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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23
BAY STATE LEGISLATOR
TO GET MILLIONS

Springfield. Mass. Nov. 23.-Ernest Dat
ton OF Chicopee has received notice from
persons in England conveying the infor-
nation that he is one OF several heirs
entitled TO share in the estate OF John
Dalton, an Englishman, who amassec
great wealth through his discovery of the
secret of blending the dyes used in wool.
en goods. The fortune is said 10 amount
to 1915 ,0o0 Gee btft what share Mr. Dalton
OF Chicopee will have is not yet known.
There are three other known heirs IA
the estate. Mr.. Dalton's brother. Thomas,
OF Manchester. England, and Mrs. Je.
rome Moynhan of Princeton, Me-, and
Mrs NJ. II. Russell of Oldtown Me-, both
OF whom arc sisters of Ernest Dalton.
Ernest Dalton was born I'm Leicester,
England. He has lived in Chicopee FOL
several years and Is that citys repre-
sentative In the Massachusetts, house OF
repre-. cntatiyes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

William A. Brady's "Way Down East
VIII be given at the Providence
Opera House. opening Monday night. for
a week. The piece will be presented here
by the same big company. headed by Miss
Phoebe Davies and other favortes-Mac
M. Barnes, Ella Hugh Wood. Uric Col
Inns, Mary Davenport, Frank Currler ana
John +. Brennan.
The story OF Way Down East" con-
cerning girl whose love ruins her lfe.
and whom love brings back To life, Is
FAMILIAR TO all. 1t is a story human in its
humor and doubly human in its pathos.
The simple tale Is told in the most en-
gaging manner. episodes OF a genuine
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23
President Appoints Aides

Washington, Nov. 23.-Three additional
aides TO the president were appointed
yesterday.
Capt. r. A. Van Horne as military
aide, was appointed from the 18th United
States Infantry. Lieut.. Thomas Hol.
comb Jr.. of Delaware. the champion
rifle shot OF the world, Is designate from
the Marine Corps. Capt. Sherwood A.
Cheney OF the general staff, now on duty
at the war college. is the third appoin.
tee
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23

cred her report OF the fresh air depart
ment. speaking especially OF the work ac-
complished by the Emily l.. Chase Me-
mortal home.
After solos by Miss Greenhalgh and
tourned.
The next meeting will be held I'm the
Central Baptist church, this city
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23

dom from the hackneyed and the conven-
tlonal.
Those who see the play at the Empire
Theatre on Monday, Dec. ?. will realize
why IL Is that quincy Adams Sawyer
has a popularity so peculiar 60 itself
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23

There will be a special morning per-
formance at Kelth's on Thanksgiving
Day, the doors 10 open at 10 O'Clock and
the performance TO be continuous 10 1890.
Admission tickets for that performance
will be Is. 25. and IS cents. and will be
good only until 1890 Reserved seats for
the afternoon and evening performance
at that theatre are being sold, contrary
10 the custom of that theatre on former
Thanksgiving Days.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23

succeeded in producing a drama, the
popularity OF which Will equal. IL not
exceed the other works from the pen OF
this gifted writer.
The regular matinees will he given
Monday. Tuesday. Thursday and Sat
urday and at the Thanksgiving Day
matinee, Thursday. evening prices will
prevail. which is a rule enforced at this
theatre on all HOLIDAYS
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23
Street Railway Accidents

New York. Nov IA report of acct
dents on railroads and street railways In
Greater New York. made TO the public
service commission yesterday, shows that
during the month Of October 81 persons
were killed and 1896 injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23

will be Friday night instead of Thursdays
as the usual custom. The reason assigned
Is that Thanksgiving falls on Thursday.
Souvenirs will be given TO ladies at the
Tuesday matinee as usual. The souvenir
this week IS a postal card album OF rich
design and holding from 60 to 70 postal
cards
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinlne Tab
let's Druggists refund money IL 1t falls to
cu-e. +. w. GROVES signature is on
each box. 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21
Cured emOrrhaaes of the Lungs.

Several years since my lungs were
so badly affected that | had many
hcmorrhages writes A. NJ AXE ot
Wood. lrd. u took treatment with
several physicians without any bene.
fit then started 10 tpte Foley's
Hon ;'d Tar and my lures are now
as sound as bullet recommend
II In advanced stages ~ lunL trouble
Folry's n ncy and Tar stops the
cough and heals the lungs ana pre-
vents serious results from cold Re.
fuse substitutes Hoffman Drug Co.
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21
A Woman's Back

Has many aches and pains caused hy
weaknesses and falling, or other displace-
ment Of the pelvic organs Other symp-
toms Of female weakness are frcuueut
headache, dizziness. imaginary spcck, or
dark spots floating before the eyes. guaw-
ing sensation In stomach. dragging or
bearing down In lower abdominal or pelvic
region, dIsagrccablc drains from pelvic
organs, faint spells with general weakness.
II any considerable number Of the hoya
symptoms are present there IL no remedy
that N>glve quicker relief or amstc per
maAent CeSe than DIR. Pierce's Fayorte
PreSoASos<Ith has a record Of over forty
years OF cunA Il Is The most potent
lSls2-At-lgL49lc-2ld- 2ld-SiIenG>lAcn-ng-JL
yInc known tl uedIcaI ScJSDce. It's made
Of The glyccric extracts OF native mcdIci.
nal roots found in our forests and CON
tains not \ drop Of alcohol or harmful. or
habit-iorming drugs. Its ingredient, are
all printed on the bottle-wrapper and at
tested under oath ne correct.
Every ingredient entering into IA
vorite Prescription has the written en-
dorsemeut Of the most eminent medical
writers of all the several schools Of prac-
tice-mure valuable than any amount Of
non-pro'essional stimOnials-though the
latter are not lacking, having been con-
trIbutcd voluntarily by grateful patients
In numbers 10 exceed the endorsements
given to any other medicine extant for
the cure Of woman's Ills
You cannot afford TO accept any medicine
Of unknown composition as a substitute
for this vol proven remedy or KNOWN
COMPOSITION, oven though the dealer may
make little moro profit thereby. Your
interest In regaining health is paramount
60 any selfish interest of his and it Is an
insult to your Intelligence Tor him to try
TO palm on upon you a substitute. You
know what you want and It ia his busi-
ness TO supply tho article called for.
Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original Little Liver pills" first put up
by old Dr. Pierce over forty years aro,
much Initiated but never cqualcd. Little
sugar-coated granules-easy To take as
candy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21
ALWAYS HARVEST Time
ITS Always Harvest Time Some
where" Some Country Of th'
World is Harvesting Whca,
Every Day In the Year.

l& Washington. June Wheat har.
'Cestng time is almost here remark
Id -pondcnt In the bureau of
animal industry of the department of
Horticulture today.
IT'S always harvest time some
-Therc." remarked an attache. and
hen he proceeded 10 tell how wheat
= harvest is in progress every day In
he year in some country OF the
@orld
"On New Years Day the farmer Of
chile and Argentine begins harvesting
Z. lis wheat crop" continued the bureau
man. Wheat ON the farms of Austria
!, la and New Zealand also ripens in
January. by the time those crops are
Z harvested the wheat fields Of India
> md Upper Egypt are yellow and are
!. oady for the reapers The harvest In
Egypt lasts through March also.
1, Along in April the crop In lower
Z. EGYPT is ripe, the balance OF the India
,rop is ready to cut and wheat har
vestlng is in progress in Syria. Cy-
1rus. Persia, Asia Minor and. coming
Sloser home. In Mexico and Cuba.
!, Texas is the only state in the
IA Union which hary,sts its wheat
rrop in May. hut wheat cutting is ia
progress at that time In Algeria. Cen.
raj Asia, China Japan and Morocco
N when June comes the majority Of
lur states 90 10 cutting wheat-Cali-
ornia, Oregon, Mississippi. Alabama.
ieorgia, North Carolina. South Caro-
Gina Tennessee, Virginia. Kentucky.
I Kansas, Arkansas. Utah, Colorado.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

a man who is in perfect health.
so he can do an honest days work
when necessary, has much for which
he should be thankful. Mr.. l.. c.
Rodgers Of Branchton, Pa. writes
that he was not only unable TO work
hut he couldn't stoop over even to
tie his own shoes. Six bottles Of Fo.
ley's Kidney Cure made a new man OF
him. He says, Success to Foley's
Kidney Cure" Hoffman Drug Co,
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

Number three is a wonderful mas.
cot for Geo. II. Paris, OF Cedar Grove.
Me" according TO n lelter which
reads. after suffering much with
liver and kidney trouble. aul becom-
ing greatly DISCOURAGED by the failure
TO find relief | tried Electric Bittegs,
md as a result ! am a well man to-
day The first bottle relieved aud
hree bottles completed the cure.
Guaranteed the hest on earth for
stomach, liver and kidney troubles.
by W. b. Frame AID city Drug Co
SOC
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21


We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. +. j, CHENEY 4 CO..
Toledo, q.
We, the undersigned. have k4uwn
F. J, Cheney for the last Is years aud
believe him perfectly honorable in "a
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by bis firm.
WALDlNG, KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the syste.r
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c.
per bottle, Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for coLstl.
patton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21
Louisiana OIL Wells.

Estherwood La, June 2O-Mr
Hentz from the oil field in town 10.
day. reports two new wells in and one
is gushing about one thousand bar
rcls Of almost pure oil per day. lie
says there is general activity in the
Jennings oil field and prices are sat.
isfactory at $40 per barrel in field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

have finally decided in her favor.
The fear Of defeat has FOR the past
few years. preyed TO such an extent
on her mind that Notwithstanding the
favorable decision Of the courts she
has taken mp ber residence on this
isolated mining property and has an
nounced her intention TO remain there
until fortune again smiles upon her
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

81 have fired the walking stick I've
carriei over 80 years. on account OF A
anteed for Piles. Burns. cts. by W. b..
sore that resisted every kind OF treat.
Garrett, of North Mills, y G. Guar
ment, until | tried Bucklons Arnica
salVe that has healed the sore and
made me happy man" writes John
Frame and City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

A A Herrcn. Finch, Ark. writes:
"FNloys Honey and Tar is the best
preparation for coughs, colds and lung
tro-blc know that it has cured con
sumption In the first stages You
never heard Of any one using oley's
Honey and Tar and not being satisfied
Sold by Hoffman Drug Co. and City
Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

Healthy kidneys filter the impuri.
ties from the blood and unless they do
this good health IS impossible. Foley's
Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys
and will positively cure all forms OF
kidney and bladder disease. II
strengthens the whole system. Hoff-
man Drug Co., City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

Mr +. W Guodloe. Of lO7 ST. Louis
St, Dallas, Tex, says: In the past
year ! have become acquainted with
DR. Kings New Life Pills. and no lax
ative ] ever before tried so effectually
disposes OF malaria and biliousness. %
They ion't grind nor gripe. 25c at
W b. Frames and City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

The commencement exercises of
St. Agnes Academy will be- held Fri.
day night, June 2lst, at the Robson
opera house. 2u-2t
Admission 10 ana % cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21
St. Agnes Academy.

The commencement exercises Of
ST. Agnes Academy will be held Fri.
day night, June 2lst, at the Robson
opera house. 2O.2t
Admission 10 ana 25 cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

As the weather grows warmer
germs grow active and threaten
health and life, Use Creolium freely
these days. 1t costs little and insures
safety
lG1w f. J. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21
e C| q NATURES
- - - TONIC

Should tonic In the SprnF their
The blood has become thick and sluggish with the LETT
Winter season. Theboo being this unnatural and dsodd condition
unable to the body the increased
for the energetic life Of Spring and Summer and system
debility
and
When the this and dsol condition
take
usually other equally
ingredient which unfavy and dangerously
weakened at time when needs gentle and natural stimulation
the
stey called Mature tonic 1t is made entirely Of herbs ard bats
the
health qualities @
mineral in any form perfectly young old.
directly the blood Riding all impurities and poson
the lost properties o RICH nutfye
season the Its action the pleasant prompt satisfactory
o all toncs those feel the need
commence the use 5 at S S S lost relieves
the tired feeling, helps appetite
and vgor to the system THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA CA
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

No lady's toilet is complete dur
ing the warm weather without n bot.
tie of Ramsey's Violet Ammonia Most
refreshing TO the skin. Pint, Csc,
half pint, l5c.
l61w +. j. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

You'll always find good sponges for
all purposes in our stock. Have some
exceptionally desirable bath sponges
just now.
l61w +. J. RAMSEY. Orls.Is..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

In order 10 size mp the average
man correctly, get his estimate Of
himself and knock of 80 per cent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

Tickets for 3t Agnes Academy com.
mcncemont will be on sale today ,
Lon Frames drug store 2D3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21
GAVE SCHWAB A FAST RIDE
SQUIRE" NEE DROVE ENGINE i5o
MILES IN i47 MINUTES.
Super. ntendent Gave Him Fifteen
Merit MARKS FOR Fine Run From
Kansas City to Herring ngton-one
Of Fastest Runs In West.

Mr. Charles G.. Me- Engineer, Kan
sas city. Mo.
Dear Sir. Your record has been
credited with fifteen merit marks for
the interest displayed and the fine run
made with the SchRab special Kan
sas city 20 Herinrtln, April Is. and
for the smooth movement around
curves. easy stops and starts, and the
general good handling. Acknowledge
receipt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

II will pay you 10 resd the al OF
Smith. Higgins & West Co. on the
local PAGE Of this issue. l5u
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

Tickets for ST. Agnes Academy com
mouccmcnt will bee ON sale today at
Lon Frames drug store 2U3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21
Cordial invitation TO all.

\ Aprompt pleasant, good remedy for
coughs and colds is KeLnedy's Laxa
tive Cough Syrup. II contains no OPT
ates and does not constiuate. Chill
dren like IL. Sold by Hoffman Drug
Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21
Salvation Army meetlnq.

The Salvation Army conducts ev
cry night In their hall, one-half block
south on Washington street (the old
city halO:
Sunday school at 1890 ain.
Free and easy meeting at 3:3S p
m.
Cordial invitation TO all.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

4 man loves woman because ne
wants to. If he marrlcs her It Is be
cause she wants him To-.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

when some people tell ms they did
their best We wonder what their
worst is like.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

For the chlldren's safey as well as
your own keep a bottle OF Ramsey's
Cholera and Diarrhoea Runaway in
the house this summer. It's guaran.
teed. Price Csc.
lGlw +. J. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

Some men are unable TO distin.
euish between good advice and a
mild insult.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21
Yours truly
g. W HOURKE.

.' '''' '"'''nN .'Al lHu1 Auhlt ll
the West in recent years. II is a
note written by Rock Island railway
superintendent TO one Of the roads
Oldest engineers Squire" Nee. as
b" is known on bis division. For
eighteen years the Squire" has pull.
ed the throttle on Rock Island en-.
rines. and knows every foot Of the
roadbed between Kansas City and
Hcrington
Charles VI. Schwab. the steel mag.
nate. made a hurried trip across the
country several weeks ago. taking
some mining investors down 10 Mexi.
co. He wanted fast run. and he
was not backward IN telling his wants.
He was ready TO pay-all he wanted
was 10 20. and go like the wind
He passed through Kansas city. and
stopped there just long enough to
change engines Squire Nee was
waiting with his engine here and
well, De gave Mr. Schwab one "run
for lis money down through cas-.
tern and central Kansas. The news
that Schwab was ON his way and
wanted record run, preceded him
several hours by telegraph. Super.
intendont Rourke sent fro Nee.
Squire" he said how long will
II take you TO make Herington with
that engine G05?"
Herington is 100 miles from Kan.
sas city.
"onc hundred and fifty minutes"
Nee replied.
The superintendent smiled at the
curt reply but said. "All right.
Squire it's mp TO you. You make
IT,"
Engine COS is little STANDARD
make with drive wheels 10 feet
high But irs a busy little piece OF
machinery when it's put to working.
and Squire Nee knows how to handle
t. when the Schwab special rolled
into the city. Nee was waiting. He
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

He who laughs last always laughs
alone.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

The stiffness due to rheumatism Is
never mistaken for dignity
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

For Information regarding these and
other rates see
f, V. DEVOsS, Ticket Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

A man OF the world is one who has
TO dodge the undertaken.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

Many a sweetheart turns out to be
a bitter disappointment as a wife.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-21

The more brains a man has the less
chance there is OF his head swelling.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-16
SHE WILL NOT TALK OF THEFTs
Ruse That Lover Had Betrayed Miss
Mclean Fails to Work.

Chicago, Nov. 3-Miss Ella Nc
Lean, the confessed thief" who
stole copies of state letters from the
Office of United States Attorney Sims.
collapsed in the county jail. Her con-
dition required medical attention. The
cause of the breakdown was the in
formation suddenly told her that Alex
ander Gordee, her admirer and alleg-
ed accomplish, had betrayed her. The
statement was ruse to obtain fur
Their confession. 1t failed Despite
her nervous prostration, Miss Mclean
refused to make any disclosures. Gov
eminent detectives have unearthed
evidence which they declare will in
volve some of Chicagos most promi-
nent citizens.
The names of seven attorneys, sew
eral Of whom have national fame,
have been connected with the case.
If Miss Mclean continues to protect
the powerful persons thought to be
conspirators in the case, the govern
ment will demand that the beautiful
young woman be fined $4,000 and
sent to the penitentiary for seven
years.
The same penalty will be asked for
Gordee. The December grand jury
VIII investigate the case.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-16
She Was Poor Shot.

Bert Brady, wealthy business man
or East Liverpool, Ohio, owes his life
to the fact that his wife is poor
markswoman. Recently she fired all
the chambers of 48-caliber revolver
at him, reloading it twice and repeated
the attempt. Then she secured a
double-barreled shotgun and fred it
until her supply of cartridges became
exhausted
She hit everything in the room ex-
cept her husband.
According to her story Brady had
taken another woman buggy riding.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-16
NONE COULD STOP THE FLEET
"Fighting Bob" Intimates That Fight
ina Machines Are Invincible.

New York, Nov. 3.-Admiral ROD
ley D. Evans, who is soon to depart
in command Of the battleship squadron
for the Pacific, was the guest Oh
honor at a notable dinner given sat
urday night at the Lotus club. "A
large number of distinguished guests
participated in the greeting OF the ad-
miral, and the speakers included be-
sides the guest of honor. Bishop Pot
ter, Senator Chauncey Depew, ex-
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, Seth
Low, Admiral Coughlin and Nicholas
Murray Butler, president Of Columbia
university.
In responding to toast to his health
Admiral Evans said:
"This fleet of 16 battleships and
ether vessels will sail from Hampton
Roads on December 16. l do not
think anybody will stop it. do not
think anybody will stop it, for know
the men and | know the ships. You
won't be disappointed in the feet
whether it proves to be feast, a
frolic or a fight.
ut would please me very much to
take the fleet to Yokohama | know
the Japanese and l know that we
would get a welcome there. know it
would not be the welcome we would
get from a certain gang in San Fran
cisco. do not fear the flower shows
and the dog shows, but l do fear the
hospitality of those western people.
When l took charge of the fleet two
and a half years ago we had some
target practice out there which
thought was good, and it was good,
hut during our last target practice in
Massachusetts bay we did better than
was ever done in the world before.