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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
CHICAGO AND ALTON ROAD AN
NoUNcEs ITS TRANSFER.
TO CLOVER LEAF SYSTEM
Final Action In Deal Delayed to As.
certain " the Alton viii Get I'm
mnuity for Rebatina With Stan
dsrd-lmportsnt Deal.

Ardmoreite Special
New York. n. Y. Aug. 24.-The an.
nouncement that the control of the
Chicago e. Alton, which has to all
intents and purposes been transfer.
red to the Clover Leaf railway sys.
tenn came as surprise to the finan.
cial district today.
The prospective purchasers, who
are only delaying final action long
enough to ascertain II the Alton is to
get immunity for rebating, In which
the Standard oil company is involv.
ed, also control the Minneapolis a.
St Louis railway, which owns the ma.
jority OF stock OF the Iowa Central.
On the ratification OF the. Alton
transaction they will be in control OF
a system with mileage OF $500
miles, traversing one OF the best
traffic sections OF the country.
The Alton transaction is one OF
the most important In railroad cir
cles In years.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

When Standard oil finds II neces
sary to explain to its own employees
It may be assumed that not all OF its
officers and heavy stockholders are
enjoying the transcendent peace OF
mind profcssed by Mr. Rockefeller
In the explanation just made II Is de
clared that Standard oil Is a right
eous corporation and always has
been such; that IL has not violated
the laws In letter or In spirit; that
the assaults made upon II are attacks
on the great industries of the coun
try. Those who are employed by
Standard Oil, whose income depends
on the business of this gigantic and
abusive trust, and would fain find
some other source OF maintenance
are entitled to any comfort they can
obtain. But there can hardly be a
great deal OF consolation in circu
lar which most of these employees
know to be either misleading or alb
solutely false.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
ARMY DiSORGANtZED.

Commenting on the recent dismis-
sal of Col. Ayers from the army, the
Houston (Texas) Post remarks:
From the raise to power OF Gen.
eral Corbln, during the Mckinley ad.
ministration. the official roster OF the
army has undergone many changes
due to the executive favoritism and
the intrigues of the war depart
ments bureaucracy. Many soldiers
who served with distinction in the
civil and Indian wars as we'll as in
the Spanish-American war We're sum
marily retired or denied promotion In
order that rank takers like Leonard
Wood might be advanced beyond
their merits. Soldiers who resented
such i'll treatments, as Schley resent
ed II In the navy, have been given the
hot end of the poker" to use modern
vernacular, aud their efforts To obtain
justice have not availed because the
power that dominated the war depart
ment has likewise dominated the leg
islative department of the govern
ment."
The case of General Miles is also
memorable. The army has been so
completely demoralized by the mill
tary quackery oil Roosevelt and his
satellites. that IL needs a complete
reorganization.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

often. On Friday evening after a
merry round OF whist in the after
noon. Miss Adams entertained few
friends with music at the Felker
home on North Washington.
Refreshments were served In the
party were Miss Scott, Miss Adams,
Miss Peterman; Messrs. f. V. Green,
Don Russell. and Pagan.
j. l.. Wallace went down to Gal.
weston Saturday-to recuperate
Miss Alice Weeks. Mesdames S. B.
Bradford, F. p. Won Keller composed
a merry party who went down to
Galveston Saturday.
Miss Mamie Hewitt of Galveston is
an interesting guest of the Misses
Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Taliferro re.
turned Saturday from an extended
visit In Waxahachie, Texas.
Miss Bonnie Madden has returned
from a visit with Miss Bessie Minnis
I'm Denton, Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
CASUAL PHILOSOPHY.

Water is music when fountain
plays.
Love gets cold feet at shiftless
fireplace.
Most OF US expect a lot OF things
We have no reason 20 expect
Mustard plasters also come under
the head of drawing materials.
Pantaloons OF a justice can hardly
be termed breaches of the peace
Astronomers and theatrical mana.
gers are always looking out for new
stars.
The interesting thing about lie
Is guessing II anybody will be fool
enough TO believe II.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

The work OF the National Recla'
nation Service will be shown by
stereopticon pictures at the Fifteenth
National Irrigation Congress, which
will be held in Sacramento, Septem-
ber 81 next. An evening session
will be devoted to the Reclamation
Service and during this session an
illustrated lecture will be delivered
by Director +. II, Newell who in
his present position, and as chief en-.
gineer was in charge OF the work
from its inception. These will be
among the most interesting sessions
of the congress, for those in attend.
ance will be enabled TO see clearly
depicted before them the stpendous
work now being carried on by Uncle
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
With the Player Folks.

Theater goers will all doubtless be
out In their best next Friday night
as the opening show OF the season
always promises a good house
What Women VIII Do" Is billed for
this occasion.
IL is a new comedy and under the
management OF the Holden Bros, one
OF the greatest play producing Arms
OF the country.
Sis In New York" is next on the
boards for the following Saturday
with matinee and night performance
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
LATE SOCIETY
With Mrs. Pfieffer,

Saturday the Pfeifer home was the
scene of one of the gayest functions
of the season, when the hostess. Mrs.
VIM. Pfeiffer. entertained In honor OF
Mrs. Maggie W. Barry of Sherman.
The house was decorated I'm the
summers choicest flowers. The re.
ception hall was set In sun flowers
and in cosy nook Master ID. d..
Pfieffer served refreshing fruit
punch.
The color scheme In the parlor was
white and green, and venioian vases
filled with roses and ferns orna-
mented the mantel and pedistals.
In the dining room were graceful
lunches of red cannas. asparagus
and ivy.
The contest was quite unique and
the jolliest ever introduced In the
city. and the ladies' weapon of war"
was quite In evidence.
There were fourteen tables set for
the game In the center was placed
bowl of peanuts. Each contest.
ant was given a hat pin and the one
who succeeded in sticking the great.
est number OF the nuts was the vic.
tor. Tiny score cards were passed
and Miss Martina Sprekelmeyer was
scorer and called time, at the finish
Mrs. Bert Foster had proven herself
best in welding the weapon and
stabbed $50 gubbers and was given
a cut glass bon-bon tray and the
honor guest received cut olive
dish.
Dainty refreshments were served
The guest list included Mesdames
Crockett, q. II. Bruce. Bum, Sprek
elmeyer. c. l.. Anderson, Newcomb
Morris Sass, Byron Drew. l.andrum
Bert Foster, Teer. Guy p. Cobb, c
NJ. Campbell, c. l.. Byrne, A. c
Cruce, c. +. Adams. Hal Buchanan
J. +. Humphrey. W. A. Payne. Il. c
Potterf. W. Il. Moore, Mike German
X. W. Dick, ii. n. Pennington. Alex
ander. T. X. Kearney. Guillot Les
ter. l.. T. Russell. Bert Simpson.
B. Wall, Abernathy, Thurman. Joe
Bledsoe; Misses Mullen, Moore How
encamp OF Fort Worth; Sprekelmey
er, Adams, Ada Drew.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
GOVERNMENT co.ITRoL OF THE
TELEGRAPH

According to the dispatches. Presi
dent Small OF the Commercial Tele.
graphers' union is appealing to the
authorities of the United States and
Canada TO assume control of the
wires OF both telegraph companies.
We are not informed as to the scope
of control that President Small ad
vises, but suppose the government
would be the result? The very first
thing that would happen would be
an official declaration OF the open
shop, principle which the union Is
now resisting with all Its resources
The government either as an owner
or custodian would not and could
not depart from the principle OF the
open shop II could, under certain
circumstances and conditions, take
charge. through recelvcrship or
otherwise. perhaps. but 1t could not
bar the non-union member, which
seems to be one of the fundamental
demands OF the union.
That was tested In the case OF the
government printing office when the
president boldly declared that the
United States government could not
under any conceivable circumstance
recognize the principle Of the closed
snop
| II will be said. Of course, that with
ideal relations existing between EN-
ployers and employees the usefulness
of the union would be at an end.
But can such ideal conditions exist
under government operation or own
ership? We know that thousands OF
postal clerks are quite dissatisfied
with their compensation and are con.
stantly clamoring for more pay, The
last congress gave them little more,
but not enough to satisfy them. The
clerks In the executive departments
have appealed In vain for ten or
twelve years and have mustered In
fuential forces In their behalf, but
their efforts have been In vain.
II is by no means certain that gov.
ernment ownership or operation OF
any utility would settle the question
OF compensation satisfactorily to all
concerned. Long before the wage
question could be determined, the
rates would be reduced and rate re-
duction would tend to delay increas
ed compensation.
The certain result OF government
operation or ownership would be the
assertion OF the doctrine OF the open
shop. That would take precedence
OF all questions OF pay or hours and
would practically eliminate ever,
fundamental issue involved In the
present strike.
The disputes between capital and
labor can not be arbitrated by vest
ing the ownership Of properties II
the federal government unless union
ism should relinquish Its fundamen
tai principle. that Of unionism itself
We fail. therefore. to see what Presi
dent Small could hope To gain fo
the cause he Is now so strenuousl!
espousing by transferring contro
from the private corporation whicl
may exclude all but unionists TO th'
government which can recognize onl!
the Observation-Disclosures Post.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
W. c. T. v.

The w. c. 7. U. met at the home
OF Mrs. A. J. Madden Thursday AZ
ternoon and transacted considerable
business. The young ladies connect
ed with this organization, with the
assistance OF It's older members, are
raising a fund to erect a public drink
ing fountain on Main street for pass
ers-by. This is an excellent idea in a
dry town" and should receive a lib
eral contribution from every one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
TABLES ARE TURNED
HUSBAND BRINGS SUIT FOR d.
voRcE AGAINST HIS WIFE
ALLEGING ABUSE.

F. u. Troop has filed suit for di'
vorce against his wife. NJ. F. Troop,
on the ground OF incompsSibility of
temper, and barbarous treatment OF
the husband by the wife.
The complaint alleges that the cou-
pie were married Oct. 10, 1902, and
lived together as man and wife un-
III May OF the present year. The
complainant alleges that he has al
ways endeavored to N true hus'
band by properly managing the af'
fairs OF his wife. and has always
provided for the family. That she,
the wife, at first acted with cold.
ness toward him and on divers occa'
sions abused the plaintiff. That
she was widow and had born TO
her In the previous union a son,
Eugene Watkins. who on one occa'
sion threatened to Kill the plaintiff
and did make an assault with gun
on plaintiff for which plaintiff had
the said Eugene Watkins arrested
and when the plaintiff went TO ap-
pear as witness in the case the
mother OF Eugene Watkins and wife
OF the plaintiff used scurrilous and
obscene language to the plaintiff and
did assault plainTff by scratching
him and otherwise abusing him.
Wherefore plaintiff demands q
separation and divorce.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

4 Young wife OF Bristol said to her
husband one night: My dear. there
Is gentleman In the parlor. He
wants to speak to you"
who is It? Do you know" the
husband asked.
Dear" said the wife. you must for
give me, but that cough has both
cred you so much OF late, and
though spring Is coming on It still
clings to you, and, OH! II YOU knew
how worried I've been about you"
And she threy her arms around his
neck. What would | do II | were
to lose you?" she moaned.
Come come" said the young man,
patting her shoulder tenderly. men
don't die OF a slight cold so you've
called in the doctor. eh?" Well. I'll
see him gladly II It will make you
feel easier. Which one is Il? Sduills?"
1T isn't the doctor, dear" was the
answer; its the life insurance agent
Sphere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

II Is estimated that probably 10000
or more men on the railroad lines
between New York aud Chicago have
been laid OF or put on shorter hours
since January /. because OF the re-.
trenchmcnt policy of the railroads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

Chas. ID. Carter will defeat his re-
publican opponent for congress by
an overwhelming majority, and the
Fourth will be one Of the best repre-
sented districts In the state.-Wapa
uncka Press.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
--OAO--

British battleships are being pro
vided with searchlights. by the ligh,
OF which newspaper can be read
at n distance OF eighteen miles.
They have forty-eight inch projec'
tors
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

Democrats know wha, they want
and stand square-toed for II Ia their
platform. They want the constitu'
tion, immediate statehood and a new
era. There is nothing indehnifc
about that.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

The strike situation now appears
to be perfectly satisfactory to the
companies and the operators. II
seems to be the only fractions and
unreasonable public that complains.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
lookl Look!

When down town for that window
with the "Lisk" grey enameled ware
in 1t, the best that's made. You will
find 1t at Stevens, Kennerly & Spra-
gins Co. 25.6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

A national association for the pres
ervation OF history Is to be formed
but 1t Is a foregone conclusion that
the small boy will devoutly hope for
the early failure OF the organization
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

GIN PLANT FOR SALE have sew
eral gin plants for sale with to
stands In battery. all nearly new
and in good locations. Chas. Durie
office with Carter & Cannon, Ard
more. 9-i
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
Musicale.

There has Deen a round OF gayi'
ties rendered Miss Adams ever since
her arrival in the city and none
have been more enjoyable than the
little informals.
Mrs. Felker has been hostess quite
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

I've have no fear OF tainted mon
ey In our midst" declares the Ohio
State Journal. II Is 80 easy to con
vert tainted money into something
more wholesome and palatable.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

The parental care OF the United
States over Cuba is now insured
since those rich deposits of iron ore
have been discovered down there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

II Roosevelt could hold the presi
dency twenty-five years there would
be no state powers of any conse
quence.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
mo-

The democratic party stands for
the protection of invested capital but
denies To 1t the right to oppress the
people.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

II you need new pocketbook see
our stock. II contains the newest de-
signs. Quality best possible for price.
Chatelaines, bill books, leather cases,
purses, etc, also in splendid vari-
ETY.. +. J. RAMSEY,
25 Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

It's dead easy for a man to get
the last word in an argument with
. woman II he knows how. All he
has to do is to say 1t to himself in
a whisper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

A man with curly hair has as ma
ny excuses for keeping mis- hat off as
a bald man has for keeping his on
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
Ardmore. Friday, August 20, 1907.

The democratic party stands for
the removal OF the restrictions and
the full measure of indian citizenship.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

You often have a kick coming when
ou are asked to foot bill
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
Il Il Il Il Il Il u II u Il u Il u u u u

Il :; u u u Il u .; u u u Il u u u "
u MUSINGS BY THE -
u WAY. u
Il :; Il u q Il u u u Il u u u .. .! ::
We need models whole sight
worse than we need critics.
Try again! Begin life over. II is
never too late TO mend.
Look for success and you will find
it-just keep a.looking
Not what we take up, but what we
give up-that makes us rich.
Be willing worker, be not only
good. but good for something.
What we see depends almost alto
gether on what we are looking for.
Certainly! The man on the noun
tain has longer day than the man
in the valley.
We all make mistakes at times. 1t
takes all sorts of experiences to
shape a life.
est sentiments are born in hours OF
deepest sorrow.
The overcareful mind OF necessity
is always tinged with doubts, fears
pessimism and cynicism.
| am almost sure II depends on
yourself whether you raise an angel
or the devil In that boy Of yours.
This life Is no blot-it's no blank.
II Is overlooking with the richest
meanings-and II all means some
thing good!
know a great many saints who
are experts In committing You to
the mercy of God and ignoramuses
In showing any mercy themselves.
Hasten slow1y-don't lose heart. II
YOU have to put your iron ON the
anvil twenty times. what's the diff.
ference, just so the weld don't break.
The fact that angels commit no sin
is largely due To their surroundings
That same environment down here
will make angels out OF the last one
OF US.
Have you Just simply robbed him
OF his ideals? He may seem to for
get about IL: he may act the same
to you, but. oh. how little forgive
ness counts when a star goes out!
= where are you going?' Never
mind, Just follow the signboard
d that has on II the Golden Rule. Do
the nearest duty the best you can
that's the royal road to paradise.
Somebody has said that every
, noble life leaves the fiber Of 1t in
, terwoyen into the fabrics OF the
world. Il will" Is a projectile that
mountains.
For one to go all TO pieces, or for
, one 10 give full rein to a suspic
ious nature is like standing at your
bank OF strength weakening your re-
serve fund by perpetual overdraftS
What tragedy! have seen an
| apparently invumerable character &c
out like candle suddenly snuned
The reef may be hidden for years
ocean palace.
don't believe that all OF any
mans heart Is ossifed. The wires
are not all down. Like wireless tele
graphy, there must be an instrumen,
both In this and In another place
, II these unseen aerial waves be rec
orded.
A competent authority declares
that our great writer's are not great
robbers. Literature is not reposi
tory OF stolen goods. What seems
like stealing by the steel pen is
rather the output OF the lapidary OF
reissue of the mint, or better still
the borrowing from bank repaid
with interest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

II was only a fence advertisement
but | caught these words; NO wire
fence can serviceably survive its
smallest stay or strand. II No, l3
is the smallest, that determines the
real life of the fence, A fence made
with No. II strand but with No. l2
stays has only No, l2 value" And that
makes me think. after all character
is no stronger than at its weakest
point
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

The more We love the more In
tensely sensitive are We To anything
that looks like an oversight OF our
devotion. one should be slow to con
demn what appears to be supersensi
tiyeness. For It may be what We call
such is but a storm of disappointed
longing that sweeps a sea OF perfect
love.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

The blessings OF health are best
told by sickness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

A competent authority declares
that our great writer's are not great
robbers. Literature is not a reposi
tory OF stolen goods. What seems
like stealing by the steel pen Is
rather the output OF the lapidary OF
reissue of the mint, or better still
the borrowing from bank repaid
with interest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

Certainly! The man on the noun
tain has a longer day than the man
in the valley.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

What we see depends almost alto
gether on what we are looking for.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25
MUSINGS BY THE
WAY.

:, :. Il Il u Il u u u Il u u u - u :,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

We all make mistakes at times. II
takes all sorts of experiences to
shape life.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

Have you just simply robbed him
OF his ideals? He may seem to for
get about II: he may act the same
to you, but. oh. how little forgive
ness counts when a star goes OUT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

We need models whole sigh
worse than we need critics.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

Where are you going?" Never
mind! Just follow the signboard
that has on II the Golden Rule. Du
the nearest duty the best you can
that's the royal road to paradise.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

Be a willing worker be not only
good. but good for something.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

don't believe that all OF any
mans heart is ossihed The wires
are not all down. Like wireless tele'
graphy, there must be an instrument
both In this and in another place
II these unseen aerial waves be rec
orded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

Somebody has said that every
noble life leaves the fiber OF 1t in
terwoyen into the fabrics OF the
world. Il will Is projectile that
hits the mark, a power that moves
mountains.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

For one to go all TO pieces, or fol
one TO give a full rein to a suspic
ious nature is like standing at YOU
bank OF strength weakening your re-
serve fund by perpetual oyerdrafts
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

Our noblest emotions and our rich
est sentiments are born in hours OF
deepest sorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

The fact that angels commit no sin
is largely due To their surroundings
That same environment down here
will make angels out OF the last one
OF US.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

What tragedy have seen an
apparently invulnerable character 20
out like candle suddenly snufred
The reef may be hidden for years
and the nwreck the stateliest
ocean palace.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

Not what we take up, but what we
give up-that makes us rich.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-25

Try again! Begin life over. II Is
never too late TO mend