to them.
Some peoples convictions are like
the old ladys stockings. She was
proud of the fact that she had knitted
them all herself and they had lasted
twenty years. She said. Every year
I knit in new feet, and every other
year knit in new legs on the old feet
and they are still just as good as new
Remember that the new trunk line
down the Salmon will want an exit
through the Lewiston gateway.
BRYAN has been made a Datto. Now
in case Of self government for the Fill
ipinos what Is the matter with Bryan
for president?
1t is a good thing that it is closed
season now for elk. or some of Lewis
toms antlered tribe might suffer for
being off the home reserve.
Thus saith the Lord, Make this val
ley full of bitches. Ye shall
not see rain; yet that valley shall be
filled with water" II Kings, III, 1917.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12
TURNING
BACKWARD

Copyright, 1905. By L D. Marshall

. Copyright, 1905. By L D. Marshau 9
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
It was the night Of the wedding Of
Mrs. Bakers youngest daughter. The
mother had hidden her fond farewell
and watched her with her lord depart
When the wedding guests all had gone
save those who were to remain all
night Mrs. Baxter went to her room.
dismissed her maid and gave full sway
to her unwonted hour Of solitude. She
had loved her youngest daughter even
more devotedly and fondly than she
had her other two children, but she
was not grieving over her departure
now. Instead she was revealing in the
first taste of freedom she had known
in years, for her children-the prac.
teal Walter. the domineering Julia and
the spoiled Dolly-had each and all in
turn and en- concerto ruled each move
ment, great or small, Of her life.
When Ave years ago her husband
had been the hero of a little adventure
that had shocked a shocking world and
her fond, foolish heart would have for.
given him as he desired, Walter had
taken the affair into his hands, ably
seconded by his sister Julia, and before
the Frustrated, bewildered wife had
fully grasped the situation she had
found herself divorced. David Baxter,
contrite and conciliatory, had been
most generous in settlements and had
then completely effaced himself from
the lives Of all he held dear and had
taken up his abode in distant city.
Dolly had been too young to know
much about the affair, and to her
mothers timid proposal that the ia
Their should be asked to give the hand
Of his youngest and his favorite child
in marriage she had lent a willing ear,
but Walter and Julia had emphatically
vetoed such an outrageous act.
An hour after the wedding ceremony
Walter had started on an important
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12
He Was Irish.

She was well within the reach o.
the "sere and yellow leaf" and SO wher
she inquired. in that innocent, child
ish tone that she had practiced unit
1T was as near perfection as might BID
How old would you take me to bel
really. now. Captain" 1t became
question that required awfully carefq
answering. But the captain had beel
there before. and knew all the ropel
and before she finished her last girls
gurgle. he replied. Sure. don't know
Miss Timer, but you don't look it, real
you n't."-Manila Sum-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12

- need Of the children knowing any
thing about 1t. I'll send my letter.
back here to be remailed to them"
The cousins, who had ever disapprov'
ed Of the Julia and Walter sespionage
over their mother. heartily concurred
In the little conspiracy. The following
day brought response to her letter
to the farm. They would be only too
happy to receive her, not az a summer
boarder but as a guest. The next
train bore her to her old home. where
she planned to stay few weeks ana
live again the olden days In her mem.
DRY and associations.
She gave a little cry Of pleasure a.
they drove up to The Nutshell, az Da'
yid had named It. Here time seemed
to have stood still. The vine covered
porch, the flower beds, the old apple
orchard and the little rustic seat In the
arbor were the same. She went over
the whole place. Every spot was re
plete with beautiful memories. The
next morning she arose with q little
tremor Of excitement running through
her veins.
Never, not even for Dolly's wedding,
had she taken such care with her tot.
let. She was glad the day gave prom
Use of being one Of extreme heat. 1t
would account to the farm folk for the
light. delicate gown she was donning
Her hair still waved softly back from
her brow with an occasional escaping
ring. as it had in her youth. Her
thoughts and hopes had brought deli
cate pink flush to her cheeks.
After breakfast she went through
the meadows and down the lane to a
piece OF cool, dark woods that skirted
the river. Her heart beat almost pain
fully as she came nearer to her desti
nation.
u am foolish old woman" she told
herself. "Of course no one Will DC
there
Some one was there, however. A
tcl!. familiar form came quickly to-
ward her.
"Oh, David" she cried, with little
gasp II was afraid you wouldn't
come"
you knew l would" he asserted.
But wait"
He put his arms about her and half
led her through the woods. Not Il
word was spoken. She guessed what
was in his mind and smiled happily
when he led her to a certain tree apart
from the others.
'eThere," he said. "Now feel thirty
years younger, and, Helen, you look
not year older than you did when we
were here last"
"Oh, David! When was left alone
there in that big house the longing
came to see you once more. but
didn't dare hope you would come"
II have been waiting for the letter
you wrote for FIVE long years."
"Have you, David? l didn't want a
divorce-it was Julia and Walter
Eyes, 1 know. 1t was always Julia
and Walter, but their Gay Is over"
II thought we'd have little visit
here in our old home for just this once,
and no one need know"
"Helen," he said gravely, "you can't
retract now. You called me and !
came have the license, and we will
either go to the old parsonage or have
little wedding up there at the house.
Wen spend our honeymoon here, and
then we will go abroad, and
"Oh, David! And the same minister
who married us is still living here!'
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12
Quite the Contrary.

,Tess-I certainly was surprised to
near that Maud was married. Jess
les. it was rather unexpected. Tess
Her family's quite incensed, I hear.
They say her husband is man Of alb
solutely no family. Jess-That's al
wrong. He was a widower with feur
chiidren.-Philadelphia Press.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12

Governor Gooding has askedx
day be Set aside throughout thet w
of Idaho, at some future date to be sci
by him. when memorial services will
be held in honor of the late ex-Gover1
nor Steunenberg. The idea has readily
met with the approval Of all, and it is
fitting that Idaho should do honor t.
one who did his duty when he saw 1t
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12
VALUE OF PUBLICITY.

The success Of the Germans in COM
French paper of considerable promi
hence, Is due to the fact that the
German papers daily, weekly, and
monthly furnish the commercial and
industrial classes with exact and timely
information about trade and industrial
movements in all parts Of the world.
French daily papers, 1t complains, ig-
nore such subjects. giving space to po-
litical polemics, records of crimes etc.
Much of the space given now to divers
uninteresting things might be more
profitably employed in giving daily
readers the records Of the worlds
movements In trade and in Industrial
development
To remedy an existing evil. Charles
III. Stephan. a distinguished French
writer on economic and commercial
subjects. has proposed cooperative
press movement by which the facts
about French products will be better
exploited and brought before the out
side world. His plan Is to have the
~
leRg papers of Paris and the large
evote half of the front page
trade and industrial move-
his Is done 1t Is sure to be
khe papers of the small
Is till 1t becomes the
Y recording such sig-
nh Qkher publications
are sd value Of such a
bers OF the French knnG4 Il,
lending encouragemef
ment. for they hope to
cess the still greater succeed
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12

Lewiston congratulates the city o1
Moscow and the members of Moscow
lodge. b. p. o. E.. No. 249. upon the
dedication Of their handsome new $e5, :
900 temple. The Elks OF our neighbor-
Ing city are rightfully proud Of the
undertaking they have accomplished
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-12

A good cup OF coffee puts you in the
mood to enjoy the entire day. For this
purpose always get Chase & Sanborn's
high grade coffee. Sold only at the
Russell Grocery.