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The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
What london's Lord Mayor Costs

The maintenance of the pride, pong
and circumstance of civic state costs
the corporation OF London yearly
sum of close upon !clS.O0O. The lord
mayor receives 10000 and the N.
come tax on that sum is paid for him,
while he Is allowd E100 for the sup.
ply of new furniture, and his robes
cost close upon G200. The the rates
taxes and tithes payable on the Man.
zion House total upwards OF $4,000
the lighting involves an outlay of up
wards of ESQ. the water supply costs
ESQ, and fire and boiler insurance alb
serbs G135. Next. structural and 9TH
er repairs represent an expenditure
closely approaching $4,000. and peri
odically there is n heavy "call' for spe
cial redecoration-the amount spent
last year. for instance. on the Egyp
tian hall being 6 $3.50.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
Hard to Explain,

Uncle George was an old colored
man who tried awfully hard to be
good. but II was very difficult for him
to keep from stealing. As he ex.
planned II, Il just nachally want to
take what ! lay my hands on"
Uncle Georges latest theft was a
pig The more he thought about what
he had done the worse he felt. About
the middle of the night his wife awoke
and saw uncle still kneeling by the
bedside in earnest prayer.
why don't you get in bed?" she
asked.
oh. let me alone" replied Uncle
George: Use tryin' to 'splain to
heaven jus how | happen to have that
pig. and the more splain the wusser
mixed | get"
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
TALES OF, LAsaAooRs WEALTH
rhsy May Be True, But t WI"
Cold Work Proving Them.

Stories of Labrador have the weiru
interest that attaches to praeucai's
undiscovered country. Trappers nave
penetrated the wilds TO some extent
and. after months OF isolation nave
drought out a wealth OF peltry In PROOF
If the number and variety OF iur-pear
Ing animals that inhablt them n
summer tourist now and then. disdaih'
ing the beaten paths of CIVILIZATION
has. with canoe ard gun and camp
eouIpage, spent a season of adventure
ON the rivers that flow into the "u''
Of St Lawrence or Hudsons pay
tales have been told OF the IoheS
half.savage lives OF the hshcr.folk III
their little huts perched upon inc
rocks, their bittcrest necessities re-
lIeved once n year by u supply snip
sent ont by the British government
the topography of the country mas
been outlined by government surveys
and by the findings OF more than one
illstarred Arctic expedition: the won
derful people that live In snow nuts
and exist upon what they can tAKc
out of the frozen waters have beer.
described. and their scrvitors In the
animal kingdom-thc Eskimo dogs
wolves scarcely tanned, sayaEel!
hungry. fierce fighters among them
selves, but trained to harness, have
been extolled for their usefulness
and sagacity.
But of the great natural resources
of Labradur-its mineral deposits. it,
vast wealth In timber, the possibilities
OF agriculture in its more favored To-
Calities. and its general susceptibility
to settlement. there is littl" beyond
conjecture. Hence the story brought
from the far northland by 4. ". Bird
sell. OF Los Angeles. who has Just rc
turned to his home In that city after
crn Labrador. is Of more than passing
There is nothing unbclicv
able in tho assumption that the rock
Of bleak and inhuspitablc North Lab
Tador are stratihed with gold, the
story OF the Klondikc bears out the
truth OF the theory. The possibility
rG surviving In comfort winter in n
of co degrees below zero
wherc the night lasts for half a year
has been demonstrated by other ex
Dlorcrs within the Arctic zone. but
tho public will listen with interest 10
Mr. Birdsclrs rciteration OF the state
ment.
The conditions imposed by nature
n these far-north latitudes. however,
are forbiddinG. and. except under the
stress OF excitement cngendcred by
he discovery Of gold mines OF fabu
Gus richness, few people will care &c
iravc the riGors OF the Labrador eli
nate In the hope OF uncoveTinE the
wealth that abounds In the rocks.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
Her achjne,

Mrs. Wiggleby's husband had
bought an automobile, and its com.
manding merits formed the sole topic
Of Mrs. Wigglebys conversation.
you Just ought to take ride In 1t
Mrs. Duggleby," she said to neigh
Dor who. as she knew, had no eutomo
bile. ITS almost noiseless. It never
gets out of order, has all the modern
improvements, goes like the wind. and
It's as easy as rocking chair. It's
Highfy-Clippinger. with patent
Jparker attachment. By tho way
what kind OF a machine do you use? 2
Light Running Lockstitch, with
hemmer, tucker and buttonhols attach
ment." said Mrs. Duggleby.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

The system OF compressing air by
falling water. as Installed In several
places in the United States and Can
ada. is claimed to have an efficiency OF
seventy.dve 10 eighty-three per cent
The water flows through a large hori-
zontal pipe to vertical one, at the
upper end of which is the circular loop
OF an air pipe with great number or
fine holes in its lower side. and as the
water drops past the ring innumcrable
air bubbles are drawn along aud COM
pressed At the bottom the water
turns suddenly and comes to rest In n
reservoir. into which the air rises un-
der pressure. The compressed air can
be drawn OF as desired, and when the
reservoir is full any excess passes
away automatically with the water car.
ried to the surface in an outflow pipe.
The difference of few feet in tho
level OF the inflow and outflow pipes
gives a rapid flow OF water. while tho
amount of compression depends en-
tireIy on the depth OF the hole.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
BLACK. ITCHING SPOTS ON FACE.
Physician Called /, Eczema in Worst
Form-Patient Despaired Of Cure
Cuticura Remedies Cured Her.

About four years ago was afflicted
with black splotches all over my face
and few covering my body. which
produced a severe itching irritation.
and which caused me great deal Of
suffering. 10 such an extent that was
forced TO call in two OF the leading
physicians OF -- After n thorough
examination OF the dreaded complaint
they announced ii to be skin eczema
in the worst form. Their treatment
did me no good. Finally | became de
spondent and decided 10 discontinue
their services. My husband purchased
n single set OF the CutiCura Remedies.
which entirely stopped the breaking
out. ! continued the use Of the Cuti
cura Remedies for six months. and
after that ever splotch was entirely
gone. have not felt n symptom uf
the eczema since. which was three
years ago. Mrs. Lizzie l.. Sledge. $40
Jones Ave. Selma, Ala. Oct. Is. 1905
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

There more CstArrh In this section 0f the country
than ali other dis. put together aud until the last
few year, va. supposed to b. incurabc. For great
many year. dctnr- pronounced II local disease and
prr-crb-d local remedies. and by constantly falling
to cure with local treatment. pronounced it incufahlc
science has ChtaTrh ~ ba constitutional dis
cas-. and therefore requires ttutiunal treatment
iialrs CAtarrh Cure, manufactured by =. }. Cheney
4 Co.. Toledo, Ohio IA the only Constitution al cure on
the market II IL taken Internally In doses from ~
drop. to tesspDpnful. II act. directly the blood
and mucous surface. Of tho system. They offer one
hundred dOllar. for any case II falls To euro Send
for circulars and Testimonials.
Addres.i y. !. CHENEY & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 55c.
Take Ialr. Family rIIls for constipation.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
Femininity.

Please hold up your hands!"
When the pedestrian heard the form
of request he knew the woman foot
pad was upon him.
I'D much rather have yours to
hold" he responded. gallantly.
We'll. I must say you are n rude
thing" she rejoined, and lowered her
weapon, thus closing the incident.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
Good Workers lily Rewarded.

Swcynheym and Pannartz. the two
Germans who were the first to print
books in Rome used paper and types
of excellent quality. Their ink on
pages printed more than 400 years
ago can vie in blackness with the best
Of the present day. Yet with all their
labors they often lacked bread. In n
petition to the pope they informed his
holiness that their house was full of
proof sheets. but they had nothing to
eat
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

The pineal gland and the pituitary
body--neither weighing more than five
or six grains-have long pcrpleNed an
atomists The formeT-bchInd the mid
die yentricle OF the brain-is now sup
posed to be the remnant Of third eye
OF our ancestors. and the rudimcniary
eye is distinct on some lizards. with the
power of sight In two species. The
pituitary body. just back Cf the mouth.
has been lately proven to serve some
important purpose It's chief function
is not yet clear. however. one authority
supposing that 1t destroys toxins. an
other that 1t rs general nerve tonic.
while NJ. de Cayun regards both piiul-
tary body and pincal gland as rcgula.
tors OF blood pressure In the brain.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

That an article may be good as well
as cheap. and give entire satisfaction,
Is proven by the extraordinary sale of
Defiance Starch. each package con.
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had of any other brand for the
same money.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch a matter OF great i'm.
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 n stiffen.
er makes half the usual quantity of
Starch necessary. with the result OF
perfect finish. equal to that when the
goods were new.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

4 novel French electric furnace is
In the form of mold. and Is designed
for making vases or other vessels OF
pure silica. Within the furnace IS
placed a strip Of carbOn-pierccd with
aiFholes-that can be made white hot
by a strong electric current The fur.
mace is filed with sand. and by grad.
ually heating the carbon layer of
the grains Is melted around II. and
when sufficiently thick is freed from
the loose sand. Further heating com.
pietely vitrifies the molten layer.
which Is blown out by an air current
against the side of the furnace or
mold The objects. which are made
Ernyish by lnnumerablc air bubbles.
have great resistance to sudden
changes OF temperature
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
WEALTHY nan's Fad.

Charles J GIidden. the wealthy Dos.
ton globe girdling automObilist. says
that his present ambition is TO make
balloon ascensions in as many cuuu.
tries throughout the world as posi-
BILE. He is an insatiate traveller. and
holds the worlds record for mileage
Travelled in automobiles.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

with kidney trouble
that | could not
straighten up after
STOPPING wit h o u t
sharp pains shooting
through my back. |
had dizzy spells. was
nervous and my eye
sight was affected
The kidney secre-
tions were irregular
and too frequent. !
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
A Delicat Job,

Doctor-The increasing deafness OF
your wife is merely an indication of
advancing years. and you can tell her
that.
Husband-Hum, would you mind
telling her that yourself, doctor?--
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can laundcr your shirt
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; it will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear of the goods.
and 1t will be positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
MANS LACK OF oALLANray.
or. az You May Look at IT, woman"
unreasonableness.

HI Conway. OF Chicago, presiaen,
NJ the Retail Clerks lnternatioh"'
union. advocated at the recent con'en'
tIon In st. Louis the same pay io'
women as for men clerks.
when women. said Mr.. Conway
o,terward. do the same work as men
they should get the same wages. Ana
anyone who argues that this Is I'M
possible seems to me at once as I'M
gallant and as Illogical as the famous
husband OF Paint Rock.
This husband was returning nome
from market late one Saturday night
with his wife. The wife was burdened
with a huge market basket, broom
n kit OF mackerel-dear knows what
all. As for the man. he carried moth
ing.
Coming to steep hill. the vile
pauscd and said rcproachiully:
Jack. II you were real man.
you'd help me carry some of these
parcels
Jack glured at her in disgust and
scorn.
law. how can H. he growlcd.
Amt got goth hands in my pock-
cts ?'"-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

was in a terrible condition. but Doan's
Kidney Pills cured me ard | have en-.
joyed perfect health since"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Aiilburn Co. Buffalo. y Y.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
Asthmatics, Read This.

n you are afflicted with Asthma
write me at once and learn of some.
thing for which you will be grateful
the rest of your life. Rev. J. r. RAIDER,
822 Broadway. Denver, Colo.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
The Beet Service.

Customcr-Tell me. truly. which OF
these two hats is more becoming?
Milliner-rhls one Seei IL con-
ceals your face more.-Brooklyn Life.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
Quite \ Difference,

what does Vernon do for living
'He works in n paint shop.
"Why, understand he was writer
for the magazines"
"Well. you asked me what he did
for a living.'-The bohemian.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
Too Much Delay.

Miss Gibson Girl-How long before
you can let me have this gown?
Dressmakcr-Two weeks. miss.
Miss Gibson Girl-Heavens' In the
meantime he may propose to some one
else
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
Point Of History Cleared Up,

The Dentist-Now. open wide your
mouth and | won't hurt you a bit.
The Patient tafter the extraction)-
Doctor, | know what Ananias did for
living now.-Illustrated Bits.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

A good many men who get credi
for being close-mouthed are in realit,
too lazy to talk.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

In = Pittsbure Department. Store.
What did the store walker say
abont met"
"Hs said II you didn't obey the
Managers order and leave o& yous
switch yoesd ~ 6ldetfecks1 = pfeya
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
Appropriate.

Tom-What are you going to do with
that mouse?
Dick-Use II for bait.
For bait?"
'Yes: I'm going for catfish. sgd
Ecy Town and Country Journal.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
GaNe Aee AMax

Mr.. Borem Wright-Im sorry Miss
kutting isn't in. Tell her called. will
you?
The Maid (absently)-I did. sir
Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BpOMU QGINISE Iook IN,
the Signature Of Il. W. GROVE. Used tho World
oVer " Oufo Cold In One bay. &c.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

Sheer white goods. in fact, any fine
wash goods when new. owe much OF
their attractivoncss to the way they
are Numbered. this being done in Il
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching. the first essential
being good Starch. which has ufiicient
strength to stiTen. without thickenins
the goods Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance OF your work.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
HiqhbalI7

Yeast-"Did you ever exercise with
a medicine ball?" Crimsonbeak-"We
I've taken something for snake bites.
II that's what you mean"
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
A rsRRlsLe CONDITION.
Tortured by Sharp TwInses, Shooting
Pains and Dizziness.

Hiram Center. 6lS South Oak Street,
Lake City. MINI, says; Il was so bad
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

Whenever you see a man in distress
recognize in him your fellow man.
Seneca.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

A woman can keep secret II no.
body cares whether she does or not,
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27
Important to Mo,hers,

Examine carefully every bottle o
CASTORlA safe and sure remedy 70
infants and children. and see that |
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

PILES CURED IN q TO IL DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed To cure any cas-
OF ltchinR. Bind, bleeding or prntruding Piles IL
6to u days OF money refunded. Juc.
The Ordway new era., 1907-12-27

The thoughtful always are thankful.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-10
a STRAIGHT FIGHT ON THE ISSUES.

The primary and from will be straight fight on the
With the Oklahoma republican bosses exerng power and
backed BY all the clements in effort defeat delay state
fight for life Statehood statehood now or
indefinite delay the
The criticism Of the constitution is cloak the real de-
The Knockers Club their partisan purposes they
ero pretend BY patriotic motives ca
patriotism il the average citizen looks like nothing
unadutsrated partisaHship
The constitution doesn't suit those been accustomed
q do they please but It does suit all farmnded people want
deal for everybody The o have bring forward
single criticism that hasn't been smashed The constitution the ds
cratic platform in this campaign and the people will BY heart be-
fore e battle y over The bet its provisions known che more
thoroughly wiz il be approved
II he clements who want statehood ana honest
with ths democrats in M fight md i democracy present solid
front he battle of sagoyenmeut and h welfare territories
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-10
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

No man is as wicked as his thoughts.
A whittier never whittIes his own
furniture.
Being out Of job sort Of tames a
man down.
What q lot OF things people hide
from each other!
4 man Il always az least as old a.
he confesses to being.
Men have failed IN business for evr
cry reason but lack Of advice
We are all inclined to waste powder
when the enemy is not In sight
One Of the most difficult things in the
world ls to learn to take hint readily
1t isn't necessary to 60 very far
from home In order to become stran.
ger
The unp0pularity Of milIIonaIres
however. is not what causes the com
paEatiYely small number 0f them =
Atchisoh Globe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-10
a FRANC FOR uFE


Err17 ensar1 wilh M.s'sm
@zts b Algeria.
Near W did cf Quar- IA
ln of he msa
were E l2 t1 8 during the
tezf e tks eaT met TAN Eizlnzrr
Riz fzou tze n9aafalns. writes Res.
W. G. Pope uho Eas e missionary "a
Aleer4
Accos1ps hln vita tie usual Arabse
salutation. ! asked him If be co1l1
sEad answered. ~So
~TteFe . Tou liver
IL tie uouuzatR twenty niles
vest
Hare yoa ; shelk who can readY'
Yes
Then wiH yon please take him this
book. with ~ greetings. and ask him
20 read Il % ron alp
What il Is-a KoEanYg
NO; the story Of the life OF the
Messiah
he then turned and asked II was .
follower Of the Messiah, 10 which
answered. Yes
Then arose his Moslem fanatIcisn.
for be was an AIssaoua, a terribly
faDatical section OF the Moslems Ia
M0receo
Drawing bis knife and holding il
over uie. BE uttered one word. ~gha-
hedr twftness). meaning that was
to say. with my forefnger raised
There IS no God but Allah. and No
hammesi IS the prophet Of Allah"
felt white. hnt tried 20 look c0ur-
ageous AM unconcerned. l remon-
stTated with him for 80 acting with
his Ameis guest. but all to no pur-
pose. He reiterated bis one word.
NshahedF
His knife was an ugly weapon. It
looked like a piece Of sharpened barrel
hoop with two pieces of goats horn
fastened together to make a handle
Knowing the Arabs love Of an Eng
lish knife. / asked him II his knife was
an English one. He answered that be
had made It himself.
Remembering that in one pocket
had a franc IN silver and coppers and
in the otler q Frencn louis. I deter
mined 70 buy the knife If possible.
Tahing ont my small change. de-
clded TO try that first. I referred TO
the fact that the English were very
proud Of their knives and l would
much like to take back to my country
Moroccan knife to show what others
could do and offered to purchase It.
The sight Of the French cOppers and
glistening piece Of silver was too
much even for his fanaticIsm. He un-
did his leather sheath, restored the
knife to its place, looked once up and
down the street TO zee no one was look
ing. then, With apparent joy. exchanged
the knife for the money and the book
and went on happy.
Which Of the two felt the happier
cannot tell but I never forgot that my
life In Quar- was purchased back for q
paltry franc. Liverpool Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-10

1t was Millais' picture. "OpheIiar ex
hibIted at the academy IN 1e52. flia
provided his friend and brother prL
raphaellte. Dante Gabriel Rossett.
with a wife. sIillais had been alto
gether at a loss for a suitable mode
for his picture. but at length secures
one 10 the person of 9 charming youn
lady who was employed as an assist
ant behind the counter Of bonne
shop. She was the daughter Of ;
Sheffield sradesman, beautiful an
lovabIe girl with a wealth Of goIde
hair, By name Elizabeth Siddai
Young Rossetti straightway fell deep
y IN love with the fair model h
taught her to paint and ultimately
married her.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-10

yorls Il y having asked sur
geon why goinan was maae froui The
rib Of man III preference 10 another
bone be gave her the following gallant
answer.
she was not taken from the bead
lest she should rule, nor from bis feet
lest he should trample upon her. but
she was taken from his side that she
might be his equal; from under hts
arm. that be might protect her; from
near his heart. that he might cherish
and love her. Houston Chronicle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-10

eay statehood I'll after 1903 and then admit 0klahoma with
the such portions of Indian Territory
reliably republican, the Of the antcOnituton
And the meantime extend the laws Of Oklahoma Indian Territory
allow republican governor county officials To accomplish
these prevent you can't do that the constitution
Such scheme easily eOncocted but requires the the
carry No Of the people falling with the
of the political fxera they want statehood too bad
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-10

The Capital ssy thirty people bs
danchid BY the adoption q the constitution would arbitrarily
md utay deny than 100000 the right say the polls
whether they statehood through the adoption Of that constitution
L It has repeatedly oas ae constitution will be overwhelmingly
down BY the why and its colleagues partisan
dietary reaching the people they
The president win it down. why they willing people
should whack a t.-Guthne Leader
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-10

Mrs. saiidys,r said the grumbling
boarsier, u am going to write to the
city authorities
Indeed sir! What abOutT
"About the quality or the water Tt's
disgracefai Why. | detected distinct
flavor Of coffee in 1t this morning
Chicago Journal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-10

Roberts Poor WilIIams died and le1I
q wife and fhFpe children Jones
That's nothing he was too mean 70
take them anywhere when be was
living Life.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-06-10

# The constitution bad the republicans Is what harm
ag the people Is the republican afraid to
people? possible that the Of the proposed state Of
competent for themselves? Must
every political guardian appointed g Jake Hmon9 These
questions naturally suggest hemselvese-vnta LeaIer